Stornoway Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Stornoway centre, near the harbour
City centre · Taxi from the terminal in 5-10 minutes; local bus in about 15-20 minutes on weekdays, no service on Sundays.
Best for: for anyone arriving or leaving the same day who wants to stay near the ferry pier and the centre
- A few steps from the ferry pier to Ullapool
- Restaurants and pubs open even outside the season
- Very few bus services at weekends, better to rely on a taxi
- Very limited choice of hotels across the whole island
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Royal Hotel: The most historic hotel in town, with a restaurant on the harbour and a view of Lews Castle; convenient for staying in the heart of Stornoway.
- Caladh Inn: The largest hotel in town, a few minutes' walk from the centre and less than 5 from the ferry pier.
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Lews Castle and the park
Neighbourhood · A few minutes by taxi from the terminal, on the side of the harbour opposite the ferry pier.
Best for: for anyone who wants to sleep in a historic building with a harbour view, staying a few minutes from the centre
- Restored Victorian castle, with a park and trails around it
- View over the harbour of Stornoway from the top-floor suites
- Self-catering management, no restaurant or round-the-clock reception on site
- A car or taxi is needed to get around in the evening
Recommended hotels in this area
- Lews Castle: Apartments in the restored halls of the Victorian castle, with views over the harbour and the surrounding park, a few minutes from the centre.
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Manor Park, on the edge of town
Neighbourhood · About 8 minutes by car from the terminal, on the side of town towards the golf course and Lews Castle.
Best for: for anyone who wants a modern hotel just outside the centre, convenient by car for the airport and for golf
- Continental breakfast from 5:30 for those leaving on the first ferry or flight
- Own garden and free parking, rare in central Stornoway
- 15 minutes' walk from the centre, useful to have a car or taxi in the evening
- Residential area, no evening life nearby
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Cabarfeidh Hotel: 4-star hotel with its own garden, 8 minutes by car from the terminal, breakfast from 5:30 for early departures.
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Broad Bay, on the east coast
Nearby town · About 20 minutes by car from the terminal, on the eastern coast of the island.
Best for: for anyone looking for a quiet stay by the sea who gets around by their own car
- Sandy beach right in front of the house
- Quality local cooking, rare to find elsewhere on the island
- Far from the shops and services of the centre
- A own car is needed, no convenient public transport link
Recommended hotels in this area
- Broad Bay House: 5-star guest house with direct beach access, on the eastern coast 20 minutes from the terminal.
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