Tórshavn Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Tórshavn, Streymoy Region

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while on holiday in Tórshavn. During your stay, you can visit the waterfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Djurhuus is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Fort Skansin is a short walk away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your trip is Hotel Hafnia.

In Tórshavn, you’ll find 151 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Landmarks like Torshavn Cathedral and Fort Skansin in Tórshavn might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include The Nordic House and Náttúrugripasavn. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Torshavn Harbour and Glarsmiðjan.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Tórshavn, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Tórshavn, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.