Thon Hotel Polar
$150
/ night
Avg. for September
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$150
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Thon Hotel Polar average $141 in July, the cheapest month, and $337 in February, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $311 |
| February | $337 |
| March | $327 |
| April | $143 |
| May | $153 |
| June | $206 |
| July | $141 |
| August | $150 |
| September | $150 |
| October | $178 |
| November | $250 |
| December | $300 |
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Cheapest: July (~$141)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon, a banquet hall, and a vend...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Dining
At Thon Hotel Polar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Thon Hotel Polar, you'll be centrally located in Tromsø, a 1-minute drive from Tromso Cathedral and 8 minutes from Tromso Fjords. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Art Museum of Northern Norway.
What's nearby
Tromso Cathedral(0.1 miles)
Art Museum of Northern Norway(0.2 miles)
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum(0.2 miles)
Mack Brewery(0.2 miles)
Tromso Catholic Church Var Frue Kirke(0.3 miles)
Tromso Center for Contemporary Art(0.3 miles)
Perspektivet museum(0.3 miles)
Polaria(0.4 miles)
Andreas Aagaard House(0.4 miles)
Skansen(0.5 miles)
Polar Museum(0.5 miles)
Svalbard Museum(0.6 miles)
Alfheim Stadium(0.7 miles)
Arctic Cathedral(1.3 miles)
Tromsø War Museum(1.4 miles)
The preferred airport for Thon Hotel Polar is Tromsø (TOS-Langnes)(4 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Location
Grønnegata 45, Tromsø, Norway
Tromso Cathedral (0.1 miles)
Art Museum of Northern Norway (0.2 miles)
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum (0.2 miles)
Mack Brewery (0.2 miles)
Tromso Catholic Church Var Frue Kirke (0.3 miles)
Tromso Center for Contemporary Art (0.3 miles)
Guest reviews
8.4
Very good
Based on 1,000 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
31%
Family
20%
Group
16%
Solo
11%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Thon Hotel Polar, travellers consistently praise the ultra-central location and standout breakfast, while noting compact rooms and occasional noise from the street or nearby venues; staff are broadly friendly, though service and housekeeping can be uneven.
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What guests think
At Thon Hotel Polar, travellers consistently praise the ultra-central location and standout breakfast, while noting compact rooms and occasional noise from the street or nearby venues; staff are broadly friendly, though service and housekeeping can be uneven.
Rooms range from very small to spacious business or family options, and several reviews mention compact showers and cooler water. Facilities are basic but useful, with a lounge offering free coffee and games, an attached restaurant, and a small gym; there is no on-site parking and nearby public garages can be confusing or pricey. Expect a simple, central base that's best for easy city access.
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Facilities
Facilities are simple but useful: a lounge with free coffee and games, an attached restaurant, and a small gym. There is no on-site parking; nearby public options exist but can be confusing or expensive.
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Andreas
Jul 20, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Das Hotel ist sehr gut. Bemängeln kann man nur die fehlenden Parkmöglichkeiten.
Das Hotel ist sehr gut. Bemängeln kann man nur die fehlenden Parkmöglichkeiten.
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amanda
Jan 11, 2023
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Stayed 19,367 nights
Excellent location. Fantastic breakfast with lots of choice. Lovely room. Kettle and fridge in the room too. Lounge area really nice with free nespresso coffee machine. Really clean throughout the hotel. Would highly recommend
Excellent location. Fantastic breakfast with lots of choice. Lovely room. Kettle and fridge in the room too. Lounge area really nice with free nespresso coffee machine. Really clean throughout the hotel. Would highly recommend
10
Davide
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Persone gentile, camera ampia e colazione molto abbondante e variegata. La palestra è di comodo accesso e ben fornita sebbene non grande. Posizione centralissima e ottima pulizia.
Persone gentile, camera ampia e colazione molto abbondante e variegata. La palestra è di comodo accesso e ben fornita sebbene non grande. Posizione centralissima e ottima pulizia.
10
Andrew
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really liked the shuffle board.
Really liked the shuffle board.
10
Hui Xian
Nov 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable rooms and decent breakfast. Love the hotel lounge where there is coffee and tea 24/7.
Comfortable rooms and decent breakfast. Love the hotel lounge where there is coffee and tea 24/7.
10
Nicole
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The resort was perfectly located in the city center. Easy to walk around. Staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and filling with many options. The attached restaurant was also nice.
The resort was perfectly located in the city center. Easy to walk around. Staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and filling with many options. The attached restaurant was also nice.
8
Elia
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We got to the property at around 3:30 and the room was not ready yet. We waited in a lounge room that has games and free coffee. The property does not have parking, so you have to use public parking about 30.00 USD a day. The breakfast was so crowded we did not stay. The shower was very small, kept hitting the glass doors. The room was spacious, I never found the TV remote. And the room was clean. There are two elevators, if you are bringing many bags use the second one not the first one by the stairs that is very small. Hotel is close to many stores and shops. It was quiet not noisy at all.
We got to the property at around 3:30 and the room was not ready yet. We waited in a lounge room that has games and free coffee. The property does not have parking, so you have to use public parking about 30.00 USD a day. The breakfast was so crowded we did not stay. The shower was very small, kept hitting the glass doors. The room was spacious, I never found the TV remote. And the room was clean. There are two elevators, if you are bringing many bags use the second one not the first one by the stairs that is very small. Hotel is close to many stores and shops. It was quiet not noisy at all.
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Lindsey Anne
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The rooms are well decorated and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The pull out sofa beds are hideous and whenever someone rolls over in the night the sound of springs keeps you awake. The facilities amount to a lounge with free tea and coffee (and water) which are the bare basics. The staff were pleasant enough but none of our issues were resolved. They couldn’t give us a spare pillow which is a hotel basic. The plug in the bathroom sink didn’t work so we could not fill a sink to wash faces or shave. Again, a basic. The restaurant attached to the hotel serves expensive but basic food. That was cold!
The rooms are well decorated and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The pull out sofa beds are hideous and whenever someone rolls over in the night the sound of springs keeps you awake. The facilities amount to a lounge with free tea and coffee (and water) which are the bare basics. The staff were pleasant enough but none of our issues were resolved. They couldn’t give us a spare pillow which is a hotel basic. The plug in the bathroom sink didn’t work so we could not fill a sink to wash faces or shave. Again, a basic. The restaurant attached to the hotel serves expensive but basic food. That was cold!
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Heidi
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was comfortable. The staff was very nice, except the TV in my room was "on" (grey light)..the remote would not work to turn it off, and I could not access the plug. The receptionist tried to fix it, but couldn't then she called the maintenance who never showed up. I asked about it 3 times, but it was never resolved. In fairness I could have moved to a different room but did not. The white out curtains left big verticle streaks of light. ( a little challenging to sleep in the mignight sun). The buffet breakfast was outstanding!!! wonderful staff! Location is excellent. Very Friendly receptionist staff. Lobby/ salon is comfortable, with free coffee and a great shuffleboard table. I would definitely return to this hotel, but would insist on moving to a different room right away if there were any issues.
The room was comfortable. The staff was very nice, except the TV in my room was "on" (grey light)..the remote would not work to turn it off, and I could not access the plug. The receptionist tried to fix it, but couldn't then she called the maintenance who never showed up. I asked about it 3 times, but it was never resolved. In fairness I could have moved to a different room but did not. The white out curtains left big verticle streaks of light. ( a little challenging to sleep in the mignight sun). The buffet breakfast was outstanding!!! wonderful staff! Location is excellent. Very Friendly receptionist staff. Lobby/ salon is comfortable, with free coffee and a great shuffleboard table. I would definitely return to this hotel, but would insist on moving to a different room right away if there were any issues.
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Arti
Mar 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really great value for money. Breakfast was great. There's free coffee with Nespresso pods in the area just off reception. All the staff were super helpful. Rooms are basic but comfortable and clean.
Really great value for money. Breakfast was great. There's free coffee with Nespresso pods in the area just off reception. All the staff were super helpful. Rooms are basic but comfortable and clean.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness standards are inconsistent. While many rooms are reported spotless, multiple reviews cite dust, hair in bathrooms, and missed or very late housekeeping.
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Marguerite
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
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Christopher
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Tolle Lage. Leider Sauberkeit im Zimmer hat zu wünschen übrig gelassen. Wer eine Stauballergie hat sollte das Hotel meiden
Tolle Lage. Leider Sauberkeit im Zimmer hat zu wünschen übrig gelassen. Wer eine Stauballergie hat sollte das Hotel meiden
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Kim
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We had a fantastic stay at Thon Polar. The room was spotless and spacious, staff were very helpful and the breakfast spread was phenomenal. We’ll definitely be back!
We had a fantastic stay at Thon Polar. The room was spotless and spacious, staff were very helpful and the breakfast spread was phenomenal. We’ll definitely be back!
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Gitte
Jan 25, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Det var beskidt på væggen og masser af støv under sengene
Det var beskidt på væggen og masser af støv under sengene
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Jerome
Dec 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in the city centre. Spacious room - fabulous breakfast. However, room cleaning is not done in the morning, but very late in the afternoon when we were back in the room after a full day out - so the room has not been cleaned for 3 days!
Great location in the city centre. Spacious room - fabulous breakfast. However, room cleaning is not done in the morning, but very late in the afternoon when we were back in the room after a full day out - so the room has not been cleaned for 3 days!
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Aviv
Feb 28, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Excelent location. Very good breakfast. Very good service. Our room was quite dirty. Problem fixed after we reported it.
Excelent location. Very good breakfast. Very good service. Our room was quite dirty. Problem fixed after we reported it.
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Midya
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Rent rum, bra frukost, bra läge, smidig in-och utcheckning
Rent rum, bra frukost, bra läge, smidig in-och utcheckning
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Cathleen
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property was extremely dingy, dated, and dirty. Hallway carpets and walls were old, and as such, looked filthy, despite what appeared to be staff’s best efforts. The lighting was depressing and dismal. Our room had stains on the curtains, streaks of wet marks down the walls, and hair in the sink when we arrived. Shower was a nightmare—way too small (despite there being a huge, empty, useless space adjacent to it), nowhere to put toiletries when showering, and guaranteed flooding across the bathroom floor when you opened the shower door to exit. Square, sharp soap dispenser in shower sliced open my shoulder when I bent down to grab something that had fallen. While online photos show the layout of the room accurately, they don’t reflect the condition of it. Reminded me of a dorm room last updated in 2001. On the plus side, the staff was extremely pleasant and the complimentary breakfast buffet was surprisingly amazing—perhaps better than any breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel. Fresh, prepared directly in front of you, with a massive assortment of items. All in all, we were extremely disappointed in this hotel considering the price. It was slightly cheaper than other properties in the area, but given the choice again, we would have paid more to be elsewhere.
This property was extremely dingy, dated, and dirty. Hallway carpets and walls were old, and as such, looked filthy, despite what appeared to be staff’s best efforts. The lighting was depressing and dismal. Our room had stains on the curtains, streaks of wet marks down the walls, and hair in the sink when we arrived. Shower was a nightmare—way too small (despite there being a huge, empty, useless space adjacent to it), nowhere to put toiletries when showering, and guaranteed flooding across the bathroom floor when you opened the shower door to exit. Square, sharp soap dispenser in shower sliced open my shoulder when I bent down to grab something that had fallen. While online photos show the layout of the room accurately, they don’t reflect the condition of it. Reminded me of a dorm room last updated in 2001. On the plus side, the staff was extremely pleasant and the complimentary breakfast buffet was surprisingly amazing—perhaps better than any breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel. Fresh, prepared directly in front of you, with a massive assortment of items. All in all, we were extremely disappointed in this hotel considering the price. It was slightly cheaper than other properties in the area, but given the choice again, we would have paid more to be elsewhere.
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Mauro
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Soggiorno di due notti. Nessuna pulizia o cambio lenzuola/asciugamani. Buona la colazione che inizia però tardi (il sabato alle ore 8). Per chi deve partire con un aereo in mattinata preparano un sacchetto con una mela, un sandwich immangiabile e una piccola bottiglietta di succo d'arancia. Giudizio complessivo negativo.
Soggiorno di due notti. Nessuna pulizia o cambio lenzuola/asciugamani. Buona la colazione che inizia però tardi (il sabato alle ore 8). Per chi deve partire con un aereo in mattinata preparano un sacchetto con una mela, un sandwich immangiabile e una piccola bottiglietta di succo d'arancia. Giudizio complessivo negativo.
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Heather
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We absolutely loved this hotel - our favourite in Norway so far. The breakfast is excellent. The staff go above and beyond, and the rooms are very clean. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here, and would definitely come again.
We absolutely loved this hotel - our favourite in Norway so far. The breakfast is excellent. The staff go above and beyond, and the rooms are very clean. We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here, and would definitely come again.
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Rooms
Rooms are often small, though business and family rooms can be spacious, and beds are generally comfortable. Several guests mention very small showers and cooler water, plus occasional noise or missing amenities like a safe or working TV.
