The best available hotels & places to stay near Lillehammer

August 8, 2022 Milan Banda

Lillehammer gained international fame as the host of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. Since then, tourism has flourished in this Norwegian city. Skiing is excellent, of course, but even non-skiers can experience the thrill of the slopes by taking a lift to the top of Lysgårdsbakken Olympic ski jump site. Explore the awesome collections and structures of the Maihaugen open-air museum or hike the Fåberg Cultural Trail to the site of ancient petroglyphs.
Restaurants in Lillehammer

1. Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer

Storgata 108B, Lillehammer 2615 Norway 011 47 61 26 73 73
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 887 reviews

Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer

Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer: the best and most obvious choice for business travellers in Lillehammer. Our hotel comprises 142 rooms, offers indoor parking and is located in the heart of Lillehammer. We serve a delicious breakfast in an informal setting in the dining room. In addition we treat our guests to waffles in the afternoon and an evening buffet, all without any additional charge. Guests can also help themselves to coffee/tea and national newspapers. If you would like to exercise during your stay, we will provide you with a map showing the best routes for running or you can use our indoor compact gym on the 2.nd floor. The hotel has expanded and been renovated in 2015

Uneven service

Reviewed By Cheryl L

Clarion is somewhat more expensive compared to other hotels nearby. But they are located in the city centre which is a plus and the only one offering an evening meal. They also take pets for a fee of 250 kroner. My first night there had a delicious evening meal of chicken with a rich choice of salads and soup. The second night had a very hohum vegetarian lasagne and vegetable soup. The pet room cannot be used to compare the other accomodations, but as a pet room there is room for improvement. No water cooker for us humans to make coffee or tea and no fridge for refreshments. And a pet room should with no expense to Clarion be able to provide a water bowl for animals. However, the pet rooms are close to parking and an exit for walks. The tv was excellent and there were charging outlets for phones. The beds were comfortable and the room quiet for the most part. All in all Clarion provides a nice stay for singles and couples.

2. Scandic Lillehammer Hotel

Turisthotellvegen 6, Lillehammer 2609 Norway
Excellent
31%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
11%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1074 reviews

Scandic Lillehammer Hotel

Within walking distance of the Lillehammer town centre, the Lillehammer Hotel is a well-situated home base for outdoor adventure. Visit world-calibre skiing, cycling, hiking and rafting sites, then rejuvenate in the comfort of one of our 303 rooms and suites. This accommodation is also ideal for travellers who'd like to simply relax amidst the hotel's lovely natural surroundings. With a grand ballroom accommodating up to 1,200 guests, Lillehammer Hotel is a picture-perfect setting for corporate retreats and social events.

Weekend stay for Birkebeinerrennet event

Reviewed By zigloader

Hotel is located uphill not far from city center an it is quite large old building. We stayed in suite which was OK, a little out dated, bonus was bubblebath, large enough just for two people! From room beautiful wiev ower lake and city. Breakfast was superb as you used to it in nordic countries generally. It was a plesant stay!

3. Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort

Fossekrovegen 71, Faberg, Lillehammer 2625 Norway
Excellent
34%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 576 reviews

Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort

Just north of Lillehammer, close to the mountain and Hafjell Ski Resort you will find the beautiful and adventurous Hunderfossen. In natural and calm surroundings you will find activities and experiences - an adventure in the summertime as well as in wintertime. The hotel is situated only 400 m from Hunderfossen Family park and Winter park, 14 km from Lillehammer and 3 km from Hafjell.The hotel has 40 rooms and is characterized by a pleasant atmosphere and old tradition, representing the best of local building culture. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and you can also order practical family rooms and disabled rooms. All rooms offers WiFi, en-suite shower and wc, TV and minibar. At the hotel you will find a cosy lobby with fireplace, bar and restaurant. Situated in the midst of great outdoor recreational facilities, it is good to know that you can relax in our sauna after a busy day outside. The resort also offers self catering cabins and apartments with the additional benefit of the close proximity to the hotel and the services offered there.

Flott sted!

Reviewed By Y1688BWjohne

We booked a room in the hotel but it was closed because of COVID, so they gave us a nice cabin instead! Very cozy, clean, friendly staff. :) The only problem was the lack of matches to light the fireplace :)

4. Scandic Victoria Lillehammer

Nymosvingen 13 Storgata 84 B, Lillehammer 2609 Norway
Excellent
20%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
14%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 606 reviews

Scandic Victoria Lillehammer

Scandic Victoria is centrally located in the Olympic town of Lillehammer on the main pedestrian street within walking distance to the bus and train station. Our restaurant Victoriastuen serves a generous breakfast buffet. We have well-equipped conference facilities that can host small meetings or large conferences for up to 200 participants. Free outdoor parking is available and our fitness facilities help you stay in shape. As a guest you have access to free WiFi.

