Must-see hotels in Norway

  • Kviltorp Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    This fjord-side campsite occupies a potentially noisy spot at the end of the airport runway, but fortunately there are only a few flights a day. Cabins…

  • Hellesylt Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    Caravans tend to take up most of the space at this fjord-side site, but there are usually at least a few pitches for campers. It's a bit exposed,…

  • Fredrikstad Motell & Camping

    Southern Norway

    This comfortable if rather unscenic place is in the grounds of Kongsten Festning and most notable for its proximity to the Old Town. In summer there's a…

  • Krokan Turisthytte

    Southern Norway

    Around 10km west of Rjukan, this historic place was built in 1869 as Den Norske Turistforening's (DNT) first hut. You're housed in museum-like 16th…

  • Revsnes Hotell

    Southern Norway

    The good-value Revsnes is 12km north of Evje and set on the banks of lush lake Byglandsfjorden. The rooms are large and modern, and most have wonderful…

  • Kinsarvik Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This simple, friendly place is right by the water's edge; if you've kids in tow, Mikkelparken's waterslides and other activities are 500m away. It tends…

  • Gjestehuset 102

    Longyearbyen

    Friendly Guesthouse 102 (which occupies building 7) was once sardonically nicknamed 'Millionaire's Residence'. As the former accommodation for mine…

  • Olavsbu Hut

    Central Norway

    This 52-bed hut sits at the intersection of two trails: the four-hour hike from Leirvassbu and the five-hour trail between Gjendebu and Fondsbu. It's at…

  • Sundal Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Rosendal hasn't got its own campsite, so the next best thing is this pleasant site in Sundal, 28km northeast. If you've stayed on a Norwegian campsite…

  • Haugen Pensjonat

    Longyearbyen

    Run by Poli Arctici, Haugen Pensjonat, close to the Spitsbergen Hotel, has nine good-sized rooms with double beds and sofas. Shared bathroom facilities…

  • Balestrand Hotell

    The Western Fjords

    From the outside, this modern concrete hotel has about as much charm as a multistorey office block, but don't be put off: the rooms inside are jolly and…

  • Volsdalen Camping

    Ålesund

    Above the shore about 2km east of the centre, this particularly friendly campsite is the nearest to town. Mainly for caravans and motor homes, or for…

  • Solvårs Bed'n Breakfast

    Central Norway

    Run by a couple of ardent travellers, Solvår and Jan Viggo Oppegård, this spic-and-span guesthouse offers a more personal touch than the hotels around…

  • Gjendebu Hut

    Central Norway

    The oldest hut owned by the DNT, built in 1871, this 119-bed hostel sits at an altitude of 995m on the shores of Gjende Lake. It's an ideal hiking base,…

  • Skjolden Vandrerhjem

    The Western Fjords

    This compact hostel shares facilities and the same beautiful site as the surrounding campsite; its private rooms are modern, if a bit institutional. Wi-fi…

  • Sjoa Camping

    Central Norway

    Sjoa Camping, down by the riverbank, is a pleasant grassy site with a front-row seat for some of the minor rapids. Cabins are very simple, but have basic…

  • City Hotell

    Bodø

    This hotel has 19 smallish but well-priced standard rooms and plenty of flexibility. Three dorms sleeping three to six cater for backpackers. Beneath the…

  • Lærdal Ferie og Fritidspark

    The Western Fjords

    This campsite, almost at the water's edge, has sweeping views of the fjord. Its motel has communal self-catering facilities, plus a common room with a…

  • Olden Fjordhotel

    The Western Fjords

    Near the tiny settlement of Olden, this huge fjord hotel lurks on the water's edge like a battle tanker. It's a deeply ugly building, but the rooms are…

  • Undredal Camping

    The Western Fjords

    Undredal's small campsite in the village centre makes a tranquil place to pitch a tent. There aren't many facilities – a shower and toilet block are about…

  • Notodden Camping

    Southern Norway

    Notodden Camping is an acceptable riverside site 3km west along the E134, then 200m south on Reshjemveien. You'll be lucky to find a square inch of space…

  • Best Western Narvik Hotell

    Narvik

    This 90-room tour-group favourite, stretching long and low at the base of the cable car, offers great vistas. Accommodation is in comfortable chalet-type…

  • Geiranger Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    A short walk from the ferry terminal, Geiranger Camping is sliced through by a fast-flowing torrent. Though short on shade it's pleasant and handy for an…

  • Kilden Gård

    Southern Norway

    In a beautiful riverside spot, 8km north of Skien, this traditional B&B in a family home offers a friendly welcome and prettily decorated rooms. It's a…

  • Bie Apartment & Feriesenter

    The Coast

    The nearest camping option to Grimstad is this friendly, well-equipped site 800m northeast of the centre along Arendalsveien. As well as big, grassy…

  • Vang Camping

    The Western Fjords

    On the left-hand side of the E16, around 1km out of Gudvangen, these cabins and campsites nestle between the road and the river. The older cabins are…

  • Øen Turistsenter & Geilo Vandrerhjem

    Central Norway

    A kilometre or so east of the town centre along the Rv7, this hostel has tidy cabins and dorms but little atmosphere. It's quite a trek from the station –…

  • Jotunheimen Fjellstue

    Central Norway

    From the outside, this modern mountain lodge is hugely outdone by its breathtaking surrounds, but inside are light and airy rooms that are better than…

  • Victoria Hotel

    The Coast

    The rooms in the grand old Victoria all differ from one another and are the best in town. Some have little kitchenettes, while others have balconies…

  • Maritim Fjordhotell

    The Coast

    Flekkefjord's largest hotel has an absolute waterfront position, stylish rooms, a sunny terrace bar and a decent restaurant (mains from 149kr), although…

  • Bodø Vandrerhjem

    Bodø

    At last Bodø has a youth hostel to cater for travellers waiting for the next day's ferry to Lofoten or train! Right beside the station, it couldn't be…

  • P-Hotel

    Oslo

    Traditional in style, with wooden furniture, carpets and floral curtains, this is a reliable, if not particularly glamorous, central choice. Breakfast in…

  • Thon Hotel Arendal

    The Coast

    It might not have waterfront views, but this typical Thon is just 50m from the water's edge. Bland on the exterior, the rooms are modern, large and…

  • Elverum Camping

    Central Norway

    About the only option for campers, this riverside site tends to be dominated by caravans and motorhomes, but there's usually space for tents too. It's…

  • Trolltunga Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    A selection of campsites, rooms and huts are on offer here, in a pleasant location on the shores of Sandvinvatnet lake, a 20-minute uphill walk south of…

  • Steinsnes Camping

    The Coast

    Egersund's most convenient campground is 3km north of town alongside a rushing stream; buses heading for Hellvik will get you there. As a very Norwegian…

  • Bøverdalen Vandrerhjem

    Central Norway

    This riverside hostel has a small cafe, tidy rooms, good cabins and delightful surrounds to enjoy once the day-trippers have returned home. It's popular…

  • Oppdal Gjestetun

    Central Norway

    The motel-style exterior is hardly the most attractive, but the spacious, self-contained apartments here are a bit of a bargain. Unusually for Norway,…

  • Quality Hotel Tønsberg

    The Coast

    Big chain hotel with neat, stylish rooms and lots of public space by the waterfront. The rooftop pool and deck is a bonus when the weather's good. Parking…

  • Nordkapp Camping

    Western Finnmark

    The well-equipped communal kitchen, friendly service and variety of lodging options more than compensate for the stark location of this campground, the…

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