Scandic Svolvær is a modern hotel in the centre of Svolvær, built on the waterfront and surrounded by water on several sides. It offers what the cabin stays do not: standard hotel rooms, a reception, a breakfast buffet and a restaurant and bar on site. For a short stay on Lofoten this is the practical choice, particularly if you are arriving or departing by air, working in the town or taking tours from the harbour. The harbour, shops and restaurants of Svolvær are a short walk, and the airport is nearby. The property is part of the Scandic chain, so rooms are consistent and the booking process is simple. Check the room category and whether breakfast is included, as these vary by rate.
Location and getting around
Svolvær is the island group's main town, with the airport, ferries and the coastal steamer all close. From the hotel you can walk to the harbour, where the Trollfjord safari and many aurora and day tours start, and to the town's restaurants. Henningsvær is about half an hour away by road, and the E10 leads west toward Reine, about two hours. Car rental is available in town, and taxis are easy to find, though winter bus services to the far west are limited.
The rooms and the feel
Expect clean, modern, Scandinavian-style rooms of varying size, with some looking over the water or the harbour. Ask for a higher floor or a water-facing room if the view matters, and for a quiet room if you are sensitive to harbour sounds. Breakfast in Norway is often generous and sets you up for a day outdoors, but confirm the hours, since morning departures for tours may begin before the breakfast room opens.
Who it suits
First-timers, families, business travellers and anyone who wants straightforward comfort. It is the easiest place to base yourself when you are relying on organised tours or flights. It is less romantic than a rorbu stay and does not put you in the middle of the western fishing villages. Good to know: book early for the aurora season, ask about parking and charging for cars, and bring warm clothes for the evening walks. Rates are typically lower than the cabin properties, and they rise in summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location in Svolvær
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant and bar on site
- ✓Walk to harbour and tour departures
- ✓Close to the airport
- ✓Standard hotel rooms and reception
- ✓Family-friendly room options
- ✓Consistent chain standards
Good questions
Where is Scandic Svolvær?+
In the centre of Svolvær on the waterfront, a short walk from the harbour, shops and restaurants. The airport is nearby.
Is it a good base for tours?+
Yes. The Trollfjord safari, aurora tours and many day trips along the E10 depart from or near the harbour.
Is breakfast included?+
That depends on the rate you choose, so check the booking terms. If you have an early tour departure, confirm the breakfast hours.
