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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Giorgia

£77

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

£117

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

3. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

£150

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

4. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

£106

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

5. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Margaret

£55

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.

A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

6. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

£209

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

7. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

£155

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

8. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

£119

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

9. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

£120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a single entrance door, a small window, and a light fixture on the exterior wall.

A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

£138

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

11. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

£82

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

£105

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

£124

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

£64

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

15. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

£136

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very unique cottage. I just loved it. It was clean and cozy. I loved watching the otters and just sitting and watching the water."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."

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West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

£64

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

£106

28 Oct - 29 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

£124

24 Oct - 25 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

£136

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Stenness?

The best area to stay in Stenness is the village itself, or the nearby town of Stromness, offering convenient access to the region's main attractions.Stenness village is quite small, centred around the A965 road. It's primarily known for its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage sites, particularly the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. Accommodation here often consists of guesthouses or self-catering cottages, providing a quiet base for exploring the ancient landscape.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat will appreciate Stenness for its direct access to the historic sites and the opportunity for quiet walks. You're just a short drive from the Ness of Brodgar archaeological dig, and the views across the lochs are stunning.For those who prefer more amenities and dining options, Stromness is an excellent alternative. This charming port town is just a 10-minute drive from Stenness. Its narrow, winding streets are lined with traditional stone houses, many with their own piers. The main street, Victoria Street, offers a selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.Travellers who enjoy a bit more hustle and bustle, but still want a relaxed atmosphere, will find Stromness ideal. It's the main ferry port for Orkney, so there's always a bit of activity.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Stenness.

How much is the nightly rate at a Stenness hotel?

Prices for hotels in Stenness often vary, but you can find a great deal from £55 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Stenness hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3. The Shore

4. The Stromness Hotel

5. Murray Arms Hotel

6. The Royal Hotel Stromness

7. The Orkney Hotel

8. Albert Hotel

9. The Anchorage

10. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

11. Karrawa Guest House

12. Grainbank Mews

13. Royal Oak Guest House

14. West End Guest House

15. The Sands Hotel

Stay near popular Stenness attractions

Maes Howe

Learn more about Stenness

Top Stenness Hotel Reviews

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Albert Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Karrawa Guest House

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

More cheap stays in Stenness

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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