Hotel Brandan
faroe islands, faroe islands · ★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Hotel Brandan is the design-led choice in Tórshavn — a 124-room property opened in 2019 in the western suburb of Hoyvík, just north of the centre, whose interiors were curated almost entirely by Faroese designers and artists. The lobby is dominated by a Tróndur Patursson stained-glass installation echoing the basalt geology; rooms feature wool throws woven by Snældan (the country's oldest mill), tableware by ceramicist Guðrið Poulsen, and lighting by Faroese-Danish studio Norm Architects. The Roks restaurant — same ownership as the legendary Koks but operating in a more accessible bistro register — serves Faroese-rooted modern dishes (ræst lamb, fermented mackerel, sea-urchin custard, rhubarb) at half the price of its two-star sibling. The hotel is named after Saint Brendan the Navigator, the Irish monk who according to legend reached the Faroes in the 6th century. Honeymoon couples who care more about Scandinavian-Faroese design and food-as-craft than about full-luxury service will find this their natural pick — the soul-of-place is the strongest of any Tórshavn hotel.
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
85/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
An Executive Suite on the upper floors with harbour view. The Brandan layout puts only about 20% of rooms on the harbour side (the property faces partly inland), so you must explicitly request a sea-facing room at booking. The Executive Suite adds a separate sitting room, a deep tub set against the window, and the full Faroese-designer fit-out (Snældan wool throw, hand-thrown Poulsen ceramics, Norm Architects pendants). For the trip's design highlight, the corner Brandan Suite on floor 5 is the property's signature room — 65 sqm with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides facing the harbour and Skansin fortress.
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True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $410/nt) | $2,870 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $2,296 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $300 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $413 |
| Total estimated | $8,579 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival and Tinganes evening
Land at Vágar (FAE), collect the rental car (mandatory), drive 50 minutes east through Vágatunnilin subsea tunnel to Tórshavn. Check in at Brandan, walk the 15 minutes south into the old centre, harbour-front exploration of Tinganes' red turf-roof government huts (the world's oldest continuously functioning parliament since 825 AD), dinner at the hotel's Roks restaurant — a Koks-team kitchen at a third of the Koks price and the best food in the property.
Mulafossur, Bøur and Gásadalur
The defining Faroese day. Drive west 60 minutes to Gásadalur — the tiny grass-roof village above Mulafossur waterfall, 30 metres of water dropping directly into the open Atlantic. Walk the cliff path for the iconic photo, lunch at Káta Hús in neighbouring Bøur. Afternoon hike to Sørvágsvatn (the lake-above-ocean optical-illusion landscape) — 90-minute return walk from Miðvágur, gentle terrain, the country's most photographed view.
Saksun and the clifftop walk to Tjørnuvík
Two of the country's most picturesque grass-roof villages on the island of Streymoy. Morning at Saksun's tidal-lagoon hamlet of 14 turf-roof houses and 17th-century turf-church. The 1-hour clifftop hike across the headland to Tjørnuvík — one of Europe's great short walks — with the basalt sea stacks Risin og Kellingin (the Giant and the Witch) framing the beach view. Afternoon coffee at the small café in Tjørnuvík, return via Sundini fjord.
Mykines puffins or Drangarnir hike
In summer (May 1-August 31), the morning ferry from Sørvágur to Mykines for the mainland-accessible puffin colony of 500,000 birds. Two-hour hike to the lighthouse, lunch on the island, ferry back mid-afternoon. Outside puffin season, replace with the guided Drangarnir sea-stack hike — 6 hours moderate-intermediate, the country's most spectacular coastal walk, ending at the dramatic free-standing basalt stack.
Eysturoy and Gjógv via the world's only underwater roundabout
Drive across the Eysturoyartunnilin (11.2 km subsea tunnel whose underwater roundabout is lit as a permanent kinetic light installation by Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson) to the village of Gjógv on Eysturoy's north coast. Lunch at Gjáargarður Guesthouse, walk the 200-metre natural sea-gorge path, then drive on to view Slættaratindur, the country's highest mountain (882 m), and back via the photogenic village of Funningur.
