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Varis House

2.0 star property
Start each morning with complimentary breakfast before tackling the day's adventures, with convenient laundry facilities and luggage storage available for travelers

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Varis House welcomes travelers with practical amenities that make extended stays comfortable. Guests appreciate the smoke-free environment, public WiFi access, and consistently helpful staff. The convenient location receives particular praise from those who've stayed here.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lerwick is home to Varis House. Shetland Museum and Böd of Gremista are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lerwick Town Hall and Fort Charlotte. Visit our Lerwick travel guide
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26 Church Road, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE

What's nearby

  • Stunning old buildings are around every corner in this Shetland Island Old Town.
    Lerwick Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bain's Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shetland Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fort Cafe And Take Away
    5 min walk
  • Coffee And Friends
    4 min walk
  • Da Haaf Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • The Dowry
    4 min walk
  • The Lounge Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Varis House

Property highlights
Varis House provides amenities like free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Is Varis House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Varis House?

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

What time is check-out at Varis House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Varis House located?

Situated in Lerwick, this bed & breakfast is steps from Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. Coastal Walk to the Knab and Fort Charlotte are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Varis House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very sweet B and B. Rooms we clean, all necessities were available. Room was smaller than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house was in a great position, just a few minutes walk from the harbour area. Our twin room with very comfy, great shower with loads of hot water. The room was quite compact but had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We loved the breakfasts, continental style with the added bonus of Julie’s lovely home baking! Nigel and Julie were wonderful hosts. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the pastries! Lovely room with a view and staff helpful. Location is very close to town and busses. Would recommend without reservation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Jonny was very friendly. Rooms clean breakfast facilities where great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great location and great accommodation.

Great place to stay. The room was spacious, I had a great view of the harbour and the bed was very comfortable. I thought the mini fridge was a great bonus and the bottled water was appreciated. Varis House is located very close to many bars, restaurants and cafes etc. The next time I travel to Shetland with work I will 100% stay here again.
Room.
Harbour view from window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an inexpensive room. Similar to a basic self serve bed & breakfast. A very small old room with an ensuite in the original room and thin walls. Steep stairs to all rooms. Conveniently located, the water is hot and the bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Johnny for your kind service and the support when needed. Varis House was a lovely stay, we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Yibo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with fresh breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near the harbour and the centre of town. Lovely help yourself breakfast, with the addition of freshly made cakes in the afternoon. Handy little fridge in the room which was very quiet for sleeping. Friendly and helpful staff. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, excellent location, nice and clean, plentiful continental breakfast, including delicious home made cakes. Real value for money, would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely B&B, conveniently located for walking about Lerwick. Pleasant, helpful management and well supplied breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024