Are hotels in Norway cheaper at weekends and in summer?
Weekend deals, peak season and cheaper months for hotels.
Short answer
City hotels in Norway can be cheaper at weekends, especially for a Sunday to Monday stay, but summer is peak season and usually not the cheapest time. Visit Norway names May, early June, late August and September as less expensive months, and Visit Bergen says accommodation there tends to be cheaper in winter than in summer.
Why
- Visit Norway says you might get better offers during weekends in the big cities, especially if you stay from Sunday to Monday.
- Visit Norway puts the peak season in the school holidays, especially from mid-June to mid-August.
- Visit Norway gives NOK 1,725 as the average price per night for a hotel room.
Details
Visit Norway notes that hotel prices vary greatly with season, location, comfort level and facilities, and that the major hotel chains often have rebates for longer stays or off-season travel. In Bergen, the tourist board advises booking early for peak season, Christmas and other holidays, and when a major concert or festival is in town.
Tip
Compare a Sunday night with a Friday or Saturday night in the same city, and look at May, early June or September if your dates are flexible.
What may differ
Seasons differ by place: for Tromsø, Visit Norway also advises booking well in advance in winter, when visitors come to see the northern lights.
Common misconception
Hotels in Norway are always much cheaper at weekends and in summer.
What actually happens
Visit Norway only says you might get better weekend offers in the big cities. Summer is the peak season, and Visit Bergen says accommodation tends to be cheaper in winter than in summer.
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Sources
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- Visit Bergen: AccommodationChecked at:
Prices change, so check Visit Norway and the hotel's own website before you go.
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