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.
This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Kimberly
United States of America
I didn’t receive communication about the lockbox code, but after reaching out the host was extremely responsive and helpful, even meeting me at the property to ensure that I got in.
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.
The hotel is located in a great area of Balestrand, right off the water, next to a Stave style church, and walking distance to downtown. The room itself is outdated but the common areas of the house that you see in the ads is very comfortable with several areas to relax in. Breakfast had a good variety of foods and you eat in a dining room with a view of the water. The owner is very friendly and after I told him I was looking to see something specific while in Norway he went out of his way to make it happen which I really appreciated.
We were looking for a place to stay between Flam and Geiranger. We are happy that we went a little out of our way to visit Balestrand and stay at Kringsjå Hotel.
After we missed a ferry and called them, they accommodated a late check in. Our room was a clean and comfortable. It had a great view over Sognefjorden, very iconic. Breakfast was very good. There was plenty of parking. Balestrand made for a really pleasant morning walk.
The location of the hotel was just perfect and the view of the fjord from the room was spectacular. The room in the more modern part was very comfortable, spacious, quiet and very clean. The breakfast offered a lot of choice and was in the restaurant room with a great view of the fjord. The old part contains several lounges and a very comfortable terrace which can be used by hotel guests. The staff was very welcoming and helpful.
I don’t normally leave reviews, but we absolutely loved our stay so we had to! The place is in perfect location, has one of the most amazing views I’ve seen and is very spacious. The owner was very quick to reply, and very accommodating. The kitchen and bathroom have been updated so the current photos don’t do it justice! We were very warm and comfortable and it was nice to catch up on some washing. Highly recommend staying here!
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!!
Great location, with views on the fjord on both sides and beautiful surroundings. Makes for a great stay.
Cleanliness done well in rooms.
Nice breakfast.
The restaurant has nice atmosphere & views, and some great food. I highly recommend a dinner there.
Staff is kind and polite, we had some unexpected situation and they were very helpful.
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.
Balestrand apparently has had two periods of investment: in the 19th century, and in the 1970s. The hotels there are a mix between the two. Some additional brushup would help. This being said, the Midtnes hotel is a welcoming place, with nice views over the Sognefjord.
Extremely friedly hostess. Truly fantastic view. Comfortable cabin. Great for families because of the farm animals.
Balestrand area offers lots of things to see and do such as great hiking, boat trips, museum, aquarium and the majestic Sognefjord.
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.
location and the reciprocal discount with the kviknes hotel near by for food. it was nice having a bathtub as well. the co-owner was exceptional with help and friendliness. view was superb
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