Islesburgh House Hostel

Islesburgh House Hostel Five-Star Hostel in the centre of Lerwick. Islesburgh House was built in 1907 for Andrew Smith, a prominent Lerwick merchant with numerous business interests.
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The Zetland Education Committee purchased the property in 1945 and, on September 23rd 1946, Islesburgh House Community Centre opened. In 1950 an 8 bed men only hostel was opened. A total of 27 bednights for that season earned an income of £11 8/- (£11.40). Back then a bednight cost the princely sum of 1/6d (£0.07½). An ideal base for the budget traveller hoping to explore all that Shetland has to

offer, Islesburgh House Hostel provides dormitory style accommodation or exclusive use rooms, some en-suite. Early booking recommended for large festivals including Up-Helly-Aa, Folk Festival, Accordion & Fiddle Festival, Wool Week.

Thanks to a kind benefactor we have just had our kitchen refurbished complete with disability friendly rise and fall sin...
27/01/2025

Thanks to a kind benefactor we have just had our kitchen refurbished complete with disability friendly rise and fall sink and hob 🪚🔨

04/07/2024

No summer is complete for bairns in Shetland without a trip to Michaelswood! With its many picnic facilities, woodland walks and even dinosaurs, there's lots of child friendly fun to explore.⁠
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🌳 Find out more: https://www.shetland.org/visit/do/family/michaelswood
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11/05/2024
30/04/2024

A superb, hands-on, day sail on our traditional wooden fishing boat. Leaving and returning to Scalloway, our skipper will pick the route on the day, making the most of the weather. The boat will travel along the west coast, exploring sheltered bays and inlets.

15/03/2024

Shetland Islands With Leah loves getting out on a blustery day to see the landscape engulfed in waves and drama. Shetland comes alive with the elements and that gets the endorphins pumping. Whether it be the waves crashing on the beach or up the side of the cliffs, nothing blows the cobwebs away and resets the mind like it https://bit.ly/shetland_islands_with_leah

Wind is a constant companion in the Northern isles of Shetland and Orkney. We thought it would be fun to see your windy photos - upload a photo in the comments of this post or tag and you could be in with a chance of winning a trip for two people, to or from Orkney or Shetland. Two runners up will win a £100 NorthLink gift voucher.

We look forward to seeing your photos 📷💨

Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024

ONWARD VOYAGER – Feel invigorated in the wind www.northlinkferries.co.uk

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26/01/2024

🔥 ⛴ To mark this year's Shetland Fire Festival Season, we've teamed up with NorthLink Ferries to offer a fantastic prize. We're offering one person the chance to win a return ferry trip from Aberdeen to Lerwick for four people, including a cabin and car.

For your chance to win, click on this link: https://www.shetland.org/prizes/uha-2024

➡️ Full terms and conditions are on the website. The prize draw closes at 11.59pm on Saturday 16 March 2024 (UK time). The winner will be drawn at random and notified by Monday 18 March 2024. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Meta.

Thank you to all our guests who gave us a positive review!
26/01/2024

Thank you to all our guests who gave us a positive review!

20/12/2023

Most of Shetland’s visitors arrive during the summer months, enticed by the promise of exploring beautiful landscapes, witnessing spectacular wildlife and enjoying endless hours of sunlight. While no one can deny the charms of a Shetland summer, these islands have a magic of their own over winter.

Islesburgh House Hostel is now closed for the rest of this year! We will re-open on Monday the 15th of January, in plen...
05/12/2023

Islesburgh House Hostel is now closed for the rest of this year! We will re-open on Monday the 15th of January, in plenty of time for Lerwick Up Helly Aa 🔥 Looking forward to welcoming all our guests in 2024!

07/11/2023

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King Harald Street
Lerwick
ZE10EQ

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+441595745100

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