Picolo recommends · Hotel in Trondheim, Norway
Britannia Hotel
Under the columns and palms of the palm court, the whole city seems to be raising a glass to something, and you only have to walk downstairs.
A tray of glasses passes between the palms, and somebody at the next table is toasting a birthday. The palm court, known locally as Palmehaven, is the reason so many people in Trondheim feel they know Britannia before they have ever booked a room.
Upstairs the mood turns quieter. Rooms are done in rich fabrics and dark timber, and the bathrooms hold their own against the old grand hotels further south in Europe. Torvet, the main square, is only a short stroll from the door on Dronningens gate.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Britannia Hotel
We chose Britannia because it is the one hotel in Trondheim that makes an evening in feel like an occasion. Bar, restaurant and spa are all under the same roof, and the staff manage to be correct without turning formal.
You pay for the house as much as the room. If your plan is to be out sightseeing from breakfast to bedtime, much of that money goes unused, and a simpler central hotel will serve you just as well.
What you get
- Courteous, unhurried service
- Restaurant and bar in the house
- Spa
- Rooms in heavy fabrics and dark wood
- A couple of blocks from Torvet
A day at Britannia Hotel
- Morning
- Breakfast at a slow pace before the town wakes up.
- Midday
- A walk to Nidaros Cathedral through the streets of Midtbyen.
- Afternoon
- An unhurried session in the spa.
- Evening
- Champagne in the palm court before dinner in the house.
Location
Dronningens gate, Midtbyen, Trondheim, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Britannia Hotel
Is Britannia Hotel a good choice for a honeymoon in Trondheim?
Yes. With its palm court, spa and classic rooms, it is the address in the city most suited to a honeymoon or a milestone celebration.
Where is Britannia Hotel in Trondheim?
It stands on Dronningens gate in Midtbyen, the city centre, close to Torvet and within easy reach of the cathedral.
Does Britannia Hotel have a spa?
Yes. There is a spa in the building, alongside a bar and restaurant, so you can spend a whole evening without leaving the hotel.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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