For thousands of years a great many of the islands found in the Western Isles of Scotland have been populated but during the last couple of centuries the population has declined drastically leaving only a few of the 200+ islands populated. Found off the west of Scotland in the Atlantic ocean, on the Isle of Lewis can be found the only town in the Western Isles, Stornoway.



During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland was one of the busiest herring fishing ports in Europe. During the herring season the town's population trebled with thousands of fishermen and ancillary workers traveling to Stornoway to work. Sadly the trade collapsed following the First World War but Stornoway still has a small fishing fleet which adds character to the town. Stornoway is one of the best places in which to stay when visiting the Western Isles and below you will find a little information about the bed and breakfast accommodation available.

The Caberfeidh Hotel has a long held reputation for being Stornoway's finest hotel. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of town opposite the Lews Castle grounds on the road that heads over to the Isle of Harris.

The Royal Hotel is the town's most historic hotel having first opened in 1850. Looking lovely from the outside the hotel has some period features in its luxurious rooms. The hotels HS1 cafe bar and Boatshed restaurant offer superb cuisine and prove very popular with locals and visitors alike.

The Caladh Inn is Steornabhagh's most substantial hotel with the most rooms. The Caladh Inn is found just on the outskirts of the town on the road that heads out to the airport. The Caladh Inn is extremely popular with both businessmen and tourists who appreciate the superb hospitality and central location.

Holm View Guest House is a four star guest house offering superb bed and breakfast accommodation about fifteen minutes drive from Stornoway's town center. Also available is Holm View Cottage which also provides excellent bed and breakfast.

The 3 star Thorlee Guest House is found right in the very center of Stornoway and offers the cheapest accommodation in the town. Offering such reasonable prices it is not surprising that the Thorlee is one of the most popular places in Stornoway.

Wherever you decide to stay in Stornoway you can be certain that you will experience some of the finest hospitality in the Western Isles (and maybe even the whole of Scotland). All of the accommodation mentioned in this article can be booked online very easily. It is always advisable to book your accommodation well in advance of your trip as it is very common for places in Stornoway to be fully booked at certain times of the year.