Pet-friendly hotels in Norway | Scandic Hotels

Explore Norway together

As the largest family of hotels in the Nordics, we make it easy to visit so many beautiful spots in the country. From the lively streets of Oslo to the quiet beauty of the Lofoten Islands, you can plan your trip knowing there’s a comfortable place waiting for you. If Lofoten is your destination, discover our ten insider tips on Lofoten to plan the ideal vacation.

Where are some pet-friendly hotels in Oslo?

If your journey starts in the capital, you're in for a lovely time. Oslo is a wonderfully green city, with expansive parks like Vigeland Park and the forests of Nordmarka just a short tram ride away.

We have plenty of welcoming hotels to choose from. Whether you want to stay near the Royal Palace, right by the Central Station for easy travel, or closer to the Holmenkollen ski jump for fresh air and views, there’s a warm welcome waiting for you and your pet at one of our hotels in Oslo.

From city stays to fjord views

Beyond Oslo, our doors are open in many major Norwegian cities and scenic spots. We offer a warm and familiar comfort across all our hotels so you can focus on enjoying your trip together.

Bergen: Explore the gateway to the fjords together.
Trondheim: Walk through history in Norway's first capital.
Stavanger: Enjoy the coastal atmosphere near Pulpit Rock.
Tromsø: Chase the northern lights above the Arctic Circle.

A warm welcome for you and your pet

Finding a place to stay that feels just right should be easy. That's why we don't just allow pets, but we truly welcome them. We want to be among the best pet-friendly hotels you'll find.

In many of our hotels, we have pet-friendly rooms designed for comfort. For everyone’s peace of mind, we’ll give you a door hanger to let our team know there’s a pet in your room.

Scandic: a favorite for road trips

Norway is a wonderful country to explore by car, with its famous scenic routes. Many guests tell us we have top-rated pet-friendly hotels for road trippers. With around many hotels across the Nordics, we’re a simple and comfortable choice for your journey. You can hop from one spot to the next and enjoy the same warm, friendly service wherever you go.

Ready to book?

Bring your furry friend along for the fun. Search our hotel destinations, from northern Norway to way down south, to find the right one for you, and use our filters to find the right amenities. From easy, on-site parking to a stay that's pet-friendly, we’ve got you covered. When booking your room, be sure to use the ‘Pet-friendly room’ filter.

Experience the fjords, cities, and mountains together. Book your stay at one of our pet-friendly hotels in Norway today.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel chain is the most pet-friendly in Norway?
At Scandic, we welcome pets with open arms. With the largest network of hotels in the Nordics, we make it easy to find a comfortable stay for your whole family.
Can I leave my pet in a hotel?
We generally recommend that pets aren’t left alone in the hotel room for long periods. This helps keep your pet safe and makes sure the hotel stays quiet and relaxing for all our other guests.
Is Norway a pet-friendly country?
Yes, Norway is a great place to travel with pets. With its wide-open nature, hiking trails, and green cities like Oslo, it’s a very welcoming place for you and your dog to explore together.
What does ‘dog-friendly hotel’ mean?
A truly dog-friendly hotel is one that actively welcomes dogs, rather than just allowing them. For us, that means offering designated rooms, providing helpful things like door hangers for safety, and making sure your pet feels like a welcome guest.

