Places to Stay in the Faroe Islands: Hotels in Tórshavn & Beyond
From a harbor-view hotel in the capital to a turf-roofed cottage by a famous waterfall — our guide to the best Faroe Islands hotels and places to stay, island by island.
It’s easy to wake up to these views… Here in Klaksvík
Quick navigation: Where to base yourself · Tórshavn · Vágar & the West · Eysturoy & the villages · Klaksvík & the North · Outer islands · Practical tips · FAQ
The Faroe Islands have fewer hotels than almost anywhere else in the North Atlantic — and that's part of what makes staying here feel special. You're not choosing between interchangeable chains. You're choosing between a harbor-front hotel in the old capital, a turf-roofed guesthouse in a village of twelve people, or a cottage perched above a waterfall that drops straight into the ocean. The accommodation is part of the experience in a way it rarely is anywhere else, and we love that.
The flip side: options fill up fast, especially in summer. The islands see a lot of visitors for their size, and the best Faroe Islands hotels — particularly anything outside Tórshavn — often book out weeks or months in advance. Read this guide, decide where you want to be, and book early.
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Where should you base yourself?
| Base | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Tórshavn | Most hotel options, restaurants, easy access everywhere | The most "urban" experience — still very small |
| Vágar | Airport-convenient, dramatic west coast scenery | Limited options, mostly self-catering |
| Eysturoy | Village atmosphere, hiking, quieter pace | Fewer options, need a car for everything |
| Klaksvík | North island access, local feel, great fish & chips | See our dedicated guide |
| Outer islands | Total immersion, puffins, ferry-only access | Very limited, book far in advance |
The honest answer for most visitors: base yourself in Tórshavn and use it as your hub. The islands are small enough that you can reach many hikes or viewpoints within an hour by car. Then consider one night somewhere else — a village guesthouse, a waterfall cottage — to break the trip and get the full range. We prefer to be in the middle of nowshere, so we booked only 3 nights in Tórshavn for our unofficial wedding (more in our Faroe Islands Travel Guide), and a fishermen's cabin in Klaksvík for a week.
Tórshavn — Hotels in the Faroe Islands’ capital
Strolling in old Tórshavn
Tórshavn is one of the smallest capitals in the world, which means it's entirely walkable, surprisingly atmospheric, and well-stocked with the best hotels the Faroe Islands have to offer. The old quarter — Tinganes, with its turf-roofed wooden buildings jutting into the harbor — is one of the most characterful places in Northern Europe. The restaurants are soooo good, serving the best of Arctic cuisine. The coffee shops are cozy. And the harbour views at evening light are the kind of thing you keep stopping to look at.
Most visitors to the Faroe Islands stay in Tórshavn for at least part of their trip, and the hotel options here are the strongest on the islands.
Hotel Tórshavn
Tórshavn harbor
Right on the harbor, a short walk from Tinganes and the historic quarter. Rooms look out over the water toward Nólsoy Island — the kind of view that makes you linger over breakfast longer than planned. The Hvonn Brasserie downstairs is a good option for dinner without venturing far, and the location is genuinely hard to beat for first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of things. Couples consistently rate the location close to perfect.
Hotel Hafnia
Tórshavn Old Town, Áarvegur
Right on the main street of the old town, Hotel Hafnia has been the go-to for visitors who want to be inside Tórshavn's social life rather than adjacent to it (we participated to a fab open mike with locals!). The renovation has given the rooms a proper boutique touch while keeping the central character intact. The breakfast buffet leans into local produce and gets mentioned by guests more than almost any other feature — which in the Faroe Islands, where the food culture is quietly exceptional (in our opinion), says something. Airport shuttle stops right outside.
Hotel Føroyar
Above Tórshavn, overlooking the fjord
Designed by Danish architects Friis & Moltke with interiors by Philippe Starck, Hotel Føroyar sits above the city on a hillside — the turf grass roof blends into the surrounding landscape so naturally it barely looks like a building from a distance. Every room looks down over Nólsoy Fjord and the rooftops of Tórshavn below. It has a new spa, a gym, and a restaurant that's worth eating at. The slight remove from the city centre is a trade-off: you're a short drive rather than a walk from the old town, but the views from up here more than compensate.
Such a lovely welcome!
Hotel Brandan
Tórshavn
The first and only Green Key certified hotel in the Faroe Islands — sustainability built into how it actually operates rather than just marketed. Hotel Brandan is a 124-room, modern 4-star property, the largest on the islands, with a restaurant and easy access to the city. A good option if you want reliable comfort and a slightly more contemporary feel than the older properties. We've stayed here and can confirm the staff are welcoming and super attentive.
Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands
Tórshavn
The most recognisable international brand on the islands, and the one that tends to surprise people — the setting and views make it feel considerably less generic than the chain name suggests. Modern, well-run, good breakfast, and positioned with sweeping views over the area. A solid choice for anyone who wants the reliability of a known brand in an unfamiliar destination.
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📍 We've been: We spent time in Tórshavn on our Faroe Islands trip — read our full guide to visiting the Faroe Islands for what to do, eat, and see in the capital and beyond.
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Did you know?
We had our unofficial, symbolic wedding in the Faroe Islands — the kind of day that felt exactly like us.
Exploring, wandering through nature on Vágar, a perfect Arctic-inspired dinner, and ending the night in Tórshavn at an open mic, laughing and crying with locals who sang love songs especially for us.
Hotels in Vágar & the Western Islands
The famous, the mighty Múlafossur
Vágar is where you land — the Faroe Islands' only airport is here — and it's also where some of the most photographed landscapes on the islands are located. The famous lake that appears to float above the ocean (Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn), the Múlafossur waterfall at Gásadalur, the village of Bøur with its grass-roofed houses and dramatic fjord. Staying on Vágar means you're in the middle of all of it, at the cost of being further from Tórshavn's restaurants and infrastructure. But the scenery is absolutely worth it.
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Gásadalur used to be one of the most isolated villages in the Faroe Islands — accessible only by mountain path until a tunnel was built in 2004. Even now, it has no shop, no restaurant, and around twenty residents. Staying here means bringing supplies from Sørvágur or Tórshavn. That's part of what makes it extraordinary.
Múlafossur Cottages
Gásadalur, Vágar
Six turf-roofed cottages built between 2020 and 2023, positioned in the tiny village of Gásadalur — population roughly twenty — right by the Múlafossur waterfall that drops to the ocean below. This is one of the most striking locations of any accommodation in the North Atlantic, and the cottages are built to match: local materials, proper design, completely in keeping with the landscape. Named after Faroese birds — puffin, gannet, tern, arctic skua. Guests consistently describe it as exceeding expectations, which is saying something given what the photos promise. And if you get lucky, it’s a great place to see the northern lights in winter. Book as far in advance as you can.
Gásadalur Apartments @ World Famous Waterfall
Gásadalur, Vágar
A more affordable alternative to the cottages and in the same extraordinary location — two-bedroom self-catering apartments with a balcony, full kitchen, and sun terrace, steps from the Múlafossur waterfall. If you're staying a few nights and want the space to cook, settle in, and watch the weather change over the ocean from your own terrace, these apartments are the practical choice. Guests consistently rate the location as exceptional and the views as exactly what the name promises.
Hotel Vagar
Sørvágur, Vágar
The only proper hotel on Vágar island, sitting in the fishing village of Sørvágur two minutes from the airport. If you're arriving late or leaving early, or simply want to spend more time on the west side of the islands without driving back to Tórshavn each night, Hotel Vagar is the practical base. Bright rooms with wooden floors, breakfast included, a restaurant open in summer, and views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking, fishing, and the lake trail to Sørvágsvatn are all accessible from here.
Boathouses, apartments & cottages on Vágar
Beyond the named hotels, Booking.com has a genuinely good selection of self-catering apartments, cottages, and boathouses across Vágar — many of them with views that would be the highlight of a hotel at three times the price. Plus, you save on food by having your own kitchen (one of our tips to travel cheaper). A converted boathouse on the water's edge, a village apartment above a fjord, a cottage with nothing between you and the North Atlantic. Search "Vágar" or specific village names like Sørvágur or Bøur on Booking.com and filter by apartment or holiday home — the options are worth looking through, especially for longer stays or groups.
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Eysturoy & the Villages
Gjögv is a great starting place for many hikes
Eysturoy is the second-largest island, connected to the mainland (Streymoy) by bridge, and home to some of the best hiking on the archipelago as well as a handful of the most atmospheric villages anywhere in the islands. Gjógv, in the northeast corner, is really unique: a natural harbour carved into the cliffs, turf-roofed houses, and the kind of remoteness that we love.
Gjáargarður Guesthouse
Gjógv, Eysturoy
A turf-roofed guesthouse in the village of Gjógv — one of the most striking settings of any accommodation in the Faroe Islands. It's small, it's remote, and it has a restaurant that makes the most of what's local and seasonal. From here you can walk to the natural harbor, hike the surrounding ridgelines, or simply sit and watch the North Atlantic do its thing. Close to 1,000 guests have reviewed it on Booking.com — remarkable for a village this size — which gives you a sense of how sought-after it is. Book well ahead.
Gøtugjógv Log House
Gøta, Eysturoy
Three double rooms and a small apartment in a log house in Gøta, on Eysturoy's eastern coast. A quieter and more low-key option than Gjógv — less dramatic in setting but well-reviewed, cosy, and a good base for exploring central Eysturoy and the villages beyond. The kind of place that works well as a mid-trip stop between Tórshavn and the northern islands, with a warmth that comes from being genuinely small and owner-run.
