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

Stornoway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stornoway

With a population of 5.423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stornoway deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11831
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11831
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Stornoway

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,847 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
China Southern
Good (180 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,181 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around ₹ 17,197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 26,191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Twenty Seven
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,906+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,176+
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The Cabarfeidh Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,315+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 14,994+
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Sandwick Bay
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 16,227+
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Hiring a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523.