Small Boutique hotels in NORWAY

Enjoying a fabulous location by the Tingvollfjorden in Møre og Romsdal county, Angvik Gamle Handelssted is a charming small hotel, situated in a carefully restored historic timber trading house. Now in its fifth generation of ownership, this family owned and run property offers delightful boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and fascinating activities in a splendid lakeside setting. Ideal for relaxing holidays in this beautiful region of western Norway, Angvik Gamle Handelssted offers a number of tailor-made activities in and around the fjord. These include a variety of boat trips, fishing, canoeing and cycling. The Angvik Trading Station Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region, while the Tore Bjørn Skjølsvik Gallery exhibits the work of one of the foremost artists in the country. Angvik Gamle Handelssted has seventeen stylish hotel rooms located on three floors. All rooms have their own character, and most of them have magnficent views of the bay. The philosophy of the hotel's restaurant, Bøkkerstua, is to use the best of nature's local offerings, and the restaurant's talented chefs create exciting menus, accompanied by fine wines from the hotel's excellent cellar. Guests can also take advantage of the spa and wellness centre, with thermal baths, a Turkish bath, a sauna and a range of massages.

This unique property enjoys a fabulous location by the shores of Lake Bandak, at the entrance to the Telemark Canal. Standing amidst fabulous grounds and gardens, Dalen Hotel is a charming luxury historic hotel, and offers splendid accommodation and fine dining in a magnificent heritage setting. Originally built in 1894, this fairytale hotel is the perfect spot for exploring the beautiful Telemark region and the canal, with its spectacular locks and breathtaking scenery. Dalen Hotel can organise a range of trips on the historic steamer M / S Henrik Ibsen, including round trip packages by bicycle or canoe. Other popular activities include hiking, horse-riding, fishing and golf, and guests can play croquet on the well-tended lawns of the hotel. Dalen Hotel also has a fine restaurant, serving extraordinary menus inspired by the Telemark region, featuring a combination of traditional regional cuisine and international flourishes. Meals can be enjoyed in the elegant dining room, or out of doors by the historic sugar maple. Guests can also take advantage of the newly inaugurated Spa and Wellness centre, with a range of massages and treatments, while business groups will appreciate a number of fully equipped conference rooms and events packages, for successful seminars and presentations.

Standing in the heart of the historic Brygggen district of Bergen, Det Hanseatiske Hotel is situated with the Finnegaarden trading house, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This charming boutique property offers luxurious accommodation and a number of fine dining options in a unique heritage setting. Ideal for both business and pleasure visits to this beautiful city, Det Hanseatiske Hotel is within easy reach of many of Bergen's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Fløibanen Funicular, The Hanseatic Museum and the Fish Market. The world famous harbour and Hanseatic wharf, with its waterfront cafés and restaurants, and ferry links to the fjords and Denmark, is just a short walk from the hotel. Det Hanseatiske Hotel has thirty-seven characterful double rooms featuring exclusive furniture and unique bathrooms, creating an interior that is redolent of the time when Bryggen was a Hanseatic port. As the city's most outstanding hotel complex, Det Hanseatiske Hotel offers a number of unique dining options, including the FG Restaurant, serving a range of meat and fish dishes, the Casa del Toro Mexican restaurant, (the only one in Bergen) and the Finnegaardsstuene gourmet restaurant. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks in the cosy FG Bar, with its antique library décor.

Located by the ancient church in the heart of the former copper mining town of Røros, Erzscheidergården is set in a carefully restored historic building dating from the 17th century. This charming small hotel offers unique bed and breakfast accommodation in a fabulous heritage setting. Perfect for exploring this fascinating town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, Erzscheidergården is within easy walking distance of all the main landmarks and attractions of Røros, famous for its characteristic 17th and 18th century wooden buildings. The Rørosmartnan traditional market takes place at the end of February, and is a major tourist attraction. Popular outdoor activities in the winter season include cross-country skiing and dog sledding, while in summer golf, hiking and fishing can be enjoyed. The hotel offers unique trips around the town in its horse-drawn sleigh in wintertime, and a stately carriage in summer. Erzscheidergården has just twenty-four rooms, all delightfully furnished and decorated. Décor is a skilful combination of timber walls and flooring, cosy fabrics, and a careful selection of vintage and antique furniture. A delicious home-made breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, while coffee and cakes are avalable throughout the day. The hotel also offers a fully equipped conference room, for successful business meetings, seminars and presentations.

