Hotel Hafnia

My dad and I had a wonderful three-night stay at Hotel Hafnia in mid-January, despite the challenging journey to get there (hats off to the pilots navigating through the Faroese winds and low visibility!). Situated in the heart of Tórshavn and steeped in rich history since its founding in 1951, the hotel offers an ideal base for exploring the charming capital. The rooms provided a cosy and welcoming retreat from the winter chill, while thoughtful touches, such as a stunning wall-sized photo collage that captured the essence of Faroese culture, added an extra layer of charm. One of the highlights of the stay was the breakfast buffet, offering a delectable array of options to fuel a day of adventures. We even joked that the royal-like flush of the toilet added a touch of grandeur to our mornings, complemented by the sleekest toilet brush we've ever seen! The staff were exceptional – friendly, attentive, and always ready to enhance our experience, making the stay feel personal and warm. As for nearby activities, we highly recommend a day trip to the picturesque island of Nólsoy or to Kirkjubøur – a lovely village steeped in history and nature. However, be mindful of bus schedules; ours departed ahead of time, leaving us stranded! Thankfully, a generous local couple saved the day, driving us back in time for our wine hour—an unforgettable laugh-about-it-later moment.

Hotel Hafnia is very close by the old city town, and visible from everywhere so it is easy to reach out from the bus station. The breakfast was fantastic, and the music from the breakfast area was lovely. The cleaning lady always made sure that I had my favorite tea in the room. At the check-in, from the reception you get discount vouchers to the restaurants which were of a great value. Also, the sauna was always prepared in due time, and the staff members were very nice.

Breakfast was superb! Also, coupons for drinks and wine hour were a nice touch. We also requested sauna (which is included in the room price) and front desk arranged it even a little bit after its working hours. Staff was accommodating and friendly. The hotel is a local enterprise operating since the 50s (if I am not mistaken) - it was great to be there and not in some chain hotel.

Everything was *absolutely fabulous*. The breakfast is amazing, the room/bed was very comfortable, the breakfast is fenomenal and all the staff are lovely - massive shout-out to Alejandro, at the reception, who went above and beyond. Plus, if you're visiting the Faroe for hiking, the hotel has a private sauna! I cannot recommend this hotel enough.

- Perfectly located next to most cafes, restaurants and shops - free parking near by - friendly and helpful staff - clean room - yes the sink is outside the bathroom but I got used to it very quickly and it was never an issue - breakfast was pretty decent