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4-star hotels in Lerwick
A shortlist of 4-star hotels and self-catering stays in Lerwick, Shetland's compact harbour town. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a rated base in or near the town centre, from guest houses with restaurants to apartments with kitchens and free parking.
Staying in Lerwick
Lerwick is Shetland's main town and its harbour is the natural centre of a visit: the lodberries and narrow lanes of the old town sit right by the water, with the busiest streets for shops, bars and eating a short walk inland. From here the rest of the islands open up, and the town works well as a base for a short break or a longer stay.
The 4-star stays on this list cluster in and around the town, on streets such as Greenfield Place, Charlotte Street, Bells Road, Knab Road, Mounthooly Street, Saint Olaf Street and Burgh Road, with one hotel out at Tingwall. Most are self-catering apartments with kitchens and free car parking, good for families and longer stays, while Herrislea House Hotel and Kveldsro Hotel offer breakfast, dining and reception services for couples and business travellers who prefer a served stay.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Herrislea House Hotel
Tingwall, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereSet in Tingwall, Herrislea House Hotel is the only 4-star option here with an on-site restaurant, so breakfast and dinner are covered. Guests can also go fishing or horse riding, and there is a shuttle service. A guest rating of 4.5 from 39 reviews places it top among these hotels. It suits travellers who want full hotel service and outdoor activities within easy reach of Lerwick.
See Herrislea House HotelKveldsro Hotel
Greenfield Place, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereWith a 24-hour front desk and its own bar, Kveldsro Hotel on Greenfield Place works well for guests arriving late or wanting a nightcap without leaving the building. Parking, including self parking, is available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.4 from 56 reviews, it draws travellers who prefer a traditional serviced hotel in Lerwick.
See Kveldsro HotelFort Charlotte
3 Charlotte Street Lerwick Shetland, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFort Charlotte on Charlotte Street is a self-catering apartment with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a sea view. Families are catered for with family rooms and a cot, and pets are allowed. A garden, terrace and patio extend the living space. It suits longer stays and guests travelling with children or a dog who want to cook for themselves in Lerwick.
See Fort CharlotteDecca Self Catering Shetland
Bells Road The Deccaladies Drivelerwick Ze1 0Na, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereDecca Self Catering Shetland on Bells Road combines apartment living with leisure facilities: there is a swimming pool, tennis court and squash on site, plus fishing and a garden. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make longer stays practical, and family rooms and a cot are provided. It suits active families and groups who want sport and self-catering in one place.
See Decca Self Catering ShetlandGlen Orchy House
20 Knab Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereGlen Orchy House on Knab Road offers air conditioning, a restaurant and a bar, and room service if you would rather eat in. There is a lounge and a smoking area, and free parking and free wifi are provided. Guest rooms come with a desk and a DVD player. It suits guests who want hotel comforts and dining on the premises close to central Lerwick.
See Glen Orchy HouseQuoys Self Catering
6 Quoys Road Lerwick, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereQuoys Self Catering on Quoys Road pairs apartment amenities - kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine - with a games room, a spa and a garden. A balcony and terrace take in the sea view, and family rooms and a cot are available. It suits groups and families who want entertainment and relaxation on site while cooking their own meals in Lerwick.
See Quoys Self Catering16 Mounthooly Street
16 Mounthooly Street Lerwick, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay here16 Mounthooly Street is a self-catering property with a kitchen, washing machine and garden, and fishing is available nearby. High chairs and a cot are provided, so young families are well catered for. There is a patio, and free parking and free wifi come with the apartment. It suits guests who want a homely Lerwick base with space to themselves.
See 16 Mounthooly StreetNort Bode Apartments
93 Saint Olaf Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNort Bode Apartments on Saint Olaf Street are built for longer stays, with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus housekeeping and laundry service. Family rooms, a cot and high chairs are available, and a sofa bed adds flexibility. There is a garden and free parking. It suits families and groups who want serviced apartment space in central Lerwick.
See Nort Bode ApartmentsApartment 1 Craigmore
Lerwick Apartment 1 Craigmore Upper Baila, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment 1 Craigmore above Baila offers a kitchen and kitchenette, washing machine and a sea view. Golf, fishing and a picnic area are among the options, and family rooms, a cot and high chairs are provided. A garden and a sofa bed add to the space. It suits families and golfers wanting self-catering with coastal views.
See Apartment 1 CraigmoreNorlande
60 St Olaf Street Lerwick Shetland, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNorlande on St Olaf Street stands out for breakfast served in your room, alongside a kitchen, washing machine and housekeeping. It suits guests who want apartment privacy with a hotel-style breakfast and daily housekeeping in Lerwick.
See NorlandeNumber 13
13 Knab Road Lerwick Lerwick, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNumber 13 on Knab Road is a straightforward self-catering apartment with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and free parking. It is non-smoking throughout and has free wifi. It suits couples or small groups who want a simple, well-equipped base in Lerwick without extra on-site facilities.
See Number 13Craigielea Apartment 3
St Olaf Street 39, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereCraigielea Apartment 3 on St Olaf Street adds breakfast, express check-in and even car rental service to its kitchen and kitchenette. The sea view, sofa bed, cot and family rooms make it flexible, and pets are allowed. Tennis and golf are nearby. It suits guests who want self-catering with a few hotel-style extras.
See Craigielea Apartment 3Unkenhaus. Cosy Modern Apartment Private Parking
41A Burgh Road 1St Floor Access From Rear, Lerwick, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereUnkenhaus on Burgh Road is a cosy modern apartment with private parking, entered from the rear at first-floor level. It has a kitchen, washing machine, free wifi and a garden, and is non-smoking throughout. It suits couples or small groups who want a quiet, well-equipped self-catering stay with their own parking space in Lerwick.
See Unkenhaus. Cosy Modern Apartment Private Parking
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrislea House Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Kveldsro Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Fort Charlotte | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Decca Self Catering Shetland | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Glen Orchy House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Quoys Self Catering | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| 16 Mounthooly Street | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Nort Bode Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Apartment 1 Craigmore | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Norlande | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Number 13 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Craigielea Apartment 3 | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Unkenhaus. Cosy Modern Apartment Private Parking | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These places list family rooms, cots and high chairs in several cases, and kitchens in the apartments. Fort Charlotte, Decca Self Catering Shetland, Glen Orchy House, Quoys Self Catering, 16 Mounthooly Street, Nort Bode Apartments, Apartment 1 Craigmore and Craigielea Apartment 3 all give families space to spread out and self-cater.
Fort Charlotte · Decca Self Catering Shetland · Glen Orchy House · Quoys Self Catering · 16 Mounthooly Street · Nort Bode Apartments
For couples
Herrislea House Hotel and Kveldsro Hotel are served stays, with breakfast and dining at Herrislea House and bars and a 24 hour front desk at Kveldsro. Norlande and Number 13 are smaller self-catering options on Saint Olaf Street and Knab Road for couples who want their own space.
Herrislea House Hotel · Kveldsro Hotel · Norlande · Number 13
For business travellers
Herrislea House Hotel has a meeting room, reception and shuttle service, and Kveldsro Hotel a 24 hour front desk and parking. Glen Orchy House adds a restaurant and room service, and Unkenhaus offers a private parking space with its apartment on Burgh Road.
Herrislea House Hotel · Kveldsro Hotel · Glen Orchy House · Unkenhaus. Cosy Modern Apartment Private Parking
For self-catering
Every apartment here comes with a kitchen or kitchenette, and most with free car parking and laundry.
Fort Charlotte · Decca Self Catering Shetland · Quoys Self Catering · 16 Mounthooly Street · Nort Bode Apartments · Apartment 1 Craigmore
Where to stay in Lerwick
Greenfield Place
Kveldsro Hotel stands on Greenfield Place, a short step from the town centre and its harbour-side streets. With a 24 hour front desk, bars and parking, it suits guests who want a served hotel base within easy reach of Lerwick's shops and eating places.
Our picks here: Kveldsro Hotel
Tingwall
Herrislea House Hotel is out at Tingwall, away from the town streets and towards the wider Shetland landscape. Breakfast, a restaurant, free car parking and a shuttle service make it a workable base for guests with a car or for those who prefer a quieter setting outside Lerwick.
Our picks here: Herrislea House Hotel
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the highest guest rating?
Herrislea House Hotel has the highest guest rating on this list, 4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Kveldsro Hotel follows with 4.4 out of 5 from 56 reviews. The remaining 4-star stays on the list are self-catering apartments and houses.
Do these Lerwick hotels have parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at Herrislea House Hotel, Fort Charlotte, Decca Self Catering Shetland, Glen Orchy House, Quoys Self Catering, 16 Mounthooly Street, Nort Bode Apartments, Apartment 1 Craigmore, Norlande, Number 13, Craigielea Apartment 3 and Unkenhaus. Kveldsro Hotel lists parking and self parking.
Which hotels are best for families?
Fort Charlotte, Decca Self Catering Shetland, Glen Orchy House, Quoys Self Catering, 16 Mounthooly Street, Nort Bode Apartments, Apartment 1 Craigmore and Craigielea Apartment 3 all list family rooms. Cots and high chairs appear at several of them, and the apartments have kitchens for family meals.
Can I stay with a pet?
Fort Charlotte and Craigielea Apartment 3 both list pets allowed among their facilities. The other 4-star stays on this list do not, so check directly with the property before booking if you plan to bring a dog.
Do any have a pool or spa?
Quoys Self Catering lists a spa among its facilities. No pool appears in the facilities of the other 4-star stays on this shortlist.
Which are closest to the centre of Lerwick?
The town-centre addresses cluster around Charlotte Street, Knab Road, Mounthooly Street, Saint Olaf Street, St Olaf Street and Burgh Road, so Fort Charlotte, Glen Orchy House, 16 Mounthooly Street, Nort Bode Apartments, Norlande, Number 13, Craigielea Apartment 3 and Unkenhaus are all central. Herrislea House Hotel is out at Tingwall.
Where can I get breakfast?
Herrislea House Hotel lists breakfast in its facilities, and Norlande lists breakfast in room. Glen Orchy House has a restaurant, and Kveldsro Hotel has bars. The self-catering apartments have kitchens or kitchenettes for making your own.
Which hotels suit a self-catering stay?
Fort Charlotte, Decca Self Catering Shetland, Quoys Self Catering, 16 Mounthooly Street, Nort Bode Apartments, Apartment 1 Craigmore, Norlande, Number 13, Craigielea Apartment 3 and Unkenhaus all list a kitchen or kitchenette, and most add laundry service and free car parking.