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.
James
United States of America
We stayed in the “newer” part which was a disappointment. We had hoped to stay in historic side. Breakfast was wonderful. Beautiful view from out table by the window.
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 a 10 minute drive away.
UNNIKRISHNAN
United Arab Emirates
Great views, close to ferry terminal , good breakfast spread , excellent host
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.
Featuring a garden, Villa Holmen offers accommodations in Balestrand. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa.
Carol
United States of America
Charming Victorian home. Great location. Easy entrance to property. Very clean. Although we didn’t cook, the kitchen was very well equipped.
Featuring a shared lounge, Balestrand Fjordapartments offers accommodations in Balestrand. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.
Balazs
United States of America
Location, space, comfort, kitchen is perfectly equipped, family and child friendly.
This pet-friendly apartment also has free Wifi. Offering direct access to a balcony with mountain views, the spacious air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms.
Providing free bikes, Villa Holmen, ground floor apartment features accommodations in Balestrand. The apartment, set in a building dating from 1914, provides free Wifi and free private parking.
Robert
United States of America
It's a beautiful little town in a picturesque fjord setting. The apartment is great, very close to the dock. The bedroom is separate from the kitchen and family room (if you have kids).
This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Susan
United States of America
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.
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.
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Colleen
United States of America
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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 of America
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.
Couldn't have asked for a better location, a very short stroll from the dock where we came in and out via boat, aswell as shops, restaurants, the museum and aquarium. Great communication from host, easy to collect the keys, and the apartment had everything we needed, including a rack to dry clothes on which was approciated. Good variety of films to watch on the tv in english, really spacious, and different bins for recycling. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
This was a lovely and fun hotel stay for our quick visit in Balestrand. A fjordside room with a balcony is a must! The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere with the games, and light bar area seemed to be the most happening place we found in the whole town. We really enjoyed the hotel appreciated the noon time check out. It looks like the hotel has been undergoing some renovations and refreshing. Our room was in excellent condition and was really clean and spacious.
I paid extra for a fjord view room, and we got a room with a balcony in the "modern" building on the 8th floor. The view was spectacular and well worth the extra cost. The view made the entire stay! The dinner buffet was bountiful and delicious. The breakfast buffet was good, but not as amazing as the dinner. We also ate in the hotel bar one night and that food was well prepared also.
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.
Very spacious, beautiful view, different seating areas (deck, sunroom, living room), very helpful hosts, short drive in to town, better appliances than we have at home! We loved staying at Frydenlund and Balestrand. If we return to this part of Norway again, we would have to stay at Frydenlund.
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.
Such a lovely hotel with breathtaking views. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. We had breakfast and dinners there during our stay and were so pleased. the food is exceptional and the presentation is top notch, We would definitely recommend staying here!
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!
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.
A nice charming hotel with a lobby and deck over looking the fjord. We found it to b a wonderful place to sit and read a book after a morning hike. The owner was very kind and made sure we were taken care of.
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.
The hotel is an easy walk to and from the ferry. The breakfast room was quite loud, they did tell us in advance that we would have coffee and a croissant. That was okay. The view from our room was great.
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.
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.
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