Svinoya Rorbuer

Norway , Svolvaer
Svolvær , Gunnar Bergs Vei, 2
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Mika

Although we arrived very late, thanks to the clear instructions, we were able to self check in without any trouble and access the cabin we had requested in advance.
Seeing the Northern Lights for the first time in our lives — right from our cabin — was absolutely thrilling and unforgettable.
The location was excellent, and the cabin was very clean and comfortable.
We truly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Marissa

Spacious and comfortable rooms. Unique and impressive location. Loved it.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2025

Osama

The cabin needed to be upgraded fully. Only the Bathroom & Kitchen were upgraded. Our Cabin (#31) faced the back of the lagoon & industrial area so it wasn’t even a pretty view

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

No frills lodging but the location was fantastic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Antoine

A great place to stay

Beautiful place, very comfortable
Very calm
Our habitation had a great view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Paul

Heaven in Svolvaer

Awesome location - so good I went back twice on same trip. Stayed in two types of accommodation and both were outstanding. Great value and so close to everything. Restaurant quality is excellent, breakfast could maybe be a little more expansive. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, will be back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Dean

Great place to stay!

We had a truly memorable stay at Svinøya Rorbuer. The location is stunning — surrounded by dramatic Lofoten scenery and close to everything I wanted to explore. The rorbu (fisherman's cabin) was roomy, beautifully maintained, and offered a perfect mix of comfort and tradition.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere made me feel welcome and at ease from the moment I arrived. I particularly appreciated the quiet setting and the views across the water. The sauna and four dips into the Arctic waters were amazing!

Thank you to the Svinøya team for a wonderful experience — I would absolutely return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Lofoten Islands.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

About 15mins walk away from the town centre, but it is quite and with a nice view.
Room is a loft, the lower level is with bedrooms which are slightly cold. The upper level with living room and

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Debra

The apartment was beautiful with gorgeous views of the harbor/area with vast ocean views as well. Dinner at their restaurant was outstanding, as was our server. We got to see the northern lights one night which made our day. The sauna was beautiful also, and right on the water to jump in for cold plunge.
Constructive criticism: the young woman at the desk during our check in process was at times short, not as pleasant as she could have been. There should be napkins and/or paper towels with salt/pepper in the apartment - those small things really go a long way to giving a guest a more pleasant stay……

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Kieu

The unit has a decent size bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen is well equipped with dishes and utensils. Location is walkable to harbor/town center.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2024

Michael

Not worth it if you can’t sleep comfortably

The cabin was lovely, scenery was picturesque, and check-in was a breeze… but these were the least pleasant nights of sleep I’ve had indoors in years. I get that Norway doesn’t normally need air conditioning, but global warming is real, the temps are only going to keep going up, and for these prices it’s not too much to expect the property to at least provide some fans.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Kendall

Great stay!

Great place, super clean and quiet. The breakfast buffet is a little pricey but at the same time great options and good products. The bed was very comfy and not single beds, which seems hard to find. The sauna was also great, only bummer was the windows of the sauna were really dirty from people jumping and splashing the windows. So the view from the sauna wasn’t as we thought. But it did have warmed changing rooms and was a great experience. Def do dinner of breakfast even just to see the interior design of the dining room, beautiful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Semira

Beautiful

Beautiful apartment and views. Well equipped and spacious.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2024

adele

It was clean and cozy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Giorgia

Great place

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Peter

We used this place as a stopover on our way to Reine. It fulfilled that function. The cabin is designed more for a longer stay with a complete kitchen, dining area, etc. We had a view to the harbor which is not so picturesque (more industrial). But, all in all, a good stay.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2023

Elvire

Absolutey not worth the price. Overpriced for a modern cabin sold as a 'typical fishermen one'. Place was dusty everywhere, used, stained and dirty furniture. Dust everyqhere in the room. Chairs and windows outside covered in bird's poo. Vlinds broken in 3 bedrooms and no one came to change them in 4 days! Location is in the middle of nowhere. Overall hugely disapointing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Yuwen

Very professional and courteous staff! Love it!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2023

Denise

Svinoya Rorbuer is an amazing property! The staff and the on-site restaurant is amazing. Very memorable experience here in seeing the Northern Lights!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Kamila

Me encanto, la gente muy amable, el lugar muy acogedor

Partner