The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Norway, Norway

April 29, 2023 Roger Rusk

With sparkling fjords lacing its coastline and soaring mountains dotting its interior, Norway could rightfully claim to be one of the world's most beautiful countries. A progressive society, thriving cultural scene, and free camping in most areas make Norway a great place to visit.
Things to do in Norway

1. Snowhotel Kirkenes

Sandnesdalen 14, Kirkenes 9910 Norway
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 556 reviews

Snowhotel Kirkenes

Welcome to Winter Wonderland! 20 dreamlike rooms uniquely carved by master ice sculptors from around the world. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner and a night cap in the ice bar. Sleep safely and warm in thermal sleeping bags, in complete arctic stillness. Our snow hotel is open 20.12-20.04. Our Gamme cabins are open all year round. Inspired by the traditional Lapland hunting and fishing hut “gamme” found in the Sami areas of the Arctic. All cabins are equipped as small jewels - air conditioning, underfloor heating, bathroom with Aurora wall. Be sure to visit our Winter Park: our reindeer, dogyard with its 200 huskies. Stop by Gabba Cafe for lunch. Prebook and enjoy a 3 course dinner in the magnificent Laven restaurant. Last but not least, visit the surreal Snowhotel. We also arrange northern lights tours, snowmobile safaris, ice fishing and snowshoe walking tours, the infamous Kirkenes King Crab Safari and numerous Husky activities.

Super unique and amazing experience!

Reviewed By Tgres634

Staying at the Snowhotel is such an incredibly unique experience! I highly recommend it! The staff are amazing and make your experience super personalized. I stayed one night in an ice room and one night in a cabin! The dogsledding tour was so much fun… same with the king crabs (I don’t think I have ever tasted crabs that good in my life)! The cabin was beautiful with an awesome view and super clean. The ice room has shared facilities in the main building just s short walk away from the ice area (it is attached to the the ice hotel so you don’t have to walk outside). They give you a sheet and a sleeping bag and I slept 8+ hours and never felt cold! Breakfast and dinner are provided and the food was excellent! If you are looking for a super unique experience it is definitely worth the trip!

2. Preikestolen BaseCamp

Preikestolvegen 521 Preikestolen, Jorpeland 4100 Norway
Excellent
38%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 366 reviews

Preikestolen BaseCamp

The cabin lies in the hills of Ryfylke just near the Refsvatn lake, a beautiful, child-friendly area. There are several marked trails in the area, for example, the path to the Pulpit Rock. The new Preikestolen Mountain Lodge was opened in May 2009. The old Preikestol cabin was built in 1949 just beside the old Vatne mountain farm. You can also go fishing or swimming in the lake Revsvatnet. There is a lot of activities in the area. We have rental of Canoe, kayak and SUP.

!Beware of deception

Reviewed By tekuma

One shower , one toilet per floor ( 9 rooms per floor ) . The room is in another hut and not in the main building as you might think . A room so small that you can hardly move in it . There is no wifi in the rooms !!! The wooden floor in the corridor creaks when people cross and interferes with sleep . The entrance to the room is with the help of a code . When you enter the code , the beep sounds in the rooms And for all this you also pay 150 euros , which is very far from getting value for money . In short - this exploitation of the owner , is the unflattering side of Norway !!!!

3. Stad Hotell

FV633, Leikanger 6750 Norway
Excellent
67%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Stad Hotell

Modern, fresh, comfortable and delicate rooms!

Reviewed By Eric Kristian S

Stad hotel has potential and the rooms in the new part are very, very nice. Modern fabrics, styles and colours. Very delicate and fresh bathroom. The location onto the sea is also good. The rooms is the strength of this hotel. We had dinner at the hotel which was a buffet and this was not up to the expected level. If the restaurant improves the food and educates the personnel, this hotel has a potential of becoming a 5 buttons score, but now we left with an average impression. Nice rooms, but too much canteen restaurant.

4. Kjerringoy Rorbusenter

Kjerringoey 8093 Norway
Excellent
76%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Kjerringoy Rorbusenter

Outermost on beautiful Kjerringøy you find Kjerringøy Rorbusenter, where we offer accommodation in fishermans cabins, fishing trips and other activities in spectacular surroundings.

Beautiful ‘end of the World’ feeling

Reviewed By SarahZelma

Just had a day trip and drove out to the end of Kjerringøy just to discover this pearl of a place. Had coffee and ice cream and popcorn. Very friendly staff. Makes such a difference to get a welcoming feeling. Worth a visit if you’re on the island. (Be aware, Very narrow driving path getting out there. )

5. Bakkegata - The Blue House

Bakkegata 4A, Odda 5750 Norway
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 7 reviews

Bakkegata - The Blue House

Excellent Place to Stay!

