Where to stay in the Faroe Islands in 2025

The Faroe Islands offer incredible scenery, food and cultural experiences. While most people will stay in the capital city, Tórshavn, I encourage you to stay outside of the city and experience all that the Islands have to offer.

As you start to plan your trip, feel free to use my list of recommended places to stay. There are some incredible Airbnb’s and hotels outside of Tórshavn that are worth considering as you plan your Scandinavian adventure!

Best places to stay on Faroe Islands: Quick Guide

• Hotel Føroyar –> The best hotel in the country, incredible service and all tour companies will do direct pick-up from the hotel if you decide to do a tour.
• Gjaargardur Guesthouse Gjógv –> You’re guaranteed to have an authentic Faroese experience when you stay at the Guesthouse. The village of Gjógv is worth a two-day stay.

Best places to stay on Vágar Island.

👉 The View

If you are looking for an authentic Faroese experience, staying at The View is a guarantee to accomplishing  that goal. There are options to book the house on a daily, weekly or monthly rate. The View is off the beaten path a bit, I’d recommend shopping in town to stock up on your groceries and necessities so you can be fully immersed in the environment.

👉 Giljanes Hostel

The Hostel also has campsites available in addition to standard rooms. There is a shared kitchen and airport shuttle available for an additional fee. Giljanes Hostel tends to book quickly in the summer months, be sure to book at least 3-5 months in advance.

Best places to stay on Streymoy Island.

👉 Hotel Føroyar

Hotel Føroyar is stunning and was intentionally built and designed to pay homage to the Islands. Be sure to grab a meal or two when you’re staying on property as their breakfast is EVERYTHING! I stayed on property when there was a convention in house so the breakfast line was busy, but it was worth it. 🤩

👉 Hilton Garden Inn

The Hilton Garden Inn is a great hotel right on the outskirts of downtown Tórshavn. They have a great restaurant on property in addition to a fun gift shop for any last minute items. They also offer shuttle service to the airport for a fee if needed. I took advantage of the shuttle service on my last day of travel.

Best places to stay on Eysturoy Island

👉 Gjaargardur Guesthouse Gjógv

The guesthouse is the only inn located in the village of Gjógv. The guesthouse is only open certain months of the year, as of right now it’s open April – September. Both breakfast and dinner are available when the guesthouse is open.

If you are looking for a cultural experience, definitely check out their cultural evening events. You can learn more about that event here. 

👉 Hotel Runavík

If you want to get away from the city center, Hotel Runavík is a great option. It’s located right on the harbor and includes a restaurant on property. 

3. Stay in a Boathouse in Leirvík

👉 Stay in a Boathouse in Leirvík

This Airbnb is a beautifully renovated boathouse located less than 30 minutes from Klaksvík if you need to go into town to grab something. Bonus here is the boathouse has a hot tub!

Best places to stay on Bordoy, Kalsoy, Kunoy and Vidoy Islands

👉 Stay in the Yellow House by the Sea

This Airbnb is in my top five homes I’ve ever stayed in Europe. The location is perfect and the host is fantastic. It’s also walking distance from the Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag stadium. 

👉 Feel right at home in the Cabin on Kalsoy

To my knowledge, this is the only Airbnb on the island and is booked most of the summer season. Be mindful that if you decided to stay on the island, the only way to get back into town is via the ferry, 

👉 Lokk-Inn Apartments on Bordoy Island

The Lokk-Inn Apartments offer different sized spaces which also includes a kitchen. The beauty of the apartments is that they are away from the hustle of town and offer incredible views. 

👉 Stay near the Mountain on Vidoy Island

This is a fully stocked house located near the Viðareiði village. If you’re looking to enjoy some peace and quiet on one of the Northern Islands, look no further!

Final Thoughts

While the Faroe Islands are a hidden gem, they are worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. There are plenty of places to stay in the Faroe Islands in 2024, whether you prefer a 5 star experience, or something off the beaten path. Once you’ve booked your flights and stay, consider adding one of these activities to your itinerary. 

Now it’s time to start planning your own adventure, Cheers!