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Jeanine Michelle
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was great In size and comfort, breakfast brilliant and staff helpful, the water for shower could be hotter (just about warm bordering cold). Hotel is in a great location and easy to reach anywhere in tromso
Room was great In size and comfort, breakfast brilliant and staff helpful, the water for shower could be hotter (just about warm bordering cold). Hotel is in a great location and easy to reach anywhere in tromso
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Judith
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great position, rooms tired and small. No safe in room. Expensive for amenities offered
Great position, rooms tired and small. No safe in room. Expensive for amenities offered
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EDWIN KEE CHEONG
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room is on the small side, however Thon group of hotels that boasts to have the best breakfast spread in Norway definitely holds some truth to it. Throughout my many hotels stay in Norway, I found their breakfast to be the best so far. Reception was friendly albeit check-in was a little slow due to only 1 person attending to multiple customers.
The room is on the small side, however Thon group of hotels that boasts to have the best breakfast spread in Norway definitely holds some truth to it. Throughout my many hotels stay in Norway, I found their breakfast to be the best so far. Reception was friendly albeit check-in was a little slow due to only 1 person attending to multiple customers.
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Helen
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in central Tromso. Fantastic breakfast including a great choice of gluten free items. Lovely lounge area with free coffee, great as a spot to chill out after room check out or while waiting for transport. Room was very comfortable and cosy. Lovely modern bathroom with a nice selection of complimentary toiletries. Only criticism of our stay is that the shower was not very powerful and the water temperature was too cool for our liking, other than that everything was great.
Great location in central Tromso. Fantastic breakfast including a great choice of gluten free items. Lovely lounge area with free coffee, great as a spot to chill out after room check out or while waiting for transport. Room was very comfortable and cosy. Lovely modern bathroom with a nice selection of complimentary toiletries. Only criticism of our stay is that the shower was not very powerful and the water temperature was too cool for our liking, other than that everything was great.
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Julio
Jan 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location. Spacious room. Great breakfast.
Good location. Spacious room. Great breakfast.
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Jennifer
Jun 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The guy at the front desk was very nice and helpful. We had a large nice business room and the bed was comfortable.
The guy at the front desk was very nice and helpful. We had a large nice business room and the bed was comfortable.
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anthony
Feb 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is fine, but has problem: the rooms are very small and there is not really much space to put suitcases. Tricky, as there's not much storage, and they don't fit under the bed. As two people with two suitcases we found it very difficult to organise stuff.
The hotel is fine, but has problem: the rooms are very small and there is not really much space to put suitcases. Tricky, as there's not much storage, and they don't fit under the bed. As two people with two suitcases we found it very difficult to organise stuff.
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lynn
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
only stayed for 1 night due to cancelled flight checked in after midnight was extremely expensive for a tiny room with a very small double bed. would not recommend staying for more than 1 night. breakfast was good
only stayed for 1 night due to cancelled flight checked in after midnight was extremely expensive for a tiny room with a very small double bed. would not recommend staying for more than 1 night. breakfast was good
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Richard
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Centrally located, clean and spacious. Our room was a bit noisy due to it being above a shop that had music on from 0800. Breakfast was good selection but overcrowded due to tourist groups.
Centrally located, clean and spacious. Our room was a bit noisy due to it being above a shop that had music on from 0800. Breakfast was good selection but overcrowded due to tourist groups.
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Fabrice
Feb 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Chambre fonctionnelle mais lit de 160... c'est petit
Chambre fonctionnelle mais lit de 160... c'est petit
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, guests occasionally report slow or unresolved maintenance and mixed front-desk responsiveness, including missed wake-up calls.
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Marguerite
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
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Anton Olai
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Helt ok sentralt liggende hotell. Eneste minuset var at tv en på rommet ikke fungerte. Men lot meg bytte til et annet rom omgående = god sevice. Kansje litt dyrt hotell, men det ser ut som prisene generelt er på et høyt nivå.
Helt ok sentralt liggende hotell. Eneste minuset var at tv en på rommet ikke fungerte. Men lot meg bytte til et annet rom omgående = god sevice. Kansje litt dyrt hotell, men det ser ut som prisene generelt er på et høyt nivå.
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cesar
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Found the staff at the front desk a bit rude. Also when checking in had to wait for about 5 minutes since nobody was at the front desk neither there was an option to call for assistance. The lady came from outside, not sure what she was doing on the street while she was supposed to be at the front desk.
Found the staff at the front desk a bit rude. Also when checking in had to wait for about 5 minutes since nobody was at the front desk neither there was an option to call for assistance. The lady came from outside, not sure what she was doing on the street while she was supposed to be at the front desk.
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Joanna
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I'm a single woman with a 10 year old son and we had a wonderful time here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The beds were super comfy, the room was lovely and warm. The quilts were really good quality down and little things like that make all the difference! My son and I loved the breakfast, a great variety to choose from. My son is really fussy so that's a massive compliment. The hotel was impeccably clean and I loved the body lotion in the rooms. The staff made the hotel amazing, it was good without but the friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help, really made our holiday. Thank you all at hotel thon polar. We had an amazing holiday and I hope to come back later in the year!
I'm a single woman with a 10 year old son and we had a wonderful time here. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The beds were super comfy, the room was lovely and warm. The quilts were really good quality down and little things like that make all the difference! My son and I loved the breakfast, a great variety to choose from. My son is really fussy so that's a massive compliment. The hotel was impeccably clean and I loved the body lotion in the rooms. The staff made the hotel amazing, it was good without but the friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help, really made our holiday. Thank you all at hotel thon polar. We had an amazing holiday and I hope to come back later in the year!
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Cheryl
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We had such a great 6 night stay here and the staff was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing every day. The room was very comfortable. They secured a taxi for us ahead of our airport departure even tho our last 3 nights were at a VRBO. Close to everything you need and in the city center.
We had such a great 6 night stay here and the staff was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing every day. The room was very comfortable. They secured a taxi for us ahead of our airport departure even tho our last 3 nights were at a VRBO. Close to everything you need and in the city center.
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Aruna
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very nice hotel. The rooms/beds were comfortable, and the front desk staff were very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
This is a very nice hotel. The rooms/beds were comfortable, and the front desk staff were very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
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Melissa
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel in the city centre, close to everything. Staff were helpful and breakfast buffet was fantastic!
Great hotel in the city centre, close to everything. Staff were helpful and breakfast buffet was fantastic!
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Jon-Michael
Feb 4, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff in the reception area were excellent. Very helpful and knowledgeable.
The staff in the reception area were excellent. Very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Erica
Feb 6, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Not once did anyone ask me how my stay went, and the internet TV didn’t work. I notified two staff persons of this. One said “check in with us tomorrow” and so I did. The second affiliate was kind enough to come up to my room to troubleshoot but upon concluding the port was broken, “they’d send a technician.” I never heard anything about it again. This hotel was very expensive for such poor service. It would be advisable to spend just a bit more at a more reputable brand such as Radisson.
Not once did anyone ask me how my stay went, and the internet TV didn’t work. I notified two staff persons of this. One said “check in with us tomorrow” and so I did. The second affiliate was kind enough to come up to my room to troubleshoot but upon concluding the port was broken, “they’d send a technician.” I never heard anything about it again. This hotel was very expensive for such poor service. It would be advisable to spend just a bit more at a more reputable brand such as Radisson.
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Heidi
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was comfortable. The staff was very nice, except the TV in my room was "on" (grey light)..the remote would not work to turn it off, and I could not access the plug. The receptionist tried to fix it, but couldn't then she called the maintenance who never showed up. I asked about it 3 times, but it was never resolved. In fairness I could have moved to a different room but did not. The white out curtains left big verticle streaks of light. ( a little challenging to sleep in the mignight sun). The buffet breakfast was outstanding!!! wonderful staff! Location is excellent. Very Friendly receptionist staff. Lobby/ salon is comfortable, with free coffee and a great shuffleboard table. I would definitely return to this hotel, but would insist on moving to a different room right away if there were any issues.
The room was comfortable. The staff was very nice, except the TV in my room was "on" (grey light)..the remote would not work to turn it off, and I could not access the plug. The receptionist tried to fix it, but couldn't then she called the maintenance who never showed up. I asked about it 3 times, but it was never resolved. In fairness I could have moved to a different room but did not. The white out curtains left big verticle streaks of light. ( a little challenging to sleep in the mignight sun). The buffet breakfast was outstanding!!! wonderful staff! Location is excellent. Very Friendly receptionist staff. Lobby/ salon is comfortable, with free coffee and a great shuffleboard table. I would definitely return to this hotel, but would insist on moving to a different room right away if there were any issues.
