The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lillehammer

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Lillehammer

Lillehammer, Norway Lillehammer, Norway

Visiting Lillehammer, Norway for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Lillehammer, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Lillehammer based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Lillehammer for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Lillehammer before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Lillehammer for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Lillehammer for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer

Lillehammer, Norway
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lillehammer
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Storgata 108 B, Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer has great rooms from $124 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms


Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort

Lillehammer, Norway
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

A great place to stay is Hunderfossen Hotell & Resort which has nice rooms starting at $119. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Fossekroveien 71. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.9 km from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Molla Hotell

Lillehammer, Norway
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lillehammer
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Molla Hotell to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Elvegata 12. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Lillehammer Stasjonen Hotel & Hostel

Lillehammer, Norway
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $82, Lillehammer Stasjonen Hotel & Hostel, at Jernbanetorget 2 provides skiing, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, family rooms, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff. It's located just 1.9 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Parking
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments

Lillehammer, Norway
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lillehammer
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Birkebeineren Hotel & Apartments has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers skiing, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $93 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Birkebeinervegen 24. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


For more terrific hotel ideas in Lillehammer, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lillehammer, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lillehammer, Best Hotels for One Week in Lillehammer, Best Hotels for One Night in Lillehammer, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Lillehammer.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Lillehammer?

Lillehammer Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$104

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lillehammer, Norway. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Lillehammer, Norway based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $104. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lillehammer.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $124
  • 3-star hotels: $105
  • 2-star hotels: $82


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