Svinoya Rorbuer

Fantastic little cabins Well equipped (we catered for ourselves 2 nights) Toasty warm and a view to die for. We were in cabin 24 - great elevated view but be ready for a number of steps up to it - so be wary if you’re not steady on your feet,...

Fantastic little cabins Well equipped (we catered for ourselves 2 nights) Toasty warm and a view to die for. We were in cabin 24 - great elevated view but be ready for a number of steps up to it - so be wary if you’re not steady on your feet, especially in snow! One thing we hadn’t considered was all the beds were single - maybe not ideal for a romantic break! Well positioned location to explore the town. We ate one night at the on site restaurant- booking definitely advised. Breakfast in the same restaurant was a good selection - salmon & scrambled eggs were fantastic!

My wife and I absolutely loved our two-day stay at Svinoya Rorbuer, a small village of beautifully restored cabins. Our rorbu (#22) was perfectly situated at the end of the pier, where we enjoyed unobstructed views of the sunrise over the Norwegian Sea and jagged mountains rising straight above us....

My wife and I absolutely loved our two-day stay at Svinoya Rorbuer, a small village of beautifully restored cabins. Our rorbu (#22) was perfectly situated at the end of the pier, where we enjoyed unobstructed views of the sunrise over the Norwegian Sea and jagged mountains rising straight above us. There are different configuration rorbuer and ours had a nice comfortable living space and kitchen, which looked to have been added on to the original cabin. We took advantage of that by eating in one night. Our dinner at the on-site restaurant, Børsen Spiseri, was a real treat. Seriously fine cuisine in a very authentic, rustic atmosphere that belied it's large, two-floor footprint. The little cocktail bar just inside the front door was a nice welcome. We also were treated to a fantastic northern lights show, with mesmerizing colors dancing across the skies for almost four hours, right from our front porch.

This Inn had some very tired staff. No one smiled and we guess they had had a very busy summer Breakfast buffet was above average. Dinner delicious Our 2 bedroom cottage was spacious. Fireplace stove was not working. Freat location for day trips

Very authentic Rorbu. Nice view on a small Harbour arm. Cosy place, with private terasse. Very good dinner in the restaurant Borsen. This was the best rorbu on our trip to Norway. Added bonus in front of our window was a pair of seagulls protecting their 3 nestlings.

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...

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.

Fantastic Rorbuer. We booked a real house with 2 rooms and all facilities. As it is in the other side of the bridge, market is a 20 minutes walk so is better take your food with you as there is only the Rorbuer restaurant that cost an average of Euro...

Fantastic Rorbuer. We booked a real house with 2 rooms and all facilities. As it is in the other side of the bridge, market is a 20 minutes walk so is better take your food with you as there is only the Rorbuer restaurant that cost an average of Euro 40 a dish. You can walk on the island for a while to go to the statue Fiskerkona que protege os pescadores e fica na ponta da ilha. The buildings are pretty and the nature from there superb. You have to walk to the port in central city as there is no public bus there so if you can is better to have a car. The reception close at 16:00 in winter but you can pick up your house or cabin keys in the mail box at the entrance. Staff is helpful and kind. Great place to stay a couple of days.

The cabin that we stayed in was very cozy, spacious and tranquil. There was a coffee maker, dish washer, some cutlery and cookware to prepare simple meals. The staff is friendly and helpful. We want to do a special shoutout to Maris (apologies if we did not spell it right)...

The cabin that we stayed in was very cozy, spacious and tranquil. There was a coffee maker, dish washer, some cutlery and cookware to prepare simple meals. The staff is friendly and helpful. We want to do a special shoutout to Maris (apologies if we did not spell it right) for helping us to settle our Northern Light tour quickly when he saw us lost and confused when our tour provider did not show. He was patient and made sure all was well before we left. The town centre can also be reached within a 15-20mins’ walk from our accommodation. One thing to take note is that there is no public transport from Svolvær Airport to the accommodation, so you have to either get your own rental vehicle or arrange for a taxi with the accommodation beforehand! Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay here and would highly recommend it for your trip to Lofoten.

The cabin was cozy and updated and comfortable and the views couldn’t be better. The breakfast had something for everyone and the dinner food was phenomenal. The staff were very helpful and kind. If I ever find myself back in the lofoten islands again there is no doubt this is...

The cabin was cozy and updated and comfortable and the views couldn’t be better. The breakfast had something for everyone and the dinner food was phenomenal. The staff were very helpful and kind. If I ever find myself back in the lofoten islands again there is no doubt this is where I will stay.