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Location
Ultra-central and walkable to sights, restaurants, and airport bus stops. Some rooms are affected by street, bar, or recycling noise.
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Thomas
Jan 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sehr zentral-alles fussläufig erreichbar.
Sehr zentral-alles fussläufig erreichbar.
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Paige
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel room. Unfortunately noisy, with dumping glass recycles nearby for extended periods of time.
Nice hotel room. Unfortunately noisy, with dumping glass recycles nearby for extended periods of time.
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Lone
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mye støy på rommet vårt som ligger rett over butikken normal, de startet å spille musikk kl 08:10 på morgenen. Helt sykt å ha et familierom der og i tillegg mye støy fra gata da det er en bar rett ved siden av hotellet. Mye rop og skrik fra folk utenfra. Blir nok ikke bruke dette hotellet flere ganger til familieferie.
Mye støy på rommet vårt som ligger rett over butikken normal, de startet å spille musikk kl 08:10 på morgenen. Helt sykt å ha et familierom der og i tillegg mye støy fra gata da det er en bar rett ved siden av hotellet. Mye rop og skrik fra folk utenfra. Blir nok ikke bruke dette hotellet flere ganger til familieferie.
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Thalles
Feb 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel expetacular e com excelente custo benefício. Muito bem localizado, literalmente, no centro de Tromsø. Fizemos praticamente tudo à pé. Café da manhã excelente. No nosso quarto, teve arrumação todos os dias, mas nao teve limpeza do banheiro, apenas troca de toalhas. Único ponto que talvez possa ser corrigido pelo hotel. No mais, só elogios.
Hotel expetacular e com excelente custo benefício. Muito bem localizado, literalmente, no centro de Tromsø. Fizemos praticamente tudo à pé. Café da manhã excelente. No nosso quarto, teve arrumação todos os dias, mas nao teve limpeza do banheiro, apenas troca de toalhas. Único ponto que talvez possa ser corrigido pelo hotel. No mais, só elogios.
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Judith
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great position, rooms tired and small. No safe in room. Expensive for amenities offered
Great position, rooms tired and small. No safe in room. Expensive for amenities offered
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Nicole
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The resort was perfectly located in the city center. Easy to walk around. Staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and filling with many options. The attached restaurant was also nice.
The resort was perfectly located in the city center. Easy to walk around. Staff was friendly. The breakfast was very good and filling with many options. The attached restaurant was also nice.
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Sherry
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay at Hotel Thin Polar in Tromso. Conveniently located near good restaurants, museums and sites. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful with extra information about transit and directions around the hotel. The room is efficient, clean, bed comfy. Hotter water in the shower would have been exceptional but adequate as is. The breakfast buffet is amazing!! Full board of every kind of breakfast wanted, both Norwegian and other cultural fare, including a very good array of gluten free food. I highly recommend Hotel Thon Polar.
Fantastic stay at Hotel Thin Polar in Tromso. Conveniently located near good restaurants, museums and sites. The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful with extra information about transit and directions around the hotel. The room is efficient, clean, bed comfy. Hotter water in the shower would have been exceptional but adequate as is. The breakfast buffet is amazing!! Full board of every kind of breakfast wanted, both Norwegian and other cultural fare, including a very good array of gluten free food. I highly recommend Hotel Thon Polar.
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Mark
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel very good value Noise from main road outside front of hotel from early hours disturbed sleeping
Hotel very good value Noise from main road outside front of hotel from early hours disturbed sleeping
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Pamela
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast, perfect location in the city center, heated sidewalk tin front of hotel to melt snow & not form ice.
Breakfast, perfect location in the city center, heated sidewalk tin front of hotel to melt snow & not form ice.
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Janice
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Loved staying there. Close to airport bus and public transport.
Great location. Loved staying there. Close to airport bus and public transport.
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Dining
Breakfast is repeatedly praised as excellent, varied, and abundant, with gluten-free choices. Minor drawbacks include crowding at peak times, some hot items not hot enough, and a later weekend start.
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Marguerite
Feb 8, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
The room wasn't very clean, the cleaners came around once before 9am and if you had do not disturb up they didn't come back, just left a bag of towels. Breakfast buffet was good, it would be nice for the hot food to be hotter. Breakfast staff very nice. Front desk staff some nice , some not so nice.
