Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Havgrím Seaside Hotel 1948
Mid-century seaside villa
Mid-century seaside villa
The whitewashed 1948 residence runs like an intimate home, with an outdoor hot tub looking straight across the churning fjord.
What it’s good at
Notable
The former 1948 official residence of twenty-one Danish Commodores on the shoreline.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Built in 1948 by Havgrímur Johannesen and designed by Eyðálvur á Heygum after his sailing trips to Britain, this house on Tórshavn's waterfront served for decades as the official residence of Danish Commodores.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Historic Skansin fort is a short stroll along the shore, and downtown Tórshavn sits just beyond it.
The rooms
Lower-level rooms open directly onto the seaside lawn, while upper windows look out across the water toward Nólsoy.
The hot tub
A wooden hot tub sits in the seaside garden behind a protective stone wall facing the ocean.
At the table
Dining tables upcycled from the villa's 1948 doors face curved bay windows looking straight out over the fjord.
How it began
Eyðálvur á Heygum designed the 1948 villa with curved exterior walls, avoiding sharp corners to echo maritime forms.
Torshavn
More like this
Hotel Føroyar
“Turf-roofed hillside landmark”
Hotel Brandan
“Eco-certified art hotel”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.