In which quarter house in Tromsø?

You're on vacation in Norway and don't know where to sleep? Here is our guide to the neighborhoods where to stay in Tromsø, according to your desires and tastes.

If the city of 70,000 inhabitants is rather large, the vast majority of places where to stay in Tromsø is in the centre. Indeed, the local geography is such that a part of the centre of the island of Tromsøya is covered by the Marka, a huge park well appreciated by the inhabitants. The positive point is that the points of interest are fairly grouped. Most of the excursions leave the city centre of Tromsø. More than the location, the choice of your accommodation will be based on the comfort criteria, the services offered and the...price!

So, ready for a stay in the capital of the arctic? Discover in which area to stay in Tromsø! Follow the guide!

The port area

It is around the port of Tromsø that you will find most of the hotels where to sleep in Tromsø, but also bars, pubs, breweries and other restaurants of the city. If you don’t have a car, it’s a central place where everything can be done on foot.

The Arctic Cathedral, Polar Museum and Storgata shopping street are within a 10-minute walk. In addition, the proximity of the port allows you to have immediate access to activities such as whale watching cruises, and the Hurtigruten terminal, this coastal express that runs along the coasts of Norway.

You will find in the hypercentre both hotels and apartments for rent and prices are relatively similar for these two types of accommodation.

Downtown

A northbound from the hypercentre, you will find some places to stay in Tromsø, especially along the east coast. Here you will find the main budget hotels:

• Smarthotel Tromsø
• Comfort Xpress hotel Tromsø
• The only hostel in town: the Tromsø Activities Hostel.

The hypercentre, shops, restaurants and bars are just 5 or 10 minutes’ walk away, allowing you to enjoy it while mastering your budget accommodation. You will also be 600m from the Museum of Modern Art, the Polar Museum and 1 km from Prestvannet Lake. A central alternative to sleep in Tromsø.

Bjerkaker and Strandkanten neighborhoods

You can stay in Tromsø in the neighborhoods of Bjerkeker and Strandkanten, southeast of the city. These are places that are very well served by public transport. Here you will be near the botanical gardens and the university museum, as well as the Polaria, the aquarium of the city. Hotel facilities are less numerous than in the centre, but you can find some accommodation for rent.

Here the accommodations for rent type Airbnb are legion. Indeed, the only and main hotel in the area is Sydspissen . Located on the beach of Telegrafbukta, it offers affordable rates and is halfway between the airport and the city centre.

Good to know: in July since 2004, the Bukta Tromsø Open Air Festival, a 3-day music festival, welcoming many Norwegian rock bands, as well as many international artists such as Pattie Smith, Gojira and The Hives.

Tromsdalen

Tromsø partially extends to the continent to which it is connected by a bridge. On this side of the city you will stay at the foot of the mountains and the Fjellheisen cable car that will allow you to enjoy an exceptional view of the city. It is also here that you will find the Arctic Cathedral, and some bars and restaurants.

You will find hotels, apartments for rent in Tromsdalen, Airbnb accommodations where to stay in Tromsø, but also campsites such as Tromsø Lodge and Camping .

Stakkevollan district

In the northeast of the island, the Stakkevollan district is a small paradise in the middle of greenery, where you can find the university hospital and its residences. The neighborhood is served by several buses and offers some accommodations where to sleep in Tromsø, such as hotels and rentals between people. Marca Park, its many amenities and the beach are at your disposal for an immersion in the heart of wild nature. Rather excited, you will be here dependent on public transport to move you.

It is a place to choose rather for those who are looking to stay in Tromsø quietly and who own a vehicle.

Near Tromsø

Depending on the duration and schedule of your stay, it can be interesting to distribute your nights between Tromsø and its surroundings, if you rent a car mainly. Thus, 3 or 4 days can be enough to enjoy the city before exploring the many islands and mountains nearby and admire the beautiful landscapes.

• The island of Kvaløya is a must-see place for hiking and nature lovers. Indeed, this mountainous island has five summits, many lakes and of course fjords. Known as the Whale Island, it allows the most patient and fortunate to see the precious mammals in the distance at the beginning of winter, but you can also cross reindeer at liberty. You will find many hotels in the different villages of the island, but also Airbnb rentals. The restaurant offer is also very present, whether it is local gastronomy or fast food.

• Just over an hour’s drive from Tromsø is also the island of Sommarøy, connected to the island of Kvaløya by a bridge. This journey time is very theoretical as the view is breathtaking throughout the journey: many photo stops to predict! There is only one hotel on this tiny island, but it offers a sizeable advantage. It is a well-known spot for the observation of the northern lights, far from the city’s luminous pollution!

Sleeping in Tromsø requires a maximum of anticipation to benefit from the best rates. The hotels are 95% located in the centre, so your selection will depend on your activity program and your locomotion.