What to expect from accommodation in the Faroe Islands as a digital nomad? We booked these places during a nine an eight-day trip to this Atlantic archipelago. We were in the Faroes between the 9th and the 17th of October, 2025. Then we took the ferry from the Faroese capital Tórshavn to Hirtshals in Denmark and had a cabin aboard the Smyril Line. Here’s where we stayed on the islands of Vágar, Suðuroy, and Streymoy, plus tips on how to avoid the booking mistakes we made!

Miðvágur, Vágar: Wonderful Apartment Overlooking the Fjord ⭐

Duration: two nights

We had originally booked three nights at this place with a near-perfect rating, but our flight from Reykjavík to Vágar was canceled. We spent one extra night at an accommodation in Iceland near Keflavík Airport (paid for by IcelandAir), and continued the next day from Iceland to Denmark to the Faroe Islands. The host at this accommodation in Miðvágur accepted our booking change without problems, so we saved a little bit of money. We told her about the flight cancellation.

Upon arrival, I hitchhiked from the airport in total darkness, and I met the host first. She gave me the key. We waited for Jonas to show, who had taken the bus and gotten out at the wrong stop. We paid for the apartment and she gave us some tips about hiking Trælanípan and Bøsdalafossur, which we later found out cost 400 DKK for two people (€53.57 or US$62.26).

The apartment is upstairs past the washing machine (which we didn’t use), and we left our hiking boots downstairs as requested. There’s another smaller apartment next door, but it wasn’t booked out in October. Once inside, everything was super cozy and welcoming. The hallway gives access to the bathroom to the right and the living room/kitchen to the left.

The bathroom is spacious and has a nice shower cabin. There’s a toilet, a big sink, and a dresser. There was hypoallergenic shampoo, body wash, and hand soap provided. The shower was hot and had good pressure. There’s a switch that turns on a ventilator, but also some kind of automatic system. The plug for charging our electric toothbrush was a bit too far away, but we invented something to make it work.

The kitchen has everything: oven, stove, the world’s smallest dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, filter coffee machine, and more appliances. There was provided coffee, tea, salt, pepper, spices, dish soap, and dishwasher tablets. The oil was almost finished, but we made it work. There are plenty of pots and pans to cook your own meals. The Bónus supermarket (same as in Iceland) is about 1.2 kilometers away, and the Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins (aka Rúsan, the state Alcohol Monopoly of the Faroe Islands) is a bit further, but has nice Faroese craft beers. There were sharp knives, cutting boards, and a pair of scissors.

There’s a table with four chairs that we used for eating and working, with a wall socket nearby. The internet was reliable and fast. Next to the table is the spacious couch with pillows and blankets. It faces the smart TV, which was still logged in to someone’s Netflix account. There’s also a lovely midcentury dresser with games, more plates and bowls, and the guest book. As it’s quite spacious, there’s even a nice reading nook with leg support.

And though we couldn’t see it when we arrived in darkness, there’s also a door to a balcony overlooking the fjord. It’s really great, except for the creepy owl that probably keeps the birds away. In the hallway is a space where the chairs are. We weren’t blessed with a sunny day to sit outside there.

The living room gives access to a small hallway with doors to two bedrooms. Both have two single beds, so it’s possible to spread out. There are nightstands and bedside lights. The roof is a bit low here for tall people, but we both slept really well here. All rooms have heating devices as well, though we didn’t find it necessary.

Though it’s still pricey, this place has a lot of things provided. The host pays a lot of attention to detail. It’s no wonder that this home has a high rating on the accommodation platforms. We liked this place so much that we considered cancelling our trip to Suðuroy to stay longer here.

Trongisvágur, Suðuroy: Cute Cozycore House with Fjord View

Duration: three nights

On the island of Suðuroy, some 3 kilometers from the ferry terminal, is this Yellow House. It was our second choice in Suðuroy, because the first choice didn’t answer our booking request on Airbnb within 24 hours. Though it’s by far not the only yellow-painted house in Trongisvágur on the edge with Tvøroyri, many people know about this rental accommodation.

Unfortunately, our stay in Suðuroy was mostly dictated by the comings and goings of the ferry back to Tórshavn. The people from the ferry company communicated the changes very poorly to us, leading to lots of wasted time. They moved our arrival ferry’s departure from 16:00 to 20:30. This meant we arrived too late to go shopping at the Føroya Keypssamtøka (FK) in Trongisvágur. And the next day was Sunday, so the shops were closed. As a backup, there’s a restaurant called Avocado Pizza in walking distance.

We arrived by bus at the closed FK supermarket and walked down a path past a paddock with two horses in total darkness. The key was in the lockbox. The house was nice and warm inside. We had trouble finding the light switches in most parts of the house, so I used my torch to illuminate the spaces a bit more, which is why some of the pictures look so eerie. Sorry for that.

