The Route to the North Cape - Norway - page 435

and blue, it offers cozy, rather basic bedrooms, each furnished with functional
pieces. Included with each unit is a small bathroom with shower. The on-site
restaurant is really a self-service cafeteria. The hotel is located in the middle of
town and has a view of the harbor.
Storgt. 12, N-9750 Honningsvåg. & 78-47-29-66. Fax [phone]. www.arctichotel.no. 40 units. Summer
980NOK ($139) double; off season 850NOK ($121) double. Children under 3 stay free in parent's room. Rates
include continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sept 1-June 1. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; nonsmoking
rooms. In room: TV.
Honningsvåg Brygge This family-run establishment was a fish fac-
tory until the 1970s when the owners decided to convert it into a hotel. The
conversion was a success, and discerning travelers to the North Cape have been
making their way here ever since. The walls, ceiling, and floor are all wood, but
the furnishings are contemporary. Bedrooms are small to midsize, each cozy and
comfortably furnished, with a small bathroom with a shower.
Vagen 1A, N-9751 Honningsvåg. & 78-47-64-64. Fax [phone] units. 1,150NOK ($163) double;
1,600NOK ($227) suite. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room. Rates include continental breakfast. AE,
DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobil-
ity. In room: Phone.
Rica Bryggen Hotel Opened in 1989, this hotel is filled with facilities and
accommodations that lure members of the fishing industry in summer and
international visitors in winter. The two-floor hotel offers midsize bedrooms,
most of them with a view of the harbor. Each unit is carpeted and comfortably
furnished, coming with a small bathroom with a shower. The on-site restaurant
is one of the best dining spots in town (see “Where to Dine,” below).
Vagen 1, N-9750 Honningsvåg. & 78-47-28-88. Fax [phone]. www.rica.no. 42 units. 960NOK-
1,295NOK ($136-$184) double. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room. Rates include continental
breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Dec 21-Jan 2 and 2 weeks at Easter. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; sauna. In
room: TV, minibar, coffeemaker.
Rica Hotel Honningsvåg The North Cape's northernmost hotel is located
in the central zone, near the quay. Advance reservations are strongly advised.
This five-story, yellow-fronted building was enlarged and considerably upgraded
in the 1990s. The guest rooms, which have views of the harbor, are functionally
furnished with modern but plain pieces. The rooms and bathrooms are a bit
small (each comes equipped with a shower), but the beds are comfortable. In
this part of the world, you'll happily settle for a roof over your head. Restaurant
Carolina (see “Where to Dine,” below) is one of the best in town. The hotel also
runs an unpretentious grill and offers disco action on Friday and Saturday
nights, charging a cover of 10NOK to 15NOK ($1-$2).
Nordkappgata 2-4, N-9750 Honningsvåg. & 78-47-23-33. Fax [phone]. www.rica.no. 174 units.
960NOK-1,295NOK ($136-$184) double. Rates include breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed in winter. Ameni-
ties: Restaurant; lounge; sauna; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility. In
room: TV.
WHERE TO DINE
Corner NORWEGIAN Ever had Arctic pizza? This is the place for it, along
with an array of other regional dishes. A lot of fishermen as well as international
visitors flock here for good, affordable food. The 1960s building and decor isn't
all that much, but the chef will feed you well at a reasonable price. There are no
appetizers to speak of, but the main courses are generous. Your best bet is the
grilled and locally caught salmon, which comes with fresh vegetables and pota-
toes. You can also order locally caught grilled cod or halibut. Meat-eaters may

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