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
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Smoke-free property
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 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 188 reviews
10 - Excellent
106
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 188 reviews
8 - Good
48
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 188 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 188 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10
Very nice and quiet
Comfortable beds
James
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Excellent location to town for access to local restaurants and bars.
Kenneth
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Thank you Johnny for your kind service and the support when needed. Varis House was a lovely stay, we will be back
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Great stay. Jonny was a great host!
Katie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
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.
Joan
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
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!
Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10
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.
Earl
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Great friendly service and welcome, nice selection of breakfast food, very walkable to town center and other attractions
Dave McDowell
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
Convenient location with fresh breakfast.
Yibo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Great location, within walking distance to Lerwick
Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
It’s just a nice place to stay and Nigel is very helpful!
S.G.B. van
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Friendly host, short walk to town centre, secure parking and good breakfast choice.
Frederick
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10
Parking was difficult at the property.
The showerhead kept falling off the bracket as it had obviously been changed but did not stay in place. Should have changed the holder as well as the head.
The room was quiet and tidy.
Breakfast was help yourself and was ok. Nothing cooked.
Manager seemed nice and showed me all around just got relaxed and he knocked on the door to discuss payment! Then the next morning he was talking about payment issues with other guests. I beleive there were some issues but dont think they were handled with professionalism.
In general it was a nice clean and tidy place in the Heart of Lerwick
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
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.
STEPHEN
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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.
Lee
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Extremely quick check in and great location and facilities. Awesome hospitality
Doug
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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!
Susan
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
4/10
Stay for 3 nights the bed was never made and The towels were never changed, The breakfast was averaged, The Location was good.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
It's good to have the property back as a guesthouse at a reasonable price in a good location.
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Warm and friendly accommodation
Self serve breakfast
Lovely home made banana bread and muffins
Good location
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Excellent
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10
Spacious room, good view, good and varied breakfast options.
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10
Good location good hosts ticked all the boxes will certainly go back