Fabulous position, views incredible, well appointed cabin (we stayed in no.22), warm enough to sit outside to read, breakfast… convenient walk into town. Picked up local produce from local farms and cooked in oven and on the top. Need to plan to come back, maybe in winter…

We stayed in a wonderful apartment with great views towards the sea. The hotel area is beautiful and peaceful. The restaurant was also great. The stay was not cheap, but well worth the money. I will definitely stay here again when I return to Svolvaer.

We stayed for 2 nights in the "Double Room – Standard" in the Vestfjord Apartments at the end of our 10-day trip through Lofoten. We found Svolvaer to be more expensive than the less touristy and less industrial parts of Lofoten, so we chose the double room as a "budget"...

We stayed for 2 nights in the "Double Room – Standard" in the Vestfjord Apartments at the end of our 10-day trip through Lofoten. We found Svolvaer to be more expensive than the less touristy and less industrial parts of Lofoten, so we chose the double room as a "budget" option even though it was more expensive than our nice hotel room in Oslo. The room was a total ripoff: it was so small and cramped that there was no room to put our 2 normal-sized suitcases. In order to reach the bathroom, my husband either had to climb across the bed or jump over his suitcase. The double bed was topped with a mattress that hung over the sides of the platform so that we would sometimes almost roll off the bed. What the website describes as a "small refrigerator" actually seems to be a mini wine fridge the size of a small microwave, but we could not open it or plug it in anyway because the suitcase was in the way. There are two windows and the smaller one faces the parking lot entrance to the apartment building, so you have to keep the shade down for privacy and can hear everyone coming into the building. There is one wastebasket, which is in the bathroom, and even though the bathroom is a normal size, the wastebasket is so small that it is almost filled up by its own plastic bag. When we first arrived in the room, there was a dirty towel hanging on the wardrobe. I can't believe we paid 1700 NOK per night (including tax) for this terrible experience. Svinoya itself has been overhyped. As others have mentioned, there are much more beautifully located lodgings (and saunas) outside of Svolvaer. When we checked in, the person at the reception desk tried to push a specific Trollfjord boat excursion that advertises itself at the front door. We had a spectacular and memorable trip to Lofoten, but choosing to stay here was our biggest regret.

We travelled here for New Year’s. We had an amazing stay. We splurged and rented the XXL+ cabin/house and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Beautifully maintained this cabin had amazing views on the harbour and mountains. It’s very well located to explore this section of the Lofoten...

We travelled here for New Year’s. We had an amazing stay. We splurged and rented the XXL+ cabin/house and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Beautifully maintained this cabin had amazing views on the harbour and mountains. It’s very well located to explore this section of the Lofoten Islands. An easy walk into Svolvaer over the bridge. A less than five mins walk to the restaurant for breakfast. This would be a good cabine for two couples travelling together as there is a seating area + bathroom+ balcony on each floor - gives the opportunity for some privacy. Sauna in the downstairs bathroom. While we didn’t jump in You can take a dip off the deck. Service was excellent. Staff leading up to our stay was extremely helpful and patient with all my questions! As a side note we took the ferry over from Bodo (express 3.5 hours) and rented a car in Svolvaer - very easy and efficient. We are returning later this year!!

Honestly every single time I come to Lofoten I stay in Svinøya Rorbuer! They have the most incredible, comfy, clean, very well located and stunning cabins in the entire Lofoten Islands! 😍 The location is perfect for NORTHERN LIGHTS ( we got to see them almost every day!! While in...

Honestly every single time I come to Lofoten I stay in Svinøya Rorbuer! They have the most incredible, comfy, clean, very well located and stunning cabins in the entire Lofoten Islands! 😍 The location is perfect for NORTHERN LIGHTS ( we got to see them almost every day!! While in other places it was raining, yayyy!! ) and perfect to visit all the attractions in the islands. Also the staff is soooo friendly! You gonna feel like at home! ✨ Thank you Svinøya for being just simply INCREDIBLE and make our stay PERFECT every time we visit! See you next time! 💕

Can’t believe the first night we were there we saw Northern Lights. Definitely the best place to stay in Lofoten. I’m so glad I chose you guys. The spot it’s perfect for both nature and town vibes. Those red cabins gives me the real feelings of Norway. Service 10, location...

Can’t believe the first night we were there we saw Northern Lights. Definitely the best place to stay in Lofoten. I’m so glad I chose you guys. The spot it’s perfect for both nature and town vibes. Those red cabins gives me the real feelings of Norway. Service 10, location 10, Breakfast 10. Thanks guys. Can’t wait to come back.