Picolo recommends · Hotel in Trondheim, Norway
Scandic Solsiden
The old shipyards at the river mouth are now full of restaurant tables, and from the roof terrace you look out over the whole quay.
Glasses clink along the quay, and the evening sun lingers on the water. Nedre Elvehavn, at the mouth of the Nidelva, was once a shipyard district, and its old buildings now hold restaurants, bars and apartments. The area is better known as Solsiden, the sunny side.
Scandic Solsiden sits right in the middle of it. Up top is a roof terrace, downstairs a bar and gym, and the rooms are light and up to date in the chain's familiar Scandinavian style.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Scandic Solsiden
We picked it for travellers who want dinner and drinks a few steps from the lift. Friends on a weekend, couples and families who would rather walk to a restaurant than call a taxi will all find the location hard to beat.
Summer evenings on the quay can be loud, so request a courtyard room if you want an early night. The cathedral and the old centre are a fair walk away, roughly a quarter of an hour on foot.
What you get
- Roof terrace
- Restaurants and bars along the quay
- On the old shipyard waterfront
- Bright, modern rooms
- Easy for families eating out
A day at Scandic Solsiden
- Morning
- Over the bridge to Bakklandet for coffee.
- Midday
- A walk along the river into the centre.
- Afternoon
- Drinks on the roof terrace as the sun moves round.
- Evening
- Dinner at one of the restaurants on the Solsiden quay.
Location
Nedre Elvehavn, Solsiden, Trondheim, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Scandic Solsiden
Does Scandic Solsiden have a roof terrace?
Yes. The hotel has a roof terrace, plus a bar and gym, and the terrace is at its best on long summer evenings.
Is Scandic Solsiden noisy at night?
The quay below is lively on summer evenings. Ask for a room facing the courtyard if you are a light sleeper.
How far is Scandic Solsiden from Nidaros Cathedral?
It is around a fifteen-minute walk, crossing the river and passing through the centre of Trondheim on the way.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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