Weekend trip

Reviewed By ghermanrud

It was very nice to stay at Scandic Victoria last weekend. Fine rooms and the breakfast was exellent with a lot to choose for eating. The Staff was exelent both in the reception and those working with the breakfast and the tables. A person went around with the Coffee and asked if we wanted more.

5. First Hotel Breiseth

Jernbanegata 1, Lillehammer 2609 Norway
Excellent
20%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
13%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 437 reviews

First Hotel Breiseth

First Hotel Breiseth is centrally located in Lillehammer right by the train station and near the pedestrian street. Feel at home in one of our 89 charming rooms, indulge in the delicious breakfast buffet, and explore the many adventures in the Lillehammer Region. Relax by the open fireplace in our lounge with a cup of coffee and a good book. In the early 20th century, the hotel was associated with the Lillehammer Painters. Many of the painters paid for their stay with their own artworks and today, you can enjoy the art and this special atmosphere at the hotel. First Hotel Breiseth is the perfect base all seasons, whether you want to go skiing, cycling, hiking, or visit museums and cultural centers, such as the spectacular Maihaugen.

Good value for the money

Reviewed By Camper751323

Perfect location in the city centre, 1 min from the train station. Free parking behind the hotel (but no chargers for electric cars). Nice staff. Basic but clean rooms. Good breakfast. Free mixed gender sauna.

6. Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort

Fossekrovegen 71, Faberg, Lillehammer 2625 Norway
Excellent
34%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 576 reviews

Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort

Just north of Lillehammer, close to the mountain and Hafjell Ski Resort you will find the beautiful and adventurous Hunderfossen. In natural and calm surroundings you will find activities and experiences - an adventure in the summertime as well as in wintertime. The hotel is situated only 400 m from Hunderfossen Family park and Winter park, 14 km from Lillehammer and 3 km from Hafjell.The hotel has 40 rooms and is characterized by a pleasant atmosphere and old tradition, representing the best of local building culture. The rooms are tastefully decorated, and you can also order practical family rooms and disabled rooms. All rooms offers WiFi, en-suite shower and wc, TV and minibar. At the hotel you will find a cosy lobby with fireplace, bar and restaurant. Situated in the midst of great outdoor recreational facilities, it is good to know that you can relax in our sauna after a busy day outside. The resort also offers self catering cabins and apartments with the additional benefit of the close proximity to the hotel and the services offered there.

Flott sted!

Reviewed By Y1688BWjohne

We booked a room in the hotel but it was closed because of COVID, so they gave us a nice cabin instead! Very cozy, clean, friendly staff. :) The only problem was the lack of matches to light the fireplace :)

7. Aksjemollen - by Classic Norway Hotels

Elvegata 12, Lillehammer 2609 Norway
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 183 reviews

Aksjemollen - by Classic Norway Hotels

Situated in an old mill house in the heart of beautiful Lillehammer, the newly renovated Aksjemøllen by Classic Norway, has a unique atmosphere and charm. After the full refurbishment autumn 2021, this boutique hotel offers quality, personal service and stunning details that will amaze you. All guest rooms are equipped with luxury Wonderland beds, high quality toiletries from Molton Brown, Nespresso coffee machines and tea products from Newby. The hotel emphasizes the buildings unique history, and colors, moods and uniforms reflect the period of the early 20th century, when the mill activity in Lillehammer was high and essential in the growth of Lillehammer town. In the cosy and stylish lobby, you can enjoy a local art gallery, while having refreshments from the lobby bar. You can also by local art and local glass products, if you are in a shopping mood. In the neighborhood you will find real good restaurants, and the hotel has an own entrance to Egon restaurant, situated in the charming old grinding house. The top floor Toppen Sky bar offers high quality cocktails and signature drinks, while enjoying the spectacular panorama view of Lillehammer Town with its ski jump towers on one side, Mesna river and lake Mjøsa on the other side. Experience Aksjemøllen by Classic Norway!”

