Since transferring to Tromsø I’ve gotten numerous questions from individuals planning their journeys right here. And whereas I’ve coated my prime suggestions for issues to do in Tromsø and seeing the northern lights in Tromsø, I haven’t written a lot about the place to remain in Tromsø. I imply, it’s onerous to let you know the most effective resorts in Tromsø once I’ve solely stayed at a pair myself, as a result of now I stay right here.
However over time I’ve had numerous buddies go to who opted to remain in resorts as a substitute of on an air mattress in my tiny workplace, so I now even have a very good overview of the most effective Tromsø resorts and lodging. I additionally stay downtown so many of the resorts on this listing are a few 4 minute stroll from my condominium. And this listing doesn’t embrace each lodge in Tromsø – solely my prime picks.
The place to remain in Tromsø
First off, when choosing your Tromsø lodging you’ll must slim down the world the place you wish to keep. Fortunately for you that is tremendous simple, since you’ll most likely wish to keep proper within the metropolis middle, and town middle may be very small and simply walkable. A lodge on the principle purchasing avenue Storgata will solely be a few 5 minute stroll from a lodge on the harbor.
One other good factor about Tromsø is that town middle is only a ten to fifteen minute drive from the airport. So you possibly can simply get a bus or taxi from the airport to your lodging. If you wish to take the bus the most affordable choice is the Tromsø metropolis bus, which prices 45 NOK. You may take bus 40, 42, or 24 to the middle.
To get to town bus cease, flip left whenever you exit the airport and stroll a number of steps and also you’ll see a staircase with an indication for parking. Stroll down the steps after which stroll straight throughout the car parking zone and also you’ll discover the bus stops – you’ll wish to take the bus from the cease throughout the road.
When you’ve got numerous baggage it is perhaps simpler to take the Tromsø Airport Categorical Bus, which prices 110 NOK for adults, or 180 NOK return.
And in order for you a taxi, there’s a taxi stand proper exterior arrivals, so that you merely get in line and wait to your taxi to reach. A taxi from Tromsø Airport to town middle will price about 200 NOK, so when you’re a couple of particular person it’d make extra sense simply to take a taxi as a substitute of the bus.
When to ebook your Tromsø lodge
A bizarre factor I’ve seen about Tromsø resorts is that the charges might be all over, relying on whenever you ebook. Whereas Tromsø does have numerous resorts, through the excessive season all the downtown might be totally booked. And when this will get near occurring the lodge costs are inclined to skyrocket. So I can’t stress this sufficient: ebook your resorts as early as potential. I imply now!
Greatest luxurious resorts in Tromsø
Clarion Lodge The Edge
I feel all locals right here would agree that The Edge is Tromsø’s nicest lodge. My mother and father stayed right here the final time they had been on the town and had been very impressed. The lodge is correct on the water with a very fascinating design. This might undoubtedly be my best choice from Tromsø’s luxurious resorts.
The Edge can be residence to Tromsø’s solely sky bar, which is common amongst locals. The views listed below are unimaginable and the drinks menu is sort of artistic – it’s undoubtedly value stopping by right here even when you aren’t staying on the lodge.
Examine present charges and availability on the Clarion Lodge The Edge right here.
Aera Glass Cabins
In case you’re visiting Tromsø on a northern lights journey, you then is perhaps all in favour of staying in a glass igloo, the place you possibly can watch the northern lights from the consolation (and heat!) of your mattress. The closest and nicest glass roof lodging close to Tromsø is the gorgeous Aera Glass Cabins. They’re a splurge, however staying right here can be a as soon as in a lifetime expertise!
These are a few 30 minute drive from town middle they usually have free parking. You may ebook a rental automotive from the airport right here.
Examine present charges and availability on the Aera Glass Cabins right here.
Scandic Ishavshotel
Whereas The Edge is the brand new favourite in Tromsø, the Scandic Ishavshotel is a Tromsø establishment (whereas The Edge continues to be actually new). The Scandic Ishavshotel can be proper on the water and appears like an enormous ship perched proper on the finish of the jetty, which additionally signifies that each room as an unimaginable view. The breakfast right here has additionally been voted the most effective lodge breakfast in Norway for a number of years!
Examine present charges and availability on the Scandic Ishavshotel right here.
Clarion Assortment Lodge Aurora
The Clarion Assortment Lodge Aurora can be down by the harbor. The primary draw right here is that there’s an outside jacuzzi on the roof! My buddy not too long ago stayed right here and confirmed that the jacuzzi is totally value it. One other good factor about this lodge is that rooms embrace breakfast and a light-weight night meal, which makes staying right here fairly deal, as meals in Tromsø is pricey.
Examine present charges and availability on the Clarion Assortment Lodge Aurora right here.
Camp North Tour
One other nice northern lights choice close to Tromsø is the Camp North Tour’s glamping igloo proper exterior of Tromsø. The dome has home windows within the ceiling so you possibly can look ahead to the northern lights inside.
