Lofoten Handbook

Solsiden Brygge

A rorbu hotel on the quay in Ballstad with 30 units, from 1800s rorbuer and rorbu apartments to design suites and Nordland houses, plus a seafood and pizza restaurant, sauna and hot tub.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Boutique hotel with rorbuer in Ballstad

Why stay here

Several units are 1800s rorbuer and fish-processing buildings refitted by designer Annette Nordstrøm, and many rorbu apartments sit right on the quay edge with sea views. The on-site restaurant saves a drive for dinner.

Who it’s for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Luxury
  • Northern lights

Couples, for whom the one-bedroom apartments and design suites are pitched, and families or groups taking the two- and three-bedroom rorbuer and villas.

Highlights

  • 30 units on the quay, including 1800s rorbuer
  • Design suites by Annette Nordstrøm
  • Sauna and hot tub
  • Restaurant with seafood, stone-baked pizza and a wine list

Things to consider

The official site is mainly in Norwegian. Unit types vary widely, from 20 m² one-room apartments to 90 m² three-bedroom rorbuer, so check the specific listing before booking.

The accommodation

Design suites (25–32 m²), rorbu apartments with one to three bedrooms and kitchens, Nordland villas with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private sauna, and two design rorbuer from the 1800s, one with a private jacuzzi on the veranda.

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Wellness area with sauna and hot tub; conference room for about 30; boat rental, guided fishing, kayak, SUP, snorkelling and scuba trips.

Restaurant Solsiden Lofoten serves fresh seafood and hand-stretched pizza with a licensed bar and wine list.

Location

On the harbour front in Ballstad, on the south side of Vestvågøy.

Moloveien 41, 8373 Ballstad

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Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.