Let’s start upstairs. Some narrow and steep death stairs lead up to the first-floor hallway. Once up, there are three small bedrooms. None of the beds were made, which annoyed us as it was already like 23:30. There’s one ‘master’ bedroom with two single mattresses, one baby crib, and zero nightstands. The vibe was cursed, so neither of us slept there. Then there was one bedroom facing the street with a 1.5-person mattress that Jonas took, and a small room with a single-person bed that I took. Both of these had better charging situations, plus a window ledge to use as a nightstand. Despite the initial bad juju, I slept really well here. It’s a lot less spooky in the daytime.

1.5 person bed, made, and photographed in the daytime

Single bed, made, and photographed in the daytime

Upstairs is also the bathroom, which has an underpowered toilet (hold the flush button till the tank is empty), a sink, and a shower. There’s a plug to charge one’s electric toothbrush. There was plenty of toilet paper provided.  However, there’s no shower curtain or attempt at one. So the entire bathroom gets wet, no matter how careful you are when showering. The ventilation is a tilt window that you can open a bit. There were plenty of towels around to dry the space afterward. No shampoo or body wash left behind.

Back downstairs, the entryway, kitchen-cum-dining area, and the living room and work table are wonderful. This is peak Faroese cozy. The living room has two windows overlooking the Trongisvágsfjørður, one next to the big table we used as a desk. I wish we’d had more time to appreciate the moody views from this desk. The couch faces the smart TV, which has almost all the streaming services. We watched a little bit of The Bear on here. The internet wasn’t always stable. I also used the coffee table to do a jigsaw puzzle. There was a blanket as well. One chair by the window looks great for knitting or crocheting, which a lot of people do in the Faroe Islands, considering all supermarkets have a yarn section.

The kitchen is really spacious and has a ton of cupboards hiding all sorts of stuff left behind by previous guests, from spices and cocoa powder to potatoes, plant-based cooking fat, and balsamic vinegar. There were even some items in the fridge and freezer, which the cleaner had a close eye on, as almost nothing had grown fungus. This was a game-changer for our cooking during our short stay. There was also a wide choice of pots, pans, cooking utensils, and more. There is a dishwasher, and someone had left behind tablets. The only downside to this much kitchen space and equipment is that we had trouble finding items.

Lastly, there’s a whole basement, housing the washing machine and dryer. We used it once and placed the drying rack in the warm living room for items that cannot withstand the dryer. The description also mentions a canoe, but we didn’t see it anywhere. The canoe might also be down by the dock.

Though this little house might not be as clean as we would have liked for the price, we enjoyed our stay here. The location near a local hike (Hvannagi) and the FK supermarket is great. However, we couldn’t figure out where the bus would pick us up. It would be perfect for a stay of one week or longer to have more time to figure that out. I wouldn’t mind staying here again.

Tórshavn, Streymoy: Central Studio Apartment in a Historic Turf House

Duration: four nights (stayed three)

Our last accommodation in the Faroe Islands was in the capital city, Tórshavn. We arrived very late with the ferry from Suðuroy in the pitch darkness. The walk to or from the ferry (and main bus) terminal is very short and there are several city bus stops nearby as well. Single-digit bus numbers within Tórshavn are free of charge. The building is wood from the outside and has a typical Faroese turf roof, but it’s modern inside. It’s at the edge of the Tinganes historic neighborhood as well. The ground-floor studio apartment is self-checkin.

Once inside, there’s a small hallway with a door to the laundry room, our apartment, and a second apartment. As the floor inside is clean but quite narrow, it’s wise to take your shoes off in the hallway and leave them there. Inside the apartment is a side table and a clothes rack by the door, which is the only place to hang up jackets and such. The light switch by the door didn’t work, which was a bit annoying. It was nice and warm inside and there’s a thermostat to manage the temperature.

Through the entryway is access to the kitchen, the bed, couch, and table. The kitchen is small and underequipped, and has an oven, induction stovetop, fridge, freezer, and electric kettle. There’s a French press to make coffee. Almost nothing was provided, except salt and stuff to clean. I always think it’s nice to not only leave cleaning stuff for guests, as it feels a little passive-aggressive. On top of that, the only frying pan wasn’t clean and the only pot had only one handle. We cooked some nice basic meals here. The top drawer is a place to put a cutting board, which is something we know from accommodation in Finland. Horrible concept and a waste of prime drawer real estate.

The couch was quite small, but comfortable. In front of it is the table and two chairs, which we used for eating our meals. In the morning, it functioned as Jonas’ desk for working. It’s one of those small outdoor tables with annoying bars that block the feet. For work, it couldn’t accommodate two people at the same time. At least the internet was fast and uninterrupted. As there’s no TV, we used the table to watch The Empress from and placed it in front of the couch for cozy time. There was also a handwritten note on the table reading “Welcome gift to you”. But there was no welcome gift, which reminded me of Christmas at my dad’s.

