Best Hotels in Stromness

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Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

📍 Lindisfarne, Stromness
★★★ 9.6 (44 reviews)

"Stayed here for 1 night on a work trip and the thing that stood the most to me is how very clean and well presented the room was. Everything was just so clean and well presented. Very nice modern room and modern bathroom. The host was also very friendly and helpful. 2 minutes away from the ferry is a bonus. Would definitely recommend"

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

📍 55-57 Victoria St, Stromness
★★★ 8.5 (50 reviews)

"We stayed two nights at the hotel. We received a very helpful e-mail prior to arrival advising of check in arrangements, directions & places to eat. We had a very warm & friendly arrival and our room was excellent. It was spacious, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds & we had no issue with noise. Breakfast is served in a lovely dining room with lots of choice and a very good cooked breakfast. Chef & dining staff were very friendly and went above and beyond to help us. Wonderful hospitality. We will definitely be back and certainly will recommend the Royal Hotel to anyone visiting Stromness."

Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

📍 10 John St, Stromness
★★★ 8.4 (41 reviews)

"Three of us stayed here for one night in November, and the service was amazing even before we arrived. We were contacted just after booking to confirm arrangements and made aware that the restaurant was closed for evening meals, but breakfast (that was included, and delicious) was still available in the morning. We had a follow-up call to check everything was OK for arrival due to recent weather disruptions and ferry cancellations, and we also requested an iron for our rooms - we were also offered early check-in which was a great bonus. Both rooms were nicely decorated, comfortable and roomy. We would highly recommend staying here, and if we ever need a night in Stromness again, we would book here first."

The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club

The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club

📍 The Pierhead, 15 Victoria St, Stromness
★★ 4.8 (39 reviews)

"Perfect location near ferry terminal in Stromness. Parking at the back, with access to the back of the hotel. Very friendly staff. The rooms ans corridors are a little dated, as with many Victorian hotels in the far north of Scotland. But amenities are good, with USB sockets as well as the usual 3 pin and shaver sockets. There was plenty of hot water with good pressure in the shower. I slept so well each of the 3 nights I spent there. It's got a slightly abandoned feel, again as it's a big old building built for grander times."

Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

📍 Milldam, Stromness
★★★ 8.6 (13 reviews)

"We stayed in this charming flat during our visit to Orkney and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Situated on the outskirts of Stromness, it’s about a pleasant 20-minute walk into the heart of town. The property, part of a larger house, comes with the convenience of a private parking space right at the door. Inside, the flat was spotless, spacious, and thoughtfully equipped for a comfortable stay. The fully stocked American-style kitchen had everything we needed, from cutlery and cooking utensils to oil, tea, and instant coffee. The bathroom was well appointed, and the bedroom was nice and cosy. Reliable Wi-Fi covered the entire property."

Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage

📍 Harbour Cottage, Ferry Road, Stromness
★★★ 9.8 (7 reviews)

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Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast ★★★
"Just an excellent stay. The host is so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The rooms are immaculate. Food is delicious. It is a quick 20 minute walk to the village centre and the bus is right outside the door! The bus goes everywhere on the island. Highly recommend staying at Lindisfarne!"
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2025-05-04
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The Royal Hotel Stromness ★★★
"Great place to stay, large and comfortable room which was nice and quiet even though it's above the bar. The breakfast was lovely too. It's shame they don't serve evening meals in the back lounge area of the bar as it looked a nice cost area. We would definitely stay here again."
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2024-07-19
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Ferry Inn ★★★
"The Ferry Inn had comfortable and clean accommodations. Everyone on the staff was incredibly friendly and polite. The location really is just about 1 minute to the ferry terminal which also serves as the bus terminal so all your transport needs are steps away. I would return and stay here in a heart beat. I had a few issues. We stayed in the main building on the top floor. This has 3 issues. 1. The stairs to the top floor (in particular) are quite narrow and steep. I have a bad knee and while i could negotiate those stairs if i had any more serious mobility issues it would have been an issue. 2. The ceiling on the top floor is about 6'2" high. I am 6 foot and the ceiling felt close if I were a taller person it would have been a more serious issue. 3. The wifi was very intermittent in our room. When connected it was quite strong but it dropped a few times an hour."
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2023-07-31
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The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club ★★
"I feel like the negative reviews are overly harsh. My mother and I spent four nights here in a quadruple room. Originally, four of us planned the trip together, but two couldn’t make it last minute. The room itself is plenty big for four, but the bathroom would have been a squeeze for four women sharing (and even just the two of us!)! With four of us, the room would have been about £50/night in the high season. That’s incredibly affordable, in my opinion. We did not have dinner at the hotel, so can’t comment on that. The pluses: Rosemary is amazing. She was incredibly helpful, as were Marian and Chris who helped with breakfast and Sophie who helped with the lift. Hospitality was excellent. Location, location, location! This hotel is in a perfect location. It is a few minute’s walk from the ferry terminal and main bus station in Stromness. It is at the beginning of the narrow high street for easy access to shopping. And it has a small parking area (which had plenty of spots our whole trip). Breakfast was good. We had breakfast twice. We had a full Scottish breakfast as well as cereals, pastries, and juices. The pearls: Yes, this grand old Victorian hotel has seen better days. She is a bit threadbare. But that can be fixed. Our room was one of the more recently renovated ones, but it’s taking a bit of a beating. Good, but small shower. Payment system. The booking site said half would be taken out in advance shortly before arrival and half would be payable at the hotel. Less than a week after booking five months in advance, the full amount was charged; thank heavens my account had the funds! Two days before our arrival, I was charged an inexplicable £50. Rosemary did not know why that happened. I’m trusting that was in error and will be refunded. Brewed coffee would have been nice, but the tea selection totally made up for it for me. The beds weren’t the most comfortable, but the pillows were great. The lift was acting up when we arrived, so we hauled our bags upstairs. We should have just driven around the back and parked, because that led directly to our room with no stairs. Lesson learned for departure! We did not have any room cleaning or opportunity to opt in or out. While we were fine with not having service, we are accustomed to having a choice. This may have been due to the short staffing we saw here and, frankly, at every hotel on our holiday this trip. All in all, we had a fine stay. We know the hotel is under new ownership and we hope that our review is constructive in bringing this grand old hotel back to her glory."
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2024-02-29
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Stromness Apartments ★★★
"The location is a 5 minute drive from Stromness. Dander & Cassie the hosts were helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough to help us. the accommodation had everything we needed, was comfortable, well equipped, with good wife and Netflix. We ate in one night but with town being so close we ate at the Ferry Inn too. Some great walks to be had around the town - I recccommend the coastal walk."
★★★★★
2024-09-06

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AU$ 361

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AU$ 353

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