Fort Charlotte Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Lerwick.
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English
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Well-lit path to entrance
4 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Fort Charlotte Lerwick
Fort Charlotte Guest House
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse Hotel
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse Lerwick
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse Hotel Lerwick
Frequently asked questions
Does Fort Charlotte Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fort Charlotte Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse and nearby?
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse has a garden.
What's the area around Fort Charlotte Guesthouse like?
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse is a short 1-minute walk from Lerwick Town Hall and 7 minutes' walk from Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition.
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
A fabulous find!
Fabulous stay at Fort Charlotte Guest House. Great location, great room and the nicest people you can find.
F J
F J, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2024
Highly recommended
The room exceeded our expectations
Perfect location in Lerwick
The owner Ryan, was a very welcoming host
The breakfasts were great start to the day & opportunity to meet other guests.
Looking forward to returning again
Rowna
Rowna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Highly recommended
The room exceeded our expectations
Perfect location in Lerwick
The owner Ryan, was a very welcoming host
We felt at home upon arrival.
The breakfasts were great start to the day & opportunity to meet other guests.
Looking forward to returning again
Rowna
Rowna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Callie
Callie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Lovely family owned business
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Staff are friendly, accommodating and helpful. They could not have done any more to assist us. Thank you.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
A quiet, cozy well-located haven
I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Lerwick than the Fort Charlotte Guest House. The place is a gem, a mere steps from the heart of Lerwick. The rooms are clean, quiet and cozy. The staff is hospitable and full of helpful ideas and advice.
Ryan’s email communication during and in advance of our stay was exceptional, both timely and informative.
The breakfast spread is varied and delicious. I especially enjoyed chatting and sharing experiences with the staff and different world travelers over coffee each morning.
George
George, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2024
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse
Fantastic guest house, very clean and superb breakfast
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2024
If you like staying in the town center on a pedestrian street with warm and welcoming hosts, this is the place to be. This family-run guest house makes you feel right at home. They are attentive but not intrusive. If there is anything you need, they are there to help. Also their breakfast should not be missed. It was made to order and scrumptious!
Eileen
Eileen, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2022
Perfect accommodation
The accommodation was perfect. Clean, excellent breakfast, so much choice and could have as much as you could eat. Freshly cooked to your order. friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. It is a credit to Lynette and her staff. Would recommend this to all my friends. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2021
Excellent location in centre of Lerwick, near to restaurants. Lovely rooms. Best of aĺl great hosts - knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
Robert
Robert, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2021
Martin
Martin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2021
Karen
Karen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2021
Nice clean comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic hosts who were very helpful.
Gayle
Gayle, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2021
Excellent friendly spotless guesthouse and delicious great section of breakfast in morning definitely deserves excellent review
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2021
Wonderful stay!
A charming guesthouse in a wonderful location, a stone’s throw from Lerwick shops & harbour. Also close to the fascinating Shetland Museum and the bus stop for buses to Sumburgh airport. The hosts Jim & Lynne were so friendly & accommodating and provided a very good breakfast. A delightful room with a very comfortable bed and everything really clean. I can’t fault this guesthouse and would stay there again.
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2021
Lynn and Jim made me extremely welcome and the breakfast given was second to none. There was everything in my room I could possibly need and if and when I return to Shetland I wouldn’t dream of staying anywhere else.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2021
This guest house is quite exceptional in all respects. The owners are generous in their welcome and ready to give any information or assistance you may require including the loan of books. Everything is kept immaculately clean. The breakfast is cooked to order and delicious. We cannot recommend it highly enough and would love to return.
RN
RN, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2021
Fabulous B&B in Lerwick centre
Hosts were just like friends - nothing too much trouble - took the time to talk & recommended a few 'must sees & do's' they were happy to look after our food requests too. Helped us out by taking our luggage to ferry terminal for us. Went out of their way to help us. Breakfast was superb. Fresh fruit salad, cereals,many types of teas,amazing choice of cooked breakfast. Can't recommend enough. If you need to stay in Lerwick then this is the place. Free parking not far away. Centre of town location.
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2021
Everything was great
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2021
Highly recommended
We spent 4 nights here. The breakfast was well cooked and wholesome. The room itself was very well maintained, spacious and came with lovely ensuite housing a nice hot, powerful shower. The real stars were our hosts who gave excellent advice on what to see and do in the Shetland Isles. Faultless stay.
Peter
Peter, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 July 2021
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2021
Impressive accomodation
Impressive attention to detail in rooms, etc…, that many a hotel would be proud of. Excellent all round and would definitely use again. Many thanks.
D
D, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2021
Great guest house, great location, lovely owners
This is a lovely guest house right on the main high street whilst this has few cars and is quiet. The owners aren’t on site but we’re for breakfast every morning and couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. I saw no Hotel or other accommodation on Shetland I would rather have been in.
John
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2020
Great place for visiting Shetland. Lovely hosts and delicious breakfasts. Would highly recommend