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Adam
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast was excellent! Hot food, cold meats and cheeses and a good variety of fruit and pastries. First class for the money
The breakfast was excellent! Hot food, cold meats and cheeses and a good variety of fruit and pastries. First class for the money
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EDWIN KEE CHEONG
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room is on the small side, however Thon group of hotels that boasts to have the best breakfast spread in Norway definitely holds some truth to it. Throughout my many hotels stay in Norway, I found their breakfast to be the best so far. Reception was friendly albeit check-in was a little slow due to only 1 person attending to multiple customers.
The room is on the small side, however Thon group of hotels that boasts to have the best breakfast spread in Norway definitely holds some truth to it. Throughout my many hotels stay in Norway, I found their breakfast to be the best so far. Reception was friendly albeit check-in was a little slow due to only 1 person attending to multiple customers.
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Melissa
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel in the city centre, close to everything. Staff were helpful and breakfast buffet was fantastic!
Great hotel in the city centre, close to everything. Staff were helpful and breakfast buffet was fantastic!
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Helen
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in central Tromso. Fantastic breakfast including a great choice of gluten free items. Lovely lounge area with free coffee, great as a spot to chill out after room check out or while waiting for transport. Room was very comfortable and cosy. Lovely modern bathroom with a nice selection of complimentary toiletries. Only criticism of our stay is that the shower was not very powerful and the water temperature was too cool for our liking, other than that everything was great.
Great location in central Tromso. Fantastic breakfast including a great choice of gluten free items. Lovely lounge area with free coffee, great as a spot to chill out after room check out or while waiting for transport. Room was very comfortable and cosy. Lovely modern bathroom with a nice selection of complimentary toiletries. Only criticism of our stay is that the shower was not very powerful and the water temperature was too cool for our liking, other than that everything was great.
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Mauro
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Soggiorno di due notti. Nessuna pulizia o cambio lenzuola/asciugamani. Buona la colazione che inizia però tardi (il sabato alle ore 8). Per chi deve partire con un aereo in mattinata preparano un sacchetto con una mela, un sandwich immangiabile e una piccola bottiglietta di succo d'arancia. Giudizio complessivo negativo.
Soggiorno di due notti. Nessuna pulizia o cambio lenzuola/asciugamani. Buona la colazione che inizia però tardi (il sabato alle ore 8). Per chi deve partire con un aereo in mattinata preparano un sacchetto con una mela, un sandwich immangiabile e una piccola bottiglietta di succo d'arancia. Giudizio complessivo negativo.
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Christian
Jan 20, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent all around! The rooms were functional and clean; staff were friendly and helpful; and the breakfast was absolutely phenomenal!
Excellent all around! The rooms were functional and clean; staff were friendly and helpful; and the breakfast was absolutely phenomenal!
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Peter
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast.
Excellent breakfast.
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Liga
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean hotel, our room had double bed and sofa bed which pulled out converts into double bed again, mattress on it just superb. Breakfast outstanding with choices and and the cherry on the top they had all different ginger shots and chia seed concoctions. Staff very friendly.
Very clean hotel, our room had double bed and sofa bed which pulled out converts into double bed again, mattress on it just superb. Breakfast outstanding with choices and and the cherry on the top they had all different ginger shots and chia seed concoctions. Staff very friendly.
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Richard
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Centrally located, clean and spacious. Our room was a bit noisy due to it being above a shop that had music on from 0800. Breakfast was good selection but overcrowded due to tourist groups.
Centrally located, clean and spacious. Our room was a bit noisy due to it being above a shop that had music on from 0800. Breakfast was good selection but overcrowded due to tourist groups.
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Kent
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice property. Great central location, but also quiet. Clean room, good lighting, mini fridge, coffee & tea in-room. Very comfortable lobby with coffee/tea. Breakfast was good. Great staff all around.
Very nice property. Great central location, but also quiet. Clean room, good lighting, mini fridge, coffee & tea in-room. Very comfortable lobby with coffee/tea. Breakfast was good. Great staff all around.
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John
Mar 25, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Very helpful staff. Location good for most events.
Very helpful staff. Location good for most events.