Enjoying a dramatic location on the idyllic little island of Finnøya, Finnøy Havstuer is a charming boutique property standing in three different buildings on the waterfront at Finnøy. Situated in the carefully restored trading post and fisheries department buildings of this charming little village, Finnøy Havstuer offers unique accommodation and facilities in a friendly island atmosphere. Fantastic for exploring this beautiful region of north-western Norway, activities available include daily fishing trips on the wooden fishing boat Hilding, mountain tours, boat trips to Ona island with its spectacular light house, sea eagle safaris, and evenings at the distillery. Finnøy Havstuer has a total of fifty rooms, twenty-eight in the Holmen building, sixteen in Brygga and six in the old distillery. Rooms are large and bright, with fine views, and feature timber flooring, wood-panelled walls and custom designed furniture. The hotel's restaurant offers a delicious range of local dishes, prepared from freshly caught fish and seafood. The hotel also offers a number of fully equipped meeting rooms.

Standing by the harbour of the historical fishing village Håhålmen, on the beautiful little island of Hustadvika, Håholmen Havstuer is a small boutique hotel situated in twenty five traditional island buildings spread around the waterfront. This charming property offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and exclusive activities in an idyllic island setting. Perfect for quiet getaways in this beautiful area of Norway, Håholmen Havstuer is surrounded by the spectacular island scenery of Hustadvika. Only accessible by sea, Håholmen Havstuer offers guests a fabulous range of outdoor activities, including cruises on a traditional sailing vessel and fishing trips on a wooden fishing boat. Other possibilities include sea eagle safaris and diving. Håholmen Havstuer has a total of forty-nine rooms, distributed around the traditional houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Most rooms are spacious doubles, but there are also some single rooms as well as larger rooms with multiple bedrooms and living rooms. All rooms have bathrooms and showers, but rooms are not equipped with televisions or telephones, for obvious reasons. The hotel's restaurant is well known for exquisite food and a pleasant nautical atmosphere. The restaurant's chefs create nearly all their dishes from scratch, using local ingredients and traditional recipes. Håhålmen is located on an islet that was formerly a fishing village, so it is not surprising that the focus of the cuisine is on freshly caught fish and seafood.

Nestled between the Heggefjord and the Jotunheimen National Park, Herangtunet Boutique Hotel is set in a traditional wooden building of the Valdres province. Surrounded by a large estate and a number of ancient heritage buildings, this charming design hotel offers unique accommodation and traditional cuisine in a cosy, friendly atmosphere. A perfect spot for relaxing holidays in this magnificent region, Herangtunet Boutique Hotel is ideal for winter sports enthusiasts. Just over fifteen kilometres from the Beitostølen ski resort, snow is guaranteed in winter and guests can enjoy a huge range of activities, from downhill and Telemark skiing to cross-country, dog-sledding and snow-scootering. Summer activities include mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and horse riding, among many other options. With just four suites, five double rooms and a separate apartment, cosy, intimate stays are guaranteed at Herangtunet Boutique Hotel. Herangtunet's proprietors, both designers, have created individually themed and decorated rooms and suites. All feature unique décor, plush fabrics and cosy furnishings, along with log-burning stoves and fires. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and is equipped with a range of high-tech amenities.

This fabulous property enjoys a spectacular location, standing beside the Brosundet canal in Alesund. Situated in a listed art-nouveau building, once a fish-packing house dating from the early 19th century. Carefully and sympathetically restored by the award winning Snøhetta architectural studio, which also designed the New Library of Alexandria, the Norwegian Opera & Ballet in Oslo, and the Ground Zero Pavilion in New York, Hotel Brosundet offers luxurious boutique accommodation and fine cuisine in a fabulous heritage setting. All of Ålesund, with its immense concentration of art-nouveau buildngs, is within walking distance of the hotel. Perfect for visiting this beautiful region, with its scenic fjords and islands, it is also within easy reach of the snow-mantled Sunnmøre Alps and the Hjørundfjord and its charming villages and hamlets. Hotel Brosundet has forty-seven individually designed rooms, featuring purpose-built oak furniture, and luminous en-suite bathrooms with Italian tiling. Brosundet hotel's unique restaurant, the Maki, serves delicious menus based on the finest freshly caught fish from the harbour of Ålesund. Another focal point of the hotel is the cosy Brosundet Bar, where guests can relax in sumptuous leather armchairs with a drink from the hotel's excellent wine cellar and immense selection of beers and spirits.

This unique property is located just three-hundred metres from the Trondheimsfjord in Brekstad, and is situated in a carefully restored former domestic science school, originally built in 1923. Hovde Gård now offers charming boutique accommodation and fine dining in a spectacular heritage setting. Perfect for relaxing stays in this beautiful region, Hovde Gård is ideal for exploring the Trondheimsfjord and the spectacular Fosen peninsula. There is a ferry port at Brekstad, and boat trips can also be arranged. Nearby landmarks include the Austrått castle, and guests can play rounds of golf at the Austrått golf course. The hotel also offers a unique range of facilities, including a spa and wellness centre in the cellar of the main house. This features a gym, relaxation room, Jacuzzi and sauna. Hovde Gård's restaurant, the Fjøset, serves an a la carte menu that features typical fare related to the original school and associated culinary traditions, combined with international cuisine. The restaurant's cosy timber walled atmosphere is quite unique, as is the style of service. Herring features heavily on the menu, and there is also an extensive herring buffet. The Toppen Bar is a cosy Chesterfield style bar, located on the third floor of the main house in the former gym hall.

