The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in April 2026. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Norway. I hope you will like it!
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1 Boen Gård Kristiansand, Norway
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Located in Kristiansand, 14 km from Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park, Boen Gård provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Boen Gård each room includes bed linen and towels.
à la carte and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.
Guests at Boen Gård will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kristiansand, like hiking and cycling.
University of Agder is 17 km from the hotel, while The Ibsen House is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Kristiansand, Kjevik Airport, 5 km from Boen Gård.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around 2195 NOK.
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2 Thon Hotel Svolvær Svolvær, Norway
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Set in Svolvær, 3.8 km from Kongsmarka, Thon Hotel Svolvær offers accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 5.9 km from Svolvaer Airport.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Thon Hotel Svolvær all rooms come with bed linen and towels.
A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.
Kabelvåg is 6.3 km from Thon Hotel Svolvær, while Storvågan is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Leknes Airport, 68 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 1497 NOK.
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3 Opus 16 Bergen, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Bergen.
Housed in a historic building from 1876, Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel, is a luxury hotel located in central Bergen featuring individually designed rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a Norwegian-style breakfast buffet and are free to admire the in-house exhibition. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
All guest rooms are equipped with seating area, flat-screen TV and in-room tablet for personal use. The private bathrooms feature under-floor heating and a walk-in rainfall shower. A minibar with drinks and snacks, safe and spacious wardrobe are also included.
Enjoy lunch, dinner or Saturday Afternoon Tea in the hotel restaurant. The restaurant offers a wide selection of local seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes. The spacious lobby also has a bar and an art exhibit from local artists. From June to August, guests can enjoy in-house lunch concerts for an extra charge.
Restaurants, bars, shopping, the Fish Market, Bryggen are all within a few minutes' walk. Bergen Central Station is 700 metres away. Valet parking is available.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 2052 NOK.
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4 Hotel Continental Oslo, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Oslo.
The elegant Hotel Continental is centrally located in Oslo, only 150 metres from Oslo’s main street, Karl Johan. It is the only 5-star hotel in Norway, and offers free in-room Internet access.
The individually decorated rooms at Continental Hotel include a cable TV, minibar and an in-room safe. Bathrooms include amenities and a separate shower and bath.
Leisure options include a free 24 hour gym and a lobby lounge featuring Edward Munch lithographs.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage. The historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo's most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café.
The National Theatre is located just across the street. The Royal Palace is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 3145 NOK.
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5 Lily Country Club Klofta, Norway
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Set in Klofta, 35 km from Oslo Central Station, Lily Country Club offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Buffet and continental breakfast options are available every morning at the hotel. At Lily Country Club you will find a restaurant serving international and European cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Klofta, like hiking.
Akershus Fortress is 36 km from Lily Country Club, while Sognsvann Lake is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Oslo Airport, 14 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 1704 NOK.
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6 Fengselshotellet Arendal, Norway
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Located in Arendal, 21 km from The Ibsen House, Fengselshotellet provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. The hotel features family rooms.
At the hotel, each room includes a patio. At Fengselshotellet each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
You can play darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.
Staff speak German, English and Norwegian at the reception.
The nearest airport is Kristiansand, Kjevik, 63 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 717 NOK.
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7 Nordis Apartments Svolvær, Norway
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Located in Svolvær, 7.7 km from Oddvær, Nordis Apartments provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Rooms are equipped with a patio.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. Nordis Apartments offers certain units with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.
The nearest airport is Svolvaer Airport, 5 km from Nordis Apartments.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 2802 NOK.
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8 Britannia Hotel Trondheim, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Trondheim.
Dating back to 1870, this elegant hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from Trondheim Central Station. It provides luxury spa facilities and 4 restaurants. Wi-Fi is free.
Britannia Hotel’s rooms mix classic décor with modern comforts. All rooms have a writing desk, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour room service.
The Britannia Spa & Wellness Centre offers special treatments, massages and saunas. A swimming pool, minerals pool and gym are also found on site.
Britannia Hotel is located in the city center in walking distance to shops and restaurants. The 11th-century Nidaros Cathedral is 500 metres away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around 2550 NOK.
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9 Hotel Bristol Oslo, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Oslo.
This elegant hotel is 850 metres from Oslo Central Station and 2 minutes’ walk from the main street Karl Johans gate. It offers free Wi-Fi, along with free gym and sauna access.
Hotel Bristol’s bright rooms have a TV and minibar. All feature charming, antique-style furniture and interiors.
Guests can try traditional Norwegian food at the Bristol Grill, which has an English-pub feel. A popular meeting point for politicians, musicians and actors since the 1920s, the Library Bar offers live piano music.
Bristol Hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk from the National Theatre and the National Gallery.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 1899 NOK.
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10 Lysebu Hotel Oslo, Norway
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Lysebu Hotel is located at Tryvannshøyden Hill above Oslo, 750 metres from the Voksenkollen metro station. It offers excellent dining, free WiFi and free private parking.
All rooms at Hotel Lysebu have a work desk, and a private bathroom with shower. Some rooms feature a flat-screen TV and views of Sørkedalen Valley and Norefjell Mountain.
