Smarthotel Bodø vs Thon Hotel Nordlys
Both are in Bodø, 830 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Thon Hotel Nordlys
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 12
The short answer
Pick Smarthotel Bodø
It comes out ahead on 7 of 12 compared facts. 830 m apart.
Why is Smarthotel Bodø better than Thon Hotel Nordlys?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6)+0.2
- 2830 m closer to public transport−830 m
- 3More guest reviews (186 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable×7.2
Why is Thon Hotel Nordlys better than Smarthotel Bodø?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Smarthotel Bodø vs Thon Hotel Nordlys: which hotel is better? | Smarthotel Bodø | Thon Hotel Nordlys |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.6 |
| Location | – | 6.3 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | – | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 186 +160 | 26 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +1.5 | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 320 m −190 m | 510 m |
| To public transport | 190 m −830 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 2.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 44 | 43 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 +3 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
830 m apart
Smarthotel Bodø: city centre: 320 m, nearest station Bodø Station: 190 m, Bodø Airport (BOO): 2.1 km, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
Thon Hotel Nordlys: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Bodø Station: 1.0 km, Bodø Airport (BOO): 1.3 km, 43 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Smarthotel Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys: common questions
Which is better, Smarthotel Bodø or Thon Hotel Nordlys?
Smarthotel Bodø leads in 7 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.
Which is cheaper, Smarthotel 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?
Smarthotel Bodø is closer: 320 m from the centre, against 510 m for Thon Hotel Nordlys.
How far apart are Smarthotel Bodø and Thon Hotel Nordlys?
The two hotels are 830 m apart in a straight line.
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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