Lofoten Handbook

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

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

36 places to stay

  • Anker Brygge

    Rorbu in Svolvær

    Rorbu cabins and suites on Lamholmen, a small island in the middle of Svolvær harbour, around a former fish factory from about 1860 that now holds a restaurant, a bar and three suites.

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  • Scandic Svolvær

    Hotel in Svolvær

    A 146-room Scandic hotel on Lamholmen in Svolvær harbour, a short walk from the town centre, with some balcony rooms facing the sea or mountains and a breakfast room looking over the harbour.

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  • Svinøya Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Svolvær

    A rorbu resort on the small island of Svinøya, joined to Svolvær by a bridge, with fishermen's cabins, suites, historic houses and a manor house set among a working fish landing station and quays.

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  • Thon Hotel Lofoten

    Hotel in Svolvær

    A 190-room chain hotel on Svolvær's main square by the harbour, sharing its building with the Lofoten Kulturhus arts centre, with the Hurtigruten docking just outside.

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  • Thon Hotel Svolvær

    Hotel in Svolvær

    A 211-room quayside hotel in central Svolvær, opened in 2021, with a rooftop greenhouse, its own bakery, a fish-filleting room and a floating sauna on the jetty in front.

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  • Kalle i Lofoten

    Rorbu in Kabelvåg

    Self-catering rorbuer and two houses at Kalle, a family-run former trading post at the end of the road below Vågakallen, west of Kabelvåg, with cabins restored from around 1870.

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  • Nyvågar Rorbuhotell

    Rorbu in Kabelvåg

    A rorbu hotel of 30 two-bedroom fishermen's cabins on the water at Storvågan, Kabelvåg, below Vågakallen, with a restaurant, an aquavit bar and an outdoor spa with hot tubs and sauna.

    • Waterfront
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  • Skårungen

    Cabin with rorbuer in Kabelvåg

    A seaside holiday centre at Ørsvågvær, 3 km from Kabelvåg, with hotel rooms, waterfront rorbu-style cabins, panoramic and A-frame cabins, glamping and camping, plus a restaurant and a private sauna and hot tub on the pier.

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  • Henningsvær Bryggehotell

    Boutique hotel in Henningsvær

    An all-suite hotel of 39 rooms spread over seven buildings on the harbour front in the centre of Henningsvær, with sea and mountain views and the Vind Brasserie restaurant.

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  • Henningsvær Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Henningsvær

    Self-catering rorbu cabins and apartments at the far end of the road through Henningsvær, letting since 1982, in old fishery buildings facing the open sea and the Lofoten Wall.

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  • Tobiasbrygga

    Apartment in Henningsvær

    Fifteen apartments on a 1935 fishing pier in Henningsvær harbour, with a bar and restaurant on the quay, a bookable sauna and hot tub, and boat hire.

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  • Trevarefabrikken

    Boutique hotel in Henningsvær

    A small hotel on the upper floors of a former carpentry factory in Henningsvær, now a cultural venue with a café, pizzeria, bar, restaurant, event spaces and a wooden sauna on the shore outside.

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  • Lofoten Basecamp

    Rorbu in Leknes

    Self-catering fishermen's cabins, seaside cabins and private rooms at Skreda on Offersøya, about ten minutes' drive west of Leknes, with a bookable sauna and pets accepted for a fee.

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  • Scandic Leknes Lofoten

    Hotel in Leknes

    A chain hotel in the centre of Leknes, the main service town on Vestvågøy, about 2 km from Leknes Airport, with a restaurant, bar and on-site parking.

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  • Statles Rorbu- og Konferansesenter

    Rorbu in Leknes

    A family-run rorbu centre with more than 70 cabins and apartments spread around Mortsund harbour, south of Leknes on Vestvågøy, with its own restaurant and meeting facilities.

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  • Unstad Arctic Surf

    Lodge in Leknes

    A family-run surf resort in the remote Unstad valley on Vestvågøy's north coast, offering cabins and houses by the beach, a café, sauna and all-inclusive surf-and-stay packages.

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  • Villa Lofoten

    Holiday home with rorbuer in Leknes

    A handful of restored 1800s and early 1900s fishing buildings, including a saltery, a cod-liver-oil steamery and a fisherman's cabin, let as self-contained houses at Kvalnes on the north coast of Vestvågøy.

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  • Hattvika Lodge

    Lodge with rorbuer in Ballstad

    Rebuilt 1870s fishermen's cabins and ten free-standing hillside rooms around Hattvika harbour in Ballstad, with a tasting-menu restaurant, sauna and hot tub, and guided outdoor trips.

