Must-see hotels in Norway

  • Baroniet Rosendal

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Just outside the grounds of the Baroniet Rosendal, this rambling farmhouse has attractive rooms with wrought-iron bedsteads and shared bathrooms. Dinner…

  • Sorlandet Feriesenter

    The Coast

    This delightful waterside campground, on the peninsula south of Risør, has a range of very well equipped cabins alongside lots of trees under which you…

  • Smuksjøseter Fjellstue

    Central Norway

    Simple rooms and apartments on a traditional seter in Høvringen, run by the Skaugen family who've been here since the 1940s. The rooms are plainly…

  • Det Lille Hotell

    The Coast

    Superb-value, self-catering suites and apartments are dotted around town under the umbrella host. Most are in delightfully restored homes with period…

  • Kirkeporten Camping

    Western Finnmark

    Just outside the hamlet of Skarsvåg, this welcoming campsite is a favourite of British adventure tour groups. Its claim to be the world's northernmost…

  • Grand Hotel Bellevue

    The Northern Fjords

    Looming over town, this large hotel dates back to the 1800s but renovation has brought it nicely up to date. Mountain murals adorn the walls in the light,…

  • Hotel Kong Carl

    The Coast

    This ridiculously charming option is, allegedly, the second-oldest hotel in Norway. Its bedrooms are a kind of historical-light, matching traditional…

  • Scandic Maritim Hotel

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This sprawling Scandic has one huge selling point: it's got the best spot of any hotel in town, right by the harbour and its haul of lively bars and…

  • Bølgen & Moi Hotel Utsikten

    The Coast

    Around 30 minutes from Flekkefjord, along the inlet, this resort-style hotel from Norway's favourite chain restaurant is a stylish and flawlessly run…

  • Vassbakken Kro & Camping

    The Western Fjords

    Along the Rv55, 3km from Skjolden, this smallish campsite is set beneath a surging waterfall. There's a popular cafe-restaurant here called The Tavern,…

  • Lysefjorden Tourist Cabin

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Fifty metres from the quay is the former Lyse canteen. Stavanger Hiking Association now offers rooms with shower and toilet, or cheaper accommodation in…

  • Åndalsnes Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    Less than 2km from Åndalsnes, this friendly campsite enjoys a dramatic setting beside the River Rauma and nestled below the peaks. There's a good cafe,…

  • Vikingskipet Hamar Vanderhjem

    Central Norway

    This excellent wood-clad modern hostel is by far the best budget option near town. There's a range of simply decorated single and double rooms of various…

  • Bessheim

    Central Norway

    This super-slick and organised mountain lodge, just 3km east of Gjendesheim, is the best place to stay in the vicinity of the Besseggen ridge. The rustic…

  • Sogndalstrand Kultur Hotell

    The Coast

    If the small village of Sogndalstrand has won your heart, consider staying at this unusual, extremely authentic historic hotel that occupies nine early…

  • Opsahl Gjestegård

    Bodø

    On a quiet residential street, this guesthouse has 18 comfortable rooms with decor ranging from flowery to the less florid, and a small bar for guests. It…

  • Gamle Prestegård

    Lofoten

    Værøy's smartest lodging and dining is on the island's north side. It's the large house with wood-lined rooms and a flagpole in the garden beside the…

  • Gyldenløve Hotell

    Southern Norway

    It's the giant black-and-white photographs of the town and its environs that first grab the eye on entering one of the rooms at this comfortable and well…

  • Tromsø Camping

    Tromsø

    Tent campers can enjoy leafy green campsites beside a slow-moving stream, and there are some excellent modern cabins here, though the better ones don't…

  • Ålesund Vandrerhjem

    Ålesund

    In a pretty residential area a few minutes' walk from the port, this attractive Jugendstil building has big, pristine rooms. There's a large self-catering…

  • Dombås Hotell

    Central Norway

    This middle-of-the-road hotel is about as plain and bland as they get, but it's decorated in a modern style with glass staircases, wood floors and neutral…

  • Graddis Fjellstue og Camping

    Arctic Highway

    This cosy little guesthouse has been run by the same family since its establishment in 1867. It makes an excellent base to launch yourself into one of…

  • Melkevoll Bretun

    The Western Fjords

    There's no bad positions here: depending on your pitch, you've got a grandstand view of the Melkevollbreen glacier, Volefossen, Oldevatnet Lake and…

  • Egenes Camping

    The Coast

    This spectacularly located campground is beside Lake Seluravatnet, 1km off the E39 and 5km east of Flekkefjord. There's boat and canoe hire, a climbing…

  • Hovden Resort

    Southern Norway

    At the top end of the town, this hotel and lodge is Hovden's finest accommodation option. Rooms are tasteful and there's a host of resort amenities,…

  • Nordal Turistsenter

    Central Norway

    This busy accommodation complex right in the middle of town has something to cover most needs: a pleasant, motel-style main block; camping huts in the…

  • Norske Vandrerhjem

    Norway

    The Norwegian hostelling association, Norske Vandrerhjem is HI-affiliated and publishes the free Hostels in Norway, which contains a full listing of…

  • Scandic Haugesund

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    A reliable, glass-fronted hotel that's largely frequented by corporate travellers, but that doesn't make it any less comfortable. Rooms are from the…

  • Geirangerfjorden Feriesenter

    The Northern Fjords

    A more tranquil option than camping in town is to head along the northern shore to this lovely spot, with spacious pitches, well-maintained facilities and…

  • Chesterfield Hotel

    Trondheim

    All 43 rooms at this venerable hotel are spacious and represent terrific value by Norwegian standards. The rooms have a fresh look with modern furnishings…

  • Boe Apartments

    The Coast

    Three modern, smartly furnished apartments are located in a traditional building, with the occasional original feature retained. They are very well…

  • Mosvangen Camping

    Stavanger

    About 3km south of Stavanger on the road to Ullandhaugveien, this is a fine campsite that feels a long way from the city. Grassy campsites and a selection…

  • Tønsberg Hostel

    The Coast

    This exceptionally well run and friendly hostel is well equipped, clean and tidy, and just a five-minute walk from the train station. The common areas…

  • Ro Hotell

    Central Norway

    At first glance this cheap place next door to the train station doesn't look promising, but its large and spotless rooms, good sound insulation, comfy…

  • Flakk Camping

    Trondheim

    Sitting right beside Trondheimfjord (there's minimal disturbance from the nearby ferry point), this welcoming campground is about 10km from the city…

  • Øvergaard

    Central Norway

    Just above the centre of town, this friendly B&B has simple rooms with plenty of family character in quiet surrounds. It's a well-run place and about as…

  • Nordkapp Arran Hotell

    Western Finnmark

    Nordkapp Arran Hotell has 44 rooms spread over three quayside buildings. The Sami family who run it bake their own bread and the menu here is always the…

  • Stabbursdalen Resort

    Western Finnmark

    Beside the salmon-rich Stabburselva and packed with gumbooted fisherfolk in quest of 'The Big One' (the cafe's TV relays real-time images from the…

  • Å-Hamna Rorbuer & Vandrerhjem

    Lofoten

    Most of the rorbuer (fisher's huts) in Å have been turned into holiday cabins, offering the chance for an atmospheric night's sleep. Wood-clad inside and…

  • Sjøsanden Feriesenter

    The Coast

    Just a few metres away from the beach, this well-run place distinguishes itself from the other campgrounds in the vicinity. It even has its own water…

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