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Islesburgh House Hostel - Lerwick

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Chef's Table Dining ExperienceIndulge in a unique dining experience at the hostel's restaurant where you can sit at the chef's table and watch as delicious dishes are prepared right in front of you.

Movie Night in the LoungeGather with fellow guests in the cozy shared lounge for a movie night complete with a big screen, comfortable seating, and popcorn.

Board Game ExtravaganzaChallenge your friends or make new ones as you partake in a board game extravaganza in the hostel's game room, equipped with a wide selection of popular and lesser-known games.

Heritage Tea TastingImmerse yourself in the local culture with a heritage tea tasting session, where you can sample a variety of traditional teas and learn about their significance to the Shetland Islands.

Artistic WorkshopUnleash your creativity by participating in an artistic workshop led by a local artist, where you can learn techniques such as painting, drawing, or pottery.

Movie Marathon in Your RoomEnjoy a cozy night in with a movie marathon in your room, thanks to the flat-screen TV provided in every guest room.

Guest Chef Cooking Class
Garden Yoga
Wine Tasting Evening
Live Music Performance
Traditional Scottish Ceilidh
Art Exhibition
Sustainable Living Workshop

Good to know

Timing

Check-in: 12:00-22:00FREE

Check-out: 07:00-10:00FREE

Rooms and availability

Shared Bathroom Quadruple Room

Bed options:

Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

Max:

4 persons

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Family Room

Bed options:

Max:

6 persons

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Family Shared Bathroom Room

Bed options:

Max:

8 persons

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

General

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Dining

Restaurant

Children

Cribs
Board games
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

• Situated in the historic town center, the hostel neighbors Lerwick Town Hall, Fort Charlotte, and Hay's Dock. • The neighborhood boasts Shetland Museum and Archives, Bonhoga Gallery, and seafood dining at local eateries. • Lerwick's harbor, Clickimin Broch, and maritime history appeal to explorers and culture enthusiasts.

King Harald Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0EQ

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museums

Shetland Museum and Archives

2300 ft

Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church St Magnus

2200 ft

Clickimin Rd

Broch of Clickimin

4700 ft

20 Commercial St

The Lodberrie

2200 ft

Museums

Shetland Textile Museum

1.3 mi

Clickimin Loch

4700 ft

90 North Rd

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers

3800 ft

Leiraness

Bressay Heritage Centre

1.2 mi

Ward of Bressay

2.4 mi

Lighthouse

Bressay Lighthouse

2.5 mi

Tingwall House By the Car Park Tingwall Ferry Boat

Betty's Reading Room

4.2 mi

Victor Hugo's House 38 Hauteville

Hauteville House

1500 ft

Scotland

Bod of Gremista

1100 ft

Commercial Street 1 Charlotte Street

Fort Charlotte

1500 ft

si Det du

Mousa

1500 ft

Public Building

Town Hall

1000 ft

80 Commercial St

Ninian

1300 ft

61 Commercial St

Vaila Fine Art

1800 ft

Fort Cafe & Take Away

1600 ft

2 Commercial Road

The New Harbour Cafe Ltd

1200 ft

2 Merran Moads

The Happy Haddock

1700 ft

59 Commercial Road

Douglas Arms

1700 ft

67 Commercial Road

TeAmore

2100 ft

Viking Bus Station 14 Commercial Road Viking Bus Station

Emma-Louise's The Coffee Shop

2500 ft

Shetland Museum and Archives Hays Dock

Islesburgh House Hostel Reviews

9.0/10

United Kingdom, March 2024

the hostel in lerwick was great, but islesburgh house took it up a notch! friendly staff, guided tour, history insights, communal kitchen. lovely building with a gaming room, lounge, and more amenities, plus private showers. exceeded my expectations!

pricey towel rental

10.0/10

United Kingdom, October 2023

The location was ideal for exploring the area on foot and accessing transportation options. The exclusive 4-bed room we stayed in was well-organized and had all the necessary amenities. The communal facilities such as the kitchen, laundry, lounge, and dining room were all well-maintained. The cafe across the road at the Community Centre was friendly and a great place to unwind. The hostel also had convenient services like phone charging and reliable wifi. Additionally, the cleanliness of the entire place was superb.

9.6/10

United Kingdom, August 2023

I had an amazing stay at this hostel. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making my experience even better. The hostel had a beautiful building with spacious rooms, a comfortable lounge, and a fun gaming room. I also appreciated the convenient facilities, such as the well-equipped kitchen and the en suite and adjacent bathroom options. The location was ideal, with everything within a short walk. the cleanliness, hotel facilities, location, and staff were top-notch. I would definitely come back again.

Nothing, it was perfect.

8.2/10

United Kingdom, April 2023

This place surpassed expectations! Great facilities - pool table was a fun surprise. Friendly staff and helpful community feel. Good location near town center. Well-equipped kitchen with unique food storage system.

8.0/10

United Kingdom, March 2023

Good location, 15-minute walk to town and ferry port. Friendly staff, allowed early check-in and storage for luggage. Clean and well-maintained facilities, organized kitchen with labeled fridge space. Comfy rooms with TV, fridge, and kettle. Lots of amenities including pool room, sitting area with books, and dining area.

9.8/10

United Kingdom, August 2022

Our stay at Islesburgh House was fantastic. The location was convenient, just a short walk from town and the ferry port. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, with amenities like a TV with streaming services, a fridge, and a kettle. The communal kitchen was well-stocked and organized. The staff were friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. I highly recommend Islesburgh House for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.