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The Harbour House

A self-service hostel at Ballstadlandet with a six-bed mixed dormitory, a 20 m² dormitory room, a twin and a double, all sharing bathrooms. Some rooms have a balcony and look out to sea.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Hostel in Ballstad

The Harbour House is at Ballstadlandet 158, on the outer side of Ballstad in Vestvågøy, about 700 metres in a straight line from the point this guide uses for the village. Booking.com scores it 7.7 from 436 reviews.

Four ways to book: a single bed in a dormitory room of 20 m², a bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory, a twin of 12 m² with two beds, and a double. Bathrooms are shared throughout. Some rooms have a balcony and a sea outlook, family rooms appear on the facility list, and housekeeping comes round daily, which is unusual at this price.

The place runs itself. The hostel says guests let themselves in and that an arrival between midnight and three in the morning is fine provided it is told first. A shared kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, a dining table and a picnic area cover the cooking; laundry is done for NOK 50 a load, washing or drying. Parking is listed as chargeable, though the hostel says it has spaces close to the rooms.

Why stay here

A dormitory bed or a small private room at Ballstad, with sea views from some rooms, self check-in at any hour, and a bus stop about five minutes' walk away.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Budget travellers and walkers who want to be on Ballstad and are content with a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. Children of any age can stay and family rooms are listed, but whoever checks in has to be 18, and no cot or extra bed is offered. Pets are not accepted.

Highlights

  • Six-bed mixed dormitory and a separate dormitory room
  • A 12 m² twin and a double, bathrooms shared
  • Balcony and sea outlook from some rooms
  • Self check-in; late arrivals accepted if arranged
  • Shared kitchen, dining table and picnic area
  • Bus stop about five minutes' walk away

Things to consider

Every room shares a bathroom. Whoever checks in must be 18, and no cot or extra bed is offered, so the family rooms suit older groups more than babies. Pets are not accepted, parties are refused and the hostel will not take hen or stag groups. Parking is listed as private and chargeable, although the hostel says it offers spaces close to the rooms — worth settling before you drive. Laundry is NOK 50 for a wash or a dry. Two of the four grades carry no room size on the listing.

The accommodation

Four grades: a Single Bed in a Dormitory Room of 20 m²; a Bed in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory; a Twin Room with Shared Bathroom of 12 m² with two beds; and a Double Room with Shared Bathroom. The last two carry no size on the listing. All use shared bathrooms fitted with a shower. Some rooms have a balcony, a sea outlook and a dining table, and towels and linen are listed. Family rooms appear on the facility list.

Room typeSleepsBeds and layout
Single Bed in Dormitory RoomNot stated20 m²; shared bathroom
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory RoomNot statedsix beds; mixed; shared bathroom; no size on the listing
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom212 m²; two beds; shared bathroom
Double Room with Shared BathroomNot statedone bed; shared bathroom; no size on the listing

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

A shared kitchen with a microwave and an electric kettle, a dining table, a picnic area, heating, shared bathrooms, free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Private parking is listed at an extra charge. The hostel washes or dries a load for NOK 50. Non-smoking rooms.

Self-catering. The shared kitchen runs to a microwave and a kettle, with a dining table and a picnic area outside. No breakfast, restaurant or bar is listed.

Location

Ballstadlandet 158 in Ballstad, the tettsted Kartverket registers in Vestvågøy municipality, about 700 metres in a straight line from the point this guide uses for the village. Some rooms have a balcony and look out to sea.

Ballstadlandet 158, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Lofotenmat Sa: 8.5 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 11 km
  • Leknes Airport: 11 km
  • Nusfjord: 33 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 35 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 11 km away, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 11 km, Lofotenmat Sa as 8.5 km, Nusfjord as 33 km and Borga Radarstasjon as 35 km. The hostel says a traveller coming off the Moskenes ferry rides first to Leknes and then on to Ballstad by bus, whose last stop is about five minutes on foot from the door.

Questions

Where is The Harbour House, dorm and twin, selfservice hostel?
The Harbour House, dorm and twin, selfservice hostel is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
What kind of dormitories does The Harbour House have?
Two arrangements: a bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory, and a single bed in a dormitory room of 20 m². Both use shared bathrooms.
Are there private bathrooms at The Harbour House?
No. All four grades, including the 12 m² twin and the double, are sold with shared bathrooms.
How do I check availability for The Harbour House, dorm and twin, selfservice hostel?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for The Harbour House, dorm and twin, selfservice hostel.
Can I arrive late at The Harbour House?
Yes, if you say so beforehand. The hostel works on self check-in and has told a guest that arriving between midnight and three in the morning is no problem as long as it knows.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Harbour House, dorm and twin, selfservice hostel?
Check-in starts at 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there laundry at The Harbour House?
The hostel does it for you at NOK 50, charged per bag or per full machine, for washing and the same again for drying.
Where do I park at The Harbour House?
The listing records private parking at an extra charge, while the hostel has answered a guest saying it offers spaces close to the rooms. Settle it with the hostel before you drive over.
Can I reach The Harbour House by bus from the Moskenes ferry?
Yes. The hostel describes taking a bus from Moskenes to Leknes and then one to Ballstad, with the final stop about five minutes on foot from the door.
Are pets allowed at The Harbour House?
No. Booking.com records pets as not allowed, and parties and events are refused too.
Can children stay at The Harbour House?
Children of any age can, and family rooms are listed, but whoever checks in has to be 18 and there is no cot or extra bed to be had.
Which airport is nearest to The Harbour House?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 9.8 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does The Harbour House have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at The Harbour House.
Does The Harbour House have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at The Harbour House.
What is The Harbour House's guest rating?
The Harbour House is rated 7.7 out of 10 on Booking.com from 436 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.