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

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room) | Bathroom

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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
(18 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

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
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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

  • ‪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

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.

Languages

English

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 91 reviews
The price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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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 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on 9 Aug 2025 start from AU$194.42, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 200 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry, SAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to find since the online mapping bearings were a bit off. But once I found it with the help of locals, everything was fine. Great night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

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

Lerwick gem of a b&b

We had a wonderful stay at the Varis Hotel in Lerwick. The place was clean, comfortable, and offered great value for money. The location is excellent, making it easy to explore the area. Nigel, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and provided lots of helpful information. The self-serve breakfast was ideal, with a great selection to choose from. I would highly recommend this B&B and will definitely rebook in the future.”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Jean-Guy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Go it alone kind of place

Great if you like to fend for yourself. Don't expect much in terms of support or service. They set you up fine then leave you alone (all the while keeping an eye on you with their cctv).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Debora

Easy walking to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Nothing is really walkable in Shetland, but I would say Varis House is great for walking to the main shopping street. Our room was neat and clean. There was parking on the premises, but there were trucks filling it when we were there. There was also parking across the street, so it was not a big deal. Lots of pastry, cereal, fruit, meat and cheese options for breakfast. I would definitely stay there again. Make sure you speak with someone before you book if stairs are not good for you, so you can make sure you get floor accommodations. There are no elevators.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave McDowell

Travelled with partner
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

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was just what I needed. The staff were very helpful and on hand to ensure all was as one would expect. I would strongly recommend that anyone that comes to stay in Lerwick looks this place up to stay. The room was spacious and had everything that you would expect. The breakfast was just outstanding as there was so much choice. The location is perfect too, not too far out and easily reached from the town centre. Overall there is an absolutely wonderful experience to be had by anyone who stays at the Varis House. Thank you so so so much to both Nigel and Julie for making my stay an extremely worthwhile visit to the Shetland islands.
Stayed 4 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

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in a 200 year old town house less than 5 minute walk to Lerwick centre. Good value, good host, and free public parking. across street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well run Guest house with superb staff

The management were extremely helpful in arranging an easier access room when I forgot to inform them that my wife who is partially disabled had difficulty with stairs,.and the other member of staff who dealt with us--I think her name was Caroline was really nice and helpful..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was an interesting experience. Very much DIY, once you had been met and shown your room you were on your own, did not see any staff again. Breakfast was set out, help yourselves, if its not visible its in the fridge, cereal, toast, juice, yoghurt. The plumbing in our room left a lot to be desired, very noisy pump for water and loo. On the plus side, very central, easy walk to the harbour area. Necessary ingredients to make sandwiches for the day, cake and fruit available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Varis house was opposite a free car park and positioned a short walk from Lerwick's main street, which contained shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IKE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well location near the town center. Limited onsite parking. There's cold breakfast available but no cooked option. Nice and friendly proprietor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024