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Sleeping
Northcape Guesthouse GUESTHOUSE €
( 47 25 50 63; www.northcapeguesthouse.com ; Elvebakken 5a; dm Nkr250, d with
shared bathroom Nkr600; May-Aug) A 15- to 20-minute walk from the Hurtigruten
quay,thisbright,modernhostelisanexcellentbudgetchoice.There'sacosylounge,wash-
ing machine, well-equipped kitchen for self-caterers - and great views over the town be-
low. It's often full so do reserve well in advance.
Nordkapp Vandrerhjem HOSTEL €
( 918 24 156; www.hihostels.no/nordkapp ; dm Nkr330, s/d Nkr450/760; )
About 400m south of the turn-off for Honningsvåg from the E69, this 156-bed HI hostel,
constructed for workers from the nearby fish factory, is a welcome and welcoming new
budget addition to Magerøya's sleeping options. There's a free washing machine and dry-
er for guest use and a large common room with a commensurately big-screen TV and
dangling chandel-iers. Sleep in room 407, reputed to house the hostel ghost, if you dare…
Rica Hotel Honningsvåg HOTEL €€€
( 78 47 72 20; www.rica.no ; s/d from 1380/1630) The big plus of this hotel, reliable
as all others in this Norway-wide chain, is its position, right beside the docks. Grillen , its
à la carte restaurant, is well worth a visit, whether you're staying at the hotel or elsewhere,
whereas its sister Caroline serves a copious, varied evening buffet.
Nordkapp Camping CAMPGROUND €
( 78 47 33 77; www.nordkappcamping.no ; E69, Skipsfjorden; per person/site
Nkr35/110, d Nkr590, 2-/4-bed cabins with outdoor bathroom Nkr570/625, cabins
with bathroom Nkr990-1150; May-mid-Sep; ) The well-equipped communal kit-
chen, friendly service and variety of lodging options more than compensate for the stark
location of this campground, the nearest to Honningsvåg.