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Scandic Svolvær

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lofoten Temagalleri

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Exterior
Local cuisine
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Lamholmen 1, Vagan, 8301
  • Place, Lofoten Temagalleri
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lofoten War Memorial Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Svolvaergeita
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Svolvaer (SVJ-Helle)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Balcony

Superior Twin Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Best View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Vagan

Scandic Svolvær places you steps from Lofoten Temagalleri and within a 10-minute stroll of Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Bauen, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Vagan hotel include Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum and Lofoten War Memorial Museum.

What's nearby

  • Lofoten Temagalleri - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lofoten War Memorial Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lofoten Escape & Adventures - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Svolvaergeita - 13 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Svolvaer (SVJ-Helle) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasseriet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nordis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bacalao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esso Svolvær - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Børsen Spiseri - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Scandic Svolvær

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lofoten Temagalleri
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1593 square feet (148 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Scandic Svolvær. For a fee, parking is available.

This Vagan hotel is smoke free.

  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1593 sq ft of conference space
  • 148 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scandic Svolvær offers 146 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NOK 250 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bauen

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,593 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 100.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Self-parking fee: NOK 250 per day
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Svolvær?

Scandic Svolvær offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Svolvær?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Svolvær on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$208.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Scandic Svolvær?

Yep, Scandic Svolvær has a self car park for NOK 250 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Scandic Svolvær?

The closest beach to Scandic Svolvær is Hattvika Beach (9 km).

Does Scandic Svolvær serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors highly rate the buffet breakfast here! Available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandic Svolvær?

No, Scandic Svolvær does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scandic Svolvær?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandic Svolvær?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Scandic Svolvær Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At 77 years old, we lots of trouble getting up and down the stairs with our luggage. Won't stay here again for that reason. We had the buffet. The food was average at best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Svolvaer's best hotel with best view.

It was a very relaxing and welcoming environment. Highly recommend this hotel. The staff are kind and hospitable and the breakfast was scrumptious and the best breakfast we had on a month long Europe trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the waterfront. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Excellent breakfast, also great to have free tea all day. Room was really quiet. Only negatives were leaky shower that sprayed everywhere and broken bathroom door handle but these didn’t affect our enjoyment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 1 night stay. The rooms are very efficient :) but the stay overall was great. And the breakfast, my goodness, absolutely amazing. Book the place just for the breakfast and the view in the lobby dining area. Would definitely stay again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yunhua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is great. However, room is super small. Towels are so old. They looked like more than 10 years old. Is it for eco?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josefa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazzmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast included with stay. Beautiful views. Free coffee and tea. Comfortable beds. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

EDWIN KEE CHEONG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scandic group of hotels definitely has some standard to it. Dinner buffet was reasonably priced and has a good variety. However, this hotel has no free parking available for guests and one would have to pay for parking. Considering the location of it being on Lofoten where driving is almost a necessity, I find this very odd.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

TONGJUN

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Svolvaer. The staff were very welcoming, and after a delayed flight arriving in the evening it was great to walk in and find an evening buffet available! Breakfast also had a wide range of options and was the perfect way to start the day. The location in Svolvaer is very convenient for everything and being on its own little island is obviously pretty scenic. I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Svolvaer

Wonderful hotel, short walk into town. Loved the view from the restaurant at breakfast time. The only disappointing thing was, no nice cheese board. I miss the blue and goats slcheeses offered at other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eco-hotel? Not especially.

Nice place, good food. One issue: We had a room with a balcony overlooking the water. During most, maybe all, the hours of darkness, the light was on outside and could not be turned off from the room. I suppose this is to make the hotel look attractive from a distance. However, this means that the view you pay for ends up being obscured by light and reflections. Fat chance of seeing Northern lights when you have light pollution right above your head. AND the hotel makes a big thing about having an eco-conscience and the constant lights you can't turn off rather undermine this (yes, I'm sure they are LEDS - but then so are the ones inside which you are always encouraging us to switch off!) Personally I find all this "we wont wash your towels and we won't clean your room unless you ask' rather insulting. So it kind of makes sense, but do you really think we won't notice that you are also trying to reduce your costs? The leaflet that suggests that we won't 'sleep with a clear conscience' if we ask for too much is going too far, and really a kind of emotional blackmail. Tell head office to back off on this.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very friendly and efficient, especially “Dougie”. He was so nice to let me check in earlier than schedule. Also, I really liked the breakfast buffet. Lots of options. The Scandinavian design of the building, the location of the hotel, the cleanliness and view from the balcony of my room—so delightful. I’ve been all over…and this hotel ranks way up there!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a very nice stay.

The room while compact was nice and had a small table and chair. While we appreciate eco-friendliness, the toilet paper was really rough and nowhere to hang the hand towels. Best part was the varied breakfast spread and complimentary tea and coffee from a proper machine which is much better than an individual machine in your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, especially the gentleman at brekafast who was so very knowlegable of the area. The parking isn't free however, so expect to pay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marc N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a stopover

Located off the main strip. Paid public parking outside the hotel. Reception was helpful, explaining the parking situation and suggesting local restaurant options. The weekend breakfast spread was outstanding. Room was a little dated, but we had a comfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024