Islesburgh House
is conveniently close to most amenities and services, and the extensive
schedule of transport services make it an ideal base
from which to explore the rest of Shetland.
A very well equipped kitchen is
available for hostellers self catering.
For further
information on Shetland in general, you may wish to browse through
ShetlandTourism.Com
CHECK-IN TIMES; 0900 - 0930, 1600 - 1630, 2145 - 2215. Outwith these times, between 0900 and 2100 you may check in by contacting Reception in the Islesburgh Community Centre, across the road.
Hostel opening hours are from 8.00am to
11.45pm daily, April to September
Groups can
also stay in the hostel outwith the season by prior arrangement.
The Hostel has a total of 64 beds in dormitories and rooms ranging
in size from a 2 person to a 12 person dormitory. Rooms may be available for exclusive use (additional charge)
The ground and first floors of the hostel are fully accessible and
very well equipped to cater for disabled users.
Washing and drying machines are available in the hostel laundry. Washing powder is available to purchase from the Warden.
Islesburgh House Hostel neighbours Islesburgh Community Centre. The Central Cafe can be found here, open 7 days a week.
Onward booking at no charge is available from Islesburgh House Hostel through Hi-Hostels. Simply
pay the warden the deposit to confirm your booking.
Islesburgh Complex
King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ
Tel. (01595) 745100 Fax: (01595) 745144
e-mail:
reception.islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk