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Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø

3.5 star property
3.5-star ski-in/ski-out hotel with free WiFi

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Single Room, Accessible
Restaurant
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Hansine Hansens Veg 67, Tromsø, 9038
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Tromso1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPolar-Alpine Botanical Gardens11 min walk
  • Popular LocationTromso Cathedral8 min drive
  • AirportTromsø (TOS-Langnes)8 min drive

Room options

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Single Room, Accessible

Single Room, Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room, Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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per night
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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About the area

Tromsø

Near the slopes.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find University of Tromso and Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens. Skansen and Polar Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Tromso - 1 min walk
  • Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens - 11 min walk
  • Tromso Fjords - 12 min walk
  • Polar Museum - 7 min drive
  • Tromso Cathedral - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Tromsø (TOS-Langnes) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordbærpikene - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shin Sushi Tromsø - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Egon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Speranza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪COOP OBS! Kafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø

3.5-star ski-in/ski-out hotel with free WiFi
Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Tromsø hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 243 guestrooms or units
  • 19 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Norwegian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NOK 200 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (NOK 200 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Playground

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 available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Soundproofing

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 650.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NOK 200 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 200 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 650.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 251 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Travelled with family
For almost $300 per night you don’t even get a shampoo in the shower, no tea kettle or coffee in the room. Simply scandalous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are neat, bus stops are opposite to the hotel. Ice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jon Omund

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

linmore, nrofolk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for hospital visits. Food was a problem, cafeteria was poor. Little selection and not fully stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Canyon COuntry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, but misleading description of hotel
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

cap, Auburn

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Marshall, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the staff were friendly, and there was a convenience store on level5.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is next to the hospital, yet it does not feel as such. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

nicola, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money.
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Trip in Wintertime Tromsø
The bus stop is very close and an affordable option rather than taxis. I recommend getting the 7 day pass for 240 NOK. The hotel has a great breakfast, honestly one of the best I have had. The service is very friendly and overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant stay
The hotel room is nice and spacious and the breakfast buffet is very good. The hotel shares the same entrance as the hospital, but one you know it doesn’t bother too much. It located a few km from city but has a good bus connection. We caught a taxi back to hotel after the chasing lights tour, cost around 220 NOK.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

SURESH, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and facilities for the price. Although the hotel is away from the city centre. Bus No 20 will take you to the city centre in 10 minutes. The bus stop is just below the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the first day I had business at the campus, it was great that I was staying on site. The next day an hour's walk took me to town. You can also walk to the airport. Some bike rental facility would be great (actually maybe there was one, but it wasn't advertised).

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnighter in Tromso
Stayed at Pingvinhotellet 1 night only having arrived at Tromso airport at 19:30. No airport bus on a Saturday or Sunday to the location/area of hotel. Caught taxi 210NOK, bus fare is 100NOK each so the taxi was a good. Taxi dropped us in basement service area. Pressed a buzzer & someone from reception let us into the hotel. Check in was easy, small shop next to reception, & an island where we purchased baguettes. Room smallish and basic, spotlessly clean, no tea/coffee making. Two comfortable single beds. Breakfast on the floor below reception & was excellent I left to collect rental car from airport. returned to the hotel, eventually. No clear pick up/drop off area & exit from reception is long walk to a road with no clear parking. If there is a sign indicating that it was Pingvinhotellet then I couldn't see it. Check Google Maps before you go so that you know what the hotel looks like. I parked in a service yard having driven past signs that (I think) said taxi and buses only. I assume this is why the taxi dropped us in the basement area. The hotel not close to the City Centre we've been to Tromso before & used the hotel as an overnighter. If you wanted to sightsee in Tromso I don't think I would recommend it. You are 4 or 5 Km travel from centre area. No problem with hotel but some signs would be nice, seems to built into the same area as a hospital & I felt I was driving around a hospital looking for an entrance to a building I could see but couldn't find.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Wendy, Australia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT suitable for Tourist!!
Not suited to travellers or anyone on holidays! Feels very much like a hospital... derr...it is in a hospital and the room felt clinical and very much like a hospital room. Entrance is through the hospital which is unacceptable, uncomfortable and confronting. There is no seperate hotel entrance. The beds in the room were the narrowest single beds ever and have medical alarm buttons beside them . Very distressing place. We left early forgoing a nights accommodation just to get out of the place. We left via the disabled entrance and witnessed 2 coffins being loaded into hurses!!! This place is not suited to tourists on vacation as it is not a place of leisure. They should not be allowed to sell these rooms to tourists. They are really only suited for hospital patients and families. Completely dissatisfied and unable to get a refund for the night when we didn’t stay. Beware....If you are on holidays don’t stay here. If on the other hand you are ill or a loved is, then this will be a very convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very functional, although it lacks a bit of atmosphere. Convenient for business trips to the university or hospital, but kind of far from the city center
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good hospital visit hotel with tourism aspirations
The hotel\room was clean and very good value for money in the somewhat expensive town of Tromso, but it was not clear in any of the promotional material that this was actually a hospital hotel and that you in fact walked through half the hospital to check in or get to your room. The door was also locked after 22:00 and needed to buzz reception to get in, which was not always convenient\fast. Included breakfast was very good and added to the value, but advertised parking was more limited than expected as it was shared with hotel visitors and cost about 20 Euro per day. Town was beyond walking distance, so either a bus (slow), taxi or drive (paid parking) away. Would be very good for people visiting family\friends in hospital, but not so good for tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017