Faroe Islands: Where to stay. Places that I recommend

Accommodation in the Faroe Islands fits in perfectly with the atmosphere of the entire country. There are no large hotels there.

In this post, I will describe where to sleep in the Faroe Islands. I will also describe and recommend guesthouses and hotels where I stayed during my trip to the Islands in May 2024.

(And here you can find information on how to get to the Faroe Islands).

What to remember about when looking for accommodation in the Faroe Islands

Time of booking

First and foremost: it is worth booking accommodation as soon as possible. The Faroe Islands are becoming more and more popular, which of course means that new guesthouses are opening. However, the number of places is still limited.

Don’t leave it to the last minute and if you already know the dates of your travel, book accommodation as well.

It is also worth preparing for quite high prices. You can find cheaper accommodation, but overall it is not the cheapest destination.

Types of accommodation

There are no large hotels in the Faroe Islands. In the capital of the Islands, Thorshavn, you will find both cheaper and more expensive hotels, but these are still smaller places that match the architecture and landscape.

Another option is guesthouses and apartments and cottages for rent.

One type of such cottages are ‘houseboats’, houses built right by the water (I will describe such a houseboat later in the article).

In most cases, you can’t expect from accommodation any great luxury, either. These are usually very standard conditions.

Location

It obviously depends on your preferences, but in my opinion it is worth moving around and sleeping in different places. Staying in a guesthouse in a small village is a completely different experience than staying in the capital, and it is worth taking advantage of different possibilities.

If such an option is available, it is also worth booking included breakfast. This will make it easier, because you will not find shops or cafes everywhere.

Where to sleep in the Faroe Islands: Accommodation that I can recommend

I spent a week in the Faroe Islands. And I think I managed to see quite a lot. During this time I slept in 4 different places and I can recommend each of them.

The trip was at a rather specific time, because there was a big strike in the Faroe Islands. Because of this, there were problems with supplies, e.g. in shops or fuel. However, we did not experience this in any of these accommodations.

Where to sleep in the Faroe Islands: Gjogv

In Gjogv, in the north of the Island and in the north of the Faroe Islands in general, there is one of the most famous guesthouses, Gjaargardur Guesthouse.

The town is beautiful, as it’s the road to the town. Add Gjogv to your list, even if you don’t happen to be sleeping here.

But it’s really worth it.

The conditions in the guesthouse were not outstanding, quite basic, but the room was large and clean, with a bathroom. It had large windows, with a beautiful green view (double check it when you are booking, as there are also rooms without a view). Breakfast, also with a view, was served in the morning. In the evening you could also have dinner, it’s better to order it in advance.

A few steps from the guesthouse was a cliff, where with a bit of luck you can see puffins.

This was our first night’s stay right after arrival to Faroe Islands. The islands enchanted me already during landing and on the way from the airport. Then the breathtaking road to and from Gjogv and the night’s stay in such a charming place.

I honestly recommend this place.

Houseboat

While searching for accommodation, I found a beautifully furnished house right by the water. I really liked this concept. I later saw similar buildings in a few other places.

The New Boat House is located in the town of Leirvik. The town itself may not be exceptional, although it is pretty, like most on the Islands.

It is located right before the tunnel leading to the island of Borðoy, on which Klaksvik town is located, so it is a great base for seeing this part of the Faroe Islands.

The house was new, with modern equipment and a bathroom and, above all, a living room with a window (and balcony) overlooking the water. This was definitely what convinced me to reserve it. The negatives include the price, I think it is a bit too expensive in relation to the offer. There are also a lot of ‘dos and don’ts’ in the house, such as if you do not unload the dishwasher before leaving, you will be additionally charged.

However, these were not big and very inconvenient things, and the whole place was definitely a plus.

Check-in was hassle-free with a code.

There is also another guesthouse in Leirvik that I liked when looking for accommodation. It has great reviews. It is visitHomes Faroe.

Accommodation in the Faroe Islands: Thorshavn

In the capital of the Faroe Islands, Thorshavn, we slept in the Djurhuus hotel.

It had a great location, a few minutes’ walk to the port, the centre, restaurants. There was free parking for guests in front of the hotel. The rooms were typical hotel rooms with a small bathroom, and a decent breakfast was also served.

The hotel is good value for money for Faroese or generally Scandinavian conditions.

You will also find other hotels in the capital, the most famous are:

Hotel Brandan: a new, modern hotel with a fitness centre, sauna and bar

Hotel Føroyar: located about 2 km from the centre, with a beautiful Faroese-style roof

Havgrim Seaside Hotel 1948: an elegant hotel with a beautiful view during breakfast

Hilton Garden Inn: for people who prefer hotels under a well-known brand

In Thorshavn itself you will also find more apartments for rent, most of them with very good reviews, e.g. Atlantic Jewel or Lonin.

Accommodation on the islands of Suduroy and Sandoy

Sandoy and Suðuroy islands are the southern islands of the Faroe Islands. You can get to Sandoy via an underwater tunnel, and to Suðuroy by a two-hour ferry.

Cottage on Suðuroy

I really wanted to visit Suðuroy. We had booked a cottage there for two nights. However, due to the strike, we changed our plans at the last minute. As rumors about stopping the ferries to the island started to appear in social media. Later it turned out that they had not been stopped, but at that moment we were afraid of getting stuck on the island.

The owner was very nice and understanding and had no problems with cancelling and returning the deposit.

And the Summarhus cottage itself looked great, and I hope that one day we will be able to visit both the cottage and the island.

Guesthouse on Sandoy

Instead, we managed to see a bit of Sandoy Island. I was drawn to this direction by the Mølin Guesthouse, which gave the impression that we were ‘at the end of the world’. The road to the guesthouse itself was also empty, we didn’t pass too many cars. I don’t know if it was because of May and the beginning of the season or the strike, or if it’s like that there in the summer too.

The rooms were in a new building, modern, with nice furnishings in a hotel style. Breakfast was served in a nice cafe in the guesthouse and was tasty and varied. In the evening, you could have dinner, which had to be ordered in advance via a message on Booking.

I recommend this guesthouse if you are going to the island.

People come to the Faroe Islands primarily for the nature and views. And the atmosphere, it’s such incredible peace there. The accommodation itself is a bit of a secondary matter. On the other hand, choosing the accommodation right can further enhance your experience of the Faroe Islands.

I hope you managed to find something for yourself in this post.

Here you can read how to get to the Faroe Islands.

And here, how to drive on Faroe Islands.