Balestrand Hotel
Kong Belesveg 41
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Why people book this hotel
“Eccentric and cheerful staff”
“Friendly staff”
“Location and fjord view was wonderful”
“Fabulous location and view”
“Comfortable”
“Nice little private patio as our room at back”
“Breakfast is simple: croissants and coffee”
“Great indoor and outdoor seating areas in communal spaces and range of games to …”
“We enjoyed the coffee and croissants for breakfast, had a few games of pool and …”
“the bar that was open until 11pm, the pool table in the lobby, free croissants a…”
“Clean”
“Beds were comfortable enough and the room clean”
Overview
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. The reception includes a bar and a nice lounge area. The reception area also offers a pool table and board games available free of use for all the guests. On occasions there will be concerts, stand-up, yoga, bingo and quiz-nights. A daily breakfast buffet is available, but please note that we no longer serve it at our hotel. You can still add breakfast to your booking at Balestrand Hotel, but the breakfast is served at our neighbour hotel Kviknes Hotel - a short 2 min walk alongside the Sognefjord. All of Balestrand Hotel’s rooms have a seating area. Some have a balcony looking over the fjord, while others look back towards the mountains. WiFi and on-site private parking are free. Sogndal is a 1-hour drive from Hotel Balestrand, while Bergen is reached in 3 hours by car. The Nigard Glacier is within 2 hours’ drive.
Traveller reviews
Stephanie
couple
June 15, 2026
“Cheerful ambience. Comfy beds”
Comfortable. Gorgeous views from rooms with balconies. Eccentric and cheerful staff. Breakfast is simple: croissants and coffee.
Tore
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
Friendly staff. Clean.
Jonathan
couple
June 13, 2026
“Quirky, friendly hotel”
Staff super helpful, full of information and local knowledge Lovely, quirky town in beautiful spot right on edge of fjord. Nice little private patio as our room at back. Great indoor and outdoor seating areas in communal spaces and range of games to borrow Coffee and croissants adequate breakfast for us
Janine
couple
June 13, 2026
“Loved it all”
Location and fjord view was wonderful
Aslak
family_with_children
May 28, 2026
“Very pleasant”
Fabulous location and view.
Robert
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Staff was excellent.
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
“Fantastic vibe”
Location is perfect. Recommend the Fjord view room. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Shirley
couple
January 19, 2026
“Would highly recommend staying at the Balestrand hotel.”
We loved the location and also that we didn’t feel overwhelmed with pressure to purchase “tourist” stuff. It was a great place to walk around and wander around.
Lie
couple
October 4, 2025
Great location and friendly staff
Tineke
couple
September 27, 2025
“What a view!”
We had a seaview room. Wow! The view was wonderful!!! We could have sat on the balcony all afternoon soaking it in. The bed was comfortable, the room spacious and the shower was good. Staff were lovely and we appreciated the lift and parking. We enjoyed the coffee and croissants for breakfast, had a few games of pool and then went out for a hike and exploration of the town. So glad we stayed here!
Anne
couple
September 18, 2025
“We enjoyed our three days it was relaxing”
It was comfortable the sauna staff were very helpful
Marion
couple
September 11, 2025
“I would recommend this place to anyone.”
The complimentary croissants and coffee for breakfast were wonderful. Staff were just so kind and friendly. Location was amazingly beautiful.
JENNY
couple
September 5, 2025
“Not for us😌 expensive hippy hotel with few facilities but with magnificent views over fjord”
Excellent view, hotel fine for a short stay or walking holiday Friendly staff Comfortable bed
malvolioo
couple
August 25, 2025
“Fabulous location for exploring the fjiords”
The hotel had more of the feel of a young people's budget hotel - but nothing wrong with that. The sauna half over the fjiord that belonged to the hotel looked very good, if onle we had had time. Fabulous location and absolutely great young staff - very helpful and chatty. The art on the stairways and in the public areas were eclectic and brilliant.
Peter
couple
August 21, 2025
“Great place, rooms with balcony overlooking the fjord and super friendly staff”
Fantastic balcony overlooking the fjord, croissant and coffee available in the morning, nice bar in foyer and a great place opposite to go for a swim in the fjord
Max
extended_group
August 17, 2025
“nice and modern hotel, kind of hipster but in the best possible way. great location too”
the bar that was open until 11pm, the pool table in the lobby, free croissants and coffee in the morning despite of the rooms being announced as not including breakfast
Tone
couple
August 16, 2025
“Gorgeous location”
Greatly situated near the Sognefjord with gorgeous views and direct access to the water (not super-accessible though so we went over to the pier at Kviknes hotel to swim). Beds were comfortable enough and the room clean. The bar downstairs had a great range of options for drinks and the staff were friendly. Short walk to restaurants.
Natascha
couple
August 10, 2025
“Wouldn’t book this again”
The view over the fjord.
Vivienne
couple
August 8, 2025
“Great little hotel with a cool vibe.”
A lovely hotel with lovely touches and a great vibe. The hotel has been modernised in a basic fashion which really works. The room with the fjord was fabulous. The staff were so welcoming and helpful, the croissants were delicious but the best was swimming in the fjord just across the garden.
Ruth
family_with_children
August 6, 2025
“Restful”
Really friendly
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fishing, Games room, Billiards, Canoeing, Hiking, Private beach area, Nightclub/DJ, Water sport facilities on site, Evening entertainment, Badminton equipment, Beach, Temporary art galleries, Bingo
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Bar, Breakfast options, Coffee house on site
General
Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, First aid kit available
Services
Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping, Shared lounge/TV area, Pet bowls
Twin Room
This room has a seating area and a private bathroom. This room faces the back yard.
Twin Room with Sea View
Overlooking the Sognefjord, this room has a private bathroom.
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