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Lofoten Overnatting

Private rooms and an 80 m² two-bedroom apartment on Storgata in the middle of Leknes, with a shared kitchen, laundry and free parking at the door. Children under 6 are not accepted.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Guesthouse in Moneset, near Leknes

Lofoten Overnatting occupies Storgata 38, in the centre of Leknes in Vestvågøy. Booking.com files it under hostels, but there are no dormitory beds: every unit is a private room or an apartment. The guest score is 8.6 from 514 reviews.

Eight units are listed. Two singles of 8 m², looking onto a park or a garden; budget doubles of 10, 12, 16, 16 and 18 m²; and a two-bedroom apartment of 80 m² with three beds, split between a room with two singles and a room with a bunk. Some units have their own bathroom and some share. Each room has a fridge, a kettle, a dishwasher, a desk, a wardrobe, a shower and a hairdryer.

A shared kitchen and lounge, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a garden and a terrace round the place out. Parking is free immediately outside the entrance, which the owner has confirmed, and she puts the airport at about a quarter of an hour on foot. A taxi rank stands across the street.

Why stay here

A private room in the middle of Leknes within walking distance of the airport, with a shared kitchen, a laundry and free parking at the door.

Who it’s for

Solo travellers, couples and small groups passing through Leknes, and anyone flying in or out who would rather walk than pay for a transfer. Families with a child under 6 are turned away, and pets are not accepted.

Highlights

  • In the centre of Leknes, roughly a quarter-hour walk from the airport
  • Private rooms of 8 to 18 m², plus an 80 m² two-bedroom apartment
  • Shared kitchen, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Free parking immediately outside
  • Taxi rank across the street
  • No dormitory beds, despite the hostel listing

Things to consider

Children under 6 are not accepted, and no one under 18 can check in. Some units have their own bathroom and others share, so read the grade before booking — the smallest single is 8 m². There are no cots and no extra beds, pets are not allowed, and the listing gives cash as the payment method accepted at the property. Some units are entirely on the ground floor, but upper floors are reached by stairs only.

The accommodation

Eight units: two singles of 8 m², budget doubles of 10, 12, 16, 16 and 18 m², and a two-bedroom apartment of 80 m² with three beds — one bedroom with two single beds, the other with a bunk. Bathrooms are private in some units and shared in others. Each room has a fridge, a kettle, a dishwasher, a desk, a wardrobe, a shower and a hairdryer, plus linen, towels and a clothes rack. Some units sit entirely on the ground floor; upper floors are reached by stairs.

Room typeSleepsBeds and layout
Single Room with Park View18 m²; one bed
Single Room with Garden View18 m²; one bed
Budget Double RoomNot stated10 m²; two beds
Budget Double RoomNot stated12 m²; two beds
Budget Double RoomNot stated16 m²; two beds
Budget Double RoomNot stated16 m²; two beds
Budget Double or Twin RoomNot stated18 m²; two beds
Two-Bedroom ApartmentNot stated80 m²; three beds; one bedroom with two single beds, one with a bunk

Accessibility

Some units are entirely on the ground floor; upper floors are reached by stairs only. Booking.com does not record facilities for disabled guests at this property.

Facilities

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

A shared kitchen with a hob, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and kitchenware, a shared lounge, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, ironing facilities, a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi and free parking outside the building. Non-smoking rooms.

Self-catering. The shared kitchen has a hob, a microwave, a toaster, a dishwasher, a fridge and kitchenware, with a dining table. No breakfast, restaurant or bar is listed.

Location

Storgata 38 in Leknes, in Vestvågøy municipality. Kartverket's nearest registered name for the spot is Moneset, a grend about 1.3 km off; the listing measures 300 metres to Vestvågøy Rådhus, and the owner places the building opposite a filling station in the middle of town.

Storgata 38, 8370 Leknes, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 300 metres
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 4 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 25 km
  • Nusfjord: 28 km
  • Leknes Airport: 2 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 2 km away, Lofotenmat Sa as 4 km, Borga Radarstasjon as 25 km and Nusfjord as 28 km. The owner says the airport is about a quarter of an hour on foot and that a taxi rank stands across the road, where a car can be ordered in advance.

Questions

Where is Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes?
Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes is listed in Moneset, near Leknes, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
Does Lofoten Overnatting have dormitory beds?
No. Booking.com lists it under hostels, but all eight units are private rooms or an apartment, from an 8 m² single to an 80 m² two-bedroom apartment.
Do the rooms at Lofoten Overnatting have their own bathroom?
Some do and some share. The facility list records both private and shared bathrooms, so check the grade you are booking rather than assuming.
How do I check availability for Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes.
Can I walk to Lofoten Overnatting from Leknes Airport?
The owner says yes, and puts it at roughly a quarter of an hour, describing the building as opposite a filling station in the middle of town. Booking.com gives the airport as 2 km away.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes?
Check-in starts at 15:00, and check-out is by 12:00.
Is parking free at Lofoten Overnatting?
Yes. The owner says you can leave the car immediately outside the front door at no charge, and Booking.com lists free private parking.
Can children stay at Lofoten Overnatting?
Only from the age of 6. Younger children are turned away, no one under 18 can check in, and the property has no cots and no extra beds.
Is there a kitchen at Lofoten Overnatting?
Yes, shared, with a hob, a microwave, a toaster, a dishwasher, a fridge, kitchenware and a dining table. A washing machine and tumble dryer are available too.
Are pets allowed at Lofoten Overnatting?
No. Booking.com records pets as not allowed at the property.
Does Lofoten Overnatting have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Lofoten Overnatting.
What is Lofoten Overnatting's guest rating?
Lofoten Overnatting is rated 8.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from 514 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.