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Henningsvær Guesthouse

A seven-room guesthouse on Dreyers gate in central Henningsvær, above Kafe Knusarn, with private bathrooms, a choice of breakfasts and five free parking spaces behind the building.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Guesthouse in Henningsvær

Henningsvær Guesthouse has seven rooms above Kafe Knusarn, the café on its ground floor that serves home cooking, cakes and coffee to locals as well as guests. The address, Dreyers gate 8, is about 0.2 km in a straight line from Kartverket's centre point for Henningsvær.

Rooms come in three sizes: a 16 m² double, a 25 m² superior double and a 30 m² junior suite that adds a sofa bed to the double. Each has a private shower room, a flat-screen TV with streaming, a minibar and a desk, and the upper floors are up the stairs.

Breakfast comes in continental, vegetarian or à la carte versions, and staff say they will adapt it to other diets if you add a note to the booking. Standard check-in runs from 15:00 to 18:00; for a late arrival the guesthouse has offered self check-in, with details sent on the day.

Why stay here

A central Henningsvær address with a café downstairs, private bathrooms, a flexible breakfast and free parking.

Who it’s for

Couples and solo travellers who want a room rather than a whole unit in the middle of Henningsvær, and families of three who can take the junior suite. Not for anyone travelling with a pet or needing a cot.

Highlights

  • Seven rooms in central Henningsvær
  • Kafe Knusarn on the ground floor
  • Continental, vegetarian or à la carte breakfast
  • Junior suite of 30 m²
  • Five free parking spaces
  • Free WiFi

Things to consider

Check-in is 15:00 to 18:00; if you will be later, tell the guesthouse, which has arranged self check-in for late arrivals. Check-out is between 08:00 and 11:00. Guests checking in must be 18 or over. No cots, extra beds or pets. Upper floors are reached by stairs only. Booking more than three rooms brings different terms. Parking is limited to five spaces.

The accommodation

Seven rooms. Types on Booking.com: Double Room (16 m², 1 bed), Superior Double Room (25 m², 1 bed) and Junior Suite (30 m², a double bed and a sofa bed, up to 3 guests). Private bathrooms with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries; carpeted, soundproofed rooms.

Room typeSleepsBeds and layout
Double RoomNot stated1 bed; 16 m²
Superior Double RoomNot stated1 bed; 25 m²
Junior Suite3Double bed and sofa bed; 30 m²

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Flat-screen TV with streaming, radio, minibar, fridge, kettle and tea and coffee maker, desk and seating area in the rooms. Café on the ground floor, minimarket on site, car hire, and express arrival and departure. Free WiFi and five free parking spaces behind the building. Non-smoking.

Breakfast comes in continental, vegetarian or à la carte form, and other diets can be catered for on request. Kafe Knusarn on the ground floor serves homemade food, cakes and coffee. No guest kitchen is listed.

Location

Dreyers gate 8 in central Henningsvær, about 0.2 km in a straight line from Kartverket's point for the village; rooms have town views.

Dreyers gate 8, 8312 Henningsvær, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Galleri Espolin: 18 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 24 km
  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter: 24 km
  • Svolværgeita: 25 km
  • Leknes Airport: 59 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Svolvær Torg as 24 km and Leknes Airport as 59 km from the guesthouse.

Questions

Is parking free at Henningsvær Guesthouse?
Yes. There are five free parking spaces behind the guesthouse.
What breakfast does Henningsvær Guesthouse serve?
You can choose a continental, vegetarian or à la carte breakfast, and staff will adapt it to other diets if you note it on the booking or tell reception.
Can I check in late at Henningsvær Guesthouse?
Standard check-in is 15:00 to 18:00. For a late arrival the guesthouse has offered self check-in, sending details on the day.
How many rooms does Henningsvær Guesthouse have?
Seven, in three types: a 16 m² double, a 25 m² superior double and a 30 m² junior suite with a double bed and a sofa bed.
Is there a café at Henningsvær Guesthouse?
Yes. Kafe Knusarn is on the ground floor, serving homemade food, cakes and coffee.
Are pets or children's cots available at Henningsvær Guesthouse?
No. Pets are not allowed and there are no cots or extra beds. The person checking in must be 18 or over.
Where is Henningsvær Guesthouse?
Henningsvær Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Henningsvær, in Lofoten. Its address is Dreyers gate 8, 8312 Henningsvær, Norway.
Which airport is nearest to Henningsvær Guesthouse?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 22 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Henningsvær Guesthouse have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Henningsvær Guesthouse.
What is Henningsvær Guesthouse's guest rating?
Henningsvær Guesthouse is rated 9.2 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,163 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.