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title: "Thon Polar, Tromsø: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Thon Polar in Tromsø: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★ · Thon Hotels
# Thon Polar

Nerstranda, Tromsø, Norway

8.6 ·  Very good 115 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 14 in Tromsø ·  7.4 Location score
## About Thon Polar

Thon Polar is a hotel in Nerstranda, Tromsø, Norway. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 115 reviews. Facilities include bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 410 m from the centre of Tromsø. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Tromsø Airport (TOS), is 4.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Chain:** Thon Hotels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 25

Gronnegt. 45, [thonhotels.no](https://www.thonhotels.no/hoteller/norge/tromso/thon-hotel-polar/)

## How Thon Polar scores

Better rated than 32% of hotels in Tromsø

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Beach access **6.3**

Tromsø average

## Amenities

BarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **88**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **114**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tromsø Airport (TOS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tromsø</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">410 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Polaria Museum, Tromso, Norway40 m
-   NHO Arktis180 m
-   Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum240 m
-   Troll Museum300 m
-   Kunstakademiet330 m
-   Tromsø Kunstforening400 m

## Thon Polar: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Thon Polar. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Tromsø becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hotel. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Thon Polar, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Thon Polar. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Discover the fitness amenities at hotel to maintain your health and strength during your getaway.

### Compare

## Compare Thon Polar with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Thon Polar

### How do guests rate Thon Polar?

Thon Polar has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 115 reviews, which is better than 32% of rated hotels in Tromsø.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Thon Polar?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Thon Polar include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Thon Polar from the airport?

The nearest airport, Tromsø Airport (TOS), is 4.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is Thon Polar close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

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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