Reviewed By colinmc12

Awesome location near restaurants, grocery store, and bus stop. Apartment was clean and modern. Stayed two nights and would definitely recommend. The apartment room I stayed in had a washer, which came in handy.

6. Solsiden Brygge

Moloveien 41, Ballstad 8373 Norway
Excellent
39%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
16%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 107 reviews

Solsiden Brygge

In Ballstads most sunrich place you find Solsiden Brygge. Ballstad is known for it beautiful nature and its good fishing. Situated outside the range of traffic, Solsiden Brygge can offer 12 rorbu-appartments with high standard. The brygge is situated between to activ fish fabrics. There is also a fishing boat named Vibeke that has capasity for 9 persons. Vibeke takes you on deep sea fishing 2 times a day. Welcome to Solsiden-brygge!

Selling rorbu as Solsiden brygge at other location

Reviewed By p_lmartine2021

My extended family went last week to Ballstad and Solsiden brygge for a rorbu vacation. One of the purpose was to be United at the same premeses/ location. During the check in the staff started to explain how to find our rorbu by car in a another part of Ballstad. I said this is a mistake. We have order a rorbu at Solsiden brygge, then the staff explained how impresis and how limited information i had been through as a preperation. In addition i had also been order through Booking.com and then i was responsible for everything by myself. I didn’t understand Solsiden brygge was some kind of a Airbnb aggregator i Ballstad. If I was aware of that i would used another company or order direct in Airbnb myself. I informed the Owner how dissatisfied i was and they offer us a hot tub for the evening.as a compensation.This is the reason way the rating not ended with 1

7. Lofoten Cottages

Nusfjordveien 110, Nusfjord, Flakstad Municipality 8380 Norway
Excellent
64%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
14%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 14 reviews

Lofoten Cottages

Zauberhaft!

Reviewed By Tripxena

Sehr charmante Unterkunft im Stil der alten Fischerhäuser. Wir hatten die Nummer 14. Sie ist wahnsinnig liebevoll eingerichtet. Kochfeld mit Induktion. Küche ich gut ausgestattet. Terrasse direkt am Wasser. Das ganze Dorf wird im Retrostil gehalten und hat somit einen ganz eigenen Flair. Einzig die Matratzen waren etwas sehr weich.

8. Hoiland Gard

Ardal i Ryfylke, 4137 Norway
Excellent
18%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 22 reviews

Hoiland Gard

A real pearl!!

Reviewed By E7825GOandr_h

This breathtaking place is located in between rural mountens a short drive from Stavanger. The location it self is postcard worthy, but the hospitality an effort to make our stay as good as possible was noticeable. The staff was going out of its was to ensure our comfort and wellbeing. The staff’s love for this place shows in the care, cleanliness and attention to details! Food was amazing and we were always met with smiles☺️ All in all we give this location and It’s staff the highest marks! This is a true gem that we would love to return to!

9. Austbo Hotell

Rjukanvegen 195, Rauland 3864 Norway
Excellent
17%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
10%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 30 reviews

Austbo Hotell

Set in the Telemark village of Rauland, Camp Vierli offers a free shuttle bus to Vierli Ski Centre, 4 km away. The property offers relaxation options like a sauna and a lounge with internet cafe, big-screen TV and sofas. Guests can access 150 km of cross-country ski tracks from the property. The bright, basic rooms at Vierli Camp have wooden floors, a TV and a private bathroom with shower. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Breakfast is served daily, and dinner dishes are available in the restaurant. Snacks and drinks can be bought from the in-house kiosk. Popular activities in the area include hiking, skiing and fishing. Lake Tansvatn is right beside the property. Skate boarding parks are found nearby.

Very beautiful scenery and good service, too!

Reviewed By Jeosihag

We had gotten a flat tire at midnight and needed a place to sleep, and they were still welcoming! We were so grateful for them and it wasn't too bad of a cost (1,320 NOK for a 4-person room). The fact that the facilities (Wifi, Gameroom, Skatepark, etc.) was included in the cost PLUS breakfast made it definitely worth it. Very nice and helpful staff, as well.

10. Glesver Rorbu

Holmen, 5381 Norway
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 10 reviews

Glesver Rorbu

Stay in a Fisherman house at the old merchant town of Glesvaer. We have two types of apartments, one with two bedroms (total four people) and the other with three bedrooms (total six persons). We have 17/18 feet boats available for rental. With a unique conference building by the coastline, this is an excellent place for small conferences, sales meetings, team building exercises and other arrangements. We have a close cooperation with the cozy cafe, Glesvær Kafe.

not your typical hotel getaway

Reviewed By Ross T

wanted something authentic and certainly received that here. the fishing cabins were ideal for a peaceful break with spectacular views. all amenities included. staff really kind and helpful. would be perfect for family and friends as the cabins are big enough and with the location next to the restaurant perfect for a stress free time if you dont want to cook.

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