Hotel 1904

A boutique design hotel in Ålesund, blending historic architecture with modern Scandinavian interiors. Featuring 47 rooms and a lush courtyard, it’s perfect for travelers seeking a chic and tranquil retreat in the middle of the city.

The Highs

Art Nouveau meets architect-owner obsession
Where bank vaults became design treasures
Glass-roofed garden defies Norwegian weather
History preserved down to the AC grates

Stuff You Should Know

When a 1904 bank gets an architect for an owner, every detail from AC vents to coat racks becomes a design statement. The Green Garden restaurant isn’t just a name – it’s a glass-roofed mission statement with a living wall that makes indoor plants feel inadequate.

Even the gift shop threatens your carry-on allowance with actually-tempting treasures. Pro tip: The open kitchen isn’t just showing off – it’s performing culinary theater worth a front-row seat.

Swimming Pool

Gym

Spa

Bicycles Available

Wi-Fi

Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

Electric Car Charging

Beach Access

Hiking Trails

Accessible

Sustainable

Adults Only

Age Restriction 16+

Age Restriction

Rates At-A-Glance

$200/night .

Rewards/Points Programs

None.

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

In the heart of Art Nouveau central, where 1904’s great fire inspired architectural phoenix moments on every corner.

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

Low Season
High Season
Shoulder Season

Most basic room

(Standard Room)

$200/night

$350/night

$275/night

Mid-priced room

(Superior Room)

$300/night

$450/night

$375/night

Most expensive room

(Suite)

$400/night

$600/night

$500/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

Air Conditioning

Coffee Machine

Microwave

Mini-Bar

Room Service

Top-Scoring Pillows*

TV

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Where Green Gardens Grow Gastronomy

The Green Garden isn’t just clever naming – it’s a glass-roofed statement piece where café meets cocktail lounge meets botanical ambition. The open kitchen isn’t just showing off (though it does that beautifully) – it’s staging culinary theater with precisely chosen materials and impeccably sourced ingredients. When weather permits, the actual garden provides the kind of outdoor dining that makes you forget you’re in a former bank. Even the coffee arrives with enough strength to power a Norwegian winter expedition.

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