Skarsjyveien 67, 8373 Ballstad, Norway
Based on 63 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Jonas
GermanyRoom was a little small.
Modern house with a very nice view. Cozy and warm room. Well equipped kitchen. Check-in was very uncomplicated.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Jeko87
FinlandCan't think of anything, really!
Super clean room and shared facilities, everything was functional and clean!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Lucie
Czech RepublicThe room was quite small for two people but enough for one night stay. Sometimes you had to wait until the kitchen or bathroom was available (but that is expected).
There was everything we needed in the kitchen. Big living room and terrace. Two bathrooms for so many people were great, there was even sauna in one of them.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Louise
United KingdomWe have spent most of Norway not speaking to any Norwegians - the hotels are self-service - use a code to get in - find your key - go to your room - you never meet a Norwegian in Norway and this is no exception.
Great facilities - a chance to talk to the other people at the hostel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Dietrich
GermanyTop. Clean, beautiful interior, wonderful view
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Shelly
United Kingdomnothing
glorious views
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Trish
Australiasharing a bathroom
the location is amazing and the house is very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Randy
United StatesTiny room. would be great yo have coffee available in the am.
nice location.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Rubi
RomaniaOur room for 3 people was tiny and a bit expensive for its size. While the house is located directly on the water with a beautiful view, the town of Ballstad is not the best location compared to other locations on Lofoten.
The location and villa are very nice just by the water and it has a fully equipped kitchen. There are only 2 bathrooms that are shared by all rooms, so sometimes you must wait for them to be free, but both are very clean. There is also a sauna, but again you have to wait after the others; as some people spent a lot of time in the sauna, we could not use it. It is a little bit noisy in the morning, but this is normal for a shared house (if you do not like this type of accommodation then I would recommend to look for something else). The common areas were nice and clean.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Antonio
ItalyOur room was tiny and a bit expensive for its size.
The location and villa are very nice just by the water with plenty of spaces for guests both outside and inside.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Emanuele
ItalyA fairy taile house. Beautiful surroundings, and such a nice living room and Kitchen where you can find anything you need for your stay. There are 2 bathrooms which few rooms can use, both very clean. There is also a suana. Our room was a triple room cute and small as expected. 100% recommended!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Deborah
SwitzerlandRing-bound 2 toilettes for.x rooms Code.to enter came late (i had no wifi) Very clair at night. Curtains with no chains. So difficult to pull down. Not enough dark for.me
Clean Kitchen to.use Sauna Bath Towels.available
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Lucia
MexicoThere are only 2 bathrooms for all the rooms. Sauna is in the main bathroom, there are no instructions, so other guests spent there hours blocking it. Room is very small for the price.
Location and view. Kitchen greatly equipped and generous common spaces.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 August 2022
Frode
SwitzerlandWaiting for 1 of the 2 bathrooms to be free (we were 5 people). But not a big deal.
The other guests were nice
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
Beate
United StatesThis is an old building with very squeaky doors and floor and thin walls. So, one can hear any door being opened or closed and even hear any conversation (in normal voice) in the neighbor rooms. While the house is located directly on the water with a nice view. the town of Ballstad isn't the greatest location -- in comparison to other locations on the Lofoten. From that perspective, I would not choose it again as a starting point for tours throughout the Lofoten.
Considering that this is a shared bath, shared kitchen arrangement, everything was very clean and well maintained. I was afraid that it would be like a Hostel with people partying half the night and leaving things trashed but this was not the case. Everyone was very considerate and tried to be as quite as possible and to leave the bathrooms and kitchen in a clean state.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Sara
PortugalThe room felt smaller than expected and the bed wasn't very comfortable
The location and the view are worth your stay here. Flexible check-in hours.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 29 May 2022
Anette
SwedenI don't remember the last time I slept in a singel bed, so not the best sleep this stay.
It felt like home with a well equiped kitchen. Nice to have the diving facility just nerby. Peacefully place with a view.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 2 April 2022
Maria
Italyfantastic view, very cosy and well located
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Harmen
NetherlandsFriendly owners!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Mauleon
NorwayIt’s in a very nice area, close to almost everything and easy to go to different places by car. Saw the northern lights right outside and from the window both days I stayed!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Bryan
FranceEverything, the view, the facilities, location..
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Alon
IsraelThe place is super cozy with all facilities needed, very clean. The host was very kind to us. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Tabbatha
United StatesIt was the most uncomfortable bed I've ever slept in....ever! I ended up putting the thin mattress onto the floor. Sleeping on the floor was more comfortable than the bed. The walls were thin. I could hear every single sound from everyone else. Someone came in at midnight, and made noise for an hour.  I am not well rested today. 
Host responsive and easy to check in and out 
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
David
United StatesWe liked it so much we stayed again on our way back to Moskenes
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Ginta
NorwayShared bathroom might cause some waiting time.
Beautiful view, great location, accessible by bus. The house is traditional and super pretty. With large windows and wooden terrace for grilling or enjoying sun. Easy checkin. Fully equiped kitchen. Lots of common space in the first floor.
Stayed in August 2023
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