The in-house restaurant serves Norwegian cuisine and features large panoramic windows and Nordic art on the walls. The restaurant offers a new 5-course menu every week, based upon seasonal ingredients and accompanied with selected wines. During summer, guests can dine out on the terrace.
The hotel has a wine cellar and can arrange wine-tasting sessions. Art exhibitions and live music events are sometimes hosted by the hotel. Other facilities include a large garden, an indoor swimming pool and a lounge with fireplace.
Popular activities among guests include skiing, hiking and cycling. Oslo city centre is a 40-minute metro ride away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 1723 NOK.
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11 Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel Alta, Norway
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Situated 20 km from Alta’s town centre, along the Alta River, is this special igloo hotel. The impressive 2,000 m² structure is made entirely from snow and ice every year and offers guests a unique experience.
Reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags are provided in each Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel guest room. With a constant temperature between -4 and -7 °C, guests are encouraged to bring their own thermal under garments.
A modern service building is located next door and features showers, changing rooms and a luggage storage room. Sorrisniva also has a sauna and 2 bookable, outdoor hot tubs for warming up and relaxation.
Local specialities and produce are offered at the 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy drinks at the ice bar, served in glasses made of ice.
Artistic ice sculptures are on display throughout the hotel. Staff will gladly assist with booking a snowmobile safari to explore the surroundings.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 2717 NOK.
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12 Anker Brygge Svolvær, Norway
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Located on a small island in the very heart of Svolvær Harbor in the Lofoten Archipelago, Anker Brygge offers rooms in traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cottages. All have free WiFi and sea or quay views. The town square is just 150 metres away.
All suites at Anker Brygge have a patio and kitchenette with cooking hob and dishwasher. A dining table and seating area are also standard. There is a number of parking spots available pluss you can use the parking app of EasyPark - at a small cost.
Kjøkkenet Restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Lofoten region. During warmer months, guests can enjoy their meals out on the large terrace.
The staff can help arrange activities like golf, fishing and boat trips. Bowling is located in the center of Svolvar. Relaxation options include a sauna
The Hurtigruten Ferry terminal is located within 10 minutes’ walk. The Lofoten War Memorial Museum is 700 metres away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 1791 NOK.
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13 Losby Gods Manor Losby, Norway
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The historical Losby Gods Manor, dating back to the 19th century, offers stylish accommodation in an exceptionally beautiful setting, just 20 min from Oslo and 30 min from Gardermoen Airport.
The spacious en-suite guest rooms have TVs and minibars and Losby Gods also has 5 elegant suites.
Guests are welcome to explore the world of tastes at the in-house restaurant and to relax in the bar. Losby Gods also has a private wine cellar and unique historical banquet facilities.
The guests at Losby Gods Manor can make use of the 2 golf courses surrounding the hotel, offering services such as a pro-shop, golf academy and a café.
Losby is surrounded by excellent hiking tracks and scenic lakes. Bicycles and maps can be borrowed from the hotel and guests also have complimentary use of the tennis courts.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 2086 NOK.
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14 The Thief Oslo, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Oslo.
Featuring rooms with a in-built sound system and private balcony, The Thief is a design boutique hotel on Tjuvholmen in Oslo. The promenade of Aker Brygge is within 5 minutes’ walk. The hotel offers in-room spa treatments, a spa centre and free around-the-clock gym access.
Rooms at this stylish hotel feature a Nespresso machine, a mini-bar and a rainforest shower in the private bathroom. The Thief has 24-hour room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The Thief Spa includes a Turkish hamam bath, sauna and swimming pool. Guests can also relax on the chic rooftop terrace and enjoy contemporary Norwegian cuisine at the Thief Food Bar.
All guests receive free entry to the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, while the hotel is only a 15-minute walk from the centre of Oslo and the National Gallery.
The nearest bus stop is at Vika Atrium 400 metres away, and the National Theatre train station 1.5 km away provides links to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 4090 NOK.
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15 Bergen Børs Hotel Bergen, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Bergen.
Located in an old stock exchange building from 1862, Bergen Børs Hotel offers accommodation in central Bergen, 700 metres from Bergen University. Guests can enjoy cocktails and a variety of local beers at the on-site bar, or relax in the restaurant which focuses on Scandinavian cuisine with locally produced ingredients. Free WiFi is offered.
All rooms at Bergen Børs Hotel include a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and minibar. Every room also features a private bathroom with underfloor heating. Some rooms have a bathtub.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Active guests can use Bergen Børs Hotel's fitness center.
Hurtigruten Terminal Bergen is 800 metres from Bergen Børs Hotel, while Aquarium Bergen is 1.5 km away. Bergen, Flesland Airport is 17 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 1182 NOK.
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16 Hotel Norge by Scandic Bergen, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Bergen.
Hotel Norge by Scandic is located in central Bergen, just next to Byparken city park. Guests will find 3 floors of bars, lounge areas and restaurants. The airport shuttle bus and the city light rail system stop just next to the hotel. Bergen Fish And Flower Market is just a few minutes' walk away.