Lysebu is a historic boutique hotel located on the edge of the huge Nordmarka wilderness area, just 30 minutes from Oslo city centre. Originally built during the First World War by a shipping magnate, it was converted into a hotel after the Second World War when it was donated to the Danish-Norwegian Cooperation Fund in appreciation of the food aid Norway received during this period. Lysebu now offers luxurious accommodation in an unsurpassable natural setting. Lysebu boutique hotel has 86 rooms and suites, all elegantly appointed and spacious. There are 21 single rooms, 28 double rooms, 36 junior suites and the exclusive Lysebu suite, which measures 60 square meters. Guests at Lysebu can take advantage of its year-round indoor swimming pool, 16 metres long, and the sauna and fitness room. The hotel has an exclusive restaurant and a spectacular wine cellar, with over 5,000 bottles of the most distinguished vintages. Wine tastings can be arranged. Lysebu is perfectly located for outdoor activities, irrespective of the season. Winter sports lovers are well catered for, with alpine ski runs and Nordic ski trails close by. The Holmenkollen ski jump and museum is also just a short distance away. In spring and summer guests can practise hiking, cycling and Nordic walking on the endless trails in the Nordmarka wilderness area and the ancient forest of Orreskogen, with trees up to 300 years old.

Enjoying a stunning location on the western region of the Lofoten islands, at the mouth of Reinefjord, Reine Rorbuer is situated in a number of carefully restored traditional fishermen's cottages. These charming holiday homes offer cosy self-catering accommodation in a fabulous Arctic Circle setting. Standing under the towering mountains or Lofoten, Reine Rorbuer is a delightful spot for exploring this spectacular region. Guests can enjoy the midnight sun and long days in summer, and the magnificent snow-scape and Northern lights in winter. A fantastic range of activities are available from Reine, including fishing trips, kayaking, deep sea rafting, diving, fjord cruises, mountain hiking and mountain biking. The old Reine schoolhouse has been converted into a Centre for Arts and Culture, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, multi-media displays, a shop and small cafe. The hotel's restaurant and bar, 'Gammelbua', is located in the old Reine general store. The restaurant serves fresh fish caught right on the doorstep, together with a range of traditional dishes based on the finest local ingredients. The thirty-five cabins at Reine Rorbuer have recently undergone a thorough restoration, and combine the rustic atmosphere of their previous use as fishermen's dwellings with all modern comforts. Most units have a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and wireless internet connections are available.

Roisheim is a restored 17th century farm in the mountains 15 km from the town of Lom. The buildings were protected as cultural monuments long ago, yet 25 rooms in 11 buildings have been refurbished with modern amenities whilst keeping intact the feeling of staying on an old farm. It is the perfect place for those who want a quiet holiday in an old-fashioned atmosphere complete with real home-cooked, tasty meals, personal service and abundant opportunities to go hiking in the mountains.The easy routes start from the doorstep of the hotel and the more advanced ones are a short drive away. The Jotundeimen peaks include Glittertind and Galdhopiggen and beautiful glaciers. Roisheim is situated in Boverdalen, 550 metres above sea level.

Saga Hotel Oslo is a boutique property located in a quiet part of the city, very near the Royal Palace. Originally built in the 1890s, this charming period building has recently been fully restored and modernised, and now offers luxury accommodation in an elegant, sophisticated ambience. Saga Hotel Oslo enjoys an enviable location in the centre of Oslo, just a short walk from the cafés, restaurants and exclusive shopping areas of Bogstadveien, one of the best known shopping streets in the city. Perfect for business travellers, the hotel is situated on a quiet, tree lined street, but has excellent communications with the rest of the city. Trams run past the hotel, taking guests to downtown Oslo in about five minutes. For guests interested in winter sports, a 30 minute metro journey can take them to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Ski Museum. Ski slopes and cross-country skiing trails are also within easy reach.

This charming property enjoys a fabulous location on the shores of the Hjørundfjorden, by the village of Sæbø. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, Sagafjord Hotel is situated in a traditional regional timber building and offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and unique marina facilities in a magnificent setting. Offering magnificent views of the Hjørundfjorden, Sagafjord Hotel is surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps, and is the perfect spot for relaxing holidays in this beautiful, unspoilt region of Norway. The hotel and its partner enterprises provide a fabulous range of outdoor activities for guests. These include ski touring and mountaineering in winter, and hiking, scrambling, kayaking and fishing in summer among many. The hotel's fully equipped marina facilities are ideal for guests arriving by yacht or boat, with thirty-five berths with a minimum depth of six feet at low tide. The hotel's waterside restaurant offers fine cuisine accompanied by amazing views of the fjord. The restaurant's skilled chefs create regularly changing menus based on seasonal cuisine and the finest local produce. Guests can also moments of quiet relaxation in the comfortable lounge bar, which serves fine wines, refreshments and local Slogen beer. Business visitors can take advantage of three fully equipped conference rooms, for successful seminars, events and presentations.

