 The choice of accommodation is as varied as the many facets of Norway. From first-class hotels to lonely mountain huts far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life - and everything in between. Even simple accommodation such as hunting lodges and camping chalets are of high standard. First you´ll find the place to go, then book the accommodation of your choice. You´ll find the accommodation button in every township. BOOKING A HOTEL You can book the accommodation directly on this site or by e-mail, post, fax or telephone. Practically everyone in Norway speaks English, and you will rarely encounter any difficulty. If travelling in the high season «approx. mid June to mid August», it is advisable to book in advance. Information offices in Norway often have a reservation service. HOTEL PASSES In Norway you will find several passes, discount schemes and cheque systems in operation which are valid at hotels and offer reduced prices. For further information contact your local travel agency or the following addresses: Choice Hotels Scandinavia ASA Sommerrogt. 13-15 Postboks 2454 Solli NO-0201 OSLO Best Western Euro Guestcheque Best Western Hotels P.O. Box 2773 Solli, N-0204 Oslo Norway Fjord Pass Fjord Tours AS P.O. Box 1752 Nordnes, N-5024 Bergen Norlandia Hotels Summer Pass Norlandia Hotels P.O. Box 6615 St. Olavs plass, N-0129 Oslo Family Magic Radisson SAS Hotels Worldwide Regional Sales Office P.O. Box 185, 1324 Lysaker Oslo Scandic Holiday Card Scandic Hotels P.O. Box 2458 Solli, N-0202 Oslo Rica Hotels Holiday Pass "Summerdays" Rica Hotels P.O. Box 453, N-1302 Sandvika CAMPING Norway has more than a thousand campsites, so you are bound to find somewhere to stay in the area you want. The sites are classified 1 - 5 stars, depending on the standard, facilities and activities available. There is no standard price and rates do vary somewhat. Normally, the fixed charge per plot is NOK 80 to NOK 150, with additional charges per person. The Norwegian Camping Card (Norsk Campingkort) entitles you to faster checking-in service along with special occupant deals. The Camping Card can be ordered, before travelling free of charge, from Norwegian Hospitality Association (Reiselivsbedriftenes Landsforening or RBL). Many campsites have cabins that can be booked in advance. Most cabins have electricity and heating and note that you may need to bring bedding, enquire when making your booking. The cabins are classified 1 - 5 stars depending on size and standard. Please note that camping gas is not freely available in Norway. For further information on camping in Norway visit the internet on http://www.camping.no It is not permitted to pitch a tent or park a caravan closerthan 150 metres from a house / chalet. Also please note that there are varying by-laws relating to Wild Camping. Remember, too, that it is forbidden to have an open fire in forests or on open land, between 15th April and 15th September. Norwegian Hospitality Association (RBL) P.O. Box 5465 Majorstua N-0305 Oslo YOUTH AND FAMILY HOSTELS Norway has about 72 hostels offering a surprisingly high standard of accommodation - some hostels are comparable to simple hotels - at a reasonable price. This makes them ideal for young people and families on a budget. Indeed, the association there calls itself Norwegian Youth and Family Hostels. Most have living rooms to relax in, and the bedrooms normally have two, four or six beds. Some bedrooms even have their own bathrooms. Many establishments serve hot food, and breakfast may be included in the price. Others are self catering. All you need to take with you is a sheet sleeping bag, or you can hire one. The hostels are awarded one to three stars, and prices vary per night per person for Youth Hostel Association members, depending on category and type of room. Non-members pay a little more. Hostelling International Norway (Norske Vandrerhjem) Dronningensgt. 26 N-0154 Oslo CHALETS Called «hytte» in Norwegian, this type of accommodation is perfect for those who prefer to explore one part of the country thoroughly. Chalets come in various sizes, but normally house four to six people. The chalets always have the basic equipment, and furnishings range from the simply comfortable to the sumptuous, and prices vary accordingly. If you want to spend just one night in a chalet and then move on, you can stay in one without prior reservation on a camp site - see our section on camping above. FISHERMEN´S CABINS In the Lofoten islands in northern Norway, you can rent a traditional former fisherman´s cabin, called a «rorbu». The fishermen used to come to Lofoten from other parts of the coast for the winter cod fishing season from January to April, and would make these cabins their temporary homes for the duration. Most have been modernised, and a number of them have their own shower and toilet. Nowadays you will also find newly built fishermen´s cabins too. Although most rorbu´s are in the Lofoten islands, you can rent these cabins all along the coast of Norway from north to south. What´s important is that the cabin is by the sea shore with excellentfishing! The local regional tourist boards will supply you with further information. