How Rankings Work | NorgeGuide

Last updated: 6 November 2026.

The rankings on NorgeGuide, lists such as "best hotels in Oslo", are put together by our editorial team. Here is a short account of what we judge places on and whether paid placement plays a part.

1. What we weigh

• Information about the place: address, opening hours, prices, the services offered, how current the information is.
• Reviews from visitors on NorgeGuide and the overall picture of ratings in open sources.
• Editorial check: the experience of our editorial team and the experts who check places.
• Ease for the guest: location, booking, the language of service and accessibility.

2. How we check

For the rankings the editorial team verifies the information against the source and sets a check date. If data is out of date, we update the list and change the date. We state the point in time the ranking is valid for.

3. Does payment play a part

No. Paid services, advertising and priority placement do not affect a place in the editorial ranking. The ranking is built on the points above, the same for everyone.

4. Paid placement in catalogue lists

Our editorial rankings are not for sale. Separately from the rankings, businesses can buy priority placement or a premium listing in catalogue lists. Such entries are marked with a crown icon. The crown means the business pays for priority placement or a premium listing. Entries without priority placement are shown in the standard order of the catalogue, which does not depend on payment. Payment never changes reviews, ratings or editorial rankings. Advertising on the site is marked as advertising.

5. How to flag an error

If you see an inaccuracy in a ranking or out-of-date data, write to [email protected] with a link to the page, or use the Correct an inaccuracy form. We will check and correct it.

5. Contact

Questions about the rankings: [email protected].