Picolo recommends · Hotel in Trondheim, Norway
Scandic Nidelven
Sunlight on the river, a long table of local produce and warm pastries, and nobody in any hurry to leave the breakfast room.
Plates come back to the table for a second round, and outside the big windows the river slides into the harbour. Breakfast is what this hotel is known for, and the buffet is built around local produce, fresh baking and a spread of hot dishes.
The rest of the hotel is calmer than its size suggests. Rooms are neat and contemporary, plenty of them looking onto the water, and the railway station is only a short walk away, which makes arrivals and departures simple.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Scandic Nidelven
We chose it for the breakfast, honestly. Few hotels in Norway put this much into the first meal of the day, and with river views and the station close by, it gives good value for both work trips and short city breaks.
It is a large hotel with a conference crowd, and it shows on weekdays. If you are looking for somewhere small, with personality and a neighbourhood feel, Bakklandet on the other side of the river is the better match.
What you get
- A breakfast that draws guests from afar
- Rooms facing the river
- Short walk to the railway station
- Neat, modern rooms
- Calm, efficient service
A day at Scandic Nidelven
- Morning
- A long breakfast with a window table over the river.
- Midday
- A walk along the riverbank into the centre.
- Afternoon
- Coffee and cake across the river in Bakklandet.
- Evening
- Back for an early night, ready for the next breakfast.
Location
Nidelva, Trondheim, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Scandic Nidelven
Is the breakfast at Scandic Nidelven really that good?
It is the hotel's calling card, with a large buffet of local produce, fresh baking and hot dishes. Plenty of guests find they no longer need lunch.
How far is Scandic Nidelven from Trondheim railway station?
It is a couple of minutes on foot, which makes it handy if you arrive by train or by the airport express bus to the station.
Does Scandic Nidelven have river views?
Many rooms face the water where the river meets the harbour. Ask for one when you book if the view matters to you.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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