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Klaksvík & the North
Our fishermen’s cabin in Klaksvík
Klaksvík is the second city of the Faroe Islands — which, to be clear, means a town of around 5,000 people with a working harbor, some excellent fish and chips, and access to the northern islands that most visitors never reach. It's a base for the outer islands of Kalsoy (soooo pretty), Borðoy, and beyond, and it has its own quiet, genuine character that's completely different from Tórshavn.
We fell in love with Klaksvík and we have covered it in its own dedicated guide — including the boathouses, the harbor apartments, and the island accommodation on Kalsoy that requires a ferry to reach.
📍 Read our full guide to where to stay in Klaksvík and the northern islands
The outer islands
Wherever you go, the sheep own the place. Look at this fluff!
The most remote accommodation in the Faroe Islands — places like Mykines (puffin island, ferry or helicopter access only) and Suðuroy (the southernmost island, a two-hour ferry from Tórshavn) — offer something genuinely rare: total immersion in a landscape that feels like it's at the edge of the world, because… well, it more or less is.
Options here are extremely limited, often family-run, and tend to be simple rather than designed. That's exactly the point. Search the specific island name on Booking.com — availability is sparse but it does exist, and staying overnight on Mykines or Suðuroy puts you in a completely different relationship with the islands than a day trip ever could.
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Practical tips for staying in the Faroe Islands
Hiking in Kalsoy on a windy day!
You need a car. Almost without exception. The islands are connected by tunnels, bridges, and short ferry crossings, and the landscape you came to see is only accessible by driving to trailheads. Car hire is available at Vágar Airport and in Tórshavn. Book it alongside your accommodation.
Book early. The Faroe Islands have a small total accommodation capacity for the number of visitors they receive, especially in summer. The best properties — particularly anything outside Tórshavn — can be fully booked weeks or months out. Don't leave it to the last minute.
Summer vs. shoulder season. June to August is peak season: long days, wildflowers, puffin season on Mykines. It's also the most crowded and expensive period. May and September offer nearly the same landscape with noticeably fewer visitors and lower prices. Winter is dramatic and uncrowded, but some outer island services run less frequently. Check our guide to the best time to visit the Faroe Islands.
Ferries and tunnels. Getting between islands is part of the experience (it’s sooo cool). Most connections are via the undersea tunnel network, but some islands — Mykines, Kalsoy, parts of Suðuroy — require ferries that run on schedules. Check timetables before you plan any day trips.
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FAQ: Places to stay & hotels in the Faroe Islands
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What are the best hotels in the Faroe Islands?
For most visitors, the best hotel base is Tórshavn — Hotel Tórshavn and Hotel Hafnia are the most central, while Hotel Føroyar offers the best views. Outside the capital, Múlafossur Cottages in Gásadalur and Gjáargarður Guesthouse in Gjógv are among the most memorable stays on the islands.
Where is the best place to stay in the Faroe Islands?
Tórshavn for convenience and the widest range of options. Gásadalur or Gjógv for atmosphere and immersion. Klaksvík if you're focusing on the northern islands. Most visitors combine a few nights in Tórshavn with one night somewhere more remote.
Is there a hotel in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands?
Yes — several. Hotel Tórshavn, Hotel Hafnia, Hotel Føroyar, Hotel Brandan, and the Hilton Garden Inn are the main options, all bookable on Booking.com. Tórshavn has the best concentration of accommodation on the islands.
Do I need to book accommodation in the Faroe Islands in advance?
Yes, particularly for summer (June–August) and for any accommodation outside Tórshavn. The islands have a relatively small total accommodation capacity, and the most characterful places fill up fast. For popular spots like Múlafossur Cottages, booking months in advance is not unusual.
Is it possible to stay on the outer islands of the Faroe Islands?
Yes, though options are limited and simple. Mykines and Suðuroy both have small guesthouses bookable through Booking.com. Getting there requires a ferry (or helicopter to Mykines), and you'll need to plan around ferry timetables. An overnight on an outer island is one of the more extraordinary things you can do in the North Atlantic.
Do I need a car to get around the Faroe Islands?
Yes. Public transport exists but is limited, and the best landscapes, hikes, and villages are only accessible by car. The islands are connected by a tunnel network, so driving between them is straightforward. Book a hire car at Vágar Airport alongside your accommodation.
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The Faroe Islands don't do generic. There's no resort strip, no hotel district, no interchangeable options to scroll past. What there is instead is a small, carefully chosen set of places to stay — some world-class, some beautifully simple — all of them shaped by the landscape they sit in. Start in Tórshavn, stay at least one night somewhere that requires a drive or a ferry, and book everything earlier than you think you need to.
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