Hotels in Shetland Islands

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Shetland Islands
5 Apr — 6 Apr2
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Shetland Islands. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Shetland Islands:$229/night
Cheapest price found:$114/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Friday
$114 - $328
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$145 - $255
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Shetland Islands

Discover affordable stays in Shetland Islands that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Shetland Islands can be found for as low as $161 per night. There is currently one property in Shetland Islands that can be booked for this price. Queens Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Shetland Islands. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Shetland Islands we've come across for the dates selected. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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24 Commercial Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$161
Avg. per night
34 King Harald Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$193
Avg. per night
15 South Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$261
Avg. per night
Holmsgarth Rd, ZE1, Lerwick, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$302
Avg. per night
Hillswick, Hillswick, United Kingdom
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$348
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Shetland Islands

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About Shetland Islands

Discover wild and untamed landscapes in the Shetland Islands. The entire archipelago is a UNESCO Global Geopark and protects a unique landscape of sandy beaches, windswept hills, heather-strewn moorlands and shimmering lochs. Get up close with puffins and Shetland ponies, learn about the archipelago’s rich Scandinavian heritage and enjoy some of the freshest seafood in the United Kingdom.

Things to do in Shetland Islands

The Westside is one of the best places to spot adorable Shetland ponies. You can see the pint-sized horses grazing by the roadside and in the heather-covered hills. If you’re lucky, you might see them trotting along the beaches. Other popular pony-spotting locations include Tingwall, Scalloway and Dunrossness.

Birders flock to the Shetland Islands to spot hundreds of species. Puffins steal the spotlight and can be seen at Hermaness National Nature Reserve, while you can also follow the trail around the headland to spot the iconic seabirds nesting on the rocks. You can also tick off other species like gannets, guillemots, fulmars and great skuas. Pack your binoculars for the chance to spot minke whales, dolphins and orcas splashing offshore.

The Shetland Islands offer a bounty of fresh seafood, including species like halibut, mackerel and haddock. The lamb is mouth-watering, with a diet of grass, heather and seaweed, giving the meat a unique flavour. Shetland black potatoes are a staple and used to make everything from creamy mash to potato soup. Milk from local dairy farms is churned into melt-in-your-mouth cheese, butter and ice cream. Rhubarb crumble is a local specialty and served at most cafes and pubs.

Dive into local culture and tradition at the Shetland Museum. Exhibits chart more than 5,000 years of history and cover everything from geology and wildlife to Viking mythology. Kids love the exhibits on mythical creatures like “nyuggle” water spirits, “trow” fairies and “selkie” mermaids.

Getting around Shetland Islands

All towns and villages in the Shetland Islands are pedestrian-friendly, while rental cars offer the freedom to explore the archipelago at your own pace. Local buses are a fast and affordable way to travel between towns and villages and ferries run between different islands. Sumburgh Airport is a gateway to the Shetland Islands.

Facts about staying in Shetland Islands

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Shetland Islands to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Shetland Islands?

    Lerwick, Brae, and Hillswick are the most popular places on HotelsCombined for stays in Shetland Islands.

  • What are the best hotels in Shetland Islands?

    The Grand Hotel is a very popular hotel in Shetland Islands, with a score of 7.3 from 389 reviews. St Magnus Bay Hotel (8.8 from 167 reviews) and Solheim Guest House (8.8 from 463 reviews) are also highly rated Shetland Islands hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

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