Svolvaer Hotels with Breakfast

Wow. A lovely hotel in Svolvaer with amazing views. I had two different uperior double rooms on the 9th floor: one looking south over the sea and the next day looking north across the town and mountains. I saw the northern lights from my room and indeed on both nights that I was on the Lofoten Islands. I’ll attach photos for you to compare which view you like best. Do be aware though that if you go on the south side, cruise liners and other ships dock very close by. The breakfast is fantastic.

Always call Ctrip to confirm the room number and check-in code before departure! I have already told Ctrip that this hotel has no staff, smart check-in! Still don't give it to me! Finally, I had to go to the front desk of the hotel to call and ask! Then the front desk of the hotel said that the password had actually been sent to me early in the morning! But Ctrip only gave a string of numbers! Said that you can get the room number and password on the machine! What a waste of my time and phone bills!

Great! The location is right in the center of the town, and the cruise ship boarding point is downstairs. The breakfast is super rich and delicious, and you can order dinner, which is also very good. The room is large and the view outside the window is beautiful. You can see the golden mountain in the sun, and you can hear the seagulls every day. Haha. The bathroom is also large, with 2 sinks and plenty of hot water. Perfect!

The hotel with self-checking (code comes by SMS, has worked well) is simple but functional - our room had a shower area where the toilet was standing, something habitual, but it was clean and OK. A large refrigerator combination in the room was also included with equipment ... Without air conditioning it will be warm in the not very large rooms quickly, but for us it was still OK. The hotel is located just a little away from the port centre (a private marina is nearby, so probably the name). Breakfast was surprisingly good and selective - for the rather high price level also on the lofoten is the hotel a perfect option. The wooden terrace in front of the hotel is a feature for your own picknicks, there are also two kitchens available for use.

We were booked in here by Nordic Travel (Australia) for 3 nights. We were of the understanding it was a stand alone cabin, we were in the middle of a row of three units. There was a coffee machine supplied but no coffee was supplied, we were supplied with 2 tea bags & 2 coffee sachets for 3 nights. The dish cloth supplies was well used, we were supplied with 2 very narrow single beds - requested by tour company (word of warning - if mattress is overhanging pull bed out from wall & push mattress back - I fell out of bed because it overhung the edge of bed). We were booked on early ferry (6am) on last morning & were each supplied with a breakfast pack which consisted of a bottle of water, small muesli bar, small mandarin & two sandwiches which had a small lettuce leaf & a spoonful of coleslaw on it - big disappointment considering what is served at breakfast in restaurant, we were not given a choice of filling (I asked if we could choose). The unit was roomy & warm.

My visit to Lofoten was solely because of the Northern Lights. As a solo traveler. a central location, inexpensive, safe, clean are the key factors i base on for the hotel search. Fast Hotel’s convenient location, self-check in, are superb. But during my stay, from check-in till the next morning, the entrance door to my room could not be locked at all and i had to go out without locking my room. Till the next morning a young male employee promised to help fixing it. He did. Was and am grateful to him. On the second night, i ended up not searching for northern light but the LIGHT - electricity broke down and internet connection was also down - from before midnight till 01:29. - and the hotel main entrance door, usually remains closed and is to be opened via pin code - now the sensor is not working (it is now 03:45, still not working), making my plan of going out to observe the northern light and coming back to the hotel not possible. Somehow, during the wee hours at the lobby i met someone who works nearby and stays at the same hotel, taught me how to manully open the faulty main entrance glass door (just use hands, with slight force, to manually slide open the glass doors to both sides. It didn’t require much force at all.) While technical hiccups can be rectified, here is my suggestion to the Hotel - please install a light for writing desk. The whole room has only two side table bed lights. No general light for the room at all (there are recessed ceiling lights but switches cannot be found). At the writing desk, a light sauce is a must-have. That said, i still like the hotel a lot because of its location and self-check in, completely without a Reception counter/area - that is wonderful. G reat is also he closeness to the bus terminal (not noisy at all) is pivotal as the buses (running infrequently in Lofoten) are the “lifeline” for those who visit Lofoten without a rented car. As a solo traveller, i will want to come back to this (and/or similar) Fast Hotel. i like it. It is like a trusted friend, sometimes not feeling well, but a friend is a friend.

FacilitiesThe establishment features various services and facilities for a comfortable and relaxing stay, including internet access and wireless internet access. Guests arriving in their own vehicles can park in the car park at no extra charge.RoomsA safe and a minibar also feature. Each accommodation unit offers internet access, a telephone, a TV and wireless internet access. Each of the bathrooms features a shower and a hairdryer.

Lofoten Rorbuer is situated in Svolvær and offers barbecue facilities. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Free private parking is available and the apartment also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Some units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are fitted with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Every unit comes with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have sea views. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Svolvær, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Svolvær Airport, 4.7 km from Lofoten Rorbuer.