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  • Hemmingodden Lodge

    Rorbu in Ballstad

    A family-owned fishing lodge on Ballstadøya with traditional and modern rorbu apartments, mini cabins on stilts, boat rental, a sauna and restaurant HEIM, a short walk from Ballstad's grocery store.

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  • Kræmmervika Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Ballstad

    A budget-focused mix of private rorbu cabins, shared houses and hostel dorms (mixed and women-only) on the harbour at Ballstad, about 15 minutes from Leknes Airport.

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  • Solsiden Brygge

    Boutique hotel with rorbuer in Ballstad

    A rorbu hotel on the quay in Ballstad with 30 units, from 1800s rorbuer and rorbu apartments to design suites and Nordland houses, plus a seafood and pizza restaurant, sauna and hot tub.

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    • Northern lights
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  • Nusfjord Village & Resort

    Rorbu in Nusfjord

    Restored fishermen's cabins spread around the harbour and village of Nusfjord, a preserved fishing village at the end of a side road off the E10 in Flakstad, run as a single resort with its own restaurants and outdoor spa.

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  • Lofoten Beach Camp

    Place to stay in Ramberg

    A large beachside campsite at Flakstad beach near Ramberg with five rooms in a Beach House and one small cabin, plus a surf school, beach bar and two saunas.

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  • Ramberg Resort

    Cabin in Ramberg

    Beach bungalows, apartments and a campsite beside Ramberg Beach in Flakstad, with a restaurant and café on site. Formerly known as Ramberg Gjestegård.

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  • Lydersen Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Fredvang

    Rooms with shared facilities and self-contained apartments in the former Lyderbruket fish station on the quay at Fredvang, a starting point for the Kvalvika and Ryten hikes.

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  • Eliassen Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Hamnøy

    Red fishermen's cottages and sea house apartments on the small island of Hamnøy, at the mouth of Reinefjorden near Reine. The resort describes itself as the oldest rorbu resort in Lofoten; its oldest cabins date from 1890.

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  • Reinefjorden Sjøhus

    Sea house with rorbuer in Hamnøy

    Fishermen's cabins, apartments, sea houses and a six-bedroom villa at Skagen on Hamnøy, a former fish-drying and ferry landing site on Reinefjorden. Guests can book seaside saunas and hillside hot tubs on site.

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  • Sakrisøy Gjestegård

    Guesthouse in Sakrisøy

    A guesthouse in an 1880 manor house on Sakrisøy, with 14 rooms and a top-floor suite facing Reinefjorden and Olstind. Reine is 3.5 km away and the Moskenes ferry port 7 km.

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  • Sakrisøy Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Sakrisøy

    Ochre-coloured fishermen's cabins on poles at the water's edge on Sakrisøy, a small island on the E10 between Reine and Hamnøy. The cabins have been in the Gylseth family for five generations and have taken guests since 1992.

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  • Reine Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Reine

    Around 40 rorbu cabins in the fishing village of Reine at the entrance to Reinefjorden, run by Classic Norway Hotels, with Restaurant Gammelbua on site. The Moskenes ferry is 5 km away.

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  • Rostad Retro Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Reine

    Restored early-1900s fishermen's cabins on Olenilsøya, just off the E10 near Sakrisøy, ranging from 15 m² cabins for one or two to two-bedroom cabins and a 120 m² villa. The cabins have their own kitchens and terraces or balconies.

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  • Holmen Lofoten

    Boutique hotel with rorbuer in Sørvågen

    A small, family-run hotel and seasonal restaurant on a former fishing station in Sørvågen, with restored rorbuer, modern suites and compact rooms, all with breakfast. It is a five-minute drive from the Moskenes ferry.

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  • Lofoten Planet

    Guesthouse in Sørvågen

    A small lakeside guesthouse in Sørvågen, run by owners Agata and Erwin, with private rooms and a two-bedroom suite around a shared lounge and kitchen. It also hosts retreats and guided hikes.

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  • The Tide

    Rorbu in Sørvågen

    Waterfront fishermen's cabins and ten modern hotel rooms in the working fishing village of Sørvågen, owned by two locals from Lofoten fishing families, with Havet Restaurant & Bar next door.

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  • Å Feskarbrygga Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Å

    A small rorbu complex in Å run by the Kibsgård family, with about 35 beds across rorbuer, small apartments and a boat you can sleep on, plus boat hire for fishing trips.

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  • Å Rorbuer

    Rorbu in Å

    Around 20 restored fishermen's cabins in Å at the tip of Moskenesøya, run by Classic Norway Hotels alongside Brygga Restaurant, a lobby bar and rooms in former fish-processing buildings.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.