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( 01595-692140; www.fortcharlotte.co.uk ; 1 Charlotte St; s £30-35, d £65; ) Shel-
tering under the fortress walls, this friendly place offers summery en suite rooms, includ-
ing great singles. Views down the pedestrian street are on offer in some; sloping ceilings
and oriental touches add charm to others. There's a bike shed and local salmon for break-
fast. Very popular; book ahead.
Isleburgh House Hostel£
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( 01595-745100; www.isleburgh.org.uk ; King Harald St; dm/tw £17/34; Apr-Sep;
) This typically grand Lerwick mansion houses an excellent hostel, with comfortable
dorms, a shop, a laundry, a cafe and an industrial kitchen. Electronic keys offer excellent
security and no curfew. It's wise to book ahead, and ask about winter availability as it
sometimes opens for groups.
HOSTEL
Woosung£
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( 01595-693687; conroywoosung@hotmail.com; 43 St Olaf St; s £25-35, d £46-50;
) A budget gem in the heart of Lerwick B&B-land, this has a wise and welcoming host,
and comfortable, clean, good-value rooms that share a bathroom. The solid stone house
dates from the 19th century, built by a clipper captain who traded tea out of the Chinese
port it's named after.
B&B
Kveldsro House Hotel££
( 01595-692195; www.shetlandhotels.com ; Greenfield Pl; s/d £105/130; ) Ler-
wick's best hotel overlooks the harbour and has a quiet but central setting. It's a dignified
small set-up that will appeal to older visitors or couples. All doubles cost the same, but
some are markedly better than others, with four-poster beds or water views. Rooms 415
and 417 have striking harbour vistas; if you're after a twin, try lovely 413. All boast new
stylish bathrooms and iPod docks.
HOTEL
Brentham House££
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( 01950-460201; www.brenthamhouse.com ; 7 Harbour St; s/d/ste £60/75/120; ) This
staffless place - pick up the keys from the restaurant on the corner - offers attractive
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