You will probably like the wooden interior and the overall feel of the place, the eclectic decoration is probably the result of history, next to the hotel a modern wing is being built, the resulting impression is not easy to imagine. Food is nice, but definitely not cheap. This place had a great past, it probably deserves a future.

Four of us spent one night here, and the building is truly amazing, but it is also in need of some major refurbishment. We had a balcony room with a view of the fjord, and had the weather been better it would have been a great place to sit and watch the world go by. The balcony was huge, but... More

Yes, it is a historic hotel. and needs a complete renovation. The prices are high, very high.. for the standard you'll be offered. The hotel ist clean, They try to be friendly, but not really interested, the direcetor, the service,.... friendly but................ For that money..... you get at any place a good value...but not here. it could be a really... More

Location: this hotel is not located in Bergen. It resides in Norheimsund, 70 km from Bergen, right on the shore of HardangerFjord. Norheimsund is a "central" village with several supermarkets, two restaurants, a pub, a bank and multiple shops. Hotel's interriors are quite amazing - all are wooden, really old, genuine and stylish! It is difficult to imagine that a... More

The hotel has real character, with a strong sense of history, and an idyllic location. It is emphatically not like a chain hotel and those who want TV/phone in the room and immaculate decor will be disappointed. But if you want an unusual and charming experience, with friendly service and plenty of peace and quiet, this is a great place... More

Imagine waking up and seeing the majestic Harderfjord and Flogefonna glacier from your window or balcony! Best sleep I have ever had. Hotel is wonderful, charming and like a museum! Well worth a stay and perfect location for exploring the fjords of the west coast.

Sandven lies in Norheimsund, along the borders of the Hardangerfjord; the tourist attraction in Western Norway. The hotel license was given by King Oscar I on May 1 1857. Today's main hotel building was built in the Swiss chalet style in 1898 at the harbour of Norheimsund. At the distance the Folgefonna glacier at the other side of the Hardangerfjord... More