About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Islesburgh House Hostel in Lerwick offers family rooms with private bathrooms, ground-floor units, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, refrigerator, TV, and electric kettle. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and high tea in a welcoming ambience. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: The hostel features a garden, lounge, games room, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a lift, shared kitchen, and luggage storage. Location and Attractions: Located 11 km from Tingwall Airport, the hostel is a 6-minute walk from Bain's Beach. Nearby attractions include the Shetland Museum and the Lerwick Harbour.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Rosemary
Australia“Eric allowed us into our room early and was a most gracious host. The room was small but had plenty of places to put everything. The kitchen is huge and very well equipped and the dining room is in a beautiful big room with elegant decor. We could...”- Gemma
United Kingdom“Everything. Very impressed. To start, the location was very good.. Bus stop immediately outside hotel. The facilities are amazing. I really did not expect this standard in a Hostel. The kitchen is very modern and exceptionally clean and tidy as...” - Neil United Kingdom“Spotlessly clean, with lots of space and interesting fellow travellers”
- Charlotte United Kingdom“The room was adequate for us and our luggage, and the fridge and kettle were put to good use. The kitchen was very well equipped and there was plenty of room in the dining room and lounge for everyone. The staff were very helpful, as was the left...”
- Emily
Spain“Excellent location, I arrived at 9am and the room was luckily already ready for me! The staff were constantly cleaning and everyone was really smiley and nice. The room itself was wonderful and super clean. Excellent shared facilities too!” - Cherril United Kingdom“The kitchen facilities were excellent, the staff were friendly and helpful and the hostel was immaculately clean”
- Didier
France“Always the best hotel year after year. Congratulations.” - Brown United Kingdom“Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the place was spotless and the facilities were excellent. Location was perfect, just a few minutes walk to Lerwick town centre. Cafe at the Community Centre next door was handy”
- Timothy United Kingdom“Pool table, large tables for playing games, good views from dining room, well equipped kitchen. Staff very helpful. Outside across the road is an excellent play area. Easy walk to Tesco or Co Op.”
- Michelle United Kingdom“The hostel was very clean, and the room was spacious. There were plenty of shared facilities over 2 floors. Staff are friendly and ready to help. Lots of information leaflets and maps, including a digital monitor for busses and ferry times. Nice...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Central Cafe in Islesburgh Community Centre next door
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
