The Shetland Hotel

About The Shetland Hotel

The Shetland Hotel stands directly opposite the NorthLink ferry terminal in Lerwick, making it the natural choice for anyone arriving on the overnight boat from Aberdeen with luggage or a group to manage. It is a modern, purpose-built hotel rather than a converted townhouse, with a straightforward harbour outlook and easy access to public transport for exploring the town and the wider mainland.

Rooms are large and consistently finished throughout, all en-suite, with options including suites, family rooms and triple-occupancy rooms as well as standard doubles and twins, plus wheelchair-accessible rooms. The scale of the hotel suits groups, coach parties and business visitors as much as couples, and free wifi runs throughout the building. The Waterfront Bar & Grill serves lunches and evening meals built around Shetland produce alongside familiar Scottish dishes, and the hotel has meeting rooms and conference facilities used for local business and events.

Being opposite the ferry terminal also means being close to the town centre on foot, with the Shetland Museum, Commercial Street and Lerwick's harbour all within a short walk. It is a practical, dependable base for a first Shetland visit rather than a boutique one.