How Axel worksAxel $308 a night vs $314 on Expedia at Thon Hotel Polar, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $6 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · Thon Hotels · Grønnegata 45, Tromso
Computer · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Non-smoking rooms · Family room · TV · Hairdryer · Shower/Bathtub · Shower
Hotels in TromsoA practical mid-range 3-star in central Tromsø
8.3/10
A strong central base, with standout breakfast and some compact rooms.
Thon Hotel Polar is a practical mid-range 3-star in central Tromsø, and a strong pick if you’ll spend your days exploring rather than lingering in the hotel. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the breakfast buffet and convenient location near shops, restaurants and the harbour. Recent Expedia reviews also repeatedly highlight helpful staff and clean rooms. Included breakfast, a gym and free lobby coffee make it a well-rounded base for Arctic excursions.
The main compromise is space: several guests describe small bedrooms and particularly tight bathrooms, so choose your room category carefully for longer stays or bulky winter luggage. Noise reports are mixed rather than a defining problem. Parking is nearby and paid, not an included hotel convenience. We’d skip it if generous room space or waterfront scenery matters more than a central address and a good breakfast.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$308 a night with Axel against $314 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$337 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$395 a night with Axel against $403 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $8 a night less (2%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$8/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$428 a night with Axel against $437 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$9/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$381 a night with Axel against $388 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $308 a night vs $314 on Expedia at Thon Hotel Polar, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $6 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 9.
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A strong central base, with standout breakfast and some compact rooms. A practical mid-range 3-star in central Tromsø, scored for what it is.
Thon Hotel Polar is a practical mid-range 3-star in central Tromsø, and a strong pick if you’ll spend your days exploring rather than lingering in the hotel. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the breakfast buffet and convenient location near shops, restaurants and the harbour. Recent Expedia reviews also repeatedly highlight helpful staff and clean rooms. Included breakfast, a gym and free lobby coffee make it a well-rounded base for Arctic excursions.
The main compromise is space: several guests describe small bedrooms and particularly tight bathrooms, so choose your room category carefully for longer stays or bulky winter luggage. Noise reports are mixed rather than a defining problem. Parking is nearby and paid, not an included hotel convenience. We’d skip it if generous room space or waterfront scenery matters more than a central address and a good breakfast.
Best for: couples taking Arctic excursions; car-free city breaks; short pre-cruise stays
Watch out for: compact bedrooms and bathrooms in some categories; occasional neighbour noise; paid offsite parking
Location: Central and walkable, with shops, restaurants and the harbour close by.
Rooms: Generally comfortable and functional; room and bathroom size varies considerably.
Cleanliness: Broadly positive recent feedback, with occasional housekeeping criticisms.
Service: Recent guests mostly praise helpful staff, though Tripadvisor includes some check-in complaints.
Amenities: Included breakfast buffet, gym, free Wi-Fi, lobby coffee and connected Egon restaurant.
Fees and surprises: Nearby parking costs extra; pets are allowed in selected rooms for an additional fee.
Axel's opinion of Thon Hotel Polar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Thon Hotel Polar within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $308 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $314 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $337 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $338 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $395 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $403 a night on Expedia | $8 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $428 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $437 a night on Expedia | $9 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $381 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $388 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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