Picolo recommends · Hotel in Tromsø, Norway
Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø
A big hotel on Sjøgata where the lobby fills with people in thermal gear each morning, and the minibuses for the day's tours stop almost outside.
Before sunrise the lobby is already busy: snowsuits, camera bags and guides checking lists. Breakfast is set up for numbers, so the whole group is fed before the buses pull up outside.
The hotel sits on Sjøgata, the street between the harbour and the centre, and many rooms face the water. When the day out is done, there is a restaurant and a bar downstairs for evenings when the cold wins.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø
We chose the Radisson Blu for its reliability. The location suits almost every excursion, the rooms are well kept, and families and groups get the space and simple routines that make a busy Arctic trip run smoothly.
Do not expect personality. It is one of the largest hotels in Tromsø and feels like a chain hotel, so travellers who want a stay with a sense of place should look at something smaller.
What you get
- Restaurant in the hotel
- Breakfast built for early starts
- Bar for quiet evenings
- Good choice for families
- Many rooms facing the strait
A day at Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø
- Morning
- An early breakfast before the minibus to the whale safari.
- Midday
- Lunch in a café in the streets behind the hotel.
- Afternoon
- The Polar Museum by the harbour for the history of Arctic expeditions.
- Evening
- Dinner downstairs, then the aurora tour pick-up outside.
Location
Sjøgata, Tromsø, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø
Is Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø good for families?
Yes. It is large, well organised and central, so families get room to spread out and simple logistics for daily trips.
Do rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø have sea views?
Many rooms look over the strait. Ask for a water-facing room when you book if the view matters to you.
Do tours pick up near Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø?
The hotel sits in the area where most tour operators collect their guests, which saves you a cold walk at the start of the day.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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