Best Hotels in Lerwick

Explore Lerwick with 15 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Varis House
8.6 (108 reviews)

Varis House ★★

📍 26 Church Rd, Lerwick

"Bus stop nearby so you can travel to other parts of Shetland easily. Nigel is very friendly. If you want to leave your luggage before checking in, do call beforehand"

The Shetland Hotel
7.5 (50 reviews)

The Shetland Hotel ★★★

📍 Holmsgarth Rd, ZE1, Lerwick

"Location environment service is very good, nothing to say! The interior style is relatively old, but the sanitary condition is very good and the stay is very comfortable. The hotel's breakfast is very rich and delicious, and dinner is very convenient. Outside the window is the sea and the island opposite. The other side of the hotel is a hiking area. It is also very convenient to visit museums and shopping."

Glen Orchy House
7.3 (22 reviews)

Glen Orchy House ★★

📍 20 Knab Rd, Lerwick

"Well below what is advertised. And not in line with what we had on this trip to Orkney, Shetland and No. 500. Old or even dilapidated accommodation. Average cleanliness. Rough welcome by the owner. 2 positive points: well located near the center and good breakfast with the person in charge very kind. To be avoided."

Queens Hotel
6.0 (46 reviews)

Queens Hotel ★★★

📍 24 Commercial St, Lerwick

"I came here before mobile phones, before Amazon, before internet. I fell in love with this hotel and Shetland. Jutting out into a cold sea with waves crashing on the walls it was the most exciting place in the world. We turned on the hairdryers and trouser press to keep warm..we had porridge with double cream for breakfast followed by a whisky Mac or two to keep us warm we danced and sang .. I was 27 years old and fell in love with all of it. Shetland is a magical place, the hotel is what it is, see the beauty of it if you go, authenticity is hard to find. I’m 60 now and still looking for the wonderful unspoilt places."

Eddlewood Guest House
9.3 (36 reviews)

Eddlewood Guest House ★★★

📍 8 Clairmont Pl, Lerwick

"Really friendly and helpful owners who went the extra mile to make my stay a lovely one. Nice clean room, perhaps could benefit from a couple of drinking glasses, and a surface or at least hooks in the bathroom for wash bag and clothes. Otherwise, perfectly adequate. Good breakfast and other than no jugs for milk on the table (I used a cup), it was spot-on...... Toast, boiled egg, fruit, yogurt, cheese and even smoked salmon - a real treat. Choice of teas and coffee."

Fort Charlotte Guest House
9.9 (63 reviews)

Fort Charlotte Guest House ★★★

📍 1 Charlotte Street, Lerwick

"Excellent Guesthouse. Very clean, tidy & comfortable. Ryan is very knowledgeable and a great source of local information. The breakfasts are fabulous and prepared to your request (crispy bacon!). The kitchen area is in full view of the breakfast room and it was spotless! Perfect. There's a good selection of breakfast options to choose from. Ryan and Anita's team: Linda (mum), Kelly and Madison are lovely and really happy & helpful. The cosy ambience of the breakfast room for us fostered lots of chitchat with the other guests and we learnt of other things to go and do. Our room was well kept, nicely recently decorated and clean shower room. Good supply of towels and shampoo, shower gel, conditioner. Well stocked coffee and tea tray plus fresh milk everyday in the mini fridge. Bedding was all clean and fresh. Carpets spotless! Location is everything. The guesthouse is in Lerwick with good restaurants close by (literally a few minutes walk away). Use Ryan's recommended ones. The Guesthouse is a stones throw from the Brassay ferry and the birdwatching boats (highly recommend Phil Harris' 2.5 hour excursion). There's a lovely elevated patio area at the back of the guesthouse and one evening we bought a bottle of wine from a local shop and sat there and had a very good haddock & chips bought from the local chippy a mere 50m away. A great way to finish our stay! PS Lerwick is very quiet, so no late night noise. Also car parking is very close by."

The Lerwick Hotel
7.7 (57 reviews)

The Lerwick Hotel ★★★

📍 15 South Rd, Lerwick

"Mixed feelings about this review as some issues were excellent others not so. Firstly it's hard not to escape cost of hotel accommodation in Lerwick & it's right to expect high standards. I arrived at the hotel off the morning Northlink Ferry which after a 25/30 minute walk meant I arrived well before check in time. Fully expected my bag to be stored, however receptionist couldn't have been more helpful & informed me my room was ready which I really appreciated. Location of the hotel just off South Road was ideal for my purposes with a large supermarket barely 10mins walk, close to a well defined coastal walk round The Knab or a 15-20 mins walk to Lerwick Harbour/Port. View at the back of the hotel is stunning. My room seemed a little dated with some of the furniture scratched & as I later discovered a very small bathroom with very weak shower. TV seemed to reboot itself every so often but otherwise ok Had an evening meal in the Bay Brasserie which was excellent. Quality of pate for starter & haddock for main course was very good. All in all excellent evening meal. Breakfasts in the hotel were decent & during my stay had cereals, hot food & kipper which to be honest was just ok. All the staff I met were friendly & helpful & overall enjoyed my stay but just expected more for the cost "

Lerwick Penthouse Apartment
10 (3 reviews)

