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Scandic Svolvær

A 146-room Scandic hotel on Lamholmen in Svolvær harbour, a short walk from the town centre, with some balcony rooms facing the sea or mountains and a breakfast room looking over the harbour.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Hotel in Svolvær

Why stay here

It sits on Lamholmen in the harbour, listed by Scandic as 0 km from the centre. Some rooms have a balcony with a sea or mountain view, and breakfast is served in a room with a panoramic view of the harbour. It carries the Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

Who it’s for

Travellers who want a chain hotel in the centre of Svolvær with predictable standards. Pet-friendly rooms are offered, and Scandic states the hotel is set up for guests with disabilities.

Highlights

  • On Lamholmen in Svolvær harbour
  • Some rooms with sea- or mountain-view balconies
  • Harbour-view breakfast room
  • Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Things to consider

Parking is paid and limited to about 30 marked spaces that cannot be reserved; street parking is 50 metres away. The standard and superior room categories listed are 12–15 m².

The accommodation

146 rooms, including singles, standard doubles, superior rooms with a view and superior rooms with a balcony.

Facilities

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

Free Wi-Fi, 3 electric car charging points, disabled parking, pet-friendly rooms, outdoor terrace, 24-hour shop and two meeting rooms for up to 100 people.

Breakfast buffet daily 07:00–10:00. A restaurant and bar are listed, and the reception doubles as a bar with a 24-hour shop selling light meals, snacks and drinks.

Location

Lamholmen, Svolvær harbour; about 1.9 km from Svolværgeita and 5.6 km from Svolvær Airport by Scandic's figures.

Lamholmen, Svolvær

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.