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A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
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.

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United States
Claudia
NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

2. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
United Kingdom
Hamish
NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Carolyn
NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Orkney 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 stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

5. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Debra
NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Albert Hotel
A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a painting on the wall.

6. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
NZ$493
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Royal Hotel Stromness
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 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.

7. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
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.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

8. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Netherlands
Jan
NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Murray Arms Hotel
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.
Exterior

9. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Gerald
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.
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.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
United States
F David
NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Grainbank Mews
Outdoor dining
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
Restaurant

13. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Tanya
NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
West End Guest House
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid 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.

14. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
United States
Susan
NZ$337
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.
A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

15. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
Orphir
NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
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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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Top Stenness Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Stenness

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

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."
Laurilyn 6-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Albert Hotel

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."
Ken 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Albert Hotel
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."
CRAIG 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful staff!"
Robin 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Graemeshall House

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."
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Graemeshall House
Royal Oak Guest House

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."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Royal Oak Guest House
The Sands Hotel

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."
Katie 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Sands Hotel
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

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."
Elizabeth B. 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."
William 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Murray Arms Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Stenness

West End Guest House

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland
NZ$151
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
West End Guest House
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
NZ$245
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
The Stromness Hotel
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
NZ$293
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Royal Oak Guest House
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland
NZ$337
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
The Sands Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Garden House Rooms

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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