13 Unique And Spectacular Places To Stay In Norway

Have you always dreamed of exploring the Norwegian Fjords? Then staying at one of these unique and spectacular places in Norway will make your holiday that much more memorable!

Norway is an incredible country and very often a once in a lifetime destination for many people. So if you’re going to do it, you better do it right!

All of these places to stay in Norway have been handpicked by myself. That’s right, I scoured the entire internet for a ton of hours and these are my top picks! And I’m very happy to say you’ll also find a lot of variety in this list!

From cute fisherman cabins that have been turned into luxurious chalets, to cabins tucked away in nature or unique hotels in some of the most incredible places, offering spectacular views.

There’s something for everyone on this list!

So without further ado, here are the most unique and spectacular places to stay in Norway!

13 Unique And Spectacular Places To Stay In Norway

Unique And Spectacular Places To Stay In Norway – Comparison Table

13 Unique And Spectacular Places To Stay In Norway

1. Eliassen Rorbuer

Welcome to the oldest fisherman’s cottage resort in the Lofoten Islands, a stunning place with a story and a heart. Here you will find traditional and modern fisherman’s cottages, sea house apartments and restaurant Gadus.

Experience spectacular nature, silence, midnight sun, northern light, storm, breathtaking sea, fjord and mountain view of the famous Reinefjord, fishing boats and red fishermen’s cottages – the genuine Lofoten atmosphere.

Take some memorable pictures from the Hamnøy bridge, enjoy the Midnight Sun, climb the famous mountains Reinebringen or Ryten, join a local fisherman and catch your first cod or chase the Northern Lights between September and March.

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2. The Wonderinn

The best glamping accommodation and cabin rental in Norway! Book one of their mirror cabins with jacuzzi, stay in a glamping dome with incredible views, a luxurious Shepherd’s hut, or a glass cabin with sauna. 

Only 25 minutes from Oslo, you will find this hidden gem surrounded by forest, with spectacular views over the largest inland delta in the Nordics.

The cabin has a kitchenette with everything you need for cooking, a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and a cozy patio has a barbecue and a fire pit. The jacuzzi offers incredible views of the delta and a cozy annex provides extra sleeping space for two people. In total there is room for 4.

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3. Hotel Alexandra Loen

Hotel Alexandra is a family-run hotel located in Loen, in the inner reaches of Nordfjord. It is renowned for its distinctive, personal atmosphere. Centuries-old traditions have been combined with modern hotel operations and an eye for style and comfort.

Loen is the tiny village with great experiences, situated in the inner reaches of the fjord between majestic mountains, green hills, and cold glaciers. Be active or relaxed, or both. It’s your choice. Hotel Alexandra is also a perfect starting point for exploring other parts of the region.

In their large bath- and spa department you can forget your everyday life, and enjoy the lovely feeling of relaxation and well-being. Swim inside or outside, or try the large water slide. In Alexandra Spa, their highly qualified therapists will take care of you with a broad range of treatments suitable for both men and women. 

The gastronomy at Hotel Alexandra is as famous as the nature that surrounds them. Many come to Alexandra to enjoy the large dinner buffet in Restaurant Charlotte. 

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4. Scandic Sortland

The hotel’s unique harbor side location right in the heart of Sortland offers panoramic views of the Sortland ocean and scenic Vesterålen mountains, with the majestic Møysalen mountain at the helm.

Vesterålen offers fantastic nature experiences all year around. Here you’ll enjoy beautiful nature with majestic mountains and fjords, white sandy beaches and the ocean close by. If you enjoy culture, sports, wellness, speed and excitement, then Sortland is the perfect starting point. With unique sea and mountain views, our hotel is perfect for active and adventurous guests.

Their delightful restaurant offers a wide selection of delicious food for any occasion and enjoys panoramic views of the fjord against a beautiful mountain backdrop.

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5. Reinheimen Lodge

Perfectly located between the mountain metropolis Lom and the fjord idylls Stryn and Geiranger, you will find Reinheimen Lodge on the historic mountain farm Heggli. Beautifully located by Heggbottvatnet in the middle between the national parks Reinheimen and Breheimen, you can stay overnight at Reinheimen Lodge and eat well in adventurous surroundings.

Reinheimen Lodge is an adventurous starting point for trips to many of Norway’s biggest tourist attractions. They offer rental of outdoor equipment, guiding and pre-packaged mountain adventures.

In addition to the lodge itself, you can also spend the night under the stars in your own Arctic Dome glamping tent with beautiful double beds.

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6. Å Rorbuer

Å Rorbuer is located in Å in Lofoten, the best preserved fishing village in the Lofoten archipelago. Nestled at the very end of Lofoten, Å is located 10 minutes drive from Reine, 1 hour from Leknes, 1 hour ferry from Værøy, and 5 minutes away from the ferry terminal from the Bodø-Moskenes ferry.

Å Rorbuer has 20 cabins, nestled on the oceanfront overlooking the beautiful water and mountains surrounding.

All of the cabins in Å Rorbuer can be dated back to the early 1900s, where fishermen would use them for shelter and accommodation. Each cabin is renovated with a focus on maintaining the historical charm of every unit.

The newly renovated cabins come with a spacious and comfortable living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom(s). The cabins each have their own balconies, so you can really appreciate the midnight sun or gaze upon the Northern lights in the winter on colder days.

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7. Hotel Victoria

The venerable Hotel Victoria first opened in July 1900. Here you can have a glass of champagne under the same chandelier as King Haakon VII and Queen Maud did on the signing trip in 1906.

Or how about enjoying the same view from your hotel room as the King of Siam did in 1907? The hotel has a fantastic location close to Vågen in the city centre, with everything Stavanger has to offer in terms of culture, restaurants and city life right outside the door.

Each room has its own character where classic elements are combined with modern design. It is important to preserve history while at the same time drawing new inspiration from today’s trends.

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8. Sagafjord Hotel 

Cosy, intimate, stress-relieving, a good place to be. This is what is said about the Sagafjord Hotel on Sæbø, the tiny village by the Hjørundfjord on Sunnmøre. 

But when the same people talk about the surroundings, they manage to use just one word: Fantastic! 

The hotel ensures that you feel good in every way, and nature provides experiences and opportunities that only magnificent nature can offer. Together they are a bit of a couple.

Sunnmøre can offer some of Norway’s most beautiful summit tours and the best skiing conditions for free skiing and piste. Sagafjord Hotel is located in the heart of the Sunnmør Alps.

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9. Storfjord Hotel

Storfjord Hotel is an idyllic lodge hotel located in the tiny fjord village of Glomset.

The hotel is located on a wooded hillside with a magnificent view of the Storfjord and the Sunnmør Alps. The magnificent view is well worth a visit, but you will probably also appreciate the scent of lath timber walls and the feeling of calm and a respite from a noisy, hectic everyday life.

The hotel is designed to promote Norwegian traditions in combination with modern comfort. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with a view of the Storfjorden or the surrounding forest. Some rooms have a fireplace, private terrace or direct access to the garden

Enjoy a lovely time in the beautiful fireplace living room or in front of the bonfire in the hotel’s garden with a view of the fjord and mountains. The hotel has many delicate areas perfect for a good conversation or a quiet moment with a book from the hotel’s library. 

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10. Skarsnuten Hotel

At Skarsnuten Hotel they have 4 different room types, 37 rooms. Single rooms, double rooms, deluxe rooms and suites. The rooms at the hotel have a view of Hemsedal one way, and the ski center the other way. All rooms have plenty of space, a desk and a large bathroom with Loccitane soaps and a Costa coffee machine.

The restaurant at Skarsnuten Hotel serves all daily meals to hotel guests and other visitors. Lunch and dinner a la carte, and dishes that really fills you up after a long day in the mountains.

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11. Grande Fjord Hotel

Grande Fjord Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel situated only 100 meters from the World Heritage Geiranger Fjord. Because the hotel is located 2km away from the center of Geiranger, you can feel peace and quiet and distance yourself from the crowds and use our private shuttle or electric cars when going back and forth.

The hotel was built in 1996, however it has been refurnished and renovated in 2018.

With 46 guest rooms and 91 beds, many of the rooms are facing the fjord and many with private balcony.

Their restaurant “HYSKJE” is located on the top floor of the hotel and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We offer modern Scandinavian style gastronomy while overlooking the beautiful Geiranger Fjord

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12. Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa

Julie and Karl Mjelva bought Hotel Union Geiranger in 1899. The industrious family also established a car factory, a power plant and a cooker factory in the area. Hotel Union has been extended and restored a number of times. 

What was left of the old wooden hotel was demolished in 1979. The hotel has since been extended to include a modern course and conference department, swimming pools, a new top floor with 13 suites, a vintage car exhibition, a nightclub, a spa section and new activities on offer both indoors and outdoors.

The great Union atmosphere, of quality and service across generations, continues with hosts Monja and Sindre Mjelva. They are the fourth generation of hotel hosts.

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13. Nyvågar Rorbuhotell

Nyvågar Rorbuhotell is idyllically located at the Lofoten Sea, in the historically important area called Storvågan. Here they have comfortable and spacious fishing huts with hotel standard, and a restaurant in squire style.

Bright meeting rooms with large windows provide an unobstructed view of the magnificent scenery outside. They serve fantastic food based on local ingredients and have a legendary aquavit attic.

Nyvågar has charging station for Tesla and electric cars.

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