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Scandic Havet
Breakfast Buffet
Most frequently praised across the reviews for its huge variety, generous selection, and high quality. Guests repeatedly called it amazing, best-in-class, and a highlight of the stay, with many options including healthy, gluten-free, lactose-free, and Norwegian items.
Top-Floor Restaurant
Recommended for combining good food with excellent views over Bodø, the harbor, sea, and mountains. Multiple reviews mention it as worth visiting for both the atmosphere and the quality of the menu.
Coffee
Mentioned positively in several reviews as a good or appreciated part of breakfast, especially the availability of cappuccino and espresso. Even where the coffee was criticized in one review, it was still specifically noted as an important breakfast item.
About Scandic Havet
Modern quayside hotel offering sleek rooms & free breakfast, plus dining with panoramic views.
Amenities & services
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid breakfast
- Accessible
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Frequently asked questions
What is Scandic Havet known for?
Scandic Havet is best known for its sea-view rooms and the top-floor restaurant and bar with panoramic views over Bodø harbor. Reviewers repeatedly mention the views from the rooms and the skybar, along with a strong breakfast and very friendly staff.
What dishes are most recommended at Scandic Havet?
The breakfast buffet gets the most specific praise, especially the gluten-free pancakes, oat porridge, brown cheese, waffles, and the wide selection of breads and jams. Reviewers also mention the restaurant food on the 17th floor as very good, with the top-floor dining experience standing out as much as the view.
What is the atmosphere like at Scandic Havet?
The hotel feels modern, clean, and quiet, with spacious rooms, an inviting reception area, and a peaceful quayside setting in central Bodø. It suits travelers who want a comfortable stay with views, whether they are visiting for business, a couple’s trip, or a city break near the harbor and nightlife.
Is Scandic Havet good value?
At $325, it is priced as a higher-end stay, but many reviewers say the room quality, breakfast, and views make it worth it. Several guests describe the hotel as a strong price-to-quality choice for Bodø, especially because of the location and the top-floor dining views.
What is the best time or place to enjoy the views at Scandic Havet?
The top-floor restaurant and bar are the best places to take in the harbor and sea views, and several reviews specifically recommend visiting the 17th floor. Guests also note that rooms facing the harbor or mountains deliver the strongest views, and the balcony at the top-floor restaurant is a highlight when the weather allows.
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