Islesburgh House Hostel

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Brand: Shetland Islands Council

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

Islesburgh House Hostel is a hostel to stay in Lerwick. The hostel is close to Fort Charlotte and Shetland Museum and Archives, around 6.7 km from Tingwall Airport.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Fort Charlotte0.3 km
Shetland Museum and Archives0.5 km
Bain's Beach0.6 km
Bressay Heritage Centre1.6 km
Shetland Textile Museum2.0 km
Beginning section 15.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 19 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Tingwall Airport (LWK) — 6.7 km → all hotels near LWK
Nearest beach: Bain's Beach — 0.6 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 13.7 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink