Norway

Sommerro

Sommerro is Oslo’s Art Deco comeback story, set by Solli Plass in Frogner, where a former lightworks building now hums with locals. Rooms feel warmly tailored. Swim in Vestkantbadet’s historic pool, saunas and cold plunge, then head to the rooftop pool and lively bars. Vibe: social, polished. 9.6

THE THIEF

The Thief is Oslo’s slick waterfront stay on Tjuvholmen, steps from Astrup Fearnley Museum and harbour swims. Rooms are modern and moody, many with fjord views. Expect a spa with hammam and sauna, a strong gym, and a lively bar and restaurant. The vibe is chic, artsy, and confidently urban at night. 9.2

Hotel Continental

Hotel Continental is Oslo’s family-run classic beside the National Theatre, perfectly placed for the Aker Brygge waterfront and museum hopping. Rooms are elegant, quietly traditional, with unshowy service. Expect Theatre Caféen for people-watching, a smart bar, and a well-equipped gym. The vibe is refined, discreet, and wonderfully relaxed. 9.6

Karl Johan Hotel

Karl Johan Hotel is a historic, Art Deco warmed base on Oslo’s main boulevard, Karl Johans gate, with the Parliament and the Royal Palace within walking distance. Rooms are snug, calm, and well soundproofed. Expect a standout breakfast, a street-facing lounge, a small gym, and easy tram access. Vibe: metropolitan, friendly, unfussy year-round, great base in the city. 9.4

Amerikalinjen

Amerikalinjen is a stylish Oslo stay in a former shipping line HQ by Central Station and the Opera, made for city breaks without taxis. Rooms are smart and cosy. Expect a lively jazz bar, strong breakfast, a compact gym and sauna, and attentive service. The vibe is upbeat, urban, and pleasantly nostalgic. 9.8

Opus XVI

Opus XVI is Bergen’s elegant, music-themed boutique in a historic building near Vågen harbour, a short walk to Bryggen and the fish market. Rooms feel tailored and quietly luxurious. Expect thoughtful service, a refined restaurant and bar, and a small gym. The vibe is cultured, intimate, and perfect for rainy-day cocooning. 9.8

Britannia Hotel

Britannia Hotel is Trondheim’s grande dame, newly polished, set near Torvet and the riverfront. Rooms feel elegant with a modern lift. Expect a serious spa with pool, sauna, and treatments, plus multiple restaurants and a classic bar for late chats. The vibe is sophisticated but welcoming, perfect for city weekends between fjords and festivals. 9.8

Eilert Smith Hotel

Eilert Smith Hotel is Stavanger’s intimate design-led boutique, tucked near the harbour and colourful Old Town streets. Just a handful of rooms keep service personal, with Scandinavian calm and soundproofing. Expect a standout restaurant, thoughtful breakfast, a compact sauna and gym, and a quietly confident vibe for food-first city breaks. 9.8

Boen Gard

Boen Gård is a manor-house boutique retreat outside Kristiansand in southern Norway, set on a riverbend with gardens and forest trails. Rooms feel quietly historic, with modern comfort. Expect a sauna and hot tub, seasonal dining, and activities from fishing to cycling. The vibe is intimate, rural, and refreshingly unplugged for slow weekends in the countryside. 9.6

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