Solheim Guest House

After a stormy 14 hour overnight ferry trip we arrived at the guest house very tired at around 8am. We were met with a warm welcome . Caroline advised our room was yet to be cleaned but would be ready at 10am, hours before we anticipated. She invited us to sit down in the breakfast room and bought us a lovely French press each. After a rest we left our luggage and went on the recommended walk. Caroline advised if we did the circular walk our room will be ready waiting and it was! We tend to choose places to stay that are welcoming, friendly and feel like home. This place did. Its clean, comfortable and set up beautifully. Breakfast is good quality thick bacon, fresh eggs, beautiful bread, yoghurt, fruit, juices, cheese, Pastries and of course good coffee! We took Caroline's advice on sightseeing and it was just as described. I would not hesitate in staying again. We stopped in room 7, top floor with ensuite. Probably ask for ground floor if mobility issues. As usual I forgot to take photos when we got into the room, the photo of the room is when we were packing to.leave hence the mess. Sorry.

My trip to Shetlands was cancelled by Northlink Ferries, due to adverse weather conditions and the bloke at Solheim Guesthouse did not understand the case; Since the free cancellation period expired 14 days before arrival (!!!) and the cancellation was not my decision, I asked him whether they could offer me a waiver for using my booking in the future after arrangement, as a gentle gesture! He refused again and again, even if I tried to explain that it would happen to them as well. Customet service : nil Empathy: nill NEVER BOOK WITH THEM! YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR MONEY.

I stayed here with my niece for two nights in early December. It was a lovely place! The room, while tired was comfortable and very welcoming. I had my own bathroom with endless hot water. There was a comfy couch and a very comfortable bed. Breakfast was substantial and quite tasty. The best part was that it was centrally located. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to go. The best judge of a place is if you’d go back. I would. Affordable and comfortable. Nice people who run it as well.

Absolutely beautiful stay at Solhiem, staff incredibly friendly and supportive, and the location is excellent, only a few minutes walk to everything in Lerwick. The room is spacious and clean, and the view is terrific. Parking was good, and our week in Shetland Islands using the Solheim as a base was brilliant.

Traditional guest house. Rather shabby. En-suite shower room was minuscule. Landlady helpful with advice for day trips.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Solheim - I was able to leave my luggage and collect my key around 9am very conveniently, and when I returned a few hours later, my luggage had been kept in my room. The room was clean and the breakfast was lovely. The guest house is also located quite centrally in Lerwick with a bus stop just outside - convenient for those relying on public transport to travel.

Friendly and helpful, very accommodating for early arrivals. Great location, 2 minute walk to airport bus stop. 5 minutes to Commercial Street.

Delightful and economical B&B. Hosts were wonderful, and went the extra mile. Breakfast was tasty w some home cooked items & some self serve. Bed was comfortable and location walkable to restaurants and town center. Note no elevator but host carried my bags up & down. Some rooms en suite, some w shared bathroom. I would stay again!

Lovely grand room in a traditional guest house. Fantastic hosts. Highly recommend. We had a fantastic stay. Breakfast was excellent.