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Where to stay
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Tórshavn travel guide

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With 13 200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

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When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in May
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in May
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tórshavn

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 27 km from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car hire from Sørvágur, which is about 28 km from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 27 km from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car hire from Sørvágur, which is about 28 km from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Airports near Tórshavn

FAESørvágur Vágar

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (487 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Excellent (15 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (49 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn

Most booked hotels in Tórshavn

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Hotel Hafnia
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hotel Føroyar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel Torshavn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Tórshavn

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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