Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Hotel Føroyar
Turf-roofed hillside landmark
Turf-roofed hillside landmark
The low-slung building steps into the mountainside, looking out across the capital and the waters toward Nólsoy.
“Set high above the tiny capital city of Tórshavn, Hotel Føroyar blends the best of modern Faroese art and style with tradition.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Friis & Moltke tiered concrete architecture with turf roofs embedded into the hillside.
Notable
Heated infinity pools overlooking the fjord join traditional saunas and stone baths.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Rooms range from compact standard doubles to larger Annex family rooms, all carrying the spare concrete-and-natural-materials aesthetic that suits the landscape outside.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Downtown Tórshavn and the turf-roofed government buildings of Tinganes sit a five-minute drive down the hillside.
The rooms
Rooms are bright and uncluttered, with spare concrete accents and original paintings by Faroese artists.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated indoor and outdoor pools look across Tórshavn harbor, with an infinity edge facing the coastal mountains.
The sauna and gym
A glass-fronted sauna looks across the hillside landscape, and treadmills line the gym's full-height windows.
Restaurant
Ruts
The evening kitchen cooks local lamb and island langoustines, set against sweeping views over the city harbor.
At the table
The 1933 Café and Bar pours coffee, mixes evening drinks, and serves afternoon tea on tiered cake stands.
How it began
The hotel began near the harbour in 1933, moving up the mountain fifty years later when it outgrew its downtown quarters.
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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.