Stromness

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Stromness featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Stromness featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Stromness which includes rocky coastline
Stromness which includes boating and a lake or waterhole
Stromness which includes a hotel and a square or plaza

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The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 February 2026

The Stromness Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
55-57 Victoria St Stromness Scotland
The price is AED 550 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 550
AED 660 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf inn in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.

Reviewed on 29 January 2026

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
10 John Street, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
Staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was incredibly clean and so comfortable, and the restaurant was delicious! Perfect stay!

Reviewed on 10 October 2025

Ferry Inn Stromness
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming in the heart of Stromness Pet friendly 
Saturday Arrival and Departure

Charming in the heart of Stromness Pet friendly Saturday Arrival and Departure

Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
Charming in the heart of Stromness Pet friendly Saturday Arrival and Departure
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

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

Reviewed on 21 September 2025

Stromness Apartments
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Location, location, location. Easy access to the Paleolithic sites, etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved Stromness; it doesn’t take very long to see, but the people are the best part of the town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Walkable city with many fine shops and restaurants. Easy access to many of the Orkney's sites.