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Kviknes Hotel, hotel in Balestrand

This grand, 18th-century waterfront hotel is located in Balestrand. It offers stunning views of the surrounding Sognefjord, an elegant restaurant and modern guest rooms. Free WiFi is available.

We were unaware that the whole area / hotel shuts down over the winter. We actually left a day early or we wouldn't have been able to catch our ferry! More info on website about this may have been helpful.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
385 reviews
Price from£251.69per night
Midtnes Hotel, hotel in Balestrand

Overlooking the Sogne Fjord, Midtnes Hotel is in Balestrand. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking and a private pier for boats and swimming. Dragsvik Ferry Terminal is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Lovely view, interesting decor
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
668 reviews
Price from£108.17per night
Balestrand Hotel, hotel in Balestrand

This family-run hotel is in Balestrand, by the Sogne Fjord. It has a large garden, a private beach and panoramic fjord views. Each quiet guest room includes a private bathroom.

Amazing place! If you are looking for a 5-star hotel with all facilities, please do not book here. However, if you simply want a good place to sleep, a bar with excellent vibes and welcoming staff, this is the place to be! Sandra is an excellent host who is very welcoming and helpful to all guests. Although it was mentioned that there was no breakfast provided, she suprised us with complimentary croissants and coffee. Combine that with a wonderful view of the fjord and good weather and you have an experience that many 5* hotels can only dream of. Nice bar with local ciders, pool table and musical atmosphere.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
444 reviews
Price from£111.78per night
Dragsvik Fjordhotel, hotel in Balestrand

Dragsvik Fjordhotell is located along the Gaularfjellet National Tourist Route (National Scenic Routes) The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.

The location was wonderful. Even though it was 9 km away from Balestrand, it was easily accessible by bus. The meals were excellent, the rooms were very clean and the owners were very helpful.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
367 reviews
Price from£143.51per night
Villa Holmen, hotel in Balestrand

Set in Balestrand in the Sogn og Fjordane region, Villa Holmen has a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa....

Great for families! Toys for young children and trampoline were a bonus. Spacious, light and airy. Great views from balconies. Superb location for local attractions and restaurants.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
39 reviews
Price from£223.56per night
Balestrand Fjordapartments, hotel in Balestrand

Located in Balestrand in the Sogn og Fjordane region, Balestrand Fjordapartments features a patio and garden views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

Although the nearby restaurant was closed, there was a Coop Prix and Joker supermarkets for us to buy our grocerries. Everything was perfect. As per our request, we were given an apartment with a balcony with sea view. In fact, this was the best place we stayed during our 16 days long journey.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
75 reviews
Price from£216.35per night
Balestrand Fjordapartments Holmen 19A, hotel in Balestrand

Situated in Balestrand, Balestrand Fjordapartments Holmen 19A features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Lovely location, big space for the 2 of us, washing machine a plus and free parking plus gorgeous views
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
88 reviews
Price from£140.63per night
Villa Holmen 2, hotel in Balestrand

Located in Balestrand in the Sogn og Fjordane region, Villa Holmen 2 features a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

I don’t normally leave reviews, but we absolutely loved our stay so we had to! The place is in perfect location, has one of the most amazing views I’ve seen and is very spacious. The owner was very quick to reply, and very accommodating. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated so the current photos don’t do it justice! We were very warm and comfortable and it was nice to catch up on some washing. Highly recommend staying here!
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
63 reviews
Price from£176.68per night
Villa Holmen 2 - Ground floor apartment, hotel in Balestrand

Set in Balestrand in the Sogn og Fjordane region, Villa Holmen 2 - Ground floor apartment has a patio and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Comfy and facilities
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
60 reviews
Price from£126.20per night
Svingen Apartments, hotel in Balestrand

Facing the seafront in Balestrand, Svingen Apartments features a garden. Featuring sea and mountain views, this apartment also provides guests with free WiFi. The apartment has family rooms.

The location and view
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
64 reviews
Price from£123.32per night
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What guests said about Balestrand:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Take the fast ferry (4 hours) from Bergen and slow down and...

    Take the fast ferry (4 hours) from Bergen and slow down and enjoy the glorious surroundings. Be prepared to relax and enjoy the quiet. We ate our meals and enjoyed cocktails at the Kviknes Hotel. We slept at the Balestrand Hotel and enjoyed the quiet.
    C
    Colleen
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Arriving by ferry drops you at the heart of the town.

    Arriving by ferry drops you at the heart of the town. Walking south along Kong Beles Veg for about 2 kilometers affords beautiful views of St. Olaf's church, the picturesque valley, the beach, the hills, and several "Swiss-style" charming old houses. A must-see is Balestrand's little beach and the deep, clear pools beside it where I sat for ages soaking up the sound of the water's tranquil lapping on the rocks and watching fish zip around way below the surface of the crystal-clear water. I even caught people swimming and sunning themselves at midday in late September! There were not many dining options post-tourist-season, but I had the soup at the chocolatery called Holmen within the main triangle of town, and though I found it overpriced (compared to prices in Bergen), it was delicious.
    Jennifer
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Our family absolutely loved staying at Frydenlund near...

    Our family absolutely loved staying at Frydenlund near Balestrand. Everything in the property's information was accurate. Great hosts who helped us when we had some questions, Views are wonderful and several areas in which to relax and enjoy them. Check-in was easy as there was a door code. While we would love to return to this part of Norway we would only do so if we could also stay at Frydenlund.
    Richard
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful surroundings.