Enjoying a spectacular location, perched on a mountainside a thousand metres above sea level, Skarsnuten Hotel is a new build design property. With fantastic views over Hemsedal and the mountains, this luxury boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation and fine cuisine in a privileged mountain setting. Ideally situated for winter sports holidays, Skarsnuten Hotel stands in the heart of Hemsedal Ski Centre, with forty-eight runs, twenty lifts, snow parks and a large family and children's area. Aside from Alpine skiing, the resort offers cross-country skiing, and the hotel has direct access to the runs. In summer, the region is a paradise for hiking and mountaineering, as well as mountain biking and paragliding. The beautiful fjord and mountain landscapes of Sognefjørd are also within easy reach. Fine cuisine is also an important part of the experience at Skarsnuten Hotel. At the restaurant, the chefs create delicious menus based on regional recipes and the finest local produce. Featuring a unique design with panoramic windows, the dining room offers breathtaking views over Hemsedal and the mountains. There is also a well stocked wine cellar, and wine tastings can be organised for groups or parties. Guests can also enjoy music, snacks and drinks in the cosy fireside bar or on the terrace.

Standing on the shores of the Alta river, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the Finnmark region, on the northernmost tip of Norway. Set in an impressive snow and ice structure, rebuilt every year in the winter, this spectacular property offers unique accommodation, fabulous activities and fine cuisine in an incomparable frozen atmosphere of snow and ice. Perfect for fabulous experiences in this Arctic circle region of Norway, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is within easy reach of many of the attractions of the Alta region, including the Rock carvings of Alta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the many activities available from Sorrisniva, guests can choose from morning snowmobile safaris, Northern Lights snowmobile tours, and riverboat excursions into the Alta Canyon. Accommodation at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel consists of thirty double igloos, entirely built from snow and ice. Reindeer skins and warm sleeping bags are provided for cosy nights' sleep, while the permanent wooden building adjacent to the igloos houses the bathrooms, which connect with the sauna, and there is a unique outdoor hot-tub for an incredible experience in the midst of the snow and ice. The Lakesestua Restaurant, also built in wood, stands by the igloos and serves traditional regional breakfasts and delicious evening meals based on the finest local, seasonal ingredients. The spectacular ice bar serves bright blue and red vodka in frozen ice glasses.

Located just outside the historic town of Voss, Store Ringheim Hotel is situated in a carefully restored and renovated historic farmhouse, originally built in the 1700s. With fabulous views of the valleys and the lake, this charming boutique property now offers unique accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a privileged rural setting. Within easy reach of the Voss ski centre, Store Ringheim Hotel is the perfect spot for relaxing holidays in this beautiful region. The Voss resort offers a wide range of runs for all levels of skiers, and the Hangursbanen Cable Car station is just over two kilometres from the hotel. In summer, the region is a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers, while fabulous white-water sports are also available. Nearby landmarks include the Voss church, dating from 1277, and the Finnesloftet, one of the oldest wooden buildings in Europe. Store Ringheim Hotel has just six uniquely decorated rooms, including a historic room with authentic 18th century decoration and furnishings. All rooms feature modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms. The hotel's restaurant offers delicious regional cuisine based on the finest local produce, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm.

Enjoying a fabulous location on the shores of the Lustrafjorden, this charming property is set in a magnificent heritage building, originally dating from 1640. Walaker Hotel can lay claim to being a genuine historic hotel, having been owned and run by the same family for nine generations. Without doubt one of the oldest hotels in Norway, Walakar hotel offers unique accommodation and fine cuisine in a beautiful fjord-side setting. Perfect for exploring the Lustrafjorden and the surrounding region, Walaker Hotel is an ideal base for excursions of all kinds. Hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking and canoeing are just a few of the activities that can be practised, and a wide range of boat cruises are also available. The famous 12th century stave church at Ornes is just a short ferry ride across the fjord, and other nearby landmarks and attractions include the Jostedal glacier, the Flåm railway and the Nærøyfjorden. Walaker Hotel's gastronomic restaurant creates fabulous menus based on the finest natural produce of this splendid region. Dishes are created from freshly caught fish and seafood from the fjord, venison from the mountains, berries from the fields, or farmhouse cheeses, all from local, small-scale producers. Breakfast consists of home-baked bread and home-made jam from the hotel's kitchen garden. For business visitors, there are also a number of fully equipped conference rooms, for seminars and events of all kinds.