Lerwick Hostel – Book Lerwick Youth Hostel with HI Hostels
Lerwick
Islesburgh House
King Harald St
ZE1 0EQ Lerwick
Scotland
Tel.
+44 (0)1595 745100
Fax.
+44 (0) 1595 745144
Customer Rating
| 97% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 92% | ||
| 97% | ||
| 95% | ||
| 97% | ||
| 91% | ||
Islesburgh Youth Hostel, part of the Islesburgh Complex and adjacent to Isleburgh Community Centre.
This beautiful 5 star hostel offers the perfect base from which to explore the Shetland Islands. The hostel has excellent facilities, many en-suite rooms and is popular with families, groups and individuals. Close to restaurants, local amenities, historical sites and wildlife centres.
For full details of rules and pricing for age categories please call direct Tel 01595 745100 or email islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk
Please note that there is no membership requirement to stay in our hostel and there are no members discounts offered.
This beautiful 5 star hostel offers the perfect base from which to explore the Shetland Islands. The hostel has excellent facilities, many en-suite rooms and is popular with families, groups and individuals. Close to restaurants, local amenities, historical sites and wildlife centres.
For full details of rules and pricing for age categories please call direct Tel 01595 745100 or email islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk
Please note that there is no membership requirement to stay in our hostel and there are no members discounts offered.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 6 | 4 | 64 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 0745 - 2345 |
| Opening times (over the year): | 1st April - 30th September. Groups off-season by arrangement. Open off-season for major festivals, Up-Helly Aa (January), Accordion & Fiddle Festival (October). Also open for the world famous Shetland Folk Festival - which starts on the Thursday and ends on the first Monday in May. Islesburgh Community Centre hosts the Festival Club, which is less than one minute's walk from the hostel. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Nearby |
| Metro: | No |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Sea port: | 1 mile to ferry |
| Rail: | No |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| Historical sites nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Lerwick |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Lerwick
| 11 May 2013 Karolina, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Beautiful building in a nice area, friendly and smiley staff, clean and tidy rooms. I booked 2 places in dorms and was surprised when was given smaller room just for two. Great value for a reasonable price! | ||
| 10 May 2013 Shaula, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Great place to stay - really friendly & comfortable. | ||
| 06 May 2013 John, Scotland | 100% | |
| A unique hostel as owned by Shetland Islands Council | ||
| 06 May 2013 Badour, Scotland | 100% | |
| I tried different youth hostels but this one is my best. I like it and thank you very much. | ||
| 30 Apr 2013 Elise, England & Wales | 100% | |
| All wonderful | ||
| 29 Apr 2013 Jessica, Canada | 83% | |
| Really great place to stay in lerwick, friendly staff and good facilities. The house is beautiful. Got groceries from the store and made a delicious meal using the kitchen and sat with a great view in the dining room. Overall a really good experience. | ||
| 22 Apr 2013 Daniel, Portugal | 87% | |
| It is indeed a great hostel, in a very friendly city. It is also quiet if you want to relax. | ||
| 17 Apr 2013 Peter, Scotland | 90% | |
| Had a great stay, met some interesting people, and it met my needs very well indeed. | ||
| 13 Apr 2013 Sophie, Scotland | 100% | |
| The only slight complaint I would have is that the ovens are difficult to cook on as the numbers have rubbed off - but that's a very small thing! | ||
| 12 Apr 2013 Peter, Australia | 83% | |
| An absoulutely excellant Hostel. Clean, and very good facilities with a large Kitchen. | ||
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