Valan Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Honningsvåg-Valan airport is about 3 km from the city centre, 10-15 minutes by taxi: Honningsvåg is the almost obligatory starting point for Cape North (Nordkapp), which lies another 31 km further north. Those who want the harbour and the restaurants sleep in town; those who prefer to wake up already a step from the headland can opt for the only seasonal hotel near the Cape.

Honningsvåg, harbour and centre

Neighbourhood · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the airport, about 3 km; there is no dedicated public shuttle.

Best for: Those who want the harbour, the restaurants and the Hurtigruten ship terminal within walking distance.

Pros

Harbour and Hurtigruten terminal within walking distance, handy for those arriving or departing by ship
More choice of restaurants than elsewhere in the area

Cons

For Cape North you still need 31 km and 40-50 minutes by car or an organised tour
Out of season several venues at the harbour close

Recommended hotels in this area

Scandic Bryggen: On the harbour, with sea views and a more informal atmosphere than the other Scandic properties in the area; a short walk from cafés and shops.
Arctic Boutique Hotel Northcape: Next to the harbour, in a building with over a century of history (formerly Havly): among the oldest properties in Honningsvåg, with a restaurant serving local fish and game.

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Towards Cape North

Nearby town · About 34 km from the airport (31 km separate Honningsvåg from Cape North), 40-50 minutes by car; the hotel is open only in season.

Best for: Those who want to sleep already a step from the headland, ready for sunrise or the midnight sun without the transfer the next day.

Pros

The distance to Cape North shrinks to almost zero compared with those sleeping in town
An isolated location, handy for those seeking the midnight sun or the northern lights without city lights

Cons

A seasonal hotel: closed for much of the year
No village or restaurant nearby: you eat only at the hotel

Recommended hotels in this area

Scandic Nordkapp: A seasonal hotel in an isolated natural area outside Honningsvåg, designed for those visiting the Cape North headland without going back to town in the evening.

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