Located close to Lofoten Escape & Adventures and Svolvaergeita, Svinøya Rorbuer provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Børsen Spiseri, features local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Located in Vagan, Svinøya Rorbuer is in the historical district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Svolvaergeita and Rorvika, while The Lofoten Aquarium and Lofoten Aktiv AS are popular area attractions. Lofoten Escape & Adventures and Vågan Kirke are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and ski runs, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our Vagan travel guide
Located close to Svolvaergeita and Vågan Kirke, Svinøya Rorbuer provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Børsen Spiseri, features local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms, and a dock
Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and bicycle tour information
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Heated floors, showers, and free toiletries
Separate sitting areas, recycling, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Miljofyrtarn. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svinøya Rorbuer on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $218, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Svinøya Rorbuer?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Svinøya Rorbuer?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Svinøya Rorbuer located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lofoten Escape & Adventures and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Svolvaergeita. Vågan Kirke and The Lofoten Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Svinøya Rorbuer Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Amazing place, amazing room, stunning view. We started at this wonderful place and were so lucky! The chalet is located on the rocks, the view is so fantastic you don’t want to fall asleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Communication
No frills lodging but the location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good
Antoine
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A great place to stay
Beautiful place, very comfortable
Very calm
Our habitation had a great view
The room 201 had an amazing location overlooking the bay. It was plenty big enough for our party of 3 and nicely laid out with comfortable beds and a balcony. The views of the bay were outstanding.
It needs a bit of TLC though, chips out of the kitchen cupboards, fridge door not catching properly and the curtains in the living room didn’t meet in the middle which isn’t great when you have midnight sun. I was also a bit surprised to have to strip the beds before I left but it wasn’t a major thing.
Its a very nice compound. The room was huge, it was one flight uo so with luggage it was a bit tough. And the sheets and design is very basic for what you pay.. its a good hotel i believe it was too expensive for the room i received. So i believe raring depends on the amount you pay for your room and your expectations.
We had dinner at their restaurant and lt was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Marissa
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious and comfortable rooms. Unique and impressive location. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Mika
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
adele
Jan 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Paul
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kieu
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit has a decent size bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen is well equipped with dishes and utensils. Location is walkable to harbor/town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay
Moe
Apr 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
We eventually ended up with a stunning cabin but were made to fight for it. We were initially given a cabin with absolutely no view and only after repeated back and forth with showing them the booking with pictures did they give us the right cabin. This wasted a lot of time which we were short on.
So be aware that there are cabins with poor views and if you get this then this place is a waste of time. Else it could be spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good
Peter
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Dean
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
YI
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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……
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay
Michael
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
The property is amazing and the views are exceptional. I’d definitely recommend while in the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good
Surabhi
May 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and kitchen was well furnished with utensils and dishes. Well heated and good location.
Biggest issue was that there was loud thumping music sound 11pm to about 2 AM both nights making it impossible to sleep until 2 AM.
There were no shampoo/conditioner in any of the bathrooms and upon request they just provided one small kit.
There was no iron in the room and upon asking, we were told that “if it’s not in the cabin/villa, then there is no iron.”!
There was no phone to contact the reception and required going to the reception for any request/question.