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Fish Factory

A six-room guest house at Ballstadlandet in Ballstad, where every room faces the sea and guests share the bathroom and the kitchen. The bus from Leknes stops outside.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Guesthouse in Ballstad

The guest house occupies a building at Ballstadlandet 130, on the outer side of the Ballstad fishing village in Vestvågøy, about 700 metres from the point this guide uses for Ballstad.

Six rooms are let, all of them doubles facing the sea: four standard rooms of 8.69 to 10.85 m² and two deluxe rooms of 15 and 16 m². Bathrooms are shared, and so is a kitchen fitted with an oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and kettle. Rooms are on the ground floor, and Booking.com records facilities for disabled guests.

Outside there is a sun terrace with furniture and a picnic area. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00, children under six are not taken, and nobody under 18 may check in. Answering a question on the listing, the property gave bus line 766 between Leknes and Ballstad, with the stop directly outside.

Why stay here

Six sea-facing rooms at a guest-house price in a working fishing village, with a kitchen to cook in and a bus stop at the door for anyone without a car. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 240 Booking.com reviews.

Who it’s for

Couples and solo travellers who want a small, plain room with a view and are content to share a bathroom, and anyone arriving by bus. The rooms are small — four of them under 11 m² — so it suits people out walking or fishing all day rather than those planning to sit indoors.

Highlights

  • Six double rooms, all facing the sea
  • Deluxe rooms of 15 m² and 16 m²
  • Shared kitchen with oven, dishwasher and coffee machine
  • Sun terrace and picnic area
  • Bus 766 from Leknes stops outside
  • Free private parking and free WiFi

Things to consider

Bathrooms are shared, and the four standard rooms are under 11 m². Children under six are not accepted and nobody under 18 may check in. Neither cots nor extra beds are offered, pets are refused and quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00. Check-in starts at 16:00 and runs to midnight. Payment goes through Booking.com rather than in cash on arrival, and the property has put the nearest grocery shops at about 2 to 3 km.

The accommodation

Six rooms are listed, every one a double with a sea view: four at 8.69, 8.69, 8.69 and 10.85 m², and two deluxe rooms at 15 and 16 m². Each has one bed. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, with a walk-in shower, free toiletries and towels, and the units sit on the ground floor.

Room typeSleepsBeds and layout
Double Room with Sea View28.69 m²; one bed, shared bathroom
Double Room with Sea View28.69 m²; one bed, shared bathroom
Double Room with Sea View210.85 m²; one bed, shared bathroom
Double Room with Sea View28.69 m²; one bed, shared bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View215 m²; one bed, shared bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View216 m²; one bed, shared bathroom

Accessibility

Booking.com lists facilities for disabled guests and records the units as being on the ground floor.

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Step-free access

Free WiFi, free private parking, a shared kitchen, a seating and dining area, luggage storage, board games, a laptop safe, a desk and heating. Linen and towels are supplied. Outside there are outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area, a sun terrace and a picnic area. Booking.com lists facilities for disabled guests.

Self-catering in the shared kitchen, which has an oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, fridge, kettle and a coffee machine, with a dining table. No breakfast is listed. The property has said the nearest grocery shops are roughly 2 to 3 km away.

Location

Ballstadlandet 130 in Ballstad, the settlement Kartverket records as the locality, in Vestvågøy. Rooms look out to sea and the listing also records mountain views. The centre of Ballstad lies about 700 metres away.

Ballstadlandet 130, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 10 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 11 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 8.3 km
  • Nusfjord: 33 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Getting there

Answering a question on the listing, the property named bus line 766 between Leknes and Ballstad, with the stop directly in front of the building and timetables at reisnordland.no. Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 10 km away and Vestvågøy Rådhus as 11 km. Parking outside the entrance is free.

Questions

Where is Fish factory -The real Lofoten experience?
Fish factory -The real Lofoten experience is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
Does Fish Factory have private bathrooms?
No. Bathrooms and toilets at Fish Factory are shared between the six rooms, fitted with a walk-in shower, towels and free toiletries.
How big are the rooms at Fish Factory?
Four standard double rooms measure 8.69 to 10.85 m² and two deluxe doubles measure 15 and 16 m². All six face the sea and each has one bed.
How do I check availability for Fish factory -The real Lofoten experience?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Fish factory -The real Lofoten experience.
Can I get to Fish Factory without a car?
Yes. The property has said bus line 766 runs between Leknes and Ballstad and stops directly in front of the building, with timetables published by Reis Nordland. Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 10 km away.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fish factory -The real Lofoten experience?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there a kitchen at Fish Factory?
Yes, a shared one, with an oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, fridge, kettle and coffee machine. No breakfast is served, and the property has put the nearest grocery shops at about 2 to 3 km.
Are children accepted at Fish Factory?
Children older than six are welcome, but nobody under 18 may check in, and neither cots nor extra beds are offered. Pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fish Factory?
Check-in runs from 16:00 to midnight and check-out until 11:00. Quiet hours are kept from 22:00 to 08:00.
Where is Fish Factory in Ballstad?
At Ballstadlandet 130, on the seaward side of Ballstad in Vestvågøy, about 700 metres from the centre of the village. Kartverket records the locality as Ballstad.
Which airport is nearest to Fish Factory?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 9.7 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Fish Factory have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Fish Factory.
Is there parking at Fish Factory?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Fish Factory.
What is Fish Factory's guest rating?
Fish Factory is rated 9.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 240 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.