Picolo recommends · Hotel in Trondheim, Norway
Thon Hotel Nidaros
Step out of the door and you are on Søndre gate, with shop windows on both sides and the tram rattling past on its way through town.
A tram rolls by below the window, and the first commuters are already heading for their offices. Søndre gate cuts right through the centre of Trondheim, linking Torvet with the quayside, and the hotel sits in the middle of it.
For a chain hotel it feels small. Rooms are dressed in warm colours rather than hotel beige, and the breakfast room is the kind of place where a second coffee turns into a third. Cafés and shops start the moment you step outside.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Thon Hotel Nidaros
We like it for a weekend of shops and restaurants without fuss. It is safe, central and straightforward, and you spend your time in the city rather than in the hotel, which is exactly the point of staying here.
There is no view to speak of, the rooms are not large, and you hear the city going about its business. If quiet, space or a window onto the water matters most, look at the hotels by the river instead.
What you get
- Central address on Søndre gate
- A breakfast room to linger in
- Warm-toned rooms
- Easy-going chain service
- Flat streets around the centre
A day at Thon Hotel Nidaros
- Morning
- A long breakfast before the shops open.
- Midday
- A stroll down Søndre gate to the quay.
- Afternoon
- Shopping and a coffee stop in Midtbyen.
- Evening
- Dinner in one of the restaurants a few streets away.
Location
Søndre gate, Midtbyen, Trondheim, Norway
Open in MapsQuestions about Thon Hotel Nidaros
Is Thon Hotel Nidaros in the centre of Trondheim?
Yes. It is on Søndre gate in Midtbyen, between the main square and the quay, so shops, cafés and restaurants are all around you.
Is Thon Hotel Nidaros quiet?
Not especially. You are on a working city street with trams and foot traffic, so it suits people who like the buzz more than light sleepers.
Who is Thon Hotel Nidaros best for?
It is a good fit for a shopping and restaurant weekend, or a short work trip, when you want a reliable central room and a decent breakfast.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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