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Varis House

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free parking

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)
Miscellaneous
Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Miscellaneous
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Explore the area

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26 Church Road, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE
  • Place, Shetland Museum
    ‪4 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

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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
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Harbour view

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Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Lerwick

At Varis House you'll be within steps of Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. .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 self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Lerwick B&B include Coastal Walk to the Knab and Fort Charlotte.
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What's nearby

  • Bain's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shetland Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab - 4 min walk - 0.4 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) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee And Friends - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fort Cafe And Take Away - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dowry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Cuisine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Varis House

Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free parking
Varis House offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Lerwick bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Varis House offers 8 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on 29 Jan 2026 start from AU$236.81, 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 2-minute walk from Bain's Beach.

Does Varis House serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is served at Varis House.

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. 130 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and walking distance to most things in Lerwick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
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

Gemma

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

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A cozy and comfortable B&B within walking distance of much of Lerwick. We had a fun and friendly host but we never saw him after check-in. Our door lock was broken or the key was faulty, only working with effort, until we were locked out on our last day after having breakfast in the very nice dining room. Calls to our host and an alternate number went unanswered, but we did finally get into our room after 20 minutes of trying and were able to check out. Our host did finally get back to us while we were on the road to our next destination. Other than the lock though, Varis House is a fine accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the position in relation to the town and that there was parking. However for the money it was a disappointment. Everything about the place was tired and worn. Seriously needs an upgrade. Beds and bedding old and lumpy. Decor dusty and from the ‘80 s. Also we were refused a late checkout and when we left at the required time, there was no one to check us out! Not an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Friendly landlord, room and bed quite small
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
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

Erik, Bexley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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