About

Lofoten Hostel Ballstad offers dorm beds in a rustic fishermen's cabins from the 1850s. Here you can find a warm and atmospheric place to rest and base yourself for further adventures. With the mountains to one side, offering hiking and wondrous views of the surroundings, and the bay right at your doorstep, where you can spend your evenings watching the sun set or the northern lights in winter, we provide simple accommodation for those on a budget or who want to meet their fellow backpacker and share stories in the common room over a cup of tea or coffee in front of the fireplace or cook a meal together in the kitchenette. And for those that just want to rest and let their minds wander, kick back on the docks or even take out the rowboat to drift in the harbour or to head across to the local shop on the opposite shore.

Lofoten Hostel Ballstad provides simple accommodation in a rustic cabin by the sea, with bunk and single beds (bedding and towels provided) in a room or overhead loft, a small kitchen area to cook up simple meals, a dining and common area to mingle with others, as well as a sofa and chairs to relax in by the fireplace or stare out the window towards the harbour just outside. There is also shared dock space just outside with picnic tables for those sunny days or dark nights waiting for the northern lights.

Easily accessible by bus from Leknes, where you can also find a small airport with flights back to the mainland.

Lofoten Hostel Ballstad Policy and Condition:

Cancellation Policy: 7 days before arrival.
In case of a late cancellation or no show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 15h to 00h - Check-in also possible in later hours if necessary.
Check out before 11h

Payment online upon reservation, or physically upon arrival (cash or credit card).
Taxes included
Breakfast not included

General:
Reception from 10.00 to 21.00
No curfew
No pets allowed

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Internet access
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Cooker
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Reviews

9.5Superb(93)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    8.3
  • Facilities
    9.1
Stayed in Oct 2025
10
M
Marie-Agnès
Female, 41+, Canada
Very nice Hostel, beautiful and clean. Happy to be there. Thank you !
Stayed in Sept 2025
10
J
Jesse
Male, 31-40, USA
One of my favorites
Stayed in Aug 2025
9.1
K
Katherine
Female, 18-24, USA
This hostel was wonderful. All of the other people staying there were very friendly and it overall had a homey atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to other travelers!
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Location

Ballstadlandet 178, Cabin #2, Ballstad, Lofoten, Norway
9.2km from city centre