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
10
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.
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.
Very spacious living areas with fabulous long balcony overlooking the harbour. Plenty of seating available
Very well-equipped kitchen including kitchen linen (lacking in other Norway apartments)
Very good communication and easy access via lockbox. We really appreciated being able to access the apartment 1-2 hours early when we arrived in Balestrand
Dishwasher (with tablets)
A well-behaved shower that didn't flood the bathroom!!
Comfortable, cozy apartment in the heart of Balestrand within 2mins walking distance to Sognefjord! The apartment is fully equipped with everything - kitchen, towels, clean bed linens, a lively living room with dining table, big bathroom and a beautiful front yard! The owner was incredibly kind, responsive and even offered a personal blow dryer on request. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
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.
Superb views of the Fjorde and Mountains . This beautiful village is steeped in history and cultural experiences.
The hallways and lobbies are decorated with beautiful local photos taken throughout the year which clearly depicts the change of seasons and the beauty of nature .
Certainly well worth staying at the Kringsjå Hotel .
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!
Balestrand is a hidden gem, a pleasant little town among the beautiful mountains by a beautiful fjord. Accomodation was perfect, one of the best in my life. Clean, private, well equipped and the host - Inge is very helpful.
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.
Fantastic view from the room and breakfast area.
Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Comfy bed.
Free parking right in front of the hotel.
We also had diner in the hotel restaurant and food was great.
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.
An old world property that was in a great location and was very comfortable. The owner was very friendly and helpful and very happy to convey the history of the hotel to us. Highly recommended.
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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