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3 star

The Ferry Inn

John Street, Stromness harbour · Inn

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Friendly harbourside inn on John Street in Stromness, with en-suite rooms above a bar and restaurant that is a hub for locals and visitors.

What's nearby

  • The Stromness Library next door
  • Julia's The Shed next door
  • The Stromness Hotel next door
  • NorthLink Ferries | Stromness next door
  • Pier Arts Centre next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Ferry Inn

The Ferry Inn sits on John Street in Stromness, opposite the ferry terminal and a few steps from the pierhead. It is an inn in the proper sense: a busy bar and dining room at ground level with straightforward, comfortable en-suite bedrooms above and in an adjacent building. Rooms tend to start around the £100 to £120 mark and the inn takes direct bookings for the best rates.

The appeal is atmosphere as much as accommodation. The bar opens daily from lunchtime and functions as one of the social centres of the town, particularly during the Orkney Folk Festival in late May when Stromness fills with musicians and the sessions spill out into the street. Food is generous pub cooking with a strong local seafood showing, served through the day and evening.

For touring, the position is hard to beat. The Scrabster ferry is directly across the road, the Hoy passenger boat leaves from the same harbour, and the Neolithic sites of the West Mainland are a short drive north and east. Anyone arriving late off the boat or leaving on an early sailing will appreciate being able to walk to and from the terminal in under two minutes.

Reception hours

Monday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

People say this inn offers delicious, locally sourced food, including fresh seafood, and a good selection of drinks. Guests also highlight the friendly, warm service and the cozy, traditional vibe.

Some reviews mention the food can be expensive.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Property type
Inn
Location
John Street, Stromness harbour
Star rating
3 star
Guest score
8.6 / 10 (1,300 reviews)
Prices from
£110 per night
Destination
Orkney
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