Fast Hotel Svolvær
A 49-room self-service budget hotel next to Svolvær town square and Lofoten Kulturhus, with code entry instead of a reception and single, double, triple and family rooms.
Why stay here
The hotel is about 100 m from the centre of Svolvær, close to the Hurtigruten and express-boat quays, buses and taxis. Rooms are simply furnished with a desk, fridge and private bathroom, and prices are kept down by skipping a reception, TVs and daily cleaning. Nordis Restaurant on the square is run by the same group.
Who it’s for
- Families
Budget-minded travellers and business guests; family and triple rooms are available, and two rooms are adapted for guests with physical disabilities.
Highlights
- Next to Svolvær square and Lofoten Kulturhus
- 49 rooms, including family and triple rooms
- Key codes by text or email, no queue at arrival
- Two rooms adapted for disabled guests
Things to consider
There is no reception and no TV in the rooms, and rooms must be paid for in advance or the entry code is not sent. Rooms are cleaned at the end of a stay (weekly for long stays). Parking is on-street or in paid outdoor spaces, per Visit Lofoten.
The accommodation
Single rooms, economy and standard double rooms, triple rooms and family rooms with a double bed and two single beds. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, desk, kettle and fridge. Built in 1950, fully renovated in 2017–18.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Step-free access
Free fast Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas, business lounges, service office staffed daily 07:00–23:00 and a 24-hour emergency phone.
The operator recommends Nordis Restaurant on the square nearby.
Location
In central Svolvær beside Lofoten Kulturhus and the town square, near the bus station and the Hurtigruten and express-boat quays.
O.J. Kaarbøs gate 2, 8300 Svolvær
Nearby
Questions
- Where is Fast Hotel Svolvær?
- Fast Hotel Svolvær is a hotel in Svolvær, in Lofoten. Its address is O.J. Kaarbøs gate 2, 8300 Svolvær.
- Which airport is nearest to Fast Hotel Svolvær?
- In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 4.5 km away. The distance by road is longer.
- Does Fast Hotel Svolvær have Wi-Fi?
- Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Fast Hotel Svolvær.
- Is there parking at Fast Hotel Svolvær?
- Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Fast Hotel Svolvær.
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Sources
- Fast Hotel SvolværVisit Lofoten. Official tourism, checked 16 September 2026
- Enjoy Lofoten | Stay at Fast Hotel SvolværFast Hotels. Property, checked 16 September 2026
- Our hotels in SvolværFast Hotels. Property, checked 16 September 2026
- Fast Hotel Svolvær (Booking.com listing)Booking site, checked 16 September 2026
- OpenStreetMap: O.J. Kaarbøs gate 2, SvolværOpenStreetMap contributors. Mapping, checked 16 September 2026
Details last verified 16 September 2026.