The bed is quite small, but has the Scandinavian sleep system of two blankets. I didn’t always sleep well here during our three-night stay, as there’d be noisy people in the street at night (even on a casual Wednesday). One of the street lamps also shines in and the blinds aren’t the blackout kind. There’s no nightstands, but it’s possible to move the table in the entryway close enough to have an edge to put water or phones at night. I also used the bed to do some light work from, making the entryway table my coffee table. In the corner of the room is a small table that could have been a nightstand with some tourist info materials about the Faroe Islands. The windows have blinds you can pull up for privacy, as people are walking by all day long.

The bathroom is small, but has plenty of space to store toiletries. There was provided hypoallergenic shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The shower gets hot and has good pressure. However the bathroom gets quite wet as the shower curtain doesn’t stop much. There’s a squeegy you can use to dry the floor so it’s usable again after 20 minutes of drying. There’s also a wall socket to charge one’s electric toothbrush. There was plenty of toilet paper as well. To ventilate the space faster, it’s possible to open a window to the street.

The biggest downside is that the apartment is managed by some faceless corporation. Jonas had to do an online check-in, where he was required to upload his ID and sign some silly contract threatening with all sorts of fines if we didn’t empty the non-existent dishwasher before departure. The address on Booking was wrong, but they answered our question for the correct address fairly quickly. Then they sent a lot of condescending messages, like “Remember to air out the apartment daily”. Lastly, it’s just a money grab, as check-out is artificially early at 10:00 and then you can book a late check-out for €40 at 13:00. Check-in starts at 15:00 and it wouldn’t take more than one hour to clean this apartment.

Despite the shortcomings of the apartment, we did get quite some work done and did some nice (half-)day trips. Also, a cat snuck into the building after our second night. She likes the individual who has a long-term stay in the second apartment. While this beautiful Bengal girl (Bengirl?) cat has a home, her owners let her outside all day long. So she gets all the love and attention here with this kind and wonderful neighbor. Having this sweet cat around really made us enjoy our stay here before our ferry ride back to Denmark.

Though we only slept here three nights, we booked it for four nights because the ferry to Denmark only departs late in the evening. This allowed us to have a full working day here (which pays itself back) and to cook our own meals before embarking at a relatively small extra cost. All of Tórshavn’s attractions are in walking distance and there are supermarkets (FK and Mylnan) nearby. It’s possible to take the free bus to/from the Bónus supermarket and the Rúsan (the Faroese bottle shop). I would stay here again for the great location and the fantastic cat.

Smyril Line Norröna: Four-Berth Cabin with Window

Duration: two nights. I’ll publish a dedicated article about the ferry ASAP

Lastly, I’m counting the ferry between Seyðisfjörður in Iceland, Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands, and Hirtshals in Denmark. In my opinion, visiting Iceland and the Faroe Islands in one trip makes a lot of sense. We took it only on the stretch from Tórshavn to Hirtshals, which was a crossing of about 38 hours. We booked our four-berth cabin with a window about six weeks in advance. Upon arrival at the port of Tórshavn, we received a keycard. The people aboard pointed us towards our cabin.

The cabin was small, but functional. Its interior design is a bit more modern than the cruiseferry we took between the Åland Islands and Estonia. The two beds were already folded out for us. Though we didn’t book a minibar, we hoped the fridge in the room would be accessible. Alas, it was locked. The same with the bunk beds above our beds. Apparently, the staff can customize the room so we can’t use more resources than we strictly paid for. The cabin has two (useless) wardrobes we couldn’t put our backpacks in, some hooks for our coats, a small desk, and a trash bin. Though the WiFi signal in the room was good, we didn’t use the WiFi package in the room, as the desk was too small for Jonas to get any work done.

The beds share one nightstand below the window. There were no electrical outlets near the bed, so we had to use the ones on other sides of the room. The beds face a small TV, which would always first promote some of the paid services on the ship before you could use a channel. The beds were comfortable and I slept alright on the first night and much better the second night. The ship rolls a bit, which can cause seasickness in some.

This cabin has a private bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. Though there’s an electrical outlet for a toothbrush, it only works when the light switch for the bathroom is turned on. The shower is hot and had good pressure. There’s provided hand soap, body wash/shampoo, toilet paper, and plastic cups. The water from the taps isn’t dangerous to drink, but it does have that gnarly desalinated taste that I hate.

If this piqued your interest in taking the Smyril Line, I hope you’ll check out the dedicated article about this cruiseferry once it’s up in the (near?) future.

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