2 Best Hotels in Lerwick, Orkney and Shetland Islands

Occupying a bank building dating from the 1830s, this family-run guesthouse sits on a quiet street within easy reach of Lerwick's shops, pubs, and harbor. Spacious but very plain guest rooms have orthopedic beds and well-looked-after bathrooms. The lounge is a cozy place to unwind, and there's a patio—a draw for small garden birds—for when the weather is nice.

Tucked away behind the town's main thoroughfare is this unfussy small hotel with comfortable, if rather expensive, rooms. The satisfactory restaurant serves unpretentious dishes using locally sourced produce.