First Hotel Skansen

Property class: 3

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Close to Tromso Cathedral, First Hotel Skansen provides amenities such as a free breakfast buffet. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of a house outside.

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a small wooden table. A black lamp and a candle are on a side table. A black and white photograph is on the wall.

Premium Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a door.

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Basic Triple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Tromsø, First Hotel Skansen is in the city centre. Andreas Aagaard House and Skansen are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fjellheisen and Tromsø Alpine Park. Tromso Center for Contemporary Art and Tromso University Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Tromsø travel guide
Map
Storgata 105, Tromsø, 9008

What's nearby

  • A bust of Roald Amundsen in front of a house with a red door and green siding.
    Polar Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A church with a clock tower, surrounded by trees and benches.
    Tromso Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A modern building with a unique angular design, featuring a wooden facade and multiple flags.
    Polaria
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tromso Catholic Church Var Frue Kirke
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Museum of Northern Norway
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tromsø (TOS-Langnes)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Raketten Bar & Pølse (The Rocket)
    4 min walk
  • Kaffebønna Stortorget
    4 min walk
  • Størhus
    6 min walk
  • Rorbua
    8 min walk

About this property

First Hotel Skansen

  • Hotel near Tromso Cathedral
  • First Hotel Skansen provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and multilingual staff
    • Bike parking, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • A TV in reception and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with heated floors and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
    • Cots/infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (NOK 250 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NOK 250 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is First Hotel Skansen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at First Hotel Skansen?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Hotel Skansen on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at First Hotel Skansen?

Self-parking is available for NOK 250 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at First Hotel Skansen?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at First Hotel Skansen?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is First Hotel Skansen located?

Located in the heart of Tromsø, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Andreas Aagaard House and Tromso Cathedral. Perspektivet museum and Skansen are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

First Hotel Skansen Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shops and restaurants. Has taxi options
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minimal bit comfortable. Our room could have used more storage area for Clothes and larger tables. We chose a smallish room- sat on the bed for tv- breakfast was delicious and made up for the lack of amenities. Close to shops and town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and comfortable hotel in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere and staff. Situated in town centre, just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, well maintained hotel. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, nice, clean and fresh rooms. Breakfast was good! Located in the city centre. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely lovely, the room was very good in size and decently clean. The hotel is modest, so fixtures aren’t latest and greatest, but I was very comfortable staying there for 4 nights. The continental breakfast was delicious and totally worth it to start our excursion days fully energised. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, spotlessly clean, great location. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel excellent value for money spotlessly clean and super friendly staff. Lucy from main reception was fantastic from check in to check out she is a huge asset to the team very helpful. The hotel location is very good close.to all restaurants and main square. The rooms are cosy and clean very well heated. Breakfast was plenty of choice and again well stocked and always clean. I would reccomend Skansen hotel 100% and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a quiet location in the centre. We had a lovely spacious studio room on floor 3 with a sitting room and separate bedroom. Apart from the air- conditioning being a bit too intrusive, we loved the room. We loved the view across the fjord to the Arctic Cathedral. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good but the breakfast room is a bit crowded if you don't go in early. The outside of the hotel isn't very smart- looking but inside the lobby has a nice sitting area with coffee and cookies. We would definitely stay there again if we could book room 312!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in the middle of town

Central. Clean and cosy room. Super friendly reception. Allright breakfest. Free coffee and snacks by the reception. We had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great for a solo traveller. Single bed was comfortable and the room was heated well. The bathroom was huge and shower was great. One morning I had no hot water but staff helped and sorted it. Location was excellent! Right at the end of the Main Street with a 5 minute walk to most things. Plenty of food and bar options around the area. While the price during the time I was there was far too much for what it was - compared to the rest of the area it was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

We were very comfortable at Enter Skansen. The hotel feels new, the room was spacious and the buffet breakfast was filling. The location is a short walk to the central attractions. Paid parking is available nearby. The only negative comment I could make is the noise of the winter car tyres managed to penetrate the double glazed windows, so we heard every car drive by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I came on a solo trip to take part in the PolarNight Half Marathon, so my single room served the purpose. Perhaps consider putting a cupboard in the bathroom area where there is space for it. Apart from that, the staff are very friendly, it was clean, and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location just out of the centre. Easy bus links to airport. Room was simple but didnt want for anything....couldn't get tv to work but that wasnt important. Breqkfast would benefit from hot food bit its advertised as continental so cant conplain. Staff were very friendly ans helpful. I reported shower had a leak and receptionist took a bote to sort. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked their absolutely cheapest room, unknowingly, and ended up in a tiny room with a terrible bed. Spoke to the reception the next morning and expressed my dissatisfaction. Was met with full understanding and empathy, and was given another room which was perfect for my three night stay. Lovely staff. Simple, but very functional breakfast room in the basement. Clean room and great bed. The hotel has a good location in the extension of the high street in the centre of town. Short walk to most central attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is easily accessible from the center of Tromsø, and there is a bus stop nearby. The hotel facilities are simple, and having breakfast included was a real plus! The room cleaning and towel replacement services made for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic, great price and fantastic help from the front desk when looking to get information regarding the bus terminal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay! Staff was friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were wonderful and the breakfast just what you needed to start your day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pictures in the APP does not match the actual hotel. The hotel is old and partly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Helt ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025