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Varis House

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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26 Church Road, Lerwick, SCT, ZE1 0AE
  • Place, Shetland Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lerwick Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Charlotte
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Harbour View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

Classic Triple Room, Ensuite (Family Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

Panoramic Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lerwick

Varis House places you next to Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. This 8-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Shetland Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coastal Walk to the Knab - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lerwick Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Charlotte - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TJ’s Thai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Dowry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fort Cafe And Take Away - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magnus' Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Varis House

At Varis House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing.

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Exterior
The Queen's Hotel
Lerwick
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
6.2 out of 10, 68 reviews
$233 nightly
The price is $279
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Queen's Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

What can I see within easy reach of Varis House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Lerwick, just steps from Shetland Museum and Bain's Beach, and within a short walk of Coastal Walk to the Knab. You'll also find Fort Charlotte and Lerwick Town Hall less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Varis House?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on Jun 2, 2026 start from $161, 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.

Is there parking available at Varis House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Varis House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Varis House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Varis House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Varis House good for couples?

Amenities at this bed & breakfast that appeal to couples include a harbor view and free WiFi in some guestrooms.

Does Varis House have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Varis House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Varis House offers breakfast for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Varis House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Varis House.

Does Varis House have connecting rooms available?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Varis House?

The closest major airport to Varis House is Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh), which is 25.5 mi away (52 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Varis House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Varis House that offer a balcony.

Varis House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely stay at the Varis House. The location was very good, close enough to everything. The room was cozy and warm. Enjoyed our stay and Nigel was was so great helping us with all the information we needed. Perfect place for staying in Lerwick.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot. Very accommodating and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The only thing that could be improved is the communication as I messaged twice before arriving about a early check-in and never got a reply back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very well laidout and 200% clean. Excellent location with a few steps down the road to commercial street with all the shops and cafes. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Made you feel extremely welcome! I give it 11 out of 10👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Santiago

The staff was highly unfriendly, I arrive with the ferry go to the place and nobody was there, nobody answer the phone the first 10 minutes, the weather was challenging, rain and small periods of snow, very unpleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ross

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in a great location, with ideal amenities for a short stay. Staff were present and made the check in quick and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay , nothing too much trouble at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Hugh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First I would like to say Hotels. Com should not have this place on their website! There were NO staff, we were met by a very nice chap who was a friend of the owner ( his words) the owner was not in Shetland. I think we were the only people staying there, the central heating was not on or not working, we had a small electric heater in the room. The electric towel rail in the bathroom did not work. The bed was very uncomfortable, I could feel the bed springs in the mattress. Breakfast was help yourself, we did get it all explained to us by the chap we met for 15 mins on the 1st day. We did not see or hear anyone during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No cooked food, just toast, fruit, and yogurt
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled 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

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