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Places to stay in Lofoten

Places to stay in Lofoten range from rorbuer and sea houses on the waterfront to hotels, rental cabins and apartments, hostels and campsites.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Page text updated 20 September 2026

Rorbuer

Former fishermen's cabins, built at the shore for the seasonal fishery. Many have been modernised and are let to visitors, either singly or as part of larger complexes. See Rorbuer in Lofoten.

Sea houses (sjøhus)

Along the Norwegian coast, a sea house was a waterfront warehouse built with one wall over deep water so boats could load and unload alongside, and used for handling and storing fish and other goods. Rorbuer were often set above them. Visit Lofoten lists rorbuer and sea houses together as one type of accommodation.

Hotels

Svolvær has the largest selection of accommodation in Lofoten, including a number of hotels, and there are also hotels in Henningsvær, Leknes, Stamsund and Sørvågen. See Hotels in Lofoten.

Cabins and apartments

Rental cabins and apartments have a kitchen, shower and bathroom, and Visit Lofoten recommends them for families and groups. See Cabins and lodges in Lofoten.

Hostels and camping

There are hostels and many campsites. Visit Lofoten recommends that people travelling by motorhome or campervan stay at campsites rather than park overnight by the road.

Places to stay along the chain

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Questions

Is there cheap accommodation in Lofoten?
Lower-cost options include campsites, some of which rent small cabins, and hostels; Visit Lofoten lists Lofoten Sommerhotell / Vandrerhjem. Rates change with season and demand, so compare current prices on property websites and booking sites for your dates.
Are there campsites in Lofoten?
Yes. Visit Lofoten lists campsites including Reineholmen Motorhome Camp at Ballstad, Kabelvåg Feriehus & Camping, Lofoten Beach Camp at Flakstad, Hov Camping on Gimsøy and Lofoten Feriesenter. Some are open in both summer and winter, others only in season, and several rent cabins as well as pitches.
Which places to stay in Lofoten have a sauna?
Visit Lofoten lists saunas and hot tubs from Svolvær in the east to Reine in the west, including Lofoten Sauna at Svinøya Rorbuer in Svolvær, Lofotspa at Nyvågar near Kabelvåg, Skårungen in Kabelvåg, Hov Sauna on Gimsøy and Nusfjord Village & Resort. Check opening times and whether children are admitted before going.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.