Good location

Reviewed By Wales_Solo_traveller

The hotel is very central to Lillehammar and the main shopping street which is where many bars and restaurants are. I was in a double room. The hotel is looking a bit dated, it is 3 star but could still probably do with some updating. There is one lift which was working, fortunately as there are 9 floors with a bar on the top floor. The doors operate with a key rather than a card, and you hand the key in when you leave, and pick it up on return. Rather old school. But the staff on reception could not have been more helpful, there was a problem with their payment system and my card and they sorted it out for me which was great. My room was fine, although there was no safe or iron in the room, nor was there a kettle. However you could make tea or coffee in the reception area. There was a hairdryer in the shower room. And the temperature was operated (I think!) from a switch near the bathroom door, operating from 1 to 10, and I am assuming 10 was the warmest. This operates a small radiator under the window. The curtains are quite thin and although the windows are double glazed there appeared to be a bit of a cold draft coming through but once i found out how to work the radiator, it was toasty warm. In the room is a double bed, armchair, table and chair and a small wardrobe with two shelves underneath for storage. There is also a large flat screen TV which had the standard Norwegian channels on along with Al Jazeera and Sky News. My main criticism is the WiFi, it was possible to see the WiFi in the room, although the service appeared sketchy, but no matter how hard I tried to connect I could not get past the log in page which is also the hotel’s web page exhorting me to book a stay at the hotel I was already staying at. The shower room was compact, and the water was hot and strong. The towels could do with being replaced with newer ones, but they were clean if a bit threadbare. And no floor towel was provided but the water escaped from the shower enclosure all over the bathroom floor so a floor towel would have been handy. My room rate included breakfast, which is served in the Egon restaurant on the ground floor. Egon is a Norwegian chain and my one experience with them to date was not happy, however the breakfast here was fine. This Egon restaurant is in quite an attractive historic (old mill) building, and the breakfast was standard hot or cold buffet options, including fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals, wonderful bread (which seems to be a feature of my breakfasts in Norway) as well as eggs, beans and sausages. If you are looking for reasonably priced place to stay in Lillehammar, convenient for the station and shops then this hotel is fine, and as mentioned the staff were incredibly helpful.

8. Lillehammer Fjellstue

Nordsetervegen 1330, Lillehammer 2618 Norway
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 194 reviews

Lillehammer Fjellstue

Lillehammer Fjellstue, situated only 15 minutes from the city center by car, is a good and reasonable alternative to hotels in Lillehammer city center. Stay in our nice cabins at Nordseter Hytter or in our lovely apartments at Nordseter Apartments. Our apartments have a balcony and a panoramic view towards Lillehammer. We offer free internet connection to all our guests as well as complemantary parking. You are welcome to bring your pet at no extra costs. From our inhouse bakery, we sell fresh baked bread in the morning In our tourist information you can phurcase tickets to our main attractions in the area, or you can get some information about what to see and do in Lillehammer during your stay with us. Calm and quietness, hospitality and personal service are very important to us. We are a personal family run business, and we care about each of our guests. We will do our outmost to make your stay with us memorable.

Nice and clean!

Reviewed By idasolvang

Nice and clean cabin, everything you need for a weekend trip. Good beds, Nice bathroom, good kitchen. Friendly and helpful staff! Nice place to go skiing. Easy to get around. Would Line to come back again for sure!

9. Lillehammer Turistsenter

Sandheimsbakken 20, Lillehammer 2619 Norway
Excellent
12%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 52 reviews

Lillehammer Turistsenter

Lillehammer Tourist Centre is situated in beautiful surroundings, with spectacular views of lake Mjosa and the Lagen river! Lagen and Mjosa are renowned for their excellent fishing. The motel comprises double rooms, family rooms and rooms for the disabled. All rooms have own bathroom and cable TV. Campsite with amenity block. The campsite offers over 200 pitches for caravans, campervans and tents, with easy hook-up to electricity and cable TV. Different standard cabins for 2-5 people and with spectacular views.

For a short visit....

Reviewed By Volkan A

This hotel has clean,silent rooms with bathroom...But You can not find anything to eat or anyone for help after 20:00 PM ...And if you don't have vehicle it is far from the city center....The price is reasonable.. .

10. Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments

Birkebeinervegen 24, Lillehammer 2618 Norway
Excellent
25%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 123 reviews

Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments

Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments is located in beautiful surroundings in the middle of the Olympic Park in Lillehammer, a 10 minute walk from the town centre and about 15 minute by car from Hafjell Alpine Centre and Hunderfossen Family Park. The standard of our facilities is new, good and sporty, and our customers range from families to bus groups, conference participants and professional athletes. Thanks to our ideal location and the great choice of activities right outside the doorstep, as well as a good standard at low rates, our guests are satisfied indeed! We have 55 hotel rooms and 40 apartments. Each apartment is of 60m², and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with WC/shower, a total of 6 beds. Fully equipped kitchen, livingroom with dinner-table, sofa, TV and telephone. Private balcony and storage room with each apartment. Cleaning upon departure, bedlinen and towels are included in the price. We can offer our guests free use of WiFi in all our hotel rooms and apartments.

Disappointing Quality

Reviewed By JohnO422

We have stayed 3 times. This time the quality of the room/cabin was poor. Stained sofa, stained coffee table, broken chair, damaged dishwasher. Curtain in seating area not fitted correctly. Room 631. We moved cabin once (very bad stain on the sofa) when we first checked in. Staff are friendly. Location is excellent. The rooms/cabins need refurbishing.

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