10 Cottages in Norway: Best hotel deals for 2023

There is a place on Earth where the Sun never sets, the Northern lights never cease to amaze, and the landscape changes constantly, the wind never stops blowing and the people always smile. These are the Lofoten. Eliassen Rorbuer is a holiday resort with fishermen’s cabins, enjoying the longest tradition in the tourist industry in Lofoten. We offer accommodation in a traditional fishermen’s cabin camp, in the most beautiful western part of the Lofoten Islands. It is situated on the tiny island of Hamnøy in Western Lofoten, the Moskenes municipality. The island is the last one in the archipelago to have the road link. Currently the Lofoten Islands are mainly associated with fishing, which takes place from January to April, alongside the entire archipelago. All of our cabins are new renovated and got a new floor, kitchen, bathroom and furnishings. Welcome to refreshed Eliassen Rorbuer!

Anker Brygge consists of highly comfortable rorbu suites spectacularly situated on its own little island named Lamholmen in the middle of Svolvær harbour. The resort is connected to Svolvær city central with a bridge and we have free parking outside on our own parking lot. Living at Anker Brygge you are within a 200 meters range from the Town Square, Hurtigruten and small shops and galleries. All suites are traditionally built and fully equipped for today`s standard – making your stay with us nice and comfortable. From all of our rooms/rorbuer you have an amazing view to the sea and mountains surrounding our world famous islands. On the outside quay of your cabin/rorbu you can enjoy your morning coffee or you might try to catch your own fish? At Anker Brygge we also offer a solid and traditional meal at our highly recommended Gourmet Restaurant named “Kjøkkenet” . Lamholmen has been inhabitated since the early 1800`s. There were several fish-companies, fish treatment factories, a barrel factory and "rorbuer", barns and houses on the island. The fish products from Lamholmen was mainly exported abroad to Italy, Spain, Portugal and Brazil. Today you can feel the atmosphere from the old days in all of our rooms. You still get the feeling of the era when life was rough and fishermen came to Lofoten by oars and sails in their small fishing boats from places all over this nations long coastline.

You find our hotel resort in the heart of the Lofoten Islands, in picturesque Mortsund harbor. In a place where fishermen once spent the season in rorbuer built at the water’s edge you will treat yourself to a truly authentic Lofoten experience. Our cabins offer up to three bedrooms and feature ensuite bathrooms and kitchenettes. Ask for a private balcony. You can catch your meal right at your doorsteps or book dinner at our restaurant. Mt. Middagstinden waits for you to enjoy the sensational view over our bay. Leknes airport is within reach, and so is the Hurtigruten stop at Stamsund harbor (20 minutes each). Popular destinations on the Vestvågøy island – such as the Haukland and Unstad beaches, Mt. Skottinden or the Viking Museum are just a stone’s throw away.

Rondetunes is an outdoor paradise in a unique mountain area at Rondane Nationalpark with outdoor enthusiasts as host. The Danish-owned outdoor center is set back from traffic and noise, in a small grove of pine and birch forest, with deers in the garden. Guests can stay in cozy and simple cabins or in own tent or camper next to the large campfire hut. In the main building there is an equipment shop and a café. The shop sells fishing and touring map of the area. Rondetunet is an excellent base for mountain hikes. Park at Rondetunet and get guidens to mountain tours that suit you. There is opportunity for mountain tours, canoe tours, bike tours, fishing and photography, as well as hunting in the fall. In winter there is 60 km of cross-country trails and unlimited amount of mountain to cross. We rent both cross-country skis, backcountry skies, snowshoeing and polka.

Nyvagar Rorbuhotell is idyllically located at the Lofoten Sea, in the historically important area called Storvagan. Here we have comfortable and spacious fishing huts with hotel standard, and a restaurant in squire style. Bright meeting rooms with large windows provide an unobstructed view of the magnificent scenery outside. We serve fantastic food based on local ingredients and have a legendary aquavit attic. Nyvagar has charging station for Tesla and electric cars.There is something like smell of salt water in the morning, clear blue air and the opportunity to make your own cup of coffee in your own kitchen before breakfast, pushing up the patio door, and just put your feet on a morning warmth woodbread. One morning in Rorbua before the job conference, the holiday or a big event. In Lofoten, the fishing huts have given shelter to local fishermen and visitors who have caught fish at sea for more than a thousand years. You will become a part of this tradition. True, the standard has been upgraded quite a lot since then, but still. We have 30 fishing huts, each with four beds divided into two bedrooms. That means 60 persons in single rooms and 120 persons in double rooms. The fishing huts are 50 square meters over two levels, and their standard is like in hotel suites. All fishing huts have a private bathroom with toilet and shower, living room with dining area for 6 persons. The kitchen is equipped and has a cooker, kettle and fridge. Bedding, wireless internet, cleaning and towels are included.

A getaway on the edge of it all! Manshausen is a unique hotel comprised of a collection of buildings on an island off the coast of Northern Norway. Set on 55 acres, there are 7 seacabins that have dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that extend over the water, while the main house accommodates the kitchen, dining area, and library.

At Trehyttene you can live and sleep in the tree tops. If you love nature, you will enjoy it here. Here you can enjoy the view and a cup of coffee while the birds entertain you. We have two cabins for rent: "the Crow -castle" and "the Cuckoo's nest" The " Crow -castle " is a cottage with running water and electricity . The lodge itself is founded on the ground, while the terrace hanging in the trees. You will also find many activities for children outside. The cottage is located near a lake where you can use a boat and go fishing. There is a beach and in summer you can swim. "the Cuckoo's Nest " hangs safely in four pine trees and has beautiful views of the forest. There is nothing that interferes, and you can really enjoy nature. You heat up the cabin with a wood stove and you can cook on the gas stove or out on the fire on the terrace. You can stay eight people in both our cabins. It is very important to us that our guests enjoy , so we will gladly help you with what you need.

Hi, Welcome to Venabu Hytter. We are located in the middle of Norway, in the wide open mountain area close to Rondane national park. The location is ideal for XC skiing in winter and hiking in all directions during the summer. Venabu Hytter is situated close to Venabu Fjellhotell. The unique location allows you to combine a self-catering cabin with the option of meals in the hotel. The cabins are built in 8 inch logs and have turf roofs. Underfloor heating and tiled bathroom are standard as well as a mini kitchen. Some of the cabins have full kitchen, dishwasher etc. The cabins are well equipped and include fridge, cooking facilities & tableware. The bedrooms all have duvets & pillows. Firewood is included. Car-free area. In the winter it is 100m to car parking. Short distance to well stocked supermarket, cafe & church. Radio og cable TV. Dogs are allowed in Ovstebu & Heimbu. The other two cabins are designed to be OK for allergy sufferers. Nearest railway station is Ringebu (18km) The hotel can arrange transportation. The cabins are in different sizes and is well suited for singles, couples, small and big families. Ideal for a group or family with children and grandchildren to celebrate a jubileum.