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The 10 Best Hostels in Lerwick, UK

Some of the best backpacker spots in Lerwick

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Set in Lerwick, 600 metres from Bain's Beach, Islesburgh House Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

What I liked most were the spacious comfortable common areas for eating, reading, working

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9.2
Wonderful
526 reviews
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$57
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Lerwick

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Great location, clean, value for money, friendly staff.
    Anne
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 61 reviews
    Good communication from the owner, and an easy check in (collecting keys from a lock box). Well-equipped kitchen, comfy lounge, and spacious bedrooms. Good Wifi, and a great location for walking into Lerwick in just a few minutes.
    Stephen
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Everything a hostel should be. A great kitchen, dining area, super showers, spotlessly clean and in a great location. The adjoining cafe served up great food at a reasonable price in an amazing Gothic building.
    Serena
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Good and very clean youth hostel.
    Mattsson Hill
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Have stayed at the hostel several times now, and always enjoy staying there. Very good facilities, friendly staff, and a great location. Only 5 minutes walk into the centre of Lerwick.
    K
    KarenF63
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Great location
    sacha
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    Great location central to Lerwick and had a good communal kitchen.
    Siobhan
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 476 reviews
    Great location. Was able to leave bags early . Breakfast very good. Overall bob on 👍
    Muskett
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    This has to be one of the best hostels we have ever stayed in. Great location, check-in from 12:00 (great when the ferry gets in at 07:30) and really helpful staff. There was a kettle and a fridge in our room and the kitchen was super well equipped. It was clean, loads of facilities and the staff were helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend and would definitely come back again.
    Damaris
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 526 reviews
    this is my favourite hostel of all time! very large kitchen, showers are excellent, cheap laundry services, great location and size, incredibly sociable and the staff are lovely.
    Amy
    Solo traveler