Examine present charges and availability at Camp North right here.
Radisson Blu Lodge Tromsø
I’m together with the Radisson Blu Lodge Tromsø right here as a result of it’s undoubtedly thought of one among Tromsø’s finest luxurious resorts, nevertheless to be completely sincere this wouldn’t be my best choice. It’s a very nice lodge, nevertheless it’s form of the identical as all Radisson Blu resorts all over the place, and I really feel that the opposite luxurious Tromsø resorts on this listing are extra particular. But when they’re all booked, the Radisson continues to be a superb lodge!
Examine present charges and availability on the Radisson Blu Lodge Tromsø right here.
Greatest mid-range resorts in Tromsø
Thon Lodge Tromsø & Polar
I like staying at Thon resorts as a result of they’ve the best possible breakfasts (and are pet pleasant!). My mother and father even mentioned that the breakfast right here was higher than the breakfast at The Edge.
I’m writing in regards to the Thon Lodge Tromsø and Thon Lodge Polar collectively as a result of they’re throughout the road from one another and just about precisely the identical. I’ve stayed on the Thon Lodge Polar and my mother and father have stayed on the Thon Lodge Tromsø twice. They’re proper downtown by the principle purchasing space, and did I point out how improbable the breakfast right here is?
Examine present charges and availability on the Thon Lodge Tromsø right here and the Thon Lodge Polar right here.
Clarion Lodge With
The Clarion Lodge With is correct on the water and rooms right here embrace each breakfast and dinner, which makes staying right here fairly deal. The rooms are a bit dated, however in an enthralling means. The inside undoubtedly feels extra cosy than Tromsø’s tremendous trendy resorts.
Examine present charges and availability on the Clarion Lodge With right here.
Greatest price range resorts in Tromsø
Smarthotel Tromsø
I’ve had a few buddies keep on the Smarthotel Tromsø and each mentioned they had been shocked by how good it was. The rooms are small and fundamental, however tremendous clear and comfy. In addition they supply an elective breakfast for an added payment, but when your price range is tight you possibly can skip it and choose up one thing cheaper on the grocery store down the road as a substitute. The lodge is correct downtown close to the principle purchasing space. Nevertheless that is one lodge that you really want to ebook early for the most effective worth – I’ve seen it listed for week of bookings for a similar worth as Tromsø’s fanciest resorts.
Examine present charges and availability on the Smarthotel Tromsø right here.
Consolation Lodge Xpress Tromsø
My buddy Cat lives on Svalbard and all the time stays on the Consolation Lodge Xpress Tromsø, and since she’s right here pretty typically I feel that’s a glowing advice. It’s proper downtown within the purchasing space and fundamental however clear and comfy.
Examine present charges and availability on the Consolation Lodge Xpress Tromsø right here.
Ami Lodge
Alfie and I stroll by the Ami Lodge each morning, and each time I see visitors there they give the impression of being completely satisfied! The placement is very nice – proper downtown however on the highest of a hillside with fairly views. This might even be place to remain within the winter as a result of it’s proper above a park that’s darkish sufficient for some glorious northern lights viewing.
Examine present charges and availability on the Ami Lodge right here.
Tromsø CoCo
In case you’re on a very tight price range, Tromsø CoCo has tremendous inexpensive bunks in blended dormitories. There’s a comfy widespread room right here as effectively, making it place to satisfy different vacationers. This hostel is correct subsequent to the Smarthotel within the metropolis middle.
Examine present charges and availability at Tromsø CoCo right here.
Aurora Buddies
Aurora Buddies is the most affordable place to remain in Tromsø – however nonetheless has excellent opinions! This cozy hostel gives bunks in blended dormitories proper on the sting of downtown Tromsø. Personally I’d go for Tromsø CoCo because it’s a bit extra central and virtually the identical worth, however Aurora Buddies can be an important second choice.
Examine present charges and availability at Aurora Buddies right here.
Airbnb Tromsø
I’d strongly discourage you from reserving an Airbnb in Tromsø. There’s a housing scarcity in Tromsø and Airbnb has turn out to be an enormous downside for locals, particularly college students who can’t discover flats to lease. Airbnbs are additionally registered in another way than resorts right here and never as strictly regulated. So that you’re significantly better off reserving a self-catering lodge room, or at the very least an condominium by means of a lodge website like reserving.com.
Enter Tromsø
The Enter Lodges in Tromsø are my favourite self-catering choice in Tromsø. There are a bunch of them across the metropolis, however the most effective location is the Enter Metropolis Tromsø. My buddy Jessica stayed right here in August and right here room was small however had every thing she wanted, together with a bit kitchen.
Examine present charges and availability at Enter Metropolis Tromsø right here.
Arctic Properties City Sq.
If you need a full condominium, this one bed room condominium is correct within the metropolis middle and appears so fairly.
