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title: "Thon Polar vs Thon Tromso: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Thon Polar or Thon Tromso in Tromsø? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/thon-polar-tromso-vs-thon-tromso-tromso/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Thon Polar vs Thon Tromso

Both are in Tromsø, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Nerstranda
## [Thon Polar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-polar-tromso/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2225125/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Nerstranda
## [Thon Tromso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thon-tromso-tromso/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2225132/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.

### Choose Thon Tromso if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Thon Polar better than Thon Tromso?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Thon Tromso better than Thon Polar?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Thon Polar | Thon Tromso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Beach access | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 115  (+12) | 103 |
| Rank in Tromsø | top 68% | top 22%  (+46%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Distance to Nerstranda centre | 150 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 4.1 km | 4.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 114 | 113 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 13 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

30 m apart

## Thon Polar or Thon Tromso: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Thon Polar or Thon Tromso?

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

### How far apart are Thon Polar and Thon Tromso?

The two hotels are 30 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/thon-polar-tromso-vs-thon-tromso-tromso/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/