Which are the best luxury hotels in Norway?
Why Norway has no official stars and what to look for instead.
Short answer
Norway has no official hotel star rating, so look instead for recognitions such as MICHELIN Keys or membership of De Historiske or Small Luxury Hotels. The MICHELIN Guide's selection for Norway includes Britannia Hotel in Trondheim, Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldal, Storfjord Hotel near Ålesund and Sommerro in Oslo.
Why
- Visit Norway states that there is no official star rating of hotels in Norway.
- Eilert Smith Hotel in Stavanger holds a MICHELIN Key and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels, according to Region Stavanger.
- Visit Norway presents De Historiske as Norway's unique, authentic historic hotels.
Details
In Oslo, Visit Norway names the historic Grand Hotel, The Thief at Tjuvholmen with direct access to the Oslo Fjord, and Amerikalinjen in the former headquarters of the Norwegian America Line. In Bergen, Hotel Norge first opened in 1885. Outside the cities, the MICHELIN selection includes rural hotels such as Hotel Union Øye by the Norangsfjord and Manshausen on the island of the same name.
Tip
Treat star labels on booking sites with care, since they are not an official Norwegian standard, and check the hotel's own facilities and recognitions.
What may differ
Prices vary greatly with season, location, comfort level and facilities, according to Visit Norway, which advises booking well in advance for summer.
Common misconception
Norwegian hotels have official star ratings, so a five-star label guarantees a set national standard.
What actually happens
Visit Norway states that there is no official star rating of hotels in Norway, so a star label is not a national standard. Look at the hotel's facilities and independent recognitions instead.
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Sources
- Visit Norway: HotelsChecked at:
- MICHELIN Guide: Hotels in NorwayChecked at:
- Region Stavanger (Edge of Norway)Checked at:
- Visit Norway: Where to stay in OsloChecked at:
- Visit Bergen: Hotels in BergenChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
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