Recommended Places to Stay in Geilo
Chris Toft
Geilo offers skiing in winter, hiking in summer and beautiful mountain scenery throughout the year. With Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet nearby, it is a great base for an active holiday or a relaxing getaway.
Here are some recommended places to stay in Geilo and the surrounding mountains.
Dr. Holms Hotel – Geilo
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Dr. Holms Hotel combines more than a century of history with comfortable rooms, apartments and dining. Its swimming pool, hot tubs and spa make it an appealing place to unwind after skiing or hiking.
Accommodation: Historic hotel and apartments
Location: Geilo
Best for: Spa breaks, dining and a traditional hotel experience
Havsdalsgrenda – Apartments by the Ski Slopes
Foto: Havsdalsgrenda
Havsdalsgrenda offers spacious apartments with fully equipped kitchens and ski-in/ski-out access in winter. A shared swimming pool, sauna and steam room add comfort, making it a convenient choice for families and groups.
Accommodation: Holiday apartments
Location: Havsdalen, Geilo
Best for: Families, groups and ski holidays
Hakkesetstølen Fjellstugu og Hytter – A Traditional Mountain Stay
Foto: Hakkesetstølen Fjellstugu og Hytter
Hakkesetstølen offers lodge rooms, cabins and an apartment at 1,050 metres above sea level. Hiking and cross-country ski trails start nearby, while a fireplace lounge and café provide a cosy setting after a day outdoors.
Accommodation: Mountain lodge, cabins and apartment
Location: Hakkesetstølen, in the mountains above Geilo
Best for: Hiking, cross-country skiing and peaceful mountain surroundings
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Fagerheim Fjellstugu – Hardangervidda
Foto: Fagerheim Fjellstugu
Fagerheim Fjellstugu offers a traditional mountain stay beside Route 7 on Hardangervidda, west of Geilo. Rooms have shared bathroom facilities, with breakfast included. Enjoy mountain walks, a welcoming fireplace lounge and dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mountain lodge
Location: Hardangervidda, west of Geilo
Best for: Hiking, mountain scenery and a traditional lodge experience
Where to Stay in Geilo
Choose Dr. Holms Hotel for spa facilities and dining, or Havsdalsgrenda for an apartment by the ski slopes. Hakkesetstølen suits a holiday focused on hiking and cross-country skiing, while Fagerheim offers a traditional lodge stay further west on Hardangervidda.
Written by
Chris Toft
Founder of Across Norway, sharing handpicked travel tips and outdoor experiences from across Norway.