Travelling on a budget

We have all been there, sifting through a ton of websites to find the best affordable accommodation for our holiday. If you're travelling on a tight budget, the last thing you want is to spend most of your budget on the accommodation. There are some affordable choices out there for any holiday budget, and we'll attempt to give you some recommendations to where you can stay relatively cheap in our region.

Camping, tents, campervans and campsite cabins
Are you planning a camping holiday? You have a few different locations, whether it’s close to a city or with nature directly on your doorstep. Prices range from NOK 100, - / 250, - per person with tents/campervans, or from NOK 400, - a night for a simple standard cabin to NOK 800, - / 900, - for cabins with more facilities. A bed in a dormitory is also a cheap solution, ranging from NOK 200, - to 350, - depending on facilities and location. Just make sure you check if there are extras to pay, such as electricity, WIFI, water, extra people, cleaning fee or bed linen before you book to avoid surprises. See all available camping options. 
 

Rent a mini camper? Check out Openroad.no 
Photo: Openroad.no

Cabins & holiday homes
Cabins and cottages, or even small houses are perfect if you wish to be self-catered. It's ideal for a lot of people to be able to make their own meals and being flexible with regards to when and what they eat. In addition, most cabins are relatively cheap to rent. You can choose from cabins near the ocean, a fjord, lake or in the mountains. You will get serenity and peace, and it’s affordable. What could be better? Find out more about cabins and holiday homes.

Apartments
Staying at an apartment often gives you all the benefits of self-catering, however with more options in terms of location. A lot of apartments are available to you in urban areas, therefore both accessible by public transportation and by travelling by car. See the list of apartments.  

Bed & Breakfast
A room to sleep in and a good breakfast in the morning are really all you need on your stay. Chances are you won’t spend much time in your room, especially if your aim is to explore the outdoors on your holiday. There are several possibilities for nice and clean rooms starting from NOK 400, - per person if you find it ok to share a bathroom with other travellers. Add on a little bit of extra, and you’ll have breakfast too. Reasonable rooms with both a private bathroom and with breakfast included can also be found starting at NOK 590, - per person. Read more about the bed and breakfast options in the region.

Hostels
Youth hostels and hostels are known for keeping the rates low, and could be a wonderful alternative for those who don't wish to spend as much on accommodation. Choose from a variety of places; ranging from apartments with hotel standards and hotel rooms to simple standard rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Stay in a secluded area embraced by nature, or stay close to a city. Check out hostels and book.


Fancy sleeping outdoors? In a tunnel, just above the fjord Jøssingfjorden, you can sleep in hammocks! Unique, and almost for free (see link for price). 
Photo: Jan Ove Grastveit

Hotels
It's a misguided perception that all hotels are expensive. Are you travelling in shoulder season or weekends during off season, you'll be able to make some good hotel deals. Most hotels also have special summer prices to accommodate for their guests from afar. If you're a couple staying in a double room together, some hotels start at NOK 395, - per person per night, not at all a daunting amount of money. In addition, if you're flexible and travelling with a car, you might be indifferent to the location of the hotel. I.e. check out a hotel like Smarthotel Forus. Try seeking out hotels that are a bit further from your destination, chances are you’ll just love the extra drive as you get to see unexpected places you wouldn’t otherwise have seen. Read more about all the hotels and compare hotel prices (choose dates to see prices).