Lerwick Penthouse Apartment ★★★★

📍 Lerwick

Guest Reviews for Lerwick Hotels

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Varis House ★★
"Perfect view and location sincerely strongly recommended"
★★★★★
2024-10-23
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The Shetland Hotel ★★★
"Location environment service is very good, nothing to say! The interior style is relatively old, but the sanitary condition is very good and the stay is very comfortable. The hotel's breakfast is very rich and delicious, and dinner is very convenient. Outside the window is the sea and the island opposite. The other side of the hotel is a hiking area. It is also very convenient to visit museums and shopping."
★★★★★
2026-08-06
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Glen Orchy House ★★
"The low point of my uncomfortable week at this hotel was witnessing the Thai owner ignore a fire alarm and turn her back on concerned guests. The alarm went off after 11pm on 30 September, we guests gathered in the main hall ready to evacuate. The owner came out, turned off the alarm at the panel stating it was room 3. Her only reaction was to stick her head around the corner and sniff the air. She then announced that room 3 must be smoking, and without making any further attempts to check on the safety of room 3 or any possible fire, made to return to her staff quarters. We guests all clamoured with concerns, asking her to at least knock on room 3's door in case they had for example fallen asleep with a cigarette. The owner completely ignored us and went back ot her quarters. It was left to one of the guests to knock on Room 3's door and ask about their wellbeing. Appalling negligence of fire safety and I left the next day to move to a different hotel as I no longer felt safe. This was after putting up with more than a week of erratic and indifferent housekeeping (I don't think they changed my bedding once), a bowl-shaped bed ineffectively propped up with a sheet of plywood, worn-out pilly bedding and threadbare towels, unfriendly staff whose English is not great, and the paper-thin wall between my room and next room's bathroom - I could hear absolutely everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, it was as if they were using the toilet in my room. The only pros here are the convenience for the town centre and Wool Week events, and the breakfasts were good."
★★★★☆
2023-10-03
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Queens Hotel ★★★
"Nice enough hotel had a ample room overlooking a small bay. Hotel was very quiet not many other guests due to time off year, sone restoration works ongoing at time. Quaint way off checking in, you had to phone for receptionist to come by and check you in, but it works."
★★★★★
2024-05-09
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Eddlewood Guest House ★★★
"Eddlewood is a lovely guesthouse with bright, clean, comfortable rooms, a great location (good and easily found on-street parking, too) and a great host. This was my second stay, made all the more welcoming when greeted by name. Not suitable if unable to do stairs, though."
★★★★★
2025-05-18
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Fort Charlotte Guest House ★★★
"Great property run by lovely people. Exceptionally located. Rooms are comfortable, clean and have everything you need. Breakfast options are outstanding and the friendly hosts are always willing to help you out and offer advice. Perfect accommodation in a wonderful destination."
★★★★★
2026-07-04
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The Lerwick Hotel ★★★
"Took my Girlfriend for a meal recently, and was allocated an 8.30pm slot despite the place being fairly deserted when we arrived early at 8.10pm on the off chance they’d take us early which they did. Upon ordering drinks & our food as we were just finishing our starter (about 8.50pm) my mobile starts ringing, who’s phoning me in the middle of my date you ask? Yes it’s the Lerwick Hotel, asking why I haven’t turned up for my 8.30 booking, and this is me sitting in their dining room! The incompetence is staggering and ruined the whole vibe of our date. Needless to say a half hearted apology and some waffle about a table booked for someone else didn’t cut mustard, and we never even got as much as a complimentary drink for the embarrassment as I told the server that I was just that. The food was ok, nothing tremendous I might add, but would I go back, not sure I would. Also to end things off the lad taking our payment couldn’t work out the half of £64.50, I rest my case…generally very disappointing experience."
★★★★★
2025-06-29

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Number of reviews

424

Total properties

15

Weekday Avg. Price

Rs 57,852

Weekend Avg. Price

Rs 60,196

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Glen Orchy House

FAQ – Hotels in Lerwick

  • What popular hotels in Lerwick have parking?

    If you're planning on driving to Lerwick, why not stay at Varis House,Glen Orchy HouseandThe Shetland Hotel ? These are all popular hotels with parking lots.

  • At which popular hotels in Lerwick can I try local foods?

    Those who like trying local foods might want to consider staying at The Lerwick Hotel,The Shetland HotelandGlen Orchy House . There are lots of famous restaurants serving local dishes near these hotels.

  • Of all the hotels in Lerwick, which hotels have the highest user ratings?

    When traveling to Lerwick for the first time, many travelers find it difficult to choose a hotel to stay in. According to Trip.com data, The Shetland Hotel,Varis HouseandQueens Hotel are popular hotels with high ratings, making them good choices for your trip.

  • At what hotels in Lerwick can I try local breakfast foods?

    A delicious breakfast is a great way to kick start your day. At The Shetland Hotel,Varis HouseandGlen Orchy House , guests can enjoy Lerwick-style breakfasts.

  • What popular hotels have non-smoking rooms in Lerwick?

    Many guests care about the quality of the rooms they stay in and want to ensure that their rooms have fresh, clean air. The Shetland Hotel,Queens HotelandEddlewood Guest House are all popular hotels in Lerwick with non-smoking rooms.

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    When staying at a hotel, internet access is important for both vacationers and business travelers. Varis House,The Shetland HotelandEddlewood Guest House are all popular hotels in Lerwick with free Wi-Fi.

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