Islesburgh Youth Hostel is located in the centre of Lerwick and offers quality accommodation to the budget traveller.
If you are arriving by ferry the Youth Hostel is no more than a 10/15 minute walk from the ferry terminal. Turn left when leaving the ferry terminal and follow the road to King Harald Street, passing through two mini-roundabouts on the way. Turn right and walk up King Harald Street and you'll find us on the right hand side, opposite the public parks.
Open April to September, the Youth Hostel is equipped for every hosteller’s need, and is fully accessible to disabled users.
The comfortable accommodation is provided in dormitories, group and family rooms.
The hostel has limited availability from October to March for groups.
Exclusive en-suite rooms may be available.
Please contact reception.islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk for more information.
Maps and on-line brochures for the whole of Shetland are HERE
Islesburgh
House was built for Andrew Smith, owner of one of the largest companies
to profit from the herring boom. After being in use for many years as a
youth hostel and meeting place the building has been beautifully
restored and refurbished.
Between April and September it operates as Islesburgh Youth Hostel offering superb quality visitor accommodation at budget price. Two floors are fully accessible for disabled users and the hostel offers two or four person bedroom accommodation, or group dormitories.
The fully equipped hostel has 64 bed spaces and is central
to all amenities. The hostel has one of the few 5-star awarded by the
Visit Scotland and is open to individuals, families and groups of
hostellers/holidaymakers. We do not accept bookings from itinerant workers.
How to book:
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In person...
Call along either Islesburgh Community Centre 9.00am - 9.00pm or Islesburgh Youth Hostel. This is not recommended during the peak season as you may well find the hostel full. -
By 'phone...
Telephone +44 (0)1595 692114 between 9.00am and 9.00pm. Bookings will be taken provisionally until confirmed by writing with minimum payment of one night's stay made prior to visit, wherever possible. -
By fax...
Book by fax on +44 (0)1595 745144 The above conditions apply. -
By post...
Write to, Islesburgh Youth Hostel, Islesburgh Complex, King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ, or to enquire about availability e-mail reception.islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk