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Hotels in Oslo
Feel right at home in Oslo with Scandic. Nestled by scenic fjords, Norway's capital offers rich culture, history, and vibrant nightlife. Whether you choose a hotel in the city center or surrounding areas, you are perfectly placed to explore sights like Vigelandsparken and the Opera House.
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Hotels in Bergen
Bergen is packed with history and tradition, and has successfully retained its small-town charm and atmosphere. Today the city offers an exciting blend of nature and culture, with top attractions including Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the Fish Market, the Fløybanen Funicular, Fantoft Stave Church, and a surrounding landscape of mountains and fjords, including the spectacular Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord. We offer 8 Scandic hotels in Bergen; 6 hotels located in the city center and 2 hotels by the airport.
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Hotels in Stavanger
Stavanger is a beautiful Norwegian coastal city steeped in history, draped in beautiful surroundings and housing some of the most outgoing and friendly people in the country. It is unique due to its varied and impressive natural attractions. These include the famous Lysefjorden, Solastranda and the rock formations Preikestolen and Kjerag. The city also offers good shopping and fine dining. With our choice of hotels in Stavanger, you are sure to find one to suit your stay perfectly!
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Hotels in Trondheim
Trondheim is a lively university town and famous for the Gothic Nidaros Cathedral. For cultural events, don't miss the Olavsfestdagene Festival. Outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, cycling or golf are popular, as too are shopping and dining at some of the restaurants in the modern district Solsiden. Our hotels in Trondheim is located in the very heart of the city, at Solsiden, Nidelven, Bakklandet and right beside Lerkedal Stadium.
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Hotels in Tromsø
Tromsø the Arctic capital, is surrounded by beautiful landscapes of mountains, fjords and islands. the city is easy to arrive by car, so you can explore the nature at your own pace. Don’t miss out on the vibrant nightlife in Tromsø and its wide selection of restaurants!
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Hotels in Ålesund
The city Ålesund is known for its characteristic art nouveau architecture, beautiful fjords and the magnificent Sunnmørsalpane mountains. The most popular local attractions include Geirangerfjorden, Runde bird island, Atlanterhavsparken aquarium and guided walks in the beautiful city center. Our hotels in Ålesund are all in the heart of the city.
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Hotels in Alta
Alta is one of the northernmost towns in Norway and the largest town in Finnmark. It’s easy to get here since the airport is located a short distance from the city. Alta offers world class nature and activities.
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Hotels in Bodø
Bodø offers excellent nature experiences, unforgettable cultural delights, local delicacies, midnight sun, dark season and northern lights. Visitors from all over the world are enchanted by the changing light and color play through the seasons of the year. Bodø provides a front row seat to it all.
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Hotels in Drammen
Welcome to Drammen! We’re happy you’re visiting this beautiful Norwegian city, where lively urban life meets natural landscapes. When you’re searching for hotels in Drammen, we want you to know you’re always welcome here with us at Scandic.
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Hotels in Fagernes
Fagernes is located in Valdres in the Nord-Aurdal municipality, next to Strandefjord. With its location midway between east and west Norway, Scandic Valdres is the perfect stopping or meeting place for people on the road, and Valdres is well worth a visit as part of your journey.
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Hotels in Fauske
Fauske is known for its beautiful marble and is located in the Nordland region on the shore of Skjerstadfjorden. As it is situated in the Arctic circle, the town has 24-hrs of daylight from May to August, and midnight sun from June to July.
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Hotels in Florø
Facing the sea to the west lies Norway's westernmost town – Florø. Here you can enjoy small-town charm with quaint cafés and nice shops, while also being close to exciting activities and spectacular nature experiences.
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Hotels in Førde
Førde is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane in the district of Sunnfjord. The city offers a great mix of nature and culture and is known for the International Førde Folk Music Festival which is held each summer. There are magnificent fjords and a dramatic landscape in the area. Hiking offers breathtaking views over the mountains, fjords and glaciers.
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Hotels in Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad is situated where the River Glomma meets Skagerrak. The city offers a rich cultural scene. Enjoy its nightlife, nature hikes, great cycling routes, restaurants, shopping and lots more.
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Hotels in Hamar
Hamar is situated on the shores of Lake Mjøsa – Norway’s largest inland lake. The area enjoys a rich cultural life and historical landmarks. Visit the Hamar Cathedral, the Viking Ship Olympic Arena, and the old brewery house at Løten. Hamar is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming or biking. Scandic Hamar enjoys a calm setting, yet it is only walking distance from the city centre.
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Hotels in Hammerfest
The Town of Hammerfest in Finnmark county, Norway is one of the northernmost towns in the world. Due to its strategic location and excellent harbor, Hammerfest has long been an important way station for shipping, fishing and Arctic hunting.
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Hotels in Haugesund
Haugesund is situated by the Karmsund and offers many opportunities to enjoy outdoor life – from the sandy beaches at Karmøy, to the Langfossen Waterfall and hiking trails in the local mountains. The city is also known for its festivals; The International Film Festival, The International Jazz Festival (Sildajazz) and the Viking Festival. Scandic Haugesund is centrally located within the city.
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Hotels in Hønefoss
Hønefoss is a pleasant city in Ringerike in eastern Norway, divided by the river Begna and the Hønefossen waterfall, which can be seen from the city bridge. The city enjoys an idyllic location, with Tyrifjorden and Krokskogen forest right outside the city limits. Hønefoss is a traffic hub, with good transport connections to Oslo, Drammen, Bergen, and Oslo airport Gardermoen. Hønefoss is also located along the Bergensbanen railway from Oslo to Bergen.
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Hotels in Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg is situated at a bay on the southeastern side of the island of Magerøya, just 34 km from the famous North Cape and its visitors center. Honningsvåg is a port of call for cruise ships and the ice-free ocean is important for the many fisheries on the island.
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Hotels in Karasjok
The town of Karasjok is located in the heart of Norwegian Lapland, 18 km from the Finnish border, and is a natural and important stopover on the way to the North Cape. It is home to the indigenous Sami people, whose rich culture and traditions can be experienced by visiting some of their most important institutions that are located here.
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Hotels in Kirkenes
The northern town of Kirkenes is an important port and trading post. It is a great place to experience the midnight sun as well as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights as it is more commonly called. Kirkenes is a great starting point if you are a nature lover. From here you can visit the North Cape, the 3 border mark where Norway, Finland and Russia meet or explore the national park 'Øvre Pasvik Nasjonalpark'.
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Hotels in Kristiansand
Kristiansand is the ideal summer location with its picturesque coastline, white timber houses and numerous festivals. The city is also very popular with children of all ages thanks to Dyreparken Zoo, Kaptein Sabeltann's pirate village and Badeland Aquapark.
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Hotels in Kristiansund
The charming town of Kristiansund lies on the western coast of Norway. It has what is arguably the country's most urban small city centre. The region is known for a landscape full of contrasts, island communities, deep fjords, steep mountains, the incredible Atlantic road, ranked as the worlds best road trip by The Guardian and many spectacular waterfalls that will take your breath away. Our hotel in Kristiansund is located in the town centre by the harbour. It’s an ideal starting point for exploring the area.
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Hotels in Lillehammer
Lillehammer lies in the municipality of Oppland, 180 km north of Oslo and about 100 km from the Swedish border. The city became famous when hosting the 1994 winter olympic games. Skiing is excellent and even non-skiers can experience the thrill of the slopes by taking a lift to the top of Lysgardsbakken Olympic ski jump site. Explore the awesome collections and structures of the Maihaugen open-air museum or hike the Faberg Cultural Trail.
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Hotels in Lofoten
Lofoten has been named the world’s most beautiful archipelago by Lonely Planet, and it’s not without reason. Lofoten is surrounded by majestic mountains towering over white sandy beaches, and people from all over the world have fallen in love with this destination. Lofoten offers activities for everyone: fishing, mountain hikes, world-class surfing, off-piste skiing and whale safaris, to name but a few.
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Hotels in Mo i Rana
Mo i Rana is situated south of the Arctic Circle and is famous for the Arctic Circle Raceway, the biggest race track in Norway. Sport fishing, cave and glacier adventures or mountain hiking as well as several cultural activities is other interesting and fun things to do. In the winter you can enjoy the Northern Lights or go skiing in the nearby alpine resort. Our hotel is centrally located in Mo i Rana.
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Hotels in Molde
Welcome to Molde, the Town of Roses and gateway to the Romsdalsfjord. Whether you’re here for the world-famous Moldejazz or to hike the 222 peaks of the Molde Panorama, we offer a warm, Nordic welcome. Choose between a modern landmark on the water or a historic stay in the heart of the city.
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Hotels in Namsos
Namsos is a small town on the Norwegian coast, located on a small bay on the mouth of the Namsen river, famous for its abundant salmon and a paradise for fishing. The main part of the town extends out on the bay with charming, beautiful wooden houses on the waterfront. The surrounding area has 3 national parks and the spectacular nature gives enthusiasts a choice of experiences all year round. Scandic’s hotel in Namsos is only 50 m to the waterfront and is a great place to stay and discover this beautiful destination.
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Hotels in Narvik
Welcome to Narvik! Set between welcoming mountains and the quiet Ofotfjord, it’s a great place for new experiences. Whether you’re here for winter’s northern lights or the midnight sun, we’re your home base to enjoy your Arctic trip. Discover pure comfort at our Scandic hotel in Narvik.
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Hotels in Sandefjord
Sandefjord is a modern town located 120 km south of Oslo. The town has an interesting history, beautiful nature and a variety of cultural happenings. The town has lots to offer with its 116 islands and islets, 150 km coastline and beaches, bays and cliffs and traces of Viking settlements from 1000 years ago can be found here. Our hotel in Sandefjord is within walking distance to the beautiful nature and near to the town centre.
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Hotels in Sandnessjøen
West of the mountain range De syv søstre (the seven sisters) on the island of Alsta, a part of the Helgeland district, you will find the small town Sandnessjøen. In this district you have many interesting sites to visit, including the Vega Archipelago which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Our hotel is centrally located on the Helgeland Coast, surrounded by beautiful nature, close to activities and attractions.
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Hotels in Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg is the 10th largest city in Norway, and is located only a 20-minute drive from Sweden. The city has both archipelago and skiing areas within a 10-minute drive, and is also home to the biggest waterfall in Europe. In the city, you experience buildings dating back to medieval times. Our hotel in Sarpsborg is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful nature, and right next to a beautiful park.
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Hotels in Sortland
Sortland is located in the beautiful Vesterålen and offers fantastic experiences for our guests seeking magnificent nature with majestic mountains and fjords, and white sandy beaches. The harbor area around Sortland is home to an impressive 6 whale species, so you’ll have many opportunities to see the giants play in the dark blue arctic waters. If you look up to the sky on a dark winter night, chances are you’ll see the spectacular Northern Lights dancing over the sky.
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Hotels in Vadsø
Vadsø is an exciting multi-cultural town in the region of Varanger. It’s situated on the shores of the Varangerfjorden housing small Norwegian and Finnish communities. Vadsø offers many opportunities for fishing, hunting and hiking in this beautiful unspoilt area. The arctic nature is at its best here and the area is known for its interesting birdlife. There are many cultural events and festivals here during the year. The airport is 4 km from the city centre and Vadsø is one of the stops for the Hurtigruten boat. Our hotel in Vadsø is perfect for discovering this interesting and exciting destination.
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Hotels in Voss
Voss is known worldwide as the "extreme sports village", and here you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round. Everything from parachute jumping and rafting to hiking in the beautiful Voss Mountains. In winter there are two ski resorts to choose from, and the Voss cable car takes you straight to the mountains all year round.
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