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Varis House

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free breakfast

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul

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Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Bathroom

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE

What's nearby

  • Shetland Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Charlotte - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fjara Cafe Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Da Haaf Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fort Cafe & Take Away - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cornerstone - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Varis House

Property highlights
Varis House provides amenities, such as free breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location

Languages

English

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 84 reviews
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at Varis House?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on 4 Jul 2025 start from £89.31, 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.

How much is parking at Varis House?

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Varis House located?

Situated in Lerwick, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. Fort Charlotte and Lerwick Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Varis House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 189 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Katie

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

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
It is important to arrive at a mid-afternoon check-in time or arrange with the owners in advance. There is limited parking on site, but there is a nearby lot which is usually available. The owners are not located on site so there was some delay in paying the remaining amount. The room was upstairs and reasonably comfortable. It was an easy walk to the downtown. Restaurants are available nearby but it is important to book in advance to ensure a table.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely spot to stay for my short stay in Lerwick. The host was friendly and helpful, and their self-serve breakfast room is a lovely place for a bite to eat to start the day. The room is open at all times, so a quick bite is always available. And the home-made baked goods are DELICIOUS - loved the carrot cak. My only minor quibble is that the ferry arrives so early in the morning and the check-in isn't until much later in the day. Would be great to have an earlier check in option. Highly recommend if visiting Lerwick!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Earl

Liked: Staff & service
The room was TINY. The bathroom was even smaller. Our room needed a good clean. Maybe a scrub or even paint. The breakfast was very good. All we needed and then the baking was a great extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Yibo

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance to Lerwick
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S.G.B. van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a nice place to stay and Nigel is very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quick check in and great location and facilities. Awesome hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Comfortable stay

I enjoyed my stay, nice choice for continental breakfast and there was some homemade cakes to take away. The rooms were warm and clean. Its not far from the town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never used a B&B before…..lovely historical building….close to everything in Lerwick!…..quiet, comfortable, definitely would recommend……contributed to a wonderful trip to the Shetland Islands……meet many great people on the Islands….including the Varis House owner and staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was difficult at the property. The showerhead kept falling off the bracket as it had obviously been changed but did not stay in place. Should have changed the holder as well as the head. The room was quiet and tidy. Breakfast was help yourself and was ok. Nothing cooked. Manager seemed nice and showed me all around just got relaxed and he knocked on the door to discuss payment! Then the next morning he was talking about payment issues with other guests. I beleive there were some issues but dont think they were handled with professionalism. In general it was a nice clean and tidy place in the Heart of Lerwick
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay for 3 nights the bed was never made and The towels were never changed, The breakfast was averaged, The Location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short visit to Shetland staying in Lerwick

Warm and friendly accommodation Self serve breakfast Lovely home made banana bread and muffins Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's good to have the property back as a guesthouse at a reasonable price in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023