Best Luxury Hotels in Norway

A hotel formed to host the British aristocracy, Britannia has a fascinating heritage. After a major revamp, it reopened in 2019 – 149 years after its inception. The grand property contains 257 bedrooms, each with handmade beds, double marble bathrooms and mod cons like Nespresso machines. Last year, Britannia’s palatial dining room, Speilsalen, earned its first Michelin star. And it offers an extensive wine list, with a 10,000 bottle strong cellar. The spa is the largest in the area too; guests can make use of the heated indoor pool, mineral pool, Nordic saunas and infrared cabin. This five-star establishment is a member of The Leading Hotels of The World.

The Clarion Hotel is a vibrant and cosmopolitan hotel situated in the centre of Oslo next to the central station and Opera House. The Clarion is known for its range of different Community Clubs which offer experiences to guests and locals. These range from a breakfast club which invites guest speakers to a social club which hosts DJs and speed dating events. The Clarions 255 rooms and suites are luxurious and modern, they have wide floor-to-ceiling windows which bathe each room in natural light. The hotel’s communal areas are adorned with spectacular artworks from local artists making the Clarion one of Scandinavia’s leading art hotels. The Clarion provides guests with an exceptional fresh breakfast, and access to a gym and is pet friendly. The Clarion is also home to a bar which serves delicious cocktails and bar snacks.

Located right beside the Bryggen area, the Thon Hotel is an excellent choice for guests who wish to stay in the heart of Bergen. The Thon’s rooms and suites are spacious and colourful, which helps create a welcoming atmosphere inside each room. The Thon is to its own well-equipped fitness centre, conference centre and decadent reception which features a wide selection of newspapers and a shoe polisher. Each morning the hotel provides guests with an exceptional breakfast buffet full of a variety of fresh foods to fuel their day. The hotel also has an evening restaurant for guests with a NOK 145 voucher. The hotel is near some of the city’s top restaurants, so guests are encouraged to go out and explore the culinary delights of Bergen.

Steeped in rich history and offering guests plenty of luxurious touches, this charming hotel features just 37 characterful double rooms featuring exclusive furniture and unique bathrooms, creating an interior that is redolent of the time when Bryggen was a Hanseatic port. This luxurious yet rustic establishment is set at the enchanting Finnegaarden at Hanseatic Wharf and a number of iconic attractions are just a few steps away in this Unesco World Heritage area. Wooden walls and bare ceiling beams throughout the hotel help to create a very pastoral tone. The hotel includes three restaurants including a brasserie and bar, tex mex restaurant and a fine dining option and their daily buffet breakfast includes many locally sources items giving you a true flavour of Norway. 

The Opus XVI Bergen is set in an impressive building that dates back to 1876 and this Small Luxury Hotel of The World property can be found in the very heart of Bergen on Vågsallmenningen plaza meaning you are steps away from some of Bergen’s best sights. This boutique hotel is run by descendants of Norwegian and Bergen-born composer Edvard Grieg and celebrates Bergen’s cultural heritage while remaining wonderfully contemporary. Opus XVI has 65 unique and luxurious rooms with each room being individually designed with classic yet modern design and interiors. People who want the chance to sample traditional Norwegian dishes including seafood and local produce will enjoy dining in the hotel’s restaurant which was once Bergen’s grandest bank, while the hotel’s celebrated Saturday Afternoon Tea is popular among both travellers and those who live in Bergen.

Set in a Neoclassical 1920s stone baroque building on Slottsgaten which is considered one of Bergen’s most exclusive streets, the Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret treats guests to both breakfast and a free evening supper included in the room rate as well as very impressive views of the harbour. There are also plenty of places for guests to unwind in the hotel like reading a good book in front of the fire or relaxing in the inhouse sauna, while the library lounge is sure to impress with its plush furnishings. Each of the guestrooms is very elegant and well-appointed and the hotel is cashfree too.

Hotel No 13 is located on the fashionable Torgallmenningen Avenue in Bergen, close to shopping centres, restaurants, bars, museums and nightlife. Guests will have the chance to take in some of the most striking attractions in Bergen from their veranda or through their original glass windows. This grand establishment boasts plenty of 1920s chic like the stained glass ceiling from the Art Nouveau period in the hotel’s reception as well as including all the modern amenities a luxury traveller expects. In the evening unwind in the onsite bar and restaurant and for breakfast enjoy their buffet which offers plenty of organic products.

This enchanting villa is ideal for people who want to feel like royalty and enjoy first-rate facilities in a unique listed building in the city, while also being within walking distance of the city’s main attractions and nightlife. As a guest at Villa Terminus, you have a choice of 18 different-style room with all rooms being individually designed and adapted to reflect the building’s characteristics. Some rooms have low ceilings while some offer garden views and others are within easy reach of the library and each room is named after one of 18 authors from Western Norway. One of the hotel’s most popular spaces is the open kitchen, which includes dining space for 14 people and offers access to the beautiful garden.

Right in the heart of downtown Oslo, the Rosenkrantz is only a few minutes walk from Karl Johan High street, and the hotel provides a modern and quirky blend of comfort and quality with pops of colour and interesting materials used as part of the furniture and decor. The hotel is situated right next to the Royal Palace, and the lounge on the eighth floor gives great views whilst guests enjoy meals, coffee and snacks. The hotel is centrally situated for Karl Johans Gate, all the city attractions, and has good public transport networks.

The Scandic Vulkan is located close to Grunerlokka and has a cultured, designer appeal for those who like a luxurious, urban environment including ample helpings of nightlife and shopping. The hotel is situated next door to Mathallen which is a top venue for gastronomes who want to try both Norwegian and international cuisine in a buzzing environment, and even closer to home, the hotel has an Italian restaurant on the ground floor. The river Akerselva is nearby, and Oslo city centre is only a 15-minute walk away so that you can experience everything that the city has to offer.

Built in 1918 by the architect Henry Coll, this hotel preserves a rich slice of Oslo history with the original arched doorways and is known for the theatre in the hotel, and has had a more recent upgrade by Annemone Wille Waage to give it a modern and sophisticated feel. The building is near to the Royal Palace and the parliament as well as Karl Johans Gate. The rooms are furnished in a warm ambience with feature Italian wallpaper, and all rooms have good lighting with large windows and spotlights for that evening glow.

The Saga Hotel in Oslo prides itself on the homey and warm atmosphere that provides a relaxing haven after a hectic day in the city. The four-star hotel is based in Frogner, very near to the Royal Palace, and after a complete refurbishment in 2011 it now combines a modern and soothing interior with the retention of beautiful architecture dating back to the 1890s. Bar Eilert serves a range of coffee and alcoholic beverages, and the hotel restaurant Fangs’ provides an intimate environment with a unique hybrid of raw Nordic and Japanese cooking resulting in a range of innovative dishes.