With a stay at Kviknes in Sogndal, you'll be steps from Sogne Fjord and Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from English Church of St. Olav and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Golden House Gallery.
What's nearby
Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
English Church of St. Olav - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
The Golden House Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Sognefjord Aquarium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Church of St Olav - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Sogndal (SOG-Haukasen) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Ciderhuset - 12 min walk
Balholm Bar - 3 min walk
Gekkens - 4 min walk
pilgrim - 4 min walk
Baalee Restaurant - 3 min walk
About this property
Kviknes
Guest accommodations at Kviknes feature full-sized refrigerators/freezers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
All guestrooms feature room service and televisions.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Room service
More
Heating
Policies
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property is also known as
Hotel Kviknes
Kvikne's Hotel
Kviknes Balestrand
Kviknes Hotel Balestrand
Kvikne's Balestrand
Kvikne's Hotel Balestrand
Kviknes Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 21 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary Ann
Aug 2, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic hotel in Norway
Nice old hotel with ugly, well worn wing. No tea or coffee in the room. The buffet breakfast is ok but the smorgasbord dinner is excellent.
Mary Ann
Verified
8/10 Good
linlark
Jul 28, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
gorgeous fjordside setting
Definitely recommend -- but just don't forget your shampoo because besides a box of kleenex there are no little bottles, bars or showercap. Had to ask for another towel to use as a bathmat. Breakfast buffet which is included is wonderful, and the village of Balestrand idylic.
linlark
Verified
8/10 Good
California Swede
Jul 9, 2014
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location
The hotel is in an amazing location. Magnificent views are seen from every location in the hotel, and there are many gorgeous places to sit outside as well. The art and antique furniture in the lobby areas is beautiful. It is a truly unique hotel that is able to match the magnificence of the fiords. The staff was incredibly helpful, polite, and friendly. We wouldn't hesitate returning if we were in Norway again.
California Swede
Verified
8/10 Good
Shannon World Traveler
Sep 1, 2013
Liked: Staff & service
Best Hotel in Balestrand
I did a lot of research before arriving at my decision to stay at the Kviknes. The rooms are slightly dated (quick tip: spend the extra cash for a room with a view) but the restaurant, cafe, and gift shop are the best!
Shannon World Traveler
Verified
8/10 Good
Elke aka Rosalie
Jul 10, 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
location, location
The view of the hotel was fabulous as we arrived on the ferry. We loved sitting on the veranda at the front overlooking the fjord. We were supposed to be in the new wing, but they gave us 2 rooms that adjoined thru the bathroom in the old part. They were nicely decorated and had the best view. Only problem was no lift. Lots of stairs. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel has lots of history and has tons of antigue decoration.
Elke aka Rosalie
Verified
8/10 Good
Owain1845
Jul 9, 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location
Great place to stay on a Norway in a Nutshell trip. They should somehow find a way to remove or refurbish the 1960's addition (which many hotels seem to have) that distracts from the original Victorian lodge.
Owain1845
Verified
10/10 Excellent
xsxssx
May 27, 2012
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Every were you point a camera is a perfect pic.
Highly recommend - Food, service views, town - one of the most peaceful places visited
xsxssx
Verified
6/10 Okay
Life On The Go
Sep 29, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Enjoy The Scenery
Spend your time outdoors enjoying the hotel's beautiful fjord surroundings. Limit your time indoors to minimize disappointment with less-than-luxury facility.
Life On The Go
Verified
8/10 Good
Anonymous
Aug 9, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel in a beautiful location
We stayed in the newer part of the hotel, which is an architectural eyesore in Balestrand but had spacious (for Europe) and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was amazingly varied and very tasty. We spent a couple of days in and near the town, walking and relaxing; we also took a loop trip to Forde over the high mountains -- marvelous views from the pass and great scenery on the tundra.
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Anonymous
Jul 25, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic Hotel with a special
Historic Hotel with a special location. Very good food.
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Love the view
Jul 19, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic view
Hotel has a fantastic location -- right on the fjord. There is an historic building and a rather plain, ordinary building (where we stayed). The room was clean and spacious, but nothing special. However, the view was incredible.
Lots of tour busses stop here so there was always a crowd at breakfast-
Love the view
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anonymous
Jul 13, 2011
Disliked: Room comfort
Good but not to be enthusiastic
Very good location - The modern part of the hotel is shabby - It is not worth the rate paid (but perhaps this may be because Norway is expensive)
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Anonymous
Jun 30, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fun Getaway in the Fjord
The hotel highlights were:
(1) Sitting on the balcony and gazing out at the fjord. An amazing experience!
(2) The buffet dinner. Very expensive but wonderfully grand.
(3) Coffee after the buffet dinner in one of the lounges.
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Anonymous
Jun 14, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kvikne Hotel
No disappointments. Super.
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Doats
May 25, 2010
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Unbelievable scenary
Traveling by car through the fjords of Norway to this wonderful hotel was terrific. The only negative was that the only diner option was a buffet. It was a very nice buffet but not our preference for dining.
Doats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anonymous
Sep 6, 2009
Liked: Cleanliness
擁有非常良好景觀的旅館,建議拜訪挪威峽灣的遊客可以考量入住,
擁有非常良好景觀的旅館,建議拜訪挪威峽灣的遊客可以考量入住,惟建議旅館可對重遊旅客予以折扣。
Anonymous
Verified
8/10 Good
Anonymous
May 18, 2009
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Surprisingly delightful!
Owners were so nice. The hotel has been in the family for several generations. They gave us a book and explained the history behind the hotel. It is like stepping back in time. The palors are filled with antique furniture and priceless works of art. It was such a treat to stay there. The dinner buffet was first class. Gorgeous dining room overlooked the beautiful fjords. We had a room with a balcony on the seventh floor. We had the most wonderful view of the fjords and mountains with waterfalls streaming down. We would walk along the shoreline and watch the starfish among the seaweed. Unbelievable place to take photos. A Kodak moment everywhere you look! Colorful variety of flowers throughout the grounds.
We realized after arriving we were already wishing we had a much longer stay!