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION British style bed & breakfast is developing in Norway, all of a high standard. Generally booked through the local tourist office on the day or. You may find accommodation signs displayed along roads or directly outside houses (Rom or Husrom). In larger towns private rooms are priced from approximately from NOK 170 for a single to NOK 300 for a double. The B&B guidebook for Norway titled «Rom i Norge» is on sale, providing a key to reasonable lodging in private homes, urban and rural. Available in Norway at general book shops. COUNTRY OR FARM HOLIDAYS Many farmers have built rental chalets or made old houses into anractive holiday homes. Others in the districts have invested in cultural experiences and different activities in both forest and field. The farms are often fully productive and anyone who wants to can experience daily life on a farm at close quarters. The standard and the prices of the various farmhouse holidays on offer vary a great deal. Please contact the tourist offices for details, or the national booking office for farm holidays on: Norsk Bondegårdsferie as Hadelandsveien 169 N-1482 Nittedal |
 CHOICE HOTELS Choice has over 140 hotels in the Nordic countries, divided into the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands. Which gives you something to choose from - as our name indicates. In Norway they have 70 hotels spread over the whole country. Several of our hotels co-operate closely with local golf courses, indeed many hotels are on the sponsor lists. Greenfee is included in the hotel rate, and tee-off times can often be confirmed immediately. RICA HOTELS Rica Hotels was established in 1975 and today stands as Norway´s leading hotel chain, with more than 90 establishments in Norway and Sweden. Our hotels are centrally placed in more than 40 cities and larger towns and villages, right from Kristiansand in the south of Norway, to the North Cape on the Arctic Circle in the north, along with key destinations in Sweden. In Norway Rica have 70 hotels. THON HOTELS The chain is the largest in Norway´s major towns and cities, with among others 11 hotels in Oslo City Centre and five hotels in Bergen, Thon Hotels also has alpine hotels and hotels abroad. Thon Hotels has 43 hotels in Norway, and 4 hotels in Belgium and Holland. Choosing a hotel couldn´t be easier. With us you get exactly what you are looking for. Choose between Thon Budget, Thon City and Thon Conference. SAS RADISSON HOTELS Radisson SAS is a four star plus, club class hotel brand with key differentiators such as the 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee and the Yes I Can spirit of service. Rezidor SAS Hospitality, one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, has a portfolio of five brands. Rezidor SAS is the sole franchiser in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Radisson SAS, Park Inn, Country Inn and Regent. SCANDIC HOTELS We are proud to be a member of the Hilton Family of brands. Scandic and Hilton´s guest loyalty programme applies to more than 2,500 hotels in over 60 countries. Scandic have 16 hotels in Norway. Whichever Scandic hotel you stay in, you need to know that you will get excellent quality and value for money. Both the name and the family is Norwegian. August Hilton, the father of Conrad Hilton, was born in Ullensaker. He came from Hilton Gård at Kløfta.Scandic have 18 hotels in Norway. BEST WESTERN HOTELS Best Western is the only hotel chain in Norway where the member hotels can keep their individuality and personal touch, and, at the same time, derive benefits from joint booking, sales, marketing, purchasing and quality assurance in an international hotel chain. In Norway Best Western is represented by 17 hotels located around the country. THE HISTORICAL HOTELS The Historic Hotels & restaurants is a unique membership organisation containing many of Norway´s most charming hotels and restaurants. The group consists of 27 hotels and 7 restaurants which are members of the group. NORLANDIA HOTELS Norlandia Hotels & Resorts welcomes you to more than 40 destinations throughout Scandinavia. In Norway we have 43 hotels spread over the whole country. We strive to offer excellent comfort and to create long lasting holiday memories. Experience whale safari in Andøya up north, or ride across the Rondane mountains. FIRST HOTELS First Hotels currently has 60 hotels in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. In Norway First have 9 hotels. Our vision is to become a symbol of joy, care and innovation in the hotel industry. A second home in that we recognize people and are personal and friendly, show consideration for individual wishes through responsiveness and different and creative. PARK INN Park Inns are highly efficient, fresh and innovative, international mid market hotels. They focus on mastering the essentials of a great hotel experience within their class; having warm and casual service, being spotlessly clean, easy to use and safe. |