3.5-star Tromsø hotel steps from University of Tromso
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a coffee shop/cafe. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a microwave in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk. Change of towels is available on request.
Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø offers 243 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Tromsø hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 4 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and a terrace. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Norwegian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (NOK 237 per day)
Uncovered self parking on site (NOK 237 per day)
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Books
Gym
Library
Piano
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
19 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2015
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 650.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: NOK 237 per day
Nearby parking fee: NOK 237 per day (1640 ft away)
Rollaway bed fee: NOK 650.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Property is also known as
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Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Hotel was comfortable and staff were very helpful and friendly. Good connections to everything on Tromso via the bus stop immediately outside, and having the Narvessen in the foyer was useful too!
We were on the 12th floor in one of the corner rooms which meant we had two fantastic window views looking south/east over Tromso and to the mountains beyond. Quite a view to wake up to on our first morning!
David
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Efe
Feb 9, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
I was very surprised to see that this hotel actually shares a building and main entrance with a general HOSPITAL. You walk in through the front threshold and there are plenty of sick people coughing and waiting for treatment. It’s a heavy sight to see and then to know that you’re exposed all these sick people as you walk further in to navigate to the hotel desk is an experience. I would not have booked it if I knew that the Hotel is really an annex of the hospital. It’s very creative and I’m sure a great way to generate additional revenue for the hospital, but it was a little deceptive for unsuspecting customers. I would not have booked it had I known this. I also found the food to be very expensive and not very tasty.
Very clean and comfortable property. Location is a little out of the city centre however excellent bus connection to central Tromsø every 10 minutes. Access to hotel is through the University of Northern Norway Hospital. Overall enjoyed the 3 night stay.
The room was a very nice single and the desk clerk was super-helpful. However, I think the description of the hotel needs to be expanded—it’s almost misleading by the omissions. The hotel is attached to a hospital—you literally have to enter the hospital doors to get to the hotel. The paid parking is outside, a block away from the hotel. There are no luggage carts, etc. I parked in a taxi zone to unload my luggage and haul it to my room before parking.
However, the room was nice and had a good view, though the window was quite small. The included breakfast was very good.
Kristi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
cap, Auburn
Traveled with family
Feb 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property was clean and everyone was helpful and courteous. The rooms were sparse when it came to amenities and the room was just given fresh towels during the week (no cleaning service) and there was no room servicing on Sunday. We wish it was clearer that the hotel was part of the university hospital and on the outskirts of town - not in town. While close on a map to downtown Tromsø, taxi fares were quite high and buses were inconvenient to go into town, for activities, or to the airport.
The hotel is next to the hospital, yet it does not feel as such. Great place to stay
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had no idea this hotel was in a hospital, we had to park a bit away and it was extremely hard to find the main entrance because we didn’t know the hotel was in the hospital. Beds extremely narrow but the room was very clean.
Very good breakfasts. Good views from bedroom. WiFi and TV all worked very well in room.
No coffee +tea making facilities in room. Soap container empty in bathroom + no tissue box in bathroom or bedroom.
Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø (Attached Uni Hospital)
Hotel is very clean and tidy, but it must be clear that it is attached to the university hospital. This is a little strange as you walk through the hospital entrance to get to the reception, and the canteen is shared. As long as this is not an issue the hotel is more than acceptable, with a very clean room and nice bathroom.
The hotel is really good value for money compared to what you will pay if you stay at a hotel in town. The bus stop is right outside the hotel and buses run frequently and it was never a problem for us to get to town even with heavy snow. It is kind of strange staying at a hotel in a hospital but the rooms are great and the breakfast selection is really good.
Good hotel. Great service. The hotel is adjacent to a major hospital but it’s not loud at all. It’s also a bus/taxi/car ride away from the center of town but this wasn’t a huge inconvenience.