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Joshua
Mar 21, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The breakfast buffet is amazing
Very friendly and accommodating staff. The breakfast buffet is amazing
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jason
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Really great location, brilliant breakfast that sets you up for the day, the breakfast was from 6-10am, so if you've been out late chasing the lights then you can still have a bit of lay in and get breakfast a bit later. There's a free coffee machine in the comunal area along with some games to pass the time away if needed. Just a 2 min walk from thd red airport bus pickup and drop off point. Roomx were spacious enough for the 2 of us for 4 nights. Yes we would recommend this hotel
Really great location, brilliant breakfast that sets you up for the day, the breakfast was from 6-10am, so if you've been out late chasing the lights then you can still have a bit of lay in and get breakfast a bit later. There's a free coffee machine in the comunal area along with some games to pass the time away if needed. Just a 2 min walk from thd red airport bus pickup and drop off point. Roomx were spacious enough for the 2 of us for 4 nights. Yes we would recommend this hotel
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Jose Antonio Rey
Mar 9, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
the hotel price/quality was above expectative. The staff were lovely
the hotel price/quality was above expectative. The staff were lovely
FAQs about Thon Hotel Polar
Is parking available at the hotel?
Nearby parking is available at a cost of NOK 290 per day. This is a public parking facility and does not require a reservation.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are allowed at the property, with a maximum pet fee of NOK 400 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in the heart of Tromsø, just steps from Tromso Cathedral and a 3-minute walk from the Art Museum of Northern Norway. It is approximately 0.2 miles from Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and Mack Brewery.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available at a fee of NOK 100 per night, and rollaway beds can be provided for NOK 200 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for these amenities.
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- 2026-09-07: 156.0254811291046USD
- 2026-09-08: 181.93641506048584USD
- 2026-09-09: 275.4143426211548USD
- 2026-09-10: 133.916242521492USD
- 2026-09-11: 167.61761568608094USD
- 2026-09-12: 157.1232242345581USD
- 2026-09-13: 124.69020916243744USD
- 2026-09-14: 177.24724332879637USD
- 2026-09-15: 446.33597189556883USD
- 2026-09-16: 203.88088311795045USD
- 2026-09-17: 163.20532304237366USD
- 2026-09-18: 147.89120454032135USD
- 2026-09-19: 162.91056476664733USD
- 2026-09-20: 126.18281980515289USD
- 2026-09-21: 173.06040937101744USD
- 2026-09-22: 446.33597189556883USD
- 2026-09-23: 203.5005424207306USD
- 2026-09-24: 197.1949537661133USD
- 2026-09-25: 145.84299104354096USD
- 2026-09-26: 140.7206392294235USD
- 2026-09-27: 126.09494040467834USD
- 2026-09-28: 134.00412192196654USD
- 2026-09-29: 193.4234207030182USD
- 2026-09-30: 209.65605586949158USD
- 2026-10-01: 177.47745560829162USD
- 2026-10-02: 145.302943792305USD
- 2026-10-03: 167.6187153980255USD
- 2026-10-04: 159.1411779155731USD
- 2026-10-05: 154.41734752033997USD
- 2026-10-06: 224.42593225135803USD
- 2026-10-07: 201.28857826794433USD
- 2026-10-08: 173.05352730271912USD
- 2026-10-09: 164.83543315274048USD
- 2026-10-10: 157.11650180186462USD
- 2026-10-11: 156.92818499999998USD
- 2026-10-12: 160.75887192333985USD
- 2026-10-13: 222.024321USD
- 2026-10-14: 215.6067923117981USD
- 2026-10-15: 158.63678261608888USD
- 2026-10-16: 159.43904021694945USD
- 2026-10-17: 162.3718300748291USD
- 2026-10-18: 147.41206714098357USD
- 2026-10-19: 194.5626158538666USD
- 2026-10-20: 235.49077266819762USD
- 2026-10-21: 215.049735USD
- 2026-10-22: 176.60070139183046USD
- 2026-10-23: 183.1725090234833USD
- 2026-10-24: 180.06568088172912USD
- 2026-10-25: 155.21770723123169USD
- 2026-10-26: 186.87009532695006USD
- 2026-10-27: 211.53766300666808USD
- 2026-10-28: 193.28146917572022USD
- 2026-10-29: 180.53096545802308USD
- 2026-10-30: 162.3718300748291USD
- 2026-10-31: 173.12385565530394USD
- 2026-11-01: 293.2201334616394USD
- 2026-11-02: 343.8951081899414USD
- 2026-11-03: 367.9063961607971USD
- 2026-11-04: 357.50716526705935USD
- 2026-11-05: 338.78056078317263USD
- 2026-11-06: 328.4061975692139USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Nearby parking fee: NOK 290 per day
- Pet deposit: NOK 400 per stay
- Pet fee: NOK 400 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 100.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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