Hotels in Norway

How to Save on Hotels in Norway

Your cost for traveling to Norway depends on a range of factors such as season of travel, transportation methods used, accommodation choice and tours available to you. There are some ways in which you may be able to reduce hotel costs through bargain shopping!

Staying with others can help lower hotel costs in Norway significantly, sharing expenses of a scenic cabin or holiday home while saving on flights.

Book early

Norway may have a reputation as being an expensive travel destination, but you can travel there on budget by booking accommodations ahead and taking advantage of special offers. Doing this could save you hundreds!

Opting for hostels, boarding houses or guest houses over hotels may also prove more cost-effective; you could often get better pricing for larger rooms at these establishments. Furthermore, some private homes also provide temporary bed and breakfast service during summer, making for even greater value for your dollar!

Camping can also be an enjoyable activity, particularly in Norway where tenting can take place anywhere as long as it is 150 metres from any inhabited house or cabin. Furthermore, Norway operates under a "right to roam" policy enabling campers to enjoy these scenic natural spaces.

Look for special offers

Norway may have a reputation as being one of the world's more expensive tourist spots, but with careful planning it's possible to travel through this beautiful country on a budget. The key is knowing all costs associated with what you plan on doing early enough and booking accordingly.

Utilizing a credit card that offers car rental insurance is also beneficial; in many instances it could save up to 60%.

Norway can help you make the most of your money by restricting dining costs as much as you might at home. Packing lunch from supermarkets may be cheaper and many restaurants have daily specials (Dagens rett). Tap water is drinkable here too so take advantage of that fact to reduce expenses on bottled water purchases. Camping also can save you money, particularly in mountainous regions where Norwegian law grants permission for tent pitches as long as you respect nature and do not disturb wildlife.

Be a member of a hotel loyalty scheme

Hotel loyalty schemes can make the difference between an expensive vacation and one that's free. Traveling to Norway doesn't need to break your budget; in fact, you can experience much of its beauty on a tight budget with careful preparation, booking early, and looking out for special offers.

Some hotels employ an automated policy where guests are automatically enrolled into their loyalty program when making bookings, providing insight into booking patterns, service expectations and more.

Other hotels may provide partnership rewards whereby ancillary services are offered at reduced rates for loyal customers, such as airport transfers, taxi services and spa treatments at discounted rates. It may also cover restaurant and pub discounts which can save on meals. Other perks may include discount attraction passes such as the Oslo Pass which gives free access to most museums and sights throughout the city - this can significantly lower costs of your travel experience.

Stay in a group

Many travelers assume Norway is an expensive travel destination, but in reality it can be one of the more budget-friendly countries you visit with many ways you can cut costs when visiting.

One way is to opt for hostel or private cabin accommodation rather than hotel stays; this may be especially advantageous when travelling as part of a group as the costs can be shared among you all.

An easy way to save on your Norway travel is to join a hotel loyalty scheme such as Scandic Friends. Scandic Friends provides discounts at its hotels during weekends and holidays; Hostelling International also has numerous hostels across the globe where discounts may apply.

One way to cut costs when traveling through Norway is avoiding unnecessary expenses. One such expense would be purchasing bottled water; tap water in Norway is perfectly adequate, and often cheaper than purchasing bottles at hotels or convenience stores.