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My wife and I stayed at Solsiden Brygge for 4 nights in May, 2024 as a home-base for exploring the Lofoten Islands. The location was centrally located, never had to drive further than an hour within the area. We stayed in the Standard 1-Bedroom Apartment (H15) and the room was the perfect size for 2 people. The oven and stove were broken so we told the front desk and they provided a temporary fix that night, and then fully fixed it the next day for us. The breakfast buffet was available from 8am - 10am each day and there was a wide variety of food choices. The hotel was really quiet and peaceful and we really enjoyed our stay.

The hostel offers some conveniences but overall, I would rate it 3/5. Its location is a major advantage, with a shopping center and supermarket just a 5-minute walk away, making it easy to access essentials. However, the experience was marred by several issues. The hostel was difficult to find due to the lack of clear signage, which was frustrating upon arrival. Additionally, the noise insulation was very poor—I could hear footsteps and movement from upstairs throughout the night, which severely impacted my sleep and caused insomnia. While the hostel has potential, these issues need to be addressed to improve the overall experience. It’s a suitable choice for budget travelers prioritizing convenience, but light sleepers may want to consider other options.

The Lofoten Cottages are located in one of the most beautiful and peaceful (not touristy) parts of the Lofoten Islands and the the islands themselves are really really beautiful, so this is saying something. The cottages are basic but provide everything needed, the food and service was good and Nusfjord is is ideally located in the middle of the islands which makes it a good base for exploring.

We were a group of four traveling in December. We stayed in a cabin overlooking the water. Two rooms had huge beds, while the third ”room” was really an attic with slanted walls and four single mattresses on the floor. This was not what we expected and the cabins do seem to vary, so don't depend entirely on the photos you see. Our cabin was beyond a very steep hill, slightly far from the main area. This made it quieter, but also was less convenient. To our surprise our cabin had a washer/drier. We had contacted the resort in advance inquiring about laundry, and they told us there would not be any facilities. There was also a gas fireplace, but no instructions on how to use it, so we had to figure that out on our own. SAUNA: The spa treatments were fully booked in advance, so we were not able to enjoy any of them, and the snow and rain was so intense that we skipped the outdoor sauna. FOOD: We tried all three restaurants: one only serves pizza, one is a cafe, and one is a proper restaurant. All were good, but the restaurant was expensive. We loved the free breakfast – many options and vegetarian friendly. We wished we had brought our own food and more medicine. Some of us caught colds and they didn't sell any meds on premise. We also didn't know our cabin would be stocked with some alcohol and snacks, but we skipped these to avoid high prices. WEATHER: At times the weather was so severe that we couldn't even drive to the store 15-20 minutes away to get food or medicine (some of us got sick). We were also surprised that the resort did not sprinkle very much gravel or salt on the icy roads and walkways. Many of us were slipping around and falling on the black ice. EXCURSION: We had booked the RIB safari tour. There wasn't much information about this, but they give you a full waterproof body suit to wear over your clothing, along with boots and goggles if you want them. The waves were a bit dangerous, so our tour was cut short. We were told it's be about 1.5 hrs, but it was only about 30-40 minutes. No partial refund was provided. We did, however see eagles, so that was cool. AURORA: On our third day, the skies cleared and we had a wonderful northern lights sighting, so it was all worth it. It lasted a couple hours and we felt very lucky.

Favorite · From inside it looks much more attractive than from outside. Beautiful, large room with great views over the port. Quiet. Very good, full breakfast, great musli, great bread, delicious marmelade etc. etc. North lights we could see directly in front of the hotel :) Sufficient parking in front of the house. Good location, Even if the village was quite out of the second season (September). Not liked · On the first night we received a false statement about the hotel (a few steps away), which then had not opened until 22:00 because of the secondary season but at 20:00: 50 no food anymore offered (as an alternative there was only the long open supermarket (mega nice cashma) next to the restaurant or in Leknes (13 km away)

We stayed here last week. We booked for 2 nights but left after one. It's a basic hostel, rather than the ”Rorbuer” it is advertised as on ***********. It's quite scrappy outside with a dark interior (I guess the lights were switched off to save energy?) But it was clean enough. We had a twin room, which was large and tidy. But it was next to one of the two kitchens. The night we stayed, the hostel was very busy with a large groups of friends occupying each of the kitchens. They took over every table and worksurface and were preparing extensive meals using most of the utensils. So there was nowhere for us to prepare our dinner or even to sit down. When we entered either kitchen we were met with stares of surprise that we had trespassed into their ”space” and one woman even told my wife not to use the last remaining saucepan as they needed it for their cooking. The second group simply shut the kitchen door as a sign that this was their ”space”. So much for ”communal spirit”! They occupied both kitchens from 5 pm to 10 pm so we had to go out for dinner and buy from an expensive (though tasty) food van nearby. It was hard to sit in our bedroom as there was constant noise from the kitchen next door and the walls were very thin. I had to read my book with my earplugs in for 2 hours. By 10:15 pm people had left the kitchen and we could breathe a sigh of relief. There was an unused bar area outside where we were able to eat our van food, but nowhere inside to escape from the noise. After one night of this we didn't want to risk a second night, so explained our concerns to the manager and left the next morning. On reflection, I guess we were unlucky to be at Lydersen at a busy time when two large groups had decided to take over the hostel (though this may be a common occurrence in the summer?) The hostel is basic, and the walls very thin, and there are not enough utensils to cope with busy times in the kitchens. It would be great to have a lounge where people can escape when the kitchens are full. The location is good, so my advice would be to go in expecting the worse and you may be lucky to find it quiet or at least occupied by smaller groups/individuals who don't think they own the place.