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

Stornoway travel guide

Stornoway Tourism | Stornoway Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stornoway has to offer.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
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 The shortest flight to Stornoway from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 The shortest flight to Stornoway from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,844 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around C$ 246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Stornoway Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Hebridean Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 292+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 292+
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Sandwick Bay Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 229+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 227+
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Renting a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.46 and C$ 39.27.