Kirkjubøur and Koks dinner
Morning 15 minutes south of Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur — the medieval cathedral site, the unfinished 13th-century St Magnus Cathedral, and the still-inhabited 900-year-old Roykstovan farmhouse where the Patursson family has lived for 17 generations. Spa afternoon at the hotel (sauna and gym; the spa is small but elegantly designed). Evening at Koks, Faroe's two-Michelin-star restaurant in the isolated farmhouse above Leynavatn — book 4 months ahead through Brandan's concierge.
Tórshavn shopping morning and departure
A slow morning around the Brandan's lobby art (Tróndur Patursson stained glass, Guðrun & Guðrun textile wall), then into central Tórshavn for design shopping — Guðrun & Guðrun on Niels Finsens Gøta for the iconic Faroese wool sweaters (featured in Danish TV series The Killing), Snældan's small shop for hand-woven wool throws, Reykjavik Roasters for coffee. Final lunch at Áarstova for the country's defining lamb dish, then 50 minutes back to Vágar (FAE).
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
Brandan is in Hoyvík, a 15-minute walk (1.2 km) from central Tórshavn — pleasant but a slight remove from the harbour-front restaurant scene; honeymoon couples who want to walk back from dinner without a coat-rated walk should consider Hotel Hafnia or Hilton.
Only about 20% of rooms face the harbour — you must explicitly request a sea-view room at booking; without the view, the design-led interior is still excellent but the location's pull is reduced.
Weather grounds Vágar flights frequently; build a 24-hour buffer day at either end of any Faroes itinerary.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon booking inquiry — Hotel Brandan Hello Hotel Brandan team, We are planning our honeymoon in the Faroe Islands and would like to book 7 nights from [DATE] to [DATE]. Please could you confirm availability of the corner Brandan Suite on floor 5 (or, if not available, an Executive Suite on floor 4 or 5, explicitly sea-facing), the best available rate including breakfast, and any honeymoon amenities you can offer. We would also like to pre-book a 4WD rental car through your concierge, a guided Mykines puffin day (May-August) or Drangarnir sea-stack hike (off-season), your assistance securing a Koks restaurant reservation for one evening, and a dinner table at Roks on arrival night. Thank you, [NAMES] [EMAIL] / [PHONE]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this hotel good for honeymooners?
Brandan is the design-and-food honeymoon pick in the Faroes. Couples who care more about Scandinavian-Faroese craft, art, and ingredient-led food than about full-luxury cocooning will find this their best base. Best for design-conscious honeymooners who plan day trips and want strong evening dining without leaving the building.
What is the best time to visit?
May to August for the midnight sun (June and July: 18-24 hours of daylight), green grass roofs, puffins accessible, hiking trails clear. September and October offer dramatic light and lower prices but more wind. November to February: dark (5-6 hours of daylight), brooding, storm-prone. March and April: lengthening days with Easter premiums.
What should we book in advance?
Sea-facing Executive Suites book 3 months ahead for July-August; the corner Brandan Suite on floor 5 books 4 months ahead. Rental car (mandatory; ~250 in the country) confirms at the time of room booking. Koks restaurant requires 4 months ahead. Mykines ferry needs 6 months for summer.
Is it adults-only?
No, family-friendly, but the atmosphere is design-conscious and quiet-skewing. The hotel attracts honeymooners, architecture-tour groups, and creative-industry travellers; children are welcome but uncommon.
What's the best room type for a honeymoon?
The corner Brandan Suite on floor 5 — 65 sqm, two-sided floor-to-ceiling glass over the harbour and Skansin fortress, deep tub at the window, full Faroese-designer fit-out. A second-tier choice is an Executive Suite on floor 4 or 5, sea-facing, with the same designer interiors in a smaller footprint.
How do we get there?
Fly to Vágar (FAE) via Copenhagen (CPH, 2h, daily Atlantic Airways and SAS), Edinburgh (EDI, 1h 15min, summer only), Bergen (BGO, 1h 30min), or Reykjavík (KEF, 1h 30min, weekly summer). Vágar to Brandan is a 50-minute drive via Vágatunnilin subsea tunnel. The hotel arranges private transfers for €125 each way, or collect a rental car at Vágar.
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