New figures from the accommodation statistics show that there were 1.5 million Norwegian and 406 000 foreign guest nights at hotels in November 2025. This was a decline of nearly 41 000 guest nights compared to November 2024. Norwegian Notice the difference between 'guest night' and 'guest'. One guest may have several guest nights. fell by 35 000 while foreign guest nights fell by 5 000.
– After several months of record-high numbers, November saw a slight decrease. Some hotels reported lower demand, citing a weaker economy affecting both businesses and individuals, says senior advisor Kristin Aasestad at Statistics Norway (SSB).
Including camping sites and All types of establishments with a rental unit (apartments, huts etc.) with self-catering and limited service. Stays are short-term., there were a total of 2.2 million guest nights at The numbers refer to hotels, short-term holiday dwellings, camping sites, and youth hostels..
Regional differences for hotel guest nights
Guest nights at hotels decreased in most counties in November 2025 compared to November 2024. The largest percentage declines were observed in Vestfold, Telemark, and Innlandet, while the biggest increases occurred in Svalbard, Akershus, and Nordland.
Decrease at camping sites, holiday dwellings and youth hostels
There were 172 000 guest nights at youth hostels and holiday dwellings in November 2025, a 3.9 percent decrease compared to the same month in 2024. Norwegian guest nights decreased by 1.5 percent, while foreign guest nights decreased by 7 percent.
There were 119 000 guest nights at camping sites, a 4.6 percent decline.