Search Historic Hotels in Svolvaer

Significant historical sites in Svolvaer are likely a big part of your travel plans. Also explore all there is to see and do including the museums and art.

Based on our travel expertise, Thon Hotel Lofoten is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and parking. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Thon Hotel Svolvær and Scandic Vestfjord Lofoten.

Svolvaer is home to 10 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Lofoten Temagalleri, Lofoten War Memorial Museum and Lofoten Escape & Adventures. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Nordnorsk Kunstnersenter and Lofoten Krigsminnemuseum.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Svolvaer, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Svolvaer, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.