Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Hotel Brandan
Eco-certified art hotel
Eco-certified art hotel
The hotel was built from scratch to strict environmental standards, pairing energy-conscious Nordic comfort with original Faroese art.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its 124 rooms, each hung with an original artwork by celebrated Faroese artist Edward Fuglø, range from compact eco-friendly doubles to spacious suites with bathtubs, lounges and views over Tórshavn.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Viðarlundin park and its walking trails sit right next door, and the historic harbour is a fifteen-minute walk away.
The rooms
Basque-crafted STUA furnishings sit beneath custom scrap-fabric lamps, with original Edward Fuglø paintings hanging above every bed.
Saunas and hot tubs
Two dry saunas warm the changing rooms, and outdoor wooden hot tubs sit enclosed by slatted timber screens.
The gym
Water-resistance wooden rowers and sand-weighted dumbbells line the windows in the bright, self-powered gym.
Restaurant
Húsagarður
Breakfast spreads across a central marble island, and dinner brings Nordic set menus of local monkfish and braised beef.
At the table
The lobby bar pours organic beer brewed by a local Faroese brewery, and shelves hold three thousand wine bottles.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from the seafaring Saint Brendan and stands on the site of a historic Gundadalur farm.
Torshavn
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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.