Hotels in Norway

Hotels in Norway: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Norway cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually October, while November is the priciest. Norway is one of the pricier destinations, so booking ahead matters.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Norway: most popular cities

Travellers split their time between cities and the land of the fjords and the north. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Oslo. The capital and most popular destination, with the widest choice of hotels, from budget to 5-star. A convenient base to start a trip.
• Bergen. The gateway to the fjords, with the colourful Bryggen waterfront on the UNESCO list. Plenty of central hotels.
• Tromso. A city in the north, a base for the Northern Lights and Arctic trips. Peak season in winter.
• Trondheim. A historic city with a cathedral, calmer and cheaper than Oslo or Bergen.
• Stavanger. A base for Preikestolen and the Lysefjord. Popular with mountain lovers.
• Flam and Geiranger. Villages at the heart of the fjords, with guesthouses and hotels with a view.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Norway

Norway is above all about nature, fjords and traces of Viking culture. A trip is easy to build around a few highlights.

• The Lofoten and Viking heritage. An archipelago with the Lofotr Viking Museum and picturesque fishing villages.
• Bryggen in Bergen. A colourful wooden waterfront on the UNESCO list.
• The fjords. Geirangerfjord, Sognefjord and Lysefjord, best seen from a boat or a trail.
• Mount Floyen and the trails. Viewpoints above Bergen and treks inland.
• Oslo. The Opera House, Frogner Park with its sculptures and the city museums.

How much does a trip to Norway cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are high. Lunch or dinner at a traditional restaurant with a drink is about 200 to 300 NOK (22 to 33 USD). Cards are taken almost everywhere, with some small grocery stores the exception. It is worth carrying some cash for small purchases. ATMs are readily available.

When is the best time to visit Norway

Summer, from June to August, is best for the fjords and trails, with long days and white nights in the north. Winter draws visitors for skiing and the Northern Lights, especially in Tromso. October tends to be the cheapest and November the most expensive. Spring and autumn are calmer, with lower prices than peak season.

Getting to and around Norway

Most travellers fly in, with the largest airport in Oslo. Daily international trains also reach the country, mainly from Sweden, arriving in Oslo, Trondheim and Narvik. Within the country, Norwegian railway trains and long-distance buses (including NOR-WAY Bussekspress) serve the routes, though some are limited by winter weather. Domestic flights are popular over long distances. Cities have buses, while Oslo also has a metro and trams, with a ticket around 25 to 45 NOK.

Example hotels in Norway

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel and Citybox Oslo in Oslo (central, various tiers, from approx. 1,300 kr).
• Scandic Ørnen and Opus XVI in Bergen (from approx. 1,350 kr).
• Britannia Hotel in Trondheim (a 5-star property, from approx. 2,400 kr).