Stenness Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stenness
The Ayre Hotel
"Bar staff super friendly and helpful with tips on things to see and do, the other staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. We had a budget room which was very spacious, king sized bed, tv and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was very clean and the towels were super soft. The meals ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Albert Hotel
"Room was good. Clean, no issues. We were away before breakfast to catch ferry so no comment on breakfast."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Shore
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Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
"Great little house over 3 floors, Rooms very clean and everything in the kitchen we needed except microwave but that wasn't an issue for us.Fast communication from hosts. 'Comfiest bed ever' was one of my childrens' responses when asked about his sleep, Eldest slept on a pull out which looked uncomfortable ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Popular places to visit
Skara Brae
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.
Ring of Brogdar
Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.
Maes Howe
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.
Bay of Skaill
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bay of Skaill during your travels in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
Stromness Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Piers Art Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs.
Things to do
Orkney Day Trip: Meets the Scrabster - Stromness Ferry
Orkney Private Tour: Skara Brae & Ring of Brodgar
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Maes Howe
- Skara Brae
- Orkney Museum
- Balfour Castle
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Ring of Brogdar
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Trumland House
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Old Man of Hoy
- Highland Park Distillery
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Bishop's Palace
- St. John's Head
- Bay of Skaill
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
- Maes Howe
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Piers Art Centre
- Orkney Brewery
