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Varis House

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Lerwick with free breakfast

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and convenient storage.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and desk area.
Bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower, handheld showerhead, and wall-mounted faucet.
Classic hotel room with a single bed, bedside tables, and a desk near a window.
Bathroom features a toilet, sink, and shower enclosure under a skylight.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Cribs/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Cribs/infant beds
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0AE

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

Property highlights
Varis House provides amenities like free breakfast and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $219
CA $263 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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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

  • Free breakfast available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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 Varis House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Varis House?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Varis House on Aug 2, 2025 start from CA $145.29, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Varis House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Varis House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Varis House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Varis House located?

Situated in Lerwick, this bed & breakfast is steps from Bain's Beach and Shetland Museum. Fort Charlotte and Lerwick Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Varis House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

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

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

8/10 Good

Eileen

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

James

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

8/10 Good

JG

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very helpful, breakfast was abundant- nice fresh fruit salad, yoghurts, porridge, cereals, fresh fruit, coffee tea juices jams cheeses and ham. Fresh baked cake and muffins. The room was rather small for a double room, as were bed and bathroom. Very clean though. Nice to have a small fridge in the room. Easy to walk into town- we could reach everything by walking which was lovely. Okay place to stay for a couple of nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

John

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

Dave McDowell

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Joan

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

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

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

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance to Lerwick
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S.G.B. van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a nice place to stay and Nigel is very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, short walk to town centre, secure parking and good breakfast choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, excellent location, nice and clean, plentiful continental breakfast, including delicious home made cakes. Real value for money, would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quick check in and great location and facilities. Awesome hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short visit to Shetland staying in Lerwick

Warm and friendly accommodation Self serve breakfast Lovely home made banana bread and muffins Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, good view, good and varied breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023