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The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad

A ground-floor apartment at Laupstadveien 165 on Austvågøya, with a sea outlook, a terrace, fast free WiFi and a dog accepted for a fee. Booking.com disagrees with itself over whether it has one bedroom or two.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Laupstad, near Svolvær

Laupstad sits on the north-east arm of Austvågøya, 15 km in a straight line from Svolvær, and the let at Laupstadveien 165 is a ground-floor apartment with the sea in front of it and mountains behind. Fourteen guests score it 9.1.

The layout is where the listing loses its footing. The bookable grade is called a two-bedroom apartment; the written description says one bedroom; and the breakdown shows a single bedroom with a double bed plus a living room with a sofa bed. No floor area is given at all.

What is consistent: a kitchen with a hob, an electric kettle and a dining table, a washing machine, a flat-screen television, heating, a carpeted floor, a private entrance, a terrace and a garden. Booking.com marks the WiFi fast, at 109 Mbps. A dog can be brought if the owner is told when you book, at NOK 200. Arrival is from 15:00 with notice, departure between 10:00 and 11:00.

Why stay here

A ground-floor flat with the sea in front of it on the quiet arm of Austvågøya, with fast WiFi, a washing machine, free parking and a dog accepted for a fee, 15 km out from Svolvær.

Who it’s for

  • Families

A couple, or a small family using the living-room sofa bed, who want quiet and have a car. Dog owners are catered for. Anyone who needs a second proper bedroom should settle the layout with the owner first, because the listing does not settle it.

Highlights

  • Ground-floor apartment at Laupstadveien 165, on Austvågøya
  • Sea and mountain outlooks, with a terrace and a garden
  • Fast free WiFi, recorded at 109 Mbps
  • Kitchen with a hob and electric kettle; washing machine
  • A dog accepted on request for NOK 200
  • Free parking on site; 15 km from Svolvær in a straight line

Things to consider

The listing does not agree with itself: the bookable grade is a two-bedroom apartment, the description says one bedroom, and the breakdown gives one bedroom plus a sofa bed in the living room. No floor area is stated, and no private bathroom is recorded either — only a bath or shower, towels and toilet paper. Neither a cot nor an extra bed can be had. A dog costs NOK 200 and the owner has to be told when you book. Your arrival time is wanted in advance, and Laupstad is 15 km from Svolvær with no bus route stated.

The accommodation

Booking.com's own figures conflict. The bookable grade is a two-bedroom apartment with two beds and no floor area given; the written description says one bedroom on the ground floor; the breakdown lists one bedroom with a double bed and a living room with a sofa bed. Booking.com publishes a maximum of four guests. A bath or shower, towels and toilet paper are recorded, but no private bathroom appears in the facilities. Heating, a carpeted floor, a sofa bed, a clothes rack, a drying rack and a flat-screen television are listed.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom Apartment4No floor area given; listed as having two beds, while the description gives one bedroom and the breakdown shows a bedroom with a double and a living room with a sofa bed

Accessibility

The entire unit is on the ground floor. Booking.com lists no facilities for disabled guests.

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

Free parking on site and free WiFi, which Booking.com marks fast at 109 Mbps. Heating, a carpeted floor, a private entrance, a washing machine, a flat-screen television, a kitchen with a hob, an electric kettle and a dining table, a terrace and a garden. Family rooms are listed, the whole unit sits on the ground floor, and the apartment is non-smoking.

Self-catering, from a kitchen the listing calls well equipped, with a hob and an electric kettle. No dishwasher, breakfast, bar or restaurant is recorded.

Location

Laupstadveien 165 at Laupstad, on Austvågøya in Vågan municipality. Booking.com's own district for the listing is Laupstad; Kartverket's register returned no nearby match, so the settlement name here comes from Booking.com. Svolvær is 15.1 km away in a straight line. The listing records sea and mountain outlooks and calls the setting rural.

Laupstadveien 165, 8316 Laupstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Svolvaer Airport: 16 km
  • Svolværgeita: 20 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 21 km
  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter: 21 km
  • Lofoten: 21 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Svolvaer Airport as 16 km away, Svolværgeita as 20 km, and Svolvær Torg, Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter and Lofoten as 21 km each. No bus route or ferry connection is stated.

Questions

Where is The Heart of Lofoten , 25min From svolvaer?
The Heart of Lofoten , 25min From svolvaer is listed in Laupstad, near Svolvær, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How many bedrooms does The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad have?
Booking.com gives two answers: the bookable grade is called a two-bedroom apartment, while the description and the bedroom breakdown both give one bedroom, with a sofa bed in the living room. Settle it with The Heart of Lofoten before booking.
Can I bring a dog to The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad?
Yes, on request, at an extra NOK 200, and the owner asks to be told during booking rather than on arrival. The Heart of Lofoten is non-smoking and does not allow parties.
How do I check availability for The Heart of Lofoten , 25min From svolvaer?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for The Heart of Lofoten , 25min From svolvaer.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Heart of Lofoten , 25min From svolvaer?
Check-in starts at 15:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is the WiFi good at The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad?
Booking.com marks it as fast free WiFi at 109 Mbps, which it does not do for most lets in Lofoten. WiFi at The Heart of Lofoten is included at no charge, as is parking on site.
How far is The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad from Svolvær?
Fifteen kilometres in a straight line. Booking.com puts Svolvær Torg 21 km from The Heart of Lofoten and Svolvaer Airport 16 km, and states no bus route, so a car is needed.
Is The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad on one level?
Yes — Booking.com records the whole unit as being on the ground floor, though it lists no facilities for disabled guests at The Heart of Lofoten.
What time is check-in and check-out at The Heart of Lofoten at Laupstad?
Check-in is from 15:00, with your arrival time wanted in advance, and check-out falls between 10:00 and 11:00. The Heart of Lofoten sets no minimum age for checking in.
Which airport is nearest to The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Svolvær Airport (SVJ), about 13 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad.
Is there parking at The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad.
What is The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad's guest rating?
The Heart of Lofoten, Laupstad is rated 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.com from 14 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.