Nothing compares to the history of this hotel and the impact of this family to the local area…read more This is a MUST stay at hotel. If you coordinate coorectly you can take a free staff-led tour of the hotel - I can't overstate how worth it that is in learning more about this walking history piece. If you can't coordinate dates, still meander around and read about the items in the hotel and who stayed there in the past. We stayed in room 207 which has a private balcony overlooking the water and the views are just indescribable. The staff is great and very helpful and friendly. I do regret not taking a dunk in the pool and jacuzzi followed by the sauna (all inside on the lowest floor). The room was very large and had a sofa, large tv, nespresso maker, balcony 2 chair and bistro table. The bathroom had a fancy toilet, sink and a bit awkward shower where two glass doors come together to make it a box type of shower. They had headed floors and even a heated towel rack. Ther is no iron or room safe. This hotel is literally accessible from the train station platform by walking down a short ramp. The restaurant also has very good food and a breakfast buffet that was fresh and well stocked. This is a MUST STAY hotel. And thank you to the Fleischer family for keeping this treasure alive and thriving.

Beautiful hotel in Voss! The views are just stunning. It is within walking distance of shopping…read moreand restaurants. Our room was very nice, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We had the dinner and breakfast buffets and the food was very tasty. I wish we could have stayed here more than just one night.

Great hotel with adequate restaurant. We stayed one night at the Tyssedal Hotel in August. Check-in…read morewas easy, and our room was clean and comfortable. The view from our room of the water and mountains was gorgeous. We dined at the restaurant, and I wasn't impressed with either the fish soup or the monkfish. The soup was barely warm and the flavor was underwhelming and lacking much richness. The scallops were also overcooked. The monkfish had a good combination of fresh components, but the sauce was again disappointing. Breakfast was standard for Europe and I think anyone could find something to enjoy. I would give the hotel itself five stars and the hotel restaurant three stars.

We had a lovely stay here a few weeks ago! The staff was all very nice. The view of the fjord was…read moreabsolutely stunning. And a great location for hiking Trolltunga! They packed a lunch for the hike for us. We ate dinner in their restaurant one night and it was absolutely amazing! An incredible experience. Would recommend to anyone for their stay in Odda!

A wonderful hotel in a most beautiful surroundings…read more As soon as you arrive and have a chance to walk thru the patio and garden on the back to the water, you are stunned by the views of Hardangerfjord. Peaceful water and mountains. I cannot believe how still the water is. Slopes with houses dotted here and there, and birch trees... Standing in awe... Rooms at Brakanes are charming, it is quiet here. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Small gift shop on a first floor offers all your regular souvenirs. Some cute clothing, too! Their restaurant is nothing but outstanding. Every course is a masterpiece. I can honestly say, venison here is the best you would find anywhere, it just melt-in-your-mouth perfection. What's around: There are many hike trails and runs in Ulvik, the ones you will remember forever. Run around the fjord in early morning hours is particularly peaceful. If you visiting in Spring, there are cherry trees in bloom! Small cafes along the water are delightful for quick bite of to sit and relax.

Charming hotel facing Hardanger fjord in the quaint town of Ulvik…read more Service: Staff is friendly & helpful. Pointed out local activities and provided extra room key on request. Room reservation comes with 'be active' vouchers for activities in Ulvik; however, not provided automatically on check-in. Received immediately on request. Food: Enjoyed buffet dinner and breakfast at restaurant. Wide selection and buffet items refilled often, clean plates/glasses. Most items were tasty. Water pitchers refilled often, used cutlery swapped, and used plates bussed quickly. No complaints. Rooms: Cosy and clean. Majestic views of Hardanger fjord from private balcony. Bathroom had good water temperature/pressure. Wake-up call provided as promised. Bottom Line: Picturesque views alone warrant 5 stars. Combined with the availability of vouchers, cosy rooms, and good food this place is a solid 5.

Restaurant review: We enjoyed our first meal at Ullensvang…read moreGjesteheim so much we ate there again! Other restaurants in town were either over priced or had weird hours so Ullensvang Gjesteheim became a reliable option for us. The serve both Scandinavian and Thai food with lots of local beers and ciders. The shrimp Thai dish we had on our first visit was over-peppery so on our second visit we asked for less pepper and the dish was perfect. You can eat your meal inside, outside, or take it to go. I'd definitely recommend Ullensvang Gjesteheim for a delicious, casual, and well-priced meal in the Ullensvang / Lofthus area.

