Best Luxury Hotels in Norway

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.

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.

Just 20 metres from the Airport Express Coach and 500 metres from the railway station, Thon Hotel is handy for those arriving by public transport. It places you in the heart of the city’s downtown area – ideal if you want to immerse in its nightlife and culture, as well as take some nature-based trips further afield. 147 bedrooms are hypoallergenic, with colourful bold decor; single, accessible and work-friendly rooms are among the categories available, all with rainfall showers and minibars. The hotel also has a gym, a stylish second-floor lounge and a restaurant serving a breakfast buffet, as well as evening meals.

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.

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.

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.

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.