    Beautiful surroundings. Very fun to travel with a speedboat combined with historical tour. Cider house had delicious food. Highly recommendable. Perfect place for anyone who loves outdoor activities and want to be in a beautiful environment.
    Cecilie
    Norway
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful location and friendly small town.

    Beautiful location and friendly small town. Unfortunately it rained quite heavy in September 2019 when we were there so that we couldn't do much biking and hiking as we had anticipated, but there was still enough to do to keep us occupied the day and a half that we spent there. Dinner with a piano concert in the Kviknes Hotel was particularly memorable.
    Frits
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Cute town with a lot packed into a small place.

    Cute town with a lot packed into a small place. Walking around town is easy. There are two grocery stores and plenty of restaurants. We went to an English Mass at St Olaf's Church too. If we had arrived earlier in the day we might have had time to fish from the shores of the fjord.
    Amy
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Balestrand

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    We were looking for a place to stay between Flam and Geiranger. We are happy that we went a little out of our way to visit Balestrand and stay at Kringsjå Hotel. After we missed a ferry and called them, they accommodated a late check in. Our room was a clean and comfortable. It had a great view over Sognefjorden, very iconic. Breakfast was very good. There was plenty of parking. Balestrand made for a really pleasant morning walk.
    Matt
    United States
  • From £143.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    It was right on the fjord and the room was very nice. The beds were comfortable and the windows had curtains to keep it dark but they opened easily and the windows also opened. It was very quiet at night. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was very good with fresh eggs and breads and many other nice foods. There was a restaurant on site w delicious dinners. There was a quick bus to balestrand and nearby good hiking. Excellent hiking.
    kathryn
    United States
  • From £191.11 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews
    I don’t normally leave reviews, but we absolutely loved our stay so we had to! The place is in perfect location, has one of the most amazing views I’ve seen and is very spacious. The owner was very quick to reply, and very accommodating. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated so the current photos don’t do it justice! We were very warm and comfortable and it was nice to catch up on some washing. Highly recommend staying here!
    Ellen
    Australia
  • From £97.36 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 444 reviews
    This hotel is located in a very quiet picturesque village with wonderful views of the fjord. It is an easy walk to the boat service. The room was very simply equipped, and I appreciated the offer of an electric jug so I could make tea in my room. I was also upgraded to a front room which was great because the view is what makes this hotel.
    Felicity
    Australia
  • From £104.57 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 668 reviews
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. They met us at the express boat and took our luggage to the hotel. They arranged an early breakfast for us on our departure day. The room was clean and comfortable with a spectacular view. It was a good value compared to other options.
    Stephen
    United States
  • From £251.69 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 385 reviews
    Great breakfast with a large selection. Very friendly staff. Tesla destination charger, as well as generic vehicle charging options available. Room had a nice balcony (new wing). Historic hotel at a good location. Enjoyed our stay.
    Arthur
    Norway
  • From £133.42 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 60 reviews
    it is very close to the ferry pier and a few restaurants in town (2 min walk). it’s very spacious and has a nice stocked kitchen and a washing machine. Hot shower, comfy beds, great view - at half the price of hotels - loved it!
    Liliya
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    Balestrand is a hidden gem, a pleasant little town among the beautiful mountains by a beautiful fjord. Accomodation was perfect, one of the best in my life. Clean, private, well equipped and the host - Inge is very helpful.
    Š
    Šárka
    Czech Republic
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 75 reviews
    Great huge apartment on the waterfront. Our group of 5 adults had plenty of room. We had a large deck overlooking the water. Convenient location to restaurants and the grocery store. I would highly recommend this apartment.
    Robert
    United States
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 88 reviews
    Wow!! This place is amazing!!. It exceeded our expectations. Really well furnished, amazing views. I have no hesitation recommending Balestrand Fjordapartments Holmen 19A. We will definitely stay longer next time.
    Dave
    Australia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 276 reviews
    The hotel is reasonably priced compared to other similar hotels in Balestrand. The room was spacious and with a great view. The breakfast buffet was not large, but with sufficient selection.
    traveller2804
    Estonia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 39 reviews
    Great for families! Toys for young children and trampoline were a bonus. Spacious, light and airy. Great views from balconies. Superb location for local attractions and restaurants.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From £191.11 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews
    We didn't stay due to the substandard nature of the accommodations. We left after ten minutes. This is the first time we have ever felt the need to leave a place we'd booked.
    Susan
    United States
  • From £251.69 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 385 reviews
    Breakfast had tons of options and was good. The view in the dining room was Wow!!! The hotel is one of the great hotels in Europe, you can feel and see the history there.
    Eva
    United States
  • From £104.57 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 668 reviews
    nice, retro atmosphere. great common rooms for the evening woth great view of fjord. Friendly receptionist, seemed to be family driven hotel. Good breakfast. very clean
    Cornelia
    Norway
  • From £143.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    Nice view, friendly family run hotel with local staff. The restaurant offered dinner of high quality (a predefined three course menu), quality exceeding expectation.
    Bjarne
    Norway
  • From £143.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 367 reviews
    Very good and quiet location for relaxing, walking. Very pleasant staff. Near the ferry. On a beautiful fjord, 8 km from a pleasant small town
    van de Ven
    Netherlands
  • From £104.57 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 668 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent given the price of the room. Hotel manager was very friendly and helpful.
    Jeffrey
    United States
  • From £123.32 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews
    Apartment is located in the very centre of Balestrand and has a beautiful view on the Fjord.
    Thomas
    Germany
  • From £97.36 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 444 reviews
    The most wonderful view from the balcony, the dinner voucher discount for the Kviknes Hotel
    Elizabeth
    United States
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