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Varis House

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Lerwick B&B

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)
Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Restaurant
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)
Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Bathroom
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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26 Church Road, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE
  • Place, Shetland Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Charlotte
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lerwick

In Lerwick .Steps from the B&B, you'll find Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. Coastal Walk to the Knab and Fort Charlotte are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shetland Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort Charlotte - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dowry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blyde Welcome - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Varis House

Enjoy the free parking at this Lerwick B&B
Varis House offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Lerwick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Varis House offers 8 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The Queen's Hotel
Lerwick
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
3.1 out of 5, 71 reviews
$232 nightly
The price is $278
Jun 20 - Jun 21
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Varis House Lerwick
Varis House Bed & breakfast
Varis House Bed & breakfast Lerwick

Frequently asked questions

How close is Varis House to the airport?

Varis House is 25.5 mi (52-min drive) away from the Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Varis House?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on Jul 1, 2026 start from $160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Varis House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Varis House.

How close is Varis House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 2-minute walk from Bain's Beach and 9.2 mi (17-min drive) from Meal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Varis House offer free breakfast?

Varis House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Varis House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Varis House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Varis House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Varis House have a pool?

Varis House does not have a pool.

Does Varis House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Varis House to downtown Lerwick?

Varis House is 0.2 mi away from Lerwick.

Varis House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 257 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay at the Varis House. The location was very good, close enough to everything. The room was cozy and warm. Enjoyed our stay and Nigel was was so great helping us with all the information we needed. Perfect place for staying in Lerwick.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot. Very accommodating and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in a great location, with ideal amenities for a short stay. Staff were present and made the check in quick and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and enjoyable stay

Last minute booking and really lucky to stumble upon this guest house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very well laidout and 200% clean. Excellent location with a few steps down the road to commercial street with all the shops and cafes. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Made you feel extremely welcome! I give it 11 out of 10👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay , nothing too much trouble at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to town for access to local restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and a wonderful experience overall! Will stay again if ever I come to Shetland again! View from top room absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has nice rooms and is well located in the center of Lerwick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and walking distance to most things in Lerwick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The only thing that could be improved is the communication as I messaged twice before arriving about a early check-in and never got a reply back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location with extensive breakfast options at any time of the day. Plenty of free of charge parking either at the property or close by. Lots of cafe / restaurant options within easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave McDowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service and welcome, nice selection of breakfast food, very walkable to town center and other attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Jonny was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

keith allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for Lerwick and getting about Shetland.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed there for a work trip and facilities more than met my needs. Lovely breakfast with home baking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice and quiet Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location good hosts ticked all the boxes will certainly go back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, good view, good and varied breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, short walk to town centre, secure parking and good breakfast choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely B&B. Excellent location in Lerwick. An abundance of all you can eat continental breakfast. Home made bakes available 24/7. Very helpful staff. Not the most modern decor but recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025