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title: "Scandic Bodø vs Thon Hotel Nordlys: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Thon Hotel Nordlys. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Scandic Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys in Bodø? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Scandic Bodø vs Thon Hotel Nordlys

Both are in Bodø, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Sentrum vest
## [Scandic Bodø](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-bodo-bodo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

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Hotel · ★★★ · Svenskebyen
## [Thon Hotel Nordlys](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-hotel-nordlys-bodo/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2225084/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Thon Hotel Nordlys

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 640 m apart.

### Choose Thon Hotel Nordlys if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to be closer to the beach

### Why is Scandic Bodø better than Thon Hotel Nordlys?

1.  620 m closer to public transport (−620 m)
2.  More guest reviews (57 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
3.  16 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+16)
4.  Has a gym

### Why is Thon Hotel Nordlys better than Scandic Bodø?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  630 m closer to the beach (580 m vs 1.2 km) (−630 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Scandic Bodø | Thon Hotel Nordlys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.2 | 8.3  (+2.1) |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+3.4) | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 57  (+31) | 26 |
| Rank in Bodø | top 100% | top 73%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7  (+0.2) | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 130 m  (−380 m) | 510 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 580 m  (−630 m) |
| To public transport | 400 m  (−620 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 1.9 km | 1.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 59  (+16) | 43 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 13  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

640 m apart

## Scandic Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys: common questions

### Which is better, Scandic Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys?

Thon Hotel Nordlys leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Scandic Bodø is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Scandic Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Scandic Bodø is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 510 m for Thon Hotel Nordlys.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Thon Hotel Nordlys is 580 m from the nearest beach; Scandic Bodø is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Scandic Bodø and Thon Hotel Nordlys?

The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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