Location
Stamsund Hostel/Justad Vandrerhjem og Rorbuer is located in Stamsund, Lofoten. A perfect location in the heart of Lofoten, offering a great starting point for exploring the islands. The hostel is beautifully situated in its own small cove right by the sea, where you can enjoy the tranquility while strolling along the pier. We have large outdoor areas with plenty of space for all our guests. Take a look at our gallery to get a feeling of how its like.
Here, you stay close to nature, with eagles soaring above and orcas occasionally spotted on the horizon. At the same time, it's just a three-minute walk to the nearest bus stop and grocery store.
The village is a vibrant community with the fish factory an important employer and port to Northern Norway's largest trawler fleet.
The pulse of the place is determined by the
Hurtigruten coastal steamer, which for almost a hundred years has called at the
port of Stamsund every evening northbound and southbound. Since 2022, the route
has been shared between Hurtigruten and Havila.
As a tourist in Stamsund, you do not have to queue for much-talked about attractions. You will find picturesque postcard idylls, great nature, and an interesting cultural life, with art galleries and Stamsund Theatre Festival (annually in late May).
How to get here:
Boat:
Take either the Hurtigruten or Havila directly to Stamsund from Bodø or Svolvær.
We are 1,2km from Stamsund's main harbour - The Hurtigruten / coastal steamer northbound and southbound stops here.
See:
https://www.hurtigruten.co.uk/coastal-practical-information/sailing-plan/
and
https://www.havilavoyages.com/voyages/port-to-port
We are 72 km from Moskenes - Take the Ferry "Bodø - Moskenes"
See: https://torghatten.no/our-routes/18-782
Bus:
150m the bus-stop "Hartvågen". Service 18-767 Leknes-Stamsund Recommended: App "Reis", https://www.reisnordland.no/kjop-bussbillett
Flight:
15km from Leknes Airport
230km from Harstad/Narvik Airport
Car: RV 817 to Stamsund. Turn off at Joker / petrol station. Look for the signpost to "Justad Rorbuer og Vandrerhjem - Youthhostel"
Stamsund is a good base from which to explore the rest of Lofoten.
