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Stromness
Stromness

Things to do in Stromness (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated September, 2025) | Trip.com

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Things to do in Stromness

What to do

Looking for things to do in Stromness? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Ring of Brodgar

Ring of Brodgar

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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village

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Standing Stones of Stenness

Standing Stones of Stenness

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Skara Brae Visitor Centre

Skara Brae Visitor Centre

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Maeshowe Visitor Centre

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

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Stromness Museum

Stromness Museum

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Ness of Brodgar

Ness of Brodgar

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Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

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Scapa Flow Museum

Scapa Flow Museum

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Point of Ness Caravan & Camping Site

Point of Ness Caravan & Camping Site

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Stromness, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Kirkwall Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel

3.9/540 Reviews
Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

4.3/548 Reviews
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

3.9/519 Reviews
The Shore

The Shore

3.9/544 Reviews
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

4.3/560 Reviews
Royal Oak Guesthouse

Royal Oak Guesthouse

4.8/548 Reviews
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

4.7/512 Reviews
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3.8/565 Reviews
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

3.5/510 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Stromness dishes and foodie spots.
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Hamnavoe

Hamnavoe

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Western-style
Open Late
Avg. £29/person
Gerri's Ice Cream Parlour

Gerri's Ice Cream Parlour

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Ferry Inn

Ferry Inn

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Seafood
Open Late
Avg. £19/person
Orkney Brewery

Orkney Brewery

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Beneth'ill Cafe

Beneth'ill Cafe

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The Bayleaf Delicatessen

The Bayleaf Delicatessen

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Julia's Cafe

Julia's Cafe

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Emily's Ice Cream Parlour & Craft Shop

Emily's Ice Cream Parlour & Craft Shop

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Avg. £6/person
The Tearoom

The Tearoom

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Avg. £7/person
Hoy Hotel Restaurant

Hoy Hotel Restaurant

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Western-style
Avg. £12/person
Argo's Bakery

Argo's Bakery

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Stromness Chinese Takeaway

Stromness Chinese Takeaway

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Stromness Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Gem: Orkney Islands 🇬🇧
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Gem: Orkney Islands 🇬🇧

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Cliffside Hike to a Giant Sea Stack Surprise
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Cliffside Hike to a Giant Sea Stack Surprise

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Braving the Elements: Exploring Scotland's Ancient Neolithic Town of Skara Brae
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Braving the Elements: Exploring Scotland's Ancient Neolithic Town of Skara Brae

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Orkney Islands: Skara Brae Neolithic Site, a Must-See Attraction
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Orkney Islands: Skara Brae Neolithic Site, a Must-See Attraction

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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village 🏛️
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Skara Brae Prehistoric Village 🏛️

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The best preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe and part of the UNESCO Heart of Neilithic Orkney World Heritage. A 12 kilometers 13 minutes drive from Stromness. Skara Brae dates back to Neolithic times, over 5000 years ago. Skara Brae are a group of houses that are used for their daily activities, every house has a heart in the middle, stones bed on opposite walls, a tank on the floor is likely used for storing. Exposed by great storms in 1850, four buildings were excavated during 1860s by Willam Watt.

The best preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe and part of the UNESCO Heart of Neilithic Orkney World Heritage. A 12 kilometers 13 minutes drive from Stromness. Skara Brae dates back to Neolithic times, over 5000 years ago. Skara Brae are a group of houses that are used for their daily activities, every house has a heart in the middle, stones bed on opposite walls, a tank on the floor is likely used for storing. Exposed by great storms in 1850, four buildings were excavated during 1860s by Willam Watt.

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On the west coast of Orkney mainland offering stunning seaview. 10 kilometers 12 minutes drive from Ring of Brodgar. Huge waves crashing on the cliffs and plenty of seabirds to be spotted. If you have time, you must walk 1.6 kilometers 25 minutes to see the Yesnaby Castle sea stack, standing with two legs. Yesnaby is also one of the very few places where Primula Scotica grows.

On the west coast of Orkney mainland offering stunning seaview. 10 kilometers 12 minutes drive from Ring of Brodgar. Huge waves crashing on the cliffs and plenty of seabirds to be spotted. If you have time, you must walk 1.6 kilometers 25 minutes to see the Yesnaby Castle sea stack, standing with two legs. Yesnaby is also one of the very few places where Primula Scotica grows.

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Ring of Brodgar is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site, a series of important monuments built 5000 years ago. An 18 kilometers 20 minutes drive from kirkwall will reach the beautiful place. A foot path will built around the circle of stones to let people walk around it and prevent people from going in to touch the stones. This massive site originally consist of 60 stones, now only 36 survive, so we must do our part not to climb or touch it.

Ring of Brodgar is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage site, a series of important monuments built 5000 years ago. An 18 kilometers 20 minutes drive from kirkwall will reach the beautiful place. A foot path will built around the circle of stones to let people walk around it and prevent people from going in to touch the stones. This massive site originally consist of 60 stones, now only 36 survive, so we must do our part not to climb or touch it.

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