Nestled in the Hafslo mountainside within the innermost section of Sognefjord, Bestebakken Hotel was originally a small mountain farm that’s now been converted into a charming boutique hotel. The bright-yellow building retains much of its welcoming, intimate character, with just 14 rooms.
You can choose to eat all three meals in the dining room, which serves a menu that features ingredients from the hotel’s own garden as well as local distributors. Dinner is a set menu, with either three or six courses, which are served at the long, banquet-style table where you have the chance to mingle with other guests. You can also enjoy the Jacuzzi or book treatments at the spa.
We love this hotel for its traditional Norwegian character and intimate atmosphere, as well as the exceptional food. And, of course, the main draw is the photogenic setting overlooking Lake Hafslo.
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Rooms
Each of the 15 rooms is individually decorated in styles that retain the hotel’s traditional farmhouse charm while embracing the Scandinavian love of bold palettes. You’ll find airy white-and-cream rooms as well as some that are painted deep blue or warm red. Many have four-poster beds, and they all share a full suite of modern amenities, as well as en suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi.
Location
Perched on a gentle slope just above Hafslo, the hotel overlooks the town's namesake lake, just a short drive from Lustrafjord, a branch of Sognefjord, or the Jostedal Glacier. You can also hike to local sights, like the Urnes Stave Church.
Food and drink
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available daily in the dining room, which dates back to 1910.
- Dinner is a set menu, with either three or six courses, which are served at the long, banquet-style table.
- Ingredients are locally sourced, with many coming from the hotel’s own grounds.
Facilities and activities
- Massages.
- Jacuzzi.
- Gardens for your use.
- Fishing.