Fort Charlotte Guesthouse provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Baths or showers and hairdryers
Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 steps to reach entrance
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Charlotte Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fort Charlotte Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Fort Charlotte Guesthouse located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps away from Lerwick Town Hall and Fort Charlotte. Bain's Beach and Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition are also within 10 minutes.
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Fort Charlotte Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jason
14 Feb 2025
Fantastic place to stay perfectly clean and owner keeps In contact
Absolutely recommend to anyone to stay here
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ross
25 Mar 2025
Excellent. Kind, welcoming people, beautiful room and lovely breakfast. I couldn’t fault it and would highly recommend.
Ross
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
4 Apr 2025
Excellent communication and flexibility around breakfast - thank you
Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Apr 2024
Fort Charlotte Guesthouse
Fantastic guest house, very clean and superb breakfast
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
F J
13 Sept 2024
A fabulous find!
Fabulous stay at Fort Charlotte Guest House. Great location, great room and the nicest people you can find.
F J
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
19 Jul 2024
Lovely family owned business
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rowna
12 Aug 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.
Rowna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rowna
11 Aug 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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rowna
12 Aug 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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen
21 Mar 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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
John
25 May 2024
Staff are friendly, accommodating and helpful. They could not have done any more to assist us. Thank you.
John
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
George
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann
17 Jul 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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Callie
30 Jul 2024
Callie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
26 Oct 2021
Excellent location in centre of Lerwick, near to restaurants. Lovely rooms. Best of aĺl great hosts - knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
Robert
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Martin
30 Sept 2021
Martin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karen
29 Sept 2021
Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gayle
28 Sept 2021
Nice clean comfortable room with a great shower. Fantastic hosts who were very helpful.
Gayle
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gary
25 Sept 2021
Excellent friendly spotless guesthouse and delicious great section of breakfast in morning definitely deserves excellent review
Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alison
20 Sept 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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Aug 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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
RN
8 Aug 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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
24 Jul 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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2021
Everything was great
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter
18 Jul 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.