Lerwick, Islesburgh House Hostel

Head for Shetland, Britain’s most northerly island, and have an unforgettable holiday in a unique setting. Five-star Islesburgh House Hostel, in the centre of Lerwick, is close to all amenities and the ideal base for exploring Shetland.

There are 64 beds in comfortable two or four-person rooms (some en-suite) and group dormitories. Two floors are fully accessible for visitors with disabilities.

Facilities include a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining room, laundry/drying room, games room and TV lounge. WiFi access is free. We also have free and disabled parking on-site and bike storage.

You can reach Shetland by air or take the ferry from Orkney or Aberdeen.

Isleburgh House is consistently rated in the top ten hostels worldwide by HI hostellers.

For more information contact the hostel directly on +44 (0) 1595 745100, email isleburgh@shetland.gov.uk or book via the Hostelling International website

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Located in Britain's most northerly town on our most northerly island, Isleburgh House Hostel is the perfect base for exploring Shetland.

Enjoy walks along deserted sandy beaches, meet the local wildlife and spend long summer nights enjoying fresh local food and live traditional music. Enjoy the historical sites of Jarlshoff Clickimin Broch, Bod of Gremista and the Pictish Broch on Mousa.

Isleburgh House is consistently rated in the top 10 hostels worldwide by Hostelling International hostellers and is perfect for families looking to discover this remote Scottish island paradise.