Stenness Travel Guide

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A ring of Neolithic standing stones on Orkney forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A stone near the Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney, but separate from the ring.
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Asentamiento de Barnhouse. Edad del Bronce. Islas Orcadas
Asentamiento de Barnhouse. Edad del Bronce. Islas Orcadas
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is ₹6,714 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹6,714
₹8,057 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
Restaurant was excellent. Had dinner there 4 nights. Staff was helpful and courteous.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is ₹13,615 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
₹13,615
₹16,337 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (84 reviews)
The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Stromness Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The price is ₹11,792 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹11,792
₹14,151 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (174 reviews)
Functional and practical

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

The Shore
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Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Stromness Apartments
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

3 out of 5
Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe are located ...
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
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Popular places to visit

Skara Brae showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Skara Brae

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

Skara Brae
Ring of Brogdar showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brogdar
Stromness showing a sandy beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour

Bay of Skaill

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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.

Bay of Skaill
Maes Howe showing heritage elements and interior views

Maes Howe

5/5(5 reviews)

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

Maes Howe

Stromness Ferry Terminal

4/5(16 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Stromness Museum

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Stromness Museum