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Gammelbanken Seaview Suites

Four renovated apartments at Kræmmervikveien in Ballstad: two of 90 m² with two bedrooms, two of 50 m² with one, all with sea views, a private bathroom and a fitted kitchen.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Ballstad

Gammelbanken sits in Ballstad itself, about 700 m from the middle of the village, and lets four apartments in one renovated building.

The two larger ones run to 90 m² with two bedrooms and five beds apiece; the two deluxe one-bedroom apartments are 50 m² with two beds and an ocean outlook. Each unit has a private bathroom with a shower, a fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, a stovetop and a coffee machine, plus a seating area with a flat-screen TV, opening on to a patio or balcony. Soundproofing, hypoallergenic bedding and child safety socket covers are on the facility list, and there is outdoor play equipment.

Access needs thought. The owners have explained that the first-floor apartments are up one staircase from the parking area with no stairs inside, while the second-floor ones have stairs up and a further internal staircase to the large bathroom. There is no lift and no ramp. They have also clarified that in the two-bedroom apartments one bathroom has a shower and toilet and the other is a toilet only.

Why stay here

Four proper apartments in Ballstad rather than rooms: 90 m² for a family of five, or 50 m² for two, each with its own kitchen, bathroom and sea view, and free parking outside.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Families and groups who want to cook and spread out in a fishing village with a harbour and boats on the doorstep. The stairs rule it out for anyone who cannot manage them.

Highlights

  • Four apartments: 90 m² with two bedrooms, or 50 m² with one
  • Sea views from the terrace and balconies
  • Private bathroom and fitted kitchen in each
  • Soundproofing and hypoallergenic bedding
  • Outdoor play equipment and child safety socket covers
  • 9.3 out of 10 from 78 reviews

Things to consider

There is no lift and no ramp. First-floor apartments are reached by a single flight of stairs from the car park, while second-floor apartments have both a staircase up and an internal stair to the large bathroom. In the two-bedroom apartments, one of the two bathrooms is a toilet only. Check-in runs from 17:00 to 23:30, with your arrival time sent ahead, and check-out is by 10:00 — early, if you have a late ferry or flight. Extra beds are not available; a cot can be requested free for a child under three. Children of 18 and over pay the adult rate. Pets are not allowed and hen or stag parties are refused. The owners said in 2025 that electric-car charging was planned but not yet installed, so check before relying on it.

The accommodation

Four apartments. Two Two-Bedroom Apartments of 90 m² with five beds each, one of which is sold as having a lake view; two Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartments with Ocean View of 50 m² with two beds each. Bedrooms across the building hold combinations of doubles, large doubles and single beds, with sofa beds in the living rooms of the smaller units. Each apartment has its own bathroom; in the two-bedroom apartments the second is a toilet only. Linen and towels are provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom ApartmentNot stated5 beds; 90 m²; two bathrooms, one of them a toilet only
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Lake ViewNot stated5 beds; 90 m²
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean ViewNot stated2 beds; 50 m²; large double bed and a sofa bed in the living room

Accessibility

No lift and no ramp. The owners state that first-floor apartments are up one staircase from the parking area with no stairs inside, and that second-floor apartments have stairs up and an internal staircase to the large bathroom.

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer, soundproofing, hypoallergenic bedding, hardwood or tiled floors, a flat-screen TV, an iron, a washing machine, a fold-up bed, a sofa bed, child safety socket covers and a balcony, patio or terrace with sea, garden and mountain views. Outdoor play equipment is available. WiFi and private parking are both free, and the building is non-smoking.

Self-catering. Each kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven, a stovetop, a fridge, a toaster, a kettle, a coffee machine and kitchenware, with a dining table. No meals are listed.

Location

Kræmmervikveien 1, 8373 Ballstad, in Vestvågøy. Kartverket records the settlement as Ballstad and the building stands about 700 m from the centre of the village in a straight line.

Kræmmervikveien 1, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 11 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 11 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 8.8 km
  • Nusfjord: 33 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 36 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 11 km away, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 11 km, Lofotenmat Sa as 8.8 km, Nusfjord as 33 km and Borga Radarstasjon as 36 km.

Questions

Where is Gammelbanken Seaview Suites - Modern Apartments with Sea View, Lofoten?
Gammelbanken Seaview Suites - Modern Apartments with Sea View, Lofoten is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
Are there stairs at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
Yes, and there is no lift or ramp. The owners say first-floor apartments are up one staircase from the parking area with no stairs inside, while second-floor apartments have stairs up and an internal staircase to the large bathroom.
What apartments does Gammelbanken Seaview Suites let?
Four: two two-bedroom apartments of 90 m² with five beds each, and two deluxe one-bedroom apartments of 50 m² with two beds and an ocean view.
How do I check availability for Gammelbanken Seaview Suites - Modern Apartments with Sea View, Lofoten?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Gammelbanken Seaview Suites - Modern Apartments with Sea View, Lofoten.
Do the two-bedroom apartments at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites have two full bathrooms?
No. The owners have said that one bathroom has a shower and toilet, and the second is a toilet only.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites - Modern Apartments with Sea View, Lofoten?
Check-in starts at 17:00, and check-out is by 10:00.
What time is check-out at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
By 10:00, which is earlier than most. Check-in runs from 17:00 to 23:30 and the property asks for your arrival time in advance.
Can I charge an electric car at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
Not as things stood when the owners last answered: they said chargers were not installed yet but were planned. Parking itself is free and private. Check with the property before you rely on charging there.
Is Gammelbanken Seaview Suites suitable for a family with a baby?
A cot can be requested free of charge for a child under three, subject to availability, and there are child safety socket covers and outdoor play equipment. Extra beds are not available, and the stairs are the main obstacle with a pram.
Where is Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
At Kræmmervikveien 1 in Ballstad on Vestvågøy, about 700 m from the centre of the village. Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 11 km.
Which airport is nearest to Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 10.0 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Gammelbanken Seaview Suites have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites.
Does Gammelbanken Seaview Suites have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites.
Is there parking at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Gammelbanken Seaview Suites.
What is Gammelbanken Seaview Suites's guest rating?
Gammelbanken Seaview Suites is rated 9.3 out of 10 on Booking.com from 78 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.