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Varis House

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free breakfast

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Room
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View) | 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 AU$194
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Heating
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
Separate bedroom
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

  • 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
  • Fort Charlotte - 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

  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee And Friends - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Da Haaf Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thule - ‬2 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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includes taxes & fees
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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

  • 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 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$194.15, 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.

Reviews

Varis House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower head didn’t spray just poured water like an open pipe. Breakfast a bit odd, basically help yourself from the containers or fridge, plenty of variety but not sure how long things had been open. Quite steep stairs in the house if you are not so mobile. Room ok but window needed to be jammed open (with the piece of wood provided), could a trapped finger risk. Generally adequate for a short time but generally underwhelming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was awful. No one theree when I arrived eaarly, but I did talk with owner abd that was OK. Arrived back from t our about 1530 and still no one to answer doorbell - and my phone was out of battery. About 30 minutes later someone with a phone showed up, and I got in. Bathroom was very small. I could not bend over in the shower to wash my lower legs. I needed to go into the bedroom to dry off. A trash basket would have been nice, except there was no room fr one in the bathroom. Breakfast was unattended. Pancakes and bread had to go through the toaster. Continental at best. The bed mattress was lumpy, with very little support. Woke up with stiff back both mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

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

Kerry

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My room was depressing. Window overlooked a small yard that was fully of junk. Window couldn't be opened and blind cord was too high for me to reach. Small desk was covered by a small fridge, tea-making facilities etc all of which had to be moved before I could use it. Stuffy. On the plus side the shower gave a good,hot water supply. Breakfast was set up the previous day. All tables were set so nowhere to sit and write or watch TV. Breakfast was plentiful. Worst aspect for me was the absence of any staff. Except for when I returned for check-in late on my day of arrival the owner was most interested in explaining the breakfast arrangements. I had to ask him to change my bed because the bottom sheet was so worn. The mattress could do with replacing. With the tourist office closed a landlord who can give advice, information etc is invaluable. Not even a map of the town available. I cut my losses and left a day early to stay somewhere more pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joan, Victoria

Travelled with family
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, Toronto

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
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

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
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

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