Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stromness travel guide

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With a population of 1,730, Stromness is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Stromness deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Stromness

Stromness in April
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stromness in April
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stromness

Plane

When flying to Stromness, you’ll arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stromness include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Stromness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Stromness is to pick up a car hire from Inverness, which is about 108 miles from Stromness. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Arnold Clark, among others, in Inverness.

Plane

When flying to Stromness, you’ll arrive at Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stromness include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Stromness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Stromness is to pick up a car hire from Inverness, which is about 108 miles from Stromness. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Arnold Clark, among others, in Inverness.

Airports near Stromness

KOIKirkwall Arpt
PPWOrkney Papa Westray
WRYWestray

Airlines serving Stromness

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stromness

Most booked hotels in Stromness

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Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Stromness Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Orcades Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Inn Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Ayre Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Kirkwall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hiring a car in Stromness

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stromness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stromness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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