A wonderful, memorable trip!

Norway | Sep 8 - Sep 21, 2024

This hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the fjord and a quick walk from the main area of Flam. It provided a lovely venue for relaxation among nature, with a pleasant porch and chairs/tables on the lawn. We enjoyed our meals (breakfast and dinner) and appreciated the option to pack a lunch for hikes. The staff was pleasant. Self-service laundry is available for guests at a neighboring hotel, which is nice to have. Rooms were on the smaller side and we would've preferred a full or queen instead of two separate twin beds. Overall, we enjoyed our time here.

This hotel is lovely and modern, located just a short walk from the train station. The front desk staff upgraded our room, which was a lovely and much appreciated surprise. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a mini fridge, sitting area, and plenty of space for our bags. The breakfast was a step above a typical hotel breakfast. We were pleased with our stay and would recommend this hotel to other travelers.

Overall we enjoyed our stay at Scandic 53. The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the staff was kind. The breakfast options were expansive and beyond the typical - we really enjoyed these meals! The room was on the smaller side and overlooked a noisy alleyway - travelers should bring ear plugs or a white noise machine, just in case. We were also frustrated because we believed that this hotel offered self-service laundry (as found on one of their review pages). Upon arrival, we learned that the only laundry facilities were for the hotel's service - which was far more expensive than we wanted to pay.

I would classify this hotel among the best that I have ever stayed in. We loved our stay here! The room was beautiful, thoughtfully decorated and extremely comfortable. The breakfast was lovely and could be enjoyed on the expansive patio. We took advantage of the bikes available for rent and would highly recommend this to other travelers! The location is steps away from the train station and Tivoli, but a bit far from the main areas of the city. The spa is nice, maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but was truly lovely after a day biking around the city. We loved this hotel and will definitely return on our next visit to Copenhagen.

This was a wonderful way for us to begin our trip to Bergen! Our guide, Frida, was fantastic - friendly, thoughtful, and a wonderful storyteller. This tour was a great education into Bergen's history and a lovely introduction to Norway's cuisine. Travelers should add this tour to their itineraries!

The floating sauna was both relaxing and fun. We enjoyed gazing at the beautiful view from the warm comfort of the sauna, then taking the dip into the fjord! We were impressed by the quality of the sauna facilities. Daring jumpers can leap from the sauna's roof, while others can gently dip from the trap door in the hot room. This was a luxurious and unique experience.

One of our favorite experiences of our trip to Norway! A must-do experience.

We really enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Gustav, was extremely professional and knowledgable. The cheese tasting was a lovely treat and really made this tour exceptional! I would've like to hang out at the restaurant a bit longer, but our tour ran over on time. All in all, this was a fantastic experience.

In general, we enjoyed this experience. The tastings were diverse and well-portioned and offered a well rounded view of Swedish cuisine. We particularly loved Östermalms Food Hall and the opportunity to try some Swedish wild game. This would've been a five-star experience had we had a different guide. We felt like he did the bare minimum, making no effort to engage our group and fielding questions with a negative, condescending attitude. It did not go unnoticed that he was the only tour guide that we met through the entirety of our trip who directly requested a tip from guests, putting everyone in an awkward and uncomfortable situation.

Absolutely loved this tour! It was such a wonderful introduction to Copenhagen and Danish cuisine. A wonderful mix of history, culture, and food. It was so much fun to bike around the city and see the sites. The bikes were very well maintained. What made this tour stand out was our guide, Kuba. He was friendly, knowledgable, and fun - a great personality and an exceptional tour guide. There are a lot of bike tour companies, especially in Copenhagen, so having a great guide is crucial for standing out. We appreciated our experience with him and recommend this tour highly!