Picolo recommends · Hotel in Trondheim, Norway
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
A tall glass atrium gathers lobby, bar and restaurant under one roof, and from the river-facing rooms you look across to the old wharves.
Daylight pours down through the glass roof, and the lobby, bar and dining room all share the same tall hall. It is the first thing you notice at Royal Garden, and it sets the tone for a hotel that likes to keep everything under one roof.
Ask for a room on the river side and you look straight over to the painted wharf houses of Bakklandet. You can swim and train without leaving the hotel, and the Old Town Bridge, Gamle Bybro, is only a few minutes away along Kjøpmannsgata.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
We picked it as the easy first-timer's choice. It is one of the largest hotels in Trondheim, the staff are well used to visitors from all over, and everything you need, from the pool to dinner, works without effort.
Size has its price. The hotel can feel a little impersonal, and if you travel for local character and small, thoughtful details, a smaller place in Bakklandet or the grand old rooms of Britannia will suit you better.
What you get
- Indoor swimming pool
- Glass atrium with lobby, bar and restaurant
- River rooms facing Bakklandet
- Restaurant in the atrium
- Efficient, international service
A day at Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
- Morning
- A swim in the pool before breakfast.
- Midday
- Across Gamle Bybro to the cafés of Bakklandet.
- Afternoon
- A walk up to Nidaros Cathedral.
- Evening
- A drink under the glass roof as the light fades.
Location
Kjøpmannsgata, Midtbyen, Trondheim, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Does Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel have a pool?
Yes. Yes. You can swim in the indoor pool and use the gym on site, which is a real bonus on a dark winter evening.
Which rooms at Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel have the best views?
The river-facing rooms look across the Nidelva to the old wharf houses of Bakklandet. Request one when you book.
Is Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel good for a first visit to Trondheim?
Yes. It is central, easy to find and runs smoothly, with Gamle Bybro and the centre a short walk away.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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