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A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
£119
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

2. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
United Kingdom
Anderw
£162
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
The Stromness Hotel
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
United Kingdom
Thomas
£209
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

4. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United Kingdom
Roger
£242
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ferry Inn Stromness

5. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
£329
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

6. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United Kingdom
Jane
£162
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Tanya
£146
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
West End Guest House
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

8. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
£145
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Ayre Hotel
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 rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

9. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Cynthia
£150
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Albert Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

10. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
£217
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Shore
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Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Stromness?
A trip to the historical places in Stromness is probably first on your sightseeing itinerary. Also discover all there is to see and do such as the waterfront and museums.
How many historical hotels are located in Stromness?
Stromness is home to 16 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.
What are the most important historical sites and other places to visit in Stromness?
Stromness is notable for landmarks like Ring of Brogdar, Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe. Cultural venues include Piers Art Centre and Stromness Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Stromness Ferry Terminal and Skara Brae.
What is a historic hotel like in Stromness?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll stay in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Stromness, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what's most important. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Stromness have modern facilities?
Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Stromness, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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