Norway rewards the curious traveler, not only with fjords and northern lights, but with stays that feel like small adventures. From sleeping on reindeer hides inside a sculpted ice suite to climbing spiral stairs in a lonely lighthouse, our most unique hotels invite you into the landscape rather than keeping it outside the window. As … Read more
If you want a hotel that feels like Oslo today, not a postcard from the past, The Thief on Tjuvholmen is the one. You are right on the waterfront where the Oslofjord nudges sleek boardwalks, art galleries, and the Astrup Fearnley Museum next door. The building is all dark metal and glass, but the vibe … Read more
Norway does relaxation well. Between fjord air, forest silence, and the Norwegian love of hot-cold rituals, our spa hotels feel like a natural extension of the landscape. Whether you prefer an elegant city break with a world-class treatment menu or a quiet fjord retreat with outdoor pools and saunas, the best spa hotels in Norway … Read more
If you have ever dreamed of staying in a grand wooden hotel cradled by mountains and water, Dalen Hotel is where that dream steps into daylight. Tucked at the end of the Telemark Canal in Telemark county, this 19th-century landmark is one of Norway’s most storied places to sleep. Think dragon-head carvings, lavish salons, and … Read more
Norway’s hotel scene is far more varied than most travelers expect. You can sleep in design-forward city icons, century-old fjord inns, glassy Arctic cabins that face the Northern Lights, or historic timber lodges where dinner is a slow, candlelit affair. Whether you are here for Oslo’s culture, Lofoten’s peaks, a fjord road trip, or a … Read more
Norway is a fantastic place to sleep well: clean rooms, quiet nights, and those legendary breakfast buffets that make lunch almost optional. It is also a country where prices swing with the seasons, and where small location choices can change your nightly rate by more than you expect. I have lived here all my life … Read more