Posts Tagged Accommodation
The Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on November 7, 2010
Where to stay in Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on November 7, 2010
- Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg Superland: A good choice for families (family rooms and a huge indoor swimming complex) and business travellers (extensive conference facilities), a short drive from the centre just by the E6. Bjørnstadveien 20. Tel: 69 10 15 00, www.choicehotels.no
- Rica Saga Hotel: It’s showing its age a bit, but this hotel offers comfortable rooms and good service, and the location is convenient, right by the main shopping centre and a short walk from Kulås Park. Sandesundsveien 1. Tel: 69 12 42 00, www.rica-hotels.com
- St Olav’s Hotel. Budget accommodation in downtown Sarpsborg. Glengsgate 21. Tel: 69 15 20 55, www.hotelstolav.no
- Tuneheimen: Sarpsborg’s youth hostel, located near Tunevannet (lake). Open year round. Tuneveien 44. Tel: 69 14 50 01, www.tuneheimen.no
Spending the night in Halden?
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff on September 18, 2010
Where to stay in Halden: Thon Hotel
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on September 18, 2010
This purpose-built hotel, which opened in March 2009, enjoys a great location right by the harbour. The 88 rooms, including two junior suites, all have a comfy feel to them, and are tastefully decorated in bright, modern colours. All rooms have flat screen TVs, mini bars and en-suite bathrooms, and many boast stunning views of the harbour and Fredriksten fortress. The common rooms are bright and welcoming, and in summer the restaurant, which can sit up to 250, spills out onto the pavement for alfresco dining. There are conference facilities for up to 100 delegates, and the hotel has direct access to the local art centre next door (and a stage that can be rented out should you plan a big event here).
Room prices start from around 1,000Kr at the weekend, and 1,400Kr during the week. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included. No-smoking throughout the hotel.
Langbrygga 1. Tel: 69 21 33 00, www.thonhotels.no/halden
Stay in style – De Historiske
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on August 9, 2010
Want to treat yourself (and a loved one too maybe) to something really special during your trip to Norway? Well why not stay in a historic hotel? This group of hotels (De Historiske in Norwegian) comprises landed estates, country houses, manors, Swiss-style chalets, old coaching inns and many more historic buildings that have been transformed into characterful luxury hotels offering all mod cons in truly stunning surroundings. There are 39 properties to choose from all over Norway. All the hotels in the portfolio have fine dining on the premises, offering a taste of Norwegian culinary heritage, and many also offer cookery classes and wine tasting evenings. Others can also offer spa treatments, golf, ski tours, and more. Not cheap, but well worth splashing out on for a special occasion. Gift vouchers available.
Tel: 55 31 67 60, www.dehistoriske.com
Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Budget hotels in Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Norway may be expensive, but you don’t have to break the bank to stay in Østfold. Here are some budget options up and down the county.
- St Olav’s Hotel in Sarpsborg. Central location in downtown Sarpsborg. Glengsgate 21. Tel: 69 15 20 55, www.hotelstolav.no. Double rooms from 695Kr, breakfast extra.
- Tuneheimen: Sarpsborg’s youth hostel, located near Tunevannet (lake). Open year round. Tuneveien 44. Tel: 69 14 50 01, www.tuneheimen.no. Double rooms from 670Kr.
- American College in Moss. In Mollerbyen in central Moss. Verket 22. Tel: 69 24 20 40, www.americancollege.no. Rooms from 350Kr, houses from 750Kr, summer only (1 June til early August).
- Moss Youth Hostel: Located in Nesparken, by the shores of lake Vansjø, within easy reach of the town centre. 44 beds in 11 rooms. Tel: 69 25 53 34, www.hihostels.com. Double rooms from 700Kr, family rooms 900Kr. Open year round (booking necessary outside of the summer season).
- Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad. On a hill overlooking the town. Valhallsgate 3. Tel: 69 36 89 50, www.hotelvalhalla.no. Double rooms from 895Kr.
- Grand Hotel in Halden. Central location by the station. Jernbanetorget 1. Tel: 69 18 72 00, www.grandhotell.net. Double rooms from 750Kr.
- Kaserna in Halden. On the grounds of the fortress, a short walk from downtown. Generalveien 25-27. Tel: 92 86 47 97, www.kaserna.no. Double rooms from 800Kr.
- Solstrand Terrasse in Ørje (Indre-Østfold). 32 rooms including family rooms, right by Øymarksjøen (lake). Haldenveien. Tel: 69 81 21 37, www.solstrand-terrasse.no. Double rooms from 600Kr.
Where to stay in Hvaler
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 10, 2010
Looking for a hotel, or somewhere to stay in Hvaler? Here are some of the options in the archipelago:
- Sandbrekke Gjestegård: Small guesthouse in idyllic rural setting. Sandbrekke is a member of Regional Matkultur Østfold, an organisation promoting regional food and local producers. Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 94 27, www.sandbrekke.no
- Rorbuene Hvaler: Complex of brand new rorbu-style apartment right by the marina in Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Various sizes available. Tel: 69 37 83 00, www.rorbuen-hvaler.no/Rorbuer.html (Norwegian only)
- Garnberget: 11 rorbu-style apartments, right by the small fishing harbour in Utgårdskilen, Vesterøy. Each unit sleeps up to 5 people. Tel: 92 25 27 99, www.garnberget.no (Norwegian only)
- Hvaler Gjestgiveri: 15 double rooms (and a big dining room) in a white wooden building surrounded by extensive grounds near Arekilen on Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 82 00, http://hvaler-gjestgiveri.no (Norwegian only)
- Havtunet Hvaler AS: Rorbu-style accommodation offering 47 units on the water at Økholmen on Vesterøy. Tel: 69 37 66 99 or 69 37 60 63, www.hvalerbooking.no/no/havtunet-hvaler.html (Norwegian only)
- Hvaler Resort: Luxury apartment complex (minimum 6 people), with spa and restaurant on site. Sandbakken, Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 90 00, www.hvalerresort.no (Norwegian only)
Where to stay in Halden
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on March 16, 2010
Looking for a hotel, or a campsite, in Halden? Here are options for all tastes – and budgets.
- Thon Hotel Halden: Lovely new hotel (opened 2009) right by the harbour, with great views of the fjord and fortress. Langbrygga 1. Tel: 69 21 33 00, www.thonhotels.no/halden
- Halden Park Hotel: Quiet hotel a short walk from downtown, with a pleasant garden. Marcus Thranes Gate 30. Tel: 69 21 15 00, www.park-hotel.no
- Grand Hotel: A good budget option offering B&B style accommodation in 33 rooms, with central location by the train station. Tel: 69 18 72 00, www.grandhotell.net
- Kaserna: Budget accommodation in historical surrounds in Fredriksten Fortress. Small dorms available for groups. Generalveien 25-27. Tel: 92 86 47 97, www.kaserna.no
- Fredriksten Camping: Campsite in historical setting on the fortress grounds. Cafeteria, kiosk, playground, minigolf. Open in season only. Tel: 69 18 40 32.