Note: This review is for the restaurant only. We stayed elsewhere down the road and this was…read morerecommended to us by our local host as a place to eat. It should not be classified as a $$$$ restaurant IMO, as it had extremely reasonable prices when you consider that Norway is a very expensive country. The guest house Ullensvang was easy to locate on our drive. It's a beautiful red building right off the narrow fjord road. There is a small parking lot in the rear that is reserved for guests, so no need to worry about where to park. In mid-September, nearing the off-season for hiking, we didn't have any trouble getting a spot. The restaurant is downstairs in the main building, but still has lots of windows and natural light inside. We came for dinner the night before hiking Trolltunga, thinking it'd be a good idea to stock up on carbs and not stress about cooking anything ourselves. Outside was a little stand selling local fruit, and a few other goodies - but get something before dinner if you're so inclined as they were packed up by the time we left later in the evening. The menu might seem a little odd at first...Thai and Scandinavian, say what?! But the couple who runs the restaurant reigns from each place and knocks their own cuisine out of the park. The last page of the menu was great as a reference key for any type of allergy. There were notations for shellfish, nuts, different seeds, and gluten. I really think the restaurant is knowledgable about their ingredients and would be able to ensure any allergy request was met based on this page. In diving into the menu, I will say that some of the translations from Norwegian to English aren't as descriptive of the traditional Norwegian dishes, so we did do a little looking up to see what the components were (more than just a basic translation). My husband and I decided to order something from both sides of the menu. When in Rome! (Or Århus?) He chose the traditional Hakkasteik while I selected the Kaeng Keaw Wan Khai. Both portions were larger than expected - definitely a good value! The green curry was most definitely spicy, as described on the menu, and tasted very fresh. There was a great balance of veggies mixed in and plenty of rice to soak up that delicious sauce. Originally there was a thought of, "Hey, this would make great left overs. I should really take some home for later", but who am I kidding? I cleaned that plate. The Hakkasteik wasn't as much to my taste, but I knew it probably wouldn't be my favorite dish ever based on the description. It was an excellent take on a traditional Norwegian dish though, and my husband loved it. The Hakkasteik comes with a wafer thin cracker crisp that you can put the meat mixture on. This gave the dish some texture variation (a crunch) since it is a fairly uniform consistency otherwise. His dish was much heavier due to the blend of meats and barley, and VERY filling. My husband somehow finished the entire thing (by now I really shouldn't be surprised by this). We decided to make room for dessert and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the apple cake as the entire nearby region is filled with orchards. It was incredible. We kept joking (kind of?) about licking the dish for that sauce. While I didn't order anything to drink, my husband did have a glass of cider. I snuck a sip and it was absolutely delicious. I would have indulged in a glass had I not been driving. I'd definitely recommend being the passenger on a trip here! Overall, I'd 100% recommend this to anyone in the region and will definitely be back should we travel to this area of Norway again. We were so satisfied after dining here versus some of the other meals we indulged in during our trip that were just as pricey, but left me hungry.

If you drive by here, a must stop. A very quaint place with beautiful setup inside. The fish soup…read moreis amazing. A very warm and cozy place.

Only 4 items at this quaint 17th century hotel, but the reindeer stew and sausages were DIVINE! And…read morethe cloudberry creme was delightful.

Historic hotel in a stunning location without a public road, only reachable by train. The dining…read moreroom has large windows with beautiful views of the lake and hills. Wifi is not reliable, but this is a remote area, and be aware of that. Since it is usually not very warm, there is no air conditioning. In the summer for a few weeks, they also have pesky non-biting flies, so you cannot open your windows too wide. Staff was very cheerful, and helpful. Location is right next door to the train station, so you should not have any problems walking with your luggage to the hotel. Be aware there are a few steps to get into the lobby, and your room may be down a flight of stairs. I do not believe they have an elevator. Overall, a little rustic, but a stunning setting, and a wonderful place!

Right across from the train station, barely a 2 minute walk, so easy! Front staff was friendly and…read morehelped us figure out the bus schedules for seeing the fjords the next day. Room was nice with amazing lake view, comfortable bedding, bidet, bath tub and handle showerhead. Spacious room with closet as well, space to open luggage and a small couch as well! The bar downstairs was empty when I was here but the three bartenders were welcoming and seemed relatively interested in what we were doing in Voss area and what our impressions were of Norway. They were a little judgy about our choice of previous cafe/bar earlier in the day which was a little weird but otherwise friendly staff and prompt service. Theres a piano player that comes to the bar, I think only on fridays.

Great place to stay to bike Rallarvegen, if you prefer laid back places…read more We arrived in the afternoon and rented bikes to go to Finse. When we came back we were served duck confit, with _two_ pieces of legs, which was delicious after a hard 54 km bike ride. To top it off, the duck was served with gardens greens from outside the hotel Afterwards we also had a dessert which came in huge portions so we could easily share Room was very decent for the price, especially considering the main dish was included Offers fresh bread and spreads for order so you can eat breakfast in your room next morning