Lofoten islands in Norway are famous for old fishing houses, now restored and turned into hotels for eco-tourists and amateurs to fish near the fjords. However, in addition to the traditional fishing huts and coastal houses on the Lofoten Islands, there are plenty to choose from: you can stay in regular hotels, boarding houses, apartments, as well as in hostels and camping sites.

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Editorial Tonkosti
Perhaps the most popular type of accommodation on the Lofoten Islands is the traditional fishing huts "Rorby" and the coastal houses "Shojus". Despite their similarity, they have a number of fundamental differences, including the comfort of accommodation and its cost.

Fishing huts ("rorby"). Historically, these are temporary shelters for fishermen going on fishing from the mainland to the islands. Today they are specially equipped to accommodate tourists (including insulated for accommodation at any time of the year), and the level of comfort in them varies from completely Spartan to the very highest.

Coastal houses ("shyhus"). Initially built to store the catch, these spacious buildings in fishing villages are also now reoriented to receive tourists. This two- or four-story buildings today are most often used as hostels or hostels, adjusted for the exotic location and overall color. That is, unlike individual huts, "shyhus" are common rooms for overnight stays, as well as shared kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.

Going to the coast, do not forget about the harsh climate of Scandinavia. In any case, for a trip it is necessary to stock up with warm clothing. Moreover, frosts are possible even in the summer, and the cold wind blows regularly from the sea. Therefore campgrounds and camping sites are still much inferior in popularity to stationary buildings in the Lofoten islands

Accommodation costs

Double comfortable "rorby" in the height of the summer season can cost the guests 600 kr (€ 80), however, 300 kr (€ 40). "Shehous", as a rule, will be more economical - within 150-250 kr (€ 20-35).