Thon Hotel Polar
Hotel · Tromso ·

Thon Hotel Polar

Hotel · Tromso ·

Central hotel with great breakfast, comfy beds, Arctic accents

great breakfast
friendly staff
central location
comfortable room
spacious room
good value
attentive staff
helpful staff
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
Thon Hotel Polar by null
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Grønnegata 45, 9008 Tromsø, Norway Get directions

$$

Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly

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Grønnegata 45, 9008 Tromsø, Norway Get directions

+47 77 75 17 00
thonhotels.no
@thonhotels

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•Free Wi-Fi
•LGBTQ friendly

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Jan 11, 2026

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Thon Hotel Polar

Jo C

Google
Room and bath room are spacious with kettle for making tea coffee in room. Which is good for cold wet weather in tromso this year. I also love that they have a lounge where you can rest and chill with coffee and tea provided all day. Location is superb , close proximity to the cathedral, restaurant and shopping Staff were also helpful assisting us with restaurant reservation. As the ones we visited are all fully booked. Thank you to all lovely staff at front desk.

joseramone_13

Google
Very central, well located, well maintained. The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The breakfast was impressive. The staff were always attentive.|It has a games room with a coffee machine and a small gym. From inside the hotel, there is a door leading to the Egon restaurant.|Very good value for money.

ManishJ_13

Google
Exceeded our expectations!|I had never stayed in any Thon hotel before this. Frankly, I did not have very high expectations from this hotel. But the 4 nights we stayed here during our 2 weeks long Nordic countries trip turned out to be the most comfortable and memorable. Location perfect city centre, staff (I would make a special mention of Nathan) welcomed us warmly in the snowy evening with all the small tips to make the best use of our stay. Buffet breakfast just great spread and spacious dining area. I had the top floor room, and it is worth the premium. Housekeeping was also good and on time. I will definitely repeat my stay here if ever I visit Tromso again. See the pics of my room view.

Explore820645

Google
I stayed at Thon Polar for 5 nights with my 2 daughters and my friend and her son. Our room was lovely in size. It had a small extra kinda room with a double bed and tv. And the main area had a double bed, tv and two chairs and a small table. I found it cold the first night. The desk did tell me the next day where the radiator was. I was looking at the a/c unit. It warmed up nicely after that. I asked for extra duvets and it was no trouble. The reception staff were superb. Extremely friendly and helpful. Hans Christian and I think Nathan( I'm sorry I have forgotten) were great. Lots of information on buses. Places to visit etc.|The location of the hotel is good. Very central. Lots of places to eat. Some shops. 7 elevens everywhere and Mcdonalds. Bus access is simple aswell.|I didn't use the gym in the hotel, however rhe kids did. They seemed to like it. It is just small. Breakfast was ok. However I did miss not having fried eggs. And for 2 days there was no bacon. But there is a decent choice. |The only con for me reallywas the lack of housekeeping. Our room wasn't swept or the beds made daily. And some days the dirty tea cups and glasses weren't taken out the room and replaced with clean ones. I just put them outside my door to be taken away. Onedau clean towels were left in a clear bin bag on our outside door handle. But I would on the whole stay there again. Due to the reception staff and location.|The Egon restaurant next door which is accessible via the reception was quite nice.

MIYABIみやび

Google
Since the bus can’t go to Alta yesterday so I have to find a room in Tromso. Here’s the best price via official website after asked the reception. I booked and checked in immediately. The lady helped me to call Thon hotel Alta as I got no email reply which I worry that they might think me no show and cancel the room with no notice. Really appreciate her help☺️ The room was very nice and the location is very great which I can go many places by walking. The breakfast and the restaurant were also good. The tissue wasn’t changed when I checked in and remained just a few so when I go back after breakfast and saw the house keeping lady then she gave me a new one. Told her I was worry too late to call for it at midnight and she was very friendly.☺️ Everything was nice just too pricey for me as one person have to pay for double and I couldn’t book earlier. 🥹

macarena C.

Google
Great room, with lots of space and the BEST BEDDING I've ever had in a hotel!!! The duvet and the pillow were exquisite, just wonderful after a long night chasing norther lights. The hotel is nearby everything you have to visit in Tromso with an incredible buffet for breakfast.

Jane E.

Google
I must have been given the worst room in the hotel, with a window looking into an interior air shaft next to loud ventilation ducts. The room was comfortably furnished, but too warm; opening the window made it noisy from the ducts. The staff were professional, breakfast was full of choice and of very good quality. I did enjoy the young seagull who seems to live outside the window.

rosarion192

Google
We really enjoyed our stay in the Thon Hotel Polar in Tromso. The room was really comfortable, with a beatiful view. Breakfast was excellent!! And the staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend it!

Alexa B.

Yelp
I had high hopes for my stay at Hotel Thon, but from the moment I stepped into the lobby, it became clear this was going to be a frustrating experience. My interaction with the front desk immediately set the tone for a less-than-welcoming stay. The woman at the front desk was shockingly snobby and dismissive when I requested a room on a higher floor. I understand that availability can sometimes be limited, but her attitude made it seem like I was asking for the moon. Instead of politely explaining the situation or offering alternatives, she brushed me off with a condescending smirk and curt responses. Her demeanor gave me the distinct impression that my presence was an inconvenience rather than a paying guest seeking reasonable accommodation. A little professionalism and hospitality would have gone a long way here, but apparently, that's too much to expect. Unfortunately, things did not improve once I entered my room. I've stayed in plenty of small hotel rooms before, but this was on a whole different level--claustrophobic and cramped to the point of absurdity. If I stood in the center and stretched out my arms, I could practically touch both walls. There was hardly any space to place my luggage without tripping over it every time I moved. To make matters worse, the room was far from clean. Dust clung to the corners of the room and the surfaces looked like they hadn't been wiped down in weeks. The bathroom was particularly unpleasant--grime around the sink, mold in the shower corners, and a lingering smell of mildew that no amount of ventilation could clear. It's astonishing that a hotel of this supposed caliber doesn't take the most basic steps to maintain cleanliness. The linens on the bed didn't inspire much confidence either. Though they looked somewhat clean at first glance, closer inspection revealed faint stains that left me questioning when they were last laundered. The mattress was thin and uncomfortable, and I woke up feeling like I'd slept on a wooden bench. This entire experience was disappointing and frustrating, especially considering the price point. The combination of rude staff, dirty rooms, and absurdly small accommodations makes Hotel Thon one of the worst hotel stays I've had in recent memory. It's clear that guest comfort and satisfaction are not priorities here. If you're looking for a pleasant and hassle-free experience, I would strongly advise you to look elsewhere. You can certainly find much better options at this price range where you'll be treated with respect and provided with clean, functional rooms. Avoid this place if you value your time, money, and peace of mind.
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Mitch E.

Yelp
The hotel is centrally located near many restaurants and shopping. During my recent 10 night stay in Norway, these rooms are the largest by far. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. A grand breakfast buffet each morning and being attached to a great restaurant tops it all off. I recommend the Thon Polar.
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Tanya D.

Yelp
Great location, on the main drag next to cool bars, food, shops, and harbor. Cozy and clean, looks like a little ikea dorm room. Free breakfast is a great value here I am discovering. If you have extravagant tastes and want the lap of luxury you might be a bit dissapointed, but more than okay for the budget traveler.update: just went to the breakfast buffet. That alone made my stay here worth it. It's awesome.