Rooms are contemporary. Some offers a view over the city and Mount Ulriken.
Restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions are within walking distance of the hotel.
The University of Bergen is 550 metres from the hotel, while the UNESCO-listed Bryggen is about a 10-minute walk away. Bergen Train Station is 700 metres away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 1571 NOK.
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17 Wood Hotel by Frich's Brumunddal, Norway
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Situated in Brumunddal, 16 km from Hamar Cathedral Ruins, Wood Hotel by Frich's features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 18 km of Hamar Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Biri Travbane.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Wood Hotel by Frich's also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a city view. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels.
Guests at Wood Hotel by Frich's can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.
Activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.
Staff speak English and Norwegian at the reception.
Maihaugen is 43 km from the hotel, while Norwegian Post Museum is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oslo Airport, 93 km from Wood Hotel by Frich's.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 937 NOK.
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18 Grand Hotel Oslo, Norway
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Stay in the heart of Oslo.
Opened in 1874, Grand Hotel is located in Oslo’s city centre, only 500 metres from the Royal Palace. Karl Johan high street and luxury boutiques are within a few minutes walk of the hotel. Guests enjoy free access to the WiFi.
The individually designed guest rooms of Hotel Grand include a flat-screen TV. Many offer views of the quiet courtyard or Oslo’s main street, Karl Johans Gate.
Eight is Grand Hotel's rooftop bar with panoramic views and an on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy free access to Artesia spa on weekdays, provided there is free capacity.
The Stortinget Metro Station is just around the corner, while the National Theater and its train station is 600 metres away from Grand Hotel.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 2216 NOK.
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19 Kabelvåg Feriehus & Camping Kabelvåg, Norway
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These holiday homes are located close to Møllnosen Bay at Kabelvåg in the Lofoten area and feature free parking. The Lofoten Aquarium is 1 km away.
Kabelvåg Feriehus & Camping’s houses feature both fully equipped houses with private bathrooms, and smaller cottages with shared facilities, housed in a service building.
A choice of dining options, as well as grocery stores, are available in the centre of Kabelvåg.
Hiking and fishing options are available nearby. Ørntinden mountain is 400 metres from the property.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 997 NOK.
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20 Awesome home in Hemsedal with 5 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi Hemsedal, Norway
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Offering a garden and mountain view, Awesome home in Hemsedal with 5 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi is located in Hemsedal, 44 km from Golsfjellet and 1.4 km from Hemsedal Ski Centre. The 5-star holiday home is 34 km from Gol Station.
The 5-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with TV and DVD player, and a fully equipped kitchen with fridge. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property.
Torpo Stave Church is 43 km from the holiday home, while Kyrkjebøen is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Fagernes, Leirin Airport, 71 km from Awesome home in Hemsedal with 5 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi.
Guest review score 10.0
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21 Beautiful home in Svarstad with 4 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi Svarstad, Norway
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Boasting a sauna, Beautiful home in Svarstad with 4 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi is situated in Svarstad. The 5-star holiday home has mountain views and is 42 km from Telemark Kanal.
The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave and a stovetop. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property.
Oseberg Kulturhus is 49 km from the holiday home, while Li is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Skien Geiteryggen Airport, 45 km from Beautiful home in Svarstad with 4 Bedrooms, Sauna and WiFi.
Guest review score 10.0
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22 Liapark Al, Norway
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Situated in Al in the Buskerud region, Liapark features accommodation with access to a sauna.
Fitted with a terrace, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. There is also a dining area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and oven.
The lodge offers a barbecue.
Liapark has a garden where you can relax, along with a ski-to-door access and ski storage space.
Torpo Stave Church is 4 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.2
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23 Amazing home in Lillehammer with 3 Bedrooms and WiFi Lillehammer, Norway
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Offering a garden and mountain view, Amazing home in Lillehammer with 3 Bedrooms and WiFi is situated in Lillehammer, 12 km from Norwegian Olympic Museum and 12 km from Sigrid Undset House. The 5-star holiday home is 13 km from Håkons Hall.
The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a stovetop. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property.
Maihaugen is 14 km from the holiday home, while Norwegian Post Museum is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fagernes, Leirin Airport, 112 km from Amazing home in Lillehammer with 3 Bedrooms and WiFi.
Guest review score 7.0
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24 Awesome home in Sjusjen with 3 Bedrooms, Internet and Jacuzzi Sjusjøen, Norway
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Awesome home in Sjusjen with 3 Bedrooms, Internet and Jacuzzi is situated in Sjusjøen, 18 km from Sigrid Undset House, 18 km from Håkons Hall, and 21 km from Maihaugen. Featuring free private parking, the 5-star holiday home is 17 km from Norwegian Olympic Museum.
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave and a stovetop.
Norwegian Post Museum is 21 km from the holiday home, while High Ropes Course is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fagernes, Leirin Airport, 117 km from Awesome home in Sjusjen with 3 Bedrooms, Internet and Jacuzzi.
Guest review score 6.7
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