Picolo recommends · Hotel in Tromsø, Norway
Thon Hotel Tromsø
Colourful rooms on a street of shops and cafés, a breakfast that punches above its price, and the harbour only a few minutes downhill.
The reception staff can tell you which husky tour is going out today and which one has been called off because of the wind. That kind of practical help sets the tone at this Thon on Grønnegata.
Rooms are bright and modern, without views of the water. The breakfast spread is the real draw, and the money you save on the room can go on a dinner in one of the restaurants nearby.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Thon Hotel Tromsø
We like Thon Hotel Tromsø for travellers who would rather spend on the experiences. It is central, comfortable and well run, and it lets the budget stretch to whale watching or a night chasing the aurora.
There is no strait outside your window. If waking up to the water is the reason you came this far north, pay more for one of the hotels on the quay instead.
What you get
- Breakfast that beats many pricier hotels
- Modern rooms in bold colours
- Reception that knows the local tours
- Good value for the centre
- Cafés and restaurants on the street
A day at Thon Hotel Tromsø
- Morning
- A big breakfast, then the short walk down to the harbour.
- Midday
- Dog sledding outside town, with the pick-up in the centre.
- Afternoon
- Coffee and a pastry in one of the cafés on Grønnegata.
- Evening
- Dinner nearby on the money you saved on the room.
Location
Grønnegata, Tromsø, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Thon Hotel Tromsø
Does Thon Hotel Tromsø have sea views?
No, the rooms do not look over the strait. The harbour is only a few minutes away on foot, two blocks downhill.
Is breakfast good at Thon Hotel Tromsø?
Breakfast is one of the hotel's strengths, with a spread that compares well with many more expensive hotels in the city.
Who is Thon Hotel Tromsø best for?
It suits budget-minded travellers who want to spend on excursions, as well as business guests who need a central and practical base.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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