"Stamsund Vandrerhjem hostel is excellent. It has an unbeatable location on the waterfront. There is a bus stop out the front where you can catch buses to or from Leknes and Svolvaer.
Perhaps the best word to describe the hostel is "laid back." Roar, the owner, everything about the Lofotens and is full of tips and ideas of what to do in the surrounding area. Other travellers are relaxed and it is easy to kick back and relax in the sun on the deck outside.
Surprisingly for Norway, staying here won't break the bank –- although there are... more »