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Scandic Leknes Lofoten

A chain hotel in the centre of Leknes, the main service town on Vestvågøy, about 2 km from Leknes Airport, with a restaurant, bar and on-site parking.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Hotel in Leknes

Why stay here

Leknes sits near the middle of the island chain, which makes it a practical base for day trips in both directions. The hotel is 0.2 km from the town centre and 0.6 km from the Lofotsenteret shopping centre, and rooms were renovated in 2017. Leknes Airport is about five minutes away by car.

Who it’s for

Travellers who want a conventional hotel room, a restaurant on site and a central base with shops nearby. Pet-friendly rooms are offered for people travelling with a dog.

Highlights

  • Central Leknes, 1.8 km from Leknes Airport
  • Restaurant Bevares and a bar
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Rooms renovated in 2017

Things to consider

This is a town-centre hotel rather than a waterfront rorbu. Parking is outdoors and charged by the day, and the gym is an external one 500 m away.

The accommodation

Hotel rooms in several categories: standard and standard king rooms of about 17 m² for two, superior rooms for up to four and junior suites of 30 m² for up to four. Check-in from 16:00.

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Step-free access

Outdoor car park with 50 spaces (paid), disabled parking, free Wi-Fi, room service, a 24-hour shop and free luggage storage. Guests use an external gym 500 m away.

Restaurant Bevares serves breakfast and dinner (18:00–22:00) using local ingredients; the bar and terrace open from midday.

Location

In central Leknes on Vestvågøy, 1.8 km from Leknes Airport and about 10 km from Haukland Beach.

Lillevollveien 15, Leknes

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.