Where to Stay in the Faroe Islands

​Where can I find hotels in Faroe Islands? Where can I stay in the Faroe Islands. Use this article to find the accommodation in the Faroe Islands that best suits your preferences; cheap, comfort or luxury.

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There are several different options when you are looking for where to stay in the Faroe Islands. You can choose between these possibilities:

• Hotels
• Camp sites
• Hostels
• B&B
• Apartments

The first thing you should make up with yourself is whether you prefer to stay in or near the Tórshavn area, or whether you find it more fulfilling getting away from it all. In facts about the Faroe Islands you will learn that especially hotel rooms are scarce in the island group.

There are a handfull of four-star hotels which is as many stars as a hotel has in the Faroe Islands. You will also find some hotels with fewer stars.

Sustainability Fee for Accommodation

All international visitors aged 16 and older who stay in paid accommodation in the Faroe Islands are required to pay a sustainability fee of DKK 20 per night. This fee applies to all types of paid accommodation, including hotels, guesthouses, campsites, camping areas, bed and breakfasts, and private rentals such as those booked through Airbnb or other online platforms.

The sustainability fee was introduced on February 1, 2026, in accordance with the Faroese Parliament’s Act on Sustainable Tourism (§ 13, as amended by Act No. 196 of December 9, 2025). Accommodation providers are required by law to collect this fee from all eligible guests.

Important for hotel guests: When booking a hotel, please note that the sustainability fee is not included in the advertised room rate. You will be required to pay this fee directly at the hotel during your stay. Other types of accommodation providers may include the fee in their pricing, but hotels charge it separately.

Hotels in the Faroe Islands and Guesthouses

There are hotels and guesthouses to suit all tastes and budgets, from the most luxurious to the simple and sufficient. Find an overview of the best hotels in the Faroe Islands.

Most hotels in the Faroe Islands are in the capital Tórshavn. However, you can also stay at Hotel Vágar just beside the only airport in the Faroe Islands. You can also go for Heima í Stovu located in stunning surroundings on the southernmost of the archipelago’s isles, Suðuroy Island.

Campsites in the Faroe Islands

Your stay in the Faroe Islands need not be expensive. In the summer most locals go camping in the Faroe Islands and we recommend you do too. Sleeping on soft ground is rewarding and enhances your experience of the beautiful nature in the Faroe Islands.

Campsites are usually situated in beautiful places, they’re fun – usually have a barbecue for public use, clean bathroom facilities, and some even have showers and washing machines. There are several camping sites in the Faroe Islands and the best equipped being Vestmanna Camping.

Planning to stay at campsites in the Faroe Islands? Make sure to read the ultimate guide to RV Camping in the Faroe Islands.

Hostels in the Faroe Islands

There are two hostels in the Faroe Islands. You can chose between Guesthouse Marknagil in Tórshavn and Giljanes in Sandavágur.

Bed & Breakfast in the Faroe Islands and cottages

For a more personal feel of the Faroe Islands people choose bed and breakfast. You will find B&B on almost all islands. Even the smallest islands like Mykines and Skúvoy welcome travellers to an overnight stay and a meal in the morning.

A really good option on one of the less visited islands is BRIM Bed & Breakfast located on Suðuroy Island. In the village Vágur, the hosts welcome guests to their Nordic style B&B. BRIM Bed & Breakfast have five double rooms and one of them being a Deluxe room.

Apartments for Rent in Tórshavn and Beyond

For apartments take a look at Airbnb. Many locals have their apartments listed there. There are plenty in Tórshavn, the capital. One of the great things about Airbnb in the Faroe Islands is the vast amount of apartments that can be found across the entire country. Many apartments come with breathtaking views.

Are you planning a getaway to the Faroe Islands and found out where to stay? Learn more about how to get to the Faroe Islands by plane. Moreover, take a look at the widest selection of tours & activities ready to book and take the next step.