Southeast Iceland
A basic, homey guesthouse on a working farm; limited English is spoken. Rooms are in the farmhouse, or separate cottages, with shared bathroom. Note that…
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Finland
Domus Virrat is a basic summer hotel not far up from the harbour. The basic rooms have kitchenettes with kettle and microwave (though no utensils) and…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
On the down side squeaky beds and scarcity of communal rooms and kitchen equipment; on the up side a reasonable location and cheap digs.
Southern Norway
No-fuss large and comfortable cabins with well-equipped kitchens.
Tórshavn
This pleasant, unmanned hostel has a good kitchen and coin-laundry but is inconveniently located beside the hilltop Hotel Føroyar, which handles bookings…
Tórshavn
Arguably Tórshavn's best hotel, the Hafnia has discreetly decorated rooms with satellite TV, telephone and minibar. The eyesore south façade is less…
Tórshavn
High above the city with super views towards Nólsoy, this turf-roofed palace has trendy touches, a swish reception area and an excellent restaurant…
Tórshavn
Bright, friendly and wonderfully central, and rates here include an excellent breakfast. Guesthouse and dorm rooms alike are neat and well equipped. Dorms…
Tórshavn
This semismart business hotel has modern décor, retro scoop-seats and good doubleglazing to reduce road noise. The neat, spacious rooms have desks and are…
Denmark
Some 68 hostels make up the Danhostel association, which is affiliated with Hostelling International (HI). Some are dedicated hostels in holiday areas,…
Trondheim
This Trondheim institution has been around since 1897, but was undergoing a complete renovation when we visited – it's unlikely to open before 2019. It's…
Tórshavn
Formerly a bland modernist cube, this hotel's public areas are undergoing a stylishly modernist facelift. However, improvements have yet to reach the…
Tórshavn
Of a mixed bag of well-kept rooms with fridge and TV, the best are those at the top, notably corner-room number 23 which has extensive harbour views…
Tórshavn
Above the Smúkkuhjørnið jewellery shop, this handy if style-challenged eight-room guesthouse is more B&B than hotel. Phone ahead to arrange arrival times.
Tórshavn
Functional, ensuite student accommodation here is rented to tourists during the summer vacation. Take bus No 1 to Handilsskúlin.
Tórshavn
This basic site overlooks a wind-battered, rocky beach and has musty little shower blocks. Book through the tourist office.
