cliffside hotels
Alnes
Norway
Alnes, Valldal, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the river
From $450 / night
Check ratesUnusual hotels in Norway: 6 stays worth the trip
6 hand-picked stays in Norway, from cliffside hotels, lighthouse hotels, floating hotels and beyond. Prices start around $300 a night at Snowhotel Kirkenes; our highest-scored pick is Lindesnes Lighthouse Hotel.
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Compare at a glance
| Stay | Where | Type | Typical price / night | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvet Landscape Hotel | Alnes, Valldal, Møre og Romsdal | cliffside hotels | $450 - $900 (Luxury) | Architecture enthusiasts, Design travellers | Check rates |
| Lindesnes Lighthouse Hotel | Lindesnes, Vest-Agder | lighthouse hotels | $350 - $650 (Upscale) | Seafood lovers | Check rates |
| MS Fram Expedition Ship | Svalbard & Norwegian Arctic | floating hotels | $1,500 - $6,000 (Luxury) | Expedition travellers, Wildlife enthusiasts | Check rates |
| Snowhotel Kirkenes | Kirkenes, Finnmark | ice hotels | $300 - $700 (Upscale) | Adventure couples, Aurora hunters | Check rates |
| Manshausen Island Resort | Steigen Archipelago, Nordland | cliffside hotels | $350 - $700 (Luxury) | Adventure couples, Aurora hunters | Check rates |
| Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel | Alta, Finnmark | ice hotels | $350 - $800 (Upscale) | Aurora hunters, Adventure couples | Check rates |
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lighthouse hotels
Lindesnes
Norway
Lindesnes, Vest-Agder, Norway
Norway's oldest lighthouse, operational since 1656
From $350 / night
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Svalbard & Norwegian Arctic
Norway
Svalbard & Norwegian Arctic, Norway
Named after Nansen and Amundsen's legendary polar exploration vessel
From $1,500 / night
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Kirkenes
Norway
Kirkenes, Finnmark, Norway
Unique artistic ice suites carved and painted by commissioned artists
From $300 / night
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Steigen Archipelago
Norway
Steigen Archipelago, Nordland, Norway
Sea cabins on stilts above the Norwegian Sea
From $350 / night
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Alta
Norway
Alta, Finnmark, Norway
Norway's first and most northerly ice hotel, rebuilt every winter since 2000
From $350 / night
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Quick answers
What are the most unusual hotels in Norway?
Our top pick is Lindesnes Lighthouse Hotel in Lindesnes, Vest-Agder. We list 6 standout stays in Norway, including cliffside hotels, lighthouse hotels, floating hotels.
What is the cheapest unusual hotel in Norway?
Snowhotel Kirkenes (Kirkenes, Finnmark) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $300 - $700 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.
When is the best time to visit Norway for these stays?
September to March for storms and aurora; June to August for midnight sun