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Located just a 10-minute drive from Lerwick, Herrislea House Hotel is licensed and offering snacks and mini meals using local products, free WiFi in all rooms, and free parking.

each of the 9 well-appointed, individually decorated bedrooms has a minibar and an en-suite bathroom.

A very cosy house with most helpful, friendly hosts. The hotel is situated in a quiet area about 10 minutes drive away from Lerwick (with a fascinating museum on the geology of the islands and the history of their people); the location is very convenient for excursions to another part of the islands every day. My room was equipped with a large fridge (very nice – grab your provisions for the day and be independent), also microwave and an electric kettle.

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8.1
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Boasting a garden and views of sea, Carradale Guest House is a recently renovated guest house set in Lerwick, 500 metres from Bain's Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a patio. The guest house has family rooms.

very helpful staff, rich breakfast. The lady who served me at breakfast was a very friendly and cordial person. The facility manager is a great person. There was no problem with me checking in earlier. My stay was above average.

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8.7
Fabulous
122 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Providing free WiFi and a garden, Solheim Guest House offers rooms in Lerwick, 500 metres from Bain's Beach. The guest house features family rooms.

The nearest airport is Sumburgh Airport, 41 km from the guest house.

Loved the location, very walkable around town. The hosts were very helpful- I was able to leave my luggage both before and after the trip as I was on the ferry, arriving early and leaving Lerwick later in the day. The breakfasts were great.

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8.8
Fabulous
471 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Norlande is a guest house situated in a historic building in Lerwick, 500 metres from Bain's Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation provides full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests.

If Norlande was a Hollywood movie, I would say it had the highest production values! Amanda's communication was excellent, which I valued during a very erratic journey to Shetland for a funeral. The room was beautifully decorated and had everything I needed. It was a well positioned room, with a great bathroom and facilities, especially the monsoon shower with built-in radio. The bed was so comfortable, better than any of the big brand places, and I slept so well. The breakfast hamper was a delight and had more than enough supplies and snacks, which kept me going at breakfast and even at night at the end of a long day. The location is just 8 mins walk from Commercial Street and the main strip with its bars, restaurants for lunch and dinner, and for the shops too The Isleburgh Community Centre, Town Hall, and new library are all a short walk away. A taxi from the ferry to Norlande cost £4.50 with Allied Taxi (book ahead!), or you could walk in 15 mins on a drier day - they DO happen 😆 Amanda herself is very hospitable and welcoming. I would recommend Norlande any day.

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9.2
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Offering free WiFi and free private parking, Rockvilla Guest House is located in Lerwick, within just 700 metres of Bain's Beach.

The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Excellent b&b and hosts, great room, location and everything you need for an enjoyable stay. You can tell it's run like a place the owners would like to stay, even down to the fresh milk in the room.

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9.9
Exceptional
41 reviews

Eddlewood Guest House is situated in central Lerwick.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen smart TV and each offers tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Eddlewood Guest House features free WiFi and daily continental breakfast.

Excellent room with a view. Fabulous breakfast and very friendly host

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8.6
Fabulous
219 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Located in Lerwick with Bain's Beach nearby, Alder Lodge Guest House provides accommodation with free private parking. The property has quiet street views. The guest house features family rooms.

With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units in the guest house are equipped with a TV and a hair dryer.

Very helpful staff. Great breakfast.

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8.9
Fabulous
122 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Fort Charlotte Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Featuring a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Great location. Lovely room. Fantastic staff. Delicious breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews

Located just 400 metres from Bain's Beach, Glen Orchy House features accommodation in Lerwick with access to a tennis court, a shared lounge, as well as luggage storage space. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The property provides services including meeting and banquet facilities and karaoke.

Excellent location - The hotel is 5 mins walk to both the city center and the seaside. Have a very good breakfast and the staff is nice and helpful.

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7.2
Good
581 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

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Guest houses that travellers love in Scalloway

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    Our stay was quiet and peaceful. Location was great to travel around Shetland. We were very comfortable and really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend and would like to visit again.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    Clean and comfortable. Early access was appreciated after a sleepless night on the ferry. A great location for touring south Mainland.
    Deakin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £156
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews
    Great location in the historical centre of Scalloway. Lovely sea view from our room and the staff were really friendly.
    Sue
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 32 reviews
    Lovely place - we had a great time - Host, Julie, went the extra mile for us, THANKS AGAIN....What a view!!!!
    Colette Dawn
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    Beautiful location and perfect for working locally. Brilliant for capturing photographs of local area too. A gorgeous couple of Shetland ponies frequent the local hill too, often dozing off together; a really sweet sight. Kind and friendly host, and such a talented artist. Please check out Sarah Kay’s work. :)
    Pandora
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £156
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews
    Great location, clean and comfy bed
    Helen
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    Great views , fantastic value, comfortable, and a first-class communi cative host. A perfect choice for a Shetland stay.
    JULIAN
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    Lovely views overlooking Scalloway and the inlet, in an historic building and location (check out the history board near the flat). The flat is clean and well equipped and Michael supplies some handy basics to get you going while you settle in. Michael is a lovely host and will help you plan your stay with lots of information on what to do and where to go. Scalloway is a great location with cafes, convenience stores and a castle. It is only a 10min drive from Lerwick with regular buses.
    Sally
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    Mark is a great host, quick to repond to emails and recommended some nice walks to do in the area. Flat is really spacious and heats up quickly for when you come home from wet and windy walks. Convenience store below flat which was handy when weather was too bad to travel to bigger shops. Lots of nice local walks you can start from the accomodation or some a 10 minute drive away. Really nice way to spend new year!
    Kerry
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    The house was very spacious for the four of us. Great location too. Good communication with host, he was able to answer our questions promptly.
    Esther
    Group
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