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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)
Room
Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE
  • Place, Shetland Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Bathroom

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Lerwick

At Varis House you'll be within steps of Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Lerwick B&B include Fort Charlotte and Lerwick Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Bain's Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shetland Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee And Friends - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fort Cafe And Take Away - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dowry - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Varis House

Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Self parking is free.

This Lerwick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Varis House offers 11 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 102 reviews
The price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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

Is parking available at Varis House?

Yep, Varis House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Varis House?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on 17 Dec 2025 start from NZ$218.74, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Varis House?

Yep, Varis House is a short 1-minute walk from Bain's Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Varis House?

No, Varis House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Varis House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Varis House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Varis House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Bridget Anne

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Ailsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Guesthouse was clean. Nice gentleman called Johnny met us there. He was covering for the owner who was aware. Breakfast very good, continental. Plenty of choice. No other food catered for. Parking was an issue as there was a white van in the evening that blocked the cars in the small carpark. Not suitable for people with mobility issues. We contacted before the stay and asked for downstairs room. Never got a reply and was then put up on first floor. 16 steps on spiral staircase. Very tricky for my partner. Good value for money. Some leaflets in the room about Shetland would have been very helpful. Had to ask for room service half way through as not enough milk and teabags in the room. Could have left these in the dining room for convenience. Overall not too bad for a budget guesthouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

francis

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great position.

We had a nice room. It was on the third floor so a bit of a challenge for people who don't like stairs. The breakfast was continental and had everything you need. The hotel is ideally located to central Lerwick. Some on sight parking but plenty free parking nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andries

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nigel was an excellent host, very accommodating and went the exstra mile to help. First class!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The b&b was quaint, clean, and walkable. Check-in was very inconvenient. Also- parking is consistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Varis house was close to town centre . Breakfast room was bright and airy. Continental breakfast had plenty of choice. Our room was very small, for 2 people with very little space to put things . The available space was taken by a table top fridge and tea making facilities leaving little space for personal items. A firmer mattress and pillows would have suited us better. There were no bedside tables just a small narrow shelf . The ensuite was very narrow, the width of a single shower cubicle. Overall we feelthe room is tired and in need of attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Mary

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

Great view

Stayed one night. Great room. Nigel putting binoculars in the room so you can make the most of the views as the place is situated high up and you can see down to the harbour is a great touch. Self serve breakfast, lots of choice including a couple of home baked items.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

ANN, Stockton On Tees

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Business traveller
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