Stortingsgata 8, 0161 Oslo, Norway

Surrounded by bars and restaurants in the city center, this modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station and a 13-minute walk from Det Kongelige Slott palace and gardens. Warm, contemporary rooms come with free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add living areas with sofas. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in the bright atrium dining room; there's also a terrace. Parking is available (surcharge).

Kaien 28, 5600 Norheimsund, Norway

Set on the shores of Hardangerfjord, this relaxed hotel dating from 1857 is a 2-minute walk from Norheimsund Gjestehamn marina and 3 km from Steinsdalsfossen waterfall. Cozy rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some add balconies and fjord views. Suites offer living rooms, and some have saunas. The modern 1- to 3- bedroom apartments provide kitchenettes, terraces, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. A breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. There's also a down-to-earth restaurant/ bar. Other amenities include a waterside lawn with seating, as well as 5 meeting rooms

Bradbenken 3, 5003 Bergen, Norway

Amid historic buildings and museums, this vibrant, relaxed hotel is a 6-minute walk from Bryggen, a colorful medieval wharf. It's 4 km from Bergen railway station. Warmly furnished rooms, some with sofabeds, provide flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, in addition to free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines. Amenities include a bar and a TV lounge, as well as a gym. Parking and breakfast are available.

Strandavegen 1, 6863 Leikanger, Norway

On the banks of Sognefjord, this relaxed family-run hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Baldersteinen monument and 35 km from Sogndal ski resort. The nearest bus stop is a kilometer away. Quirky rooms offer whimsical Viking-themed decor and fjord views; some have seating areas and/or balconies or terraces. There's a Viking boat-themed restaurant, and a rustic bar with a fireplace and wood-beamed ceilings, as well as a formal lounge.

Geirangervegen 22, 6216 Geiranger, Norway

Overlooking the Geiranger Fjord, this modern hotel is a 9-minute walk from Geiranger Church and 7 km from the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Casual rooms, most with fjord views, include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add furnished balconies, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Room service is available. Complimentary perks include parking and a breakfast buffet. There are 2 warmly decorated Nordic restaurants, and Indian food can be requested in advance. Other amenities include a 7th-floor bar with a heated terrace and panoramic views.

Hundervegen 1, 2636 Øyer, Norway

This informal hotel is a 5-minute walk from Lilleputthammer amusement park, and 3 km from both the Norwegian Vehicle Museum and Hunderfossen Family Park. Casual rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. Some have tea and coffeemaking facilities, wall beds, sofabeds and/or sitting areas. Complimentary perks include breakfast and parking. Other amenities consist of a restaurant, a bar, and meeting and event space. There's also a gym, a sauna and an indoor pool, plus a terrace and a 24-hour snack shop.

Parkveien 68, 0254 Oslo, Norway

An 8-minute walk from The Royal Palace, this modern hotel is 1.3 km from the Akershus Fortress and 4.4 km from the Munch Museum. Contemporary rooms with hardwood floors feature flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Some rooms have balconies with views of the Oslo Fjord. Children 12 and under stay free. Amenities include a casual restaurant/bar, an exercise room, 2 single-sex saunas and 11 meeting rooms.