Home Hotel Grand Olav
A free breakfast buffet plus evening meals near the river
About this hotel
Home Hotel Grand Olav sits two minutes on foot from Trondheim Maritime Museum and three minutes from Søndre gate, keeping it inside Trondheim's central, walkable district. A free breakfast buffet and evening meals are both included, a practical combination for a family whose Pirbadet schedule shifts day to day, since dinner is available whether the kids finish swimming early or run late at the wave pool. The lobby bar gives parents a low-key spot for a drink once the kids are settled, and the pet-friendly policy means the dog can join the trip. Air conditioning helps on warmer days back from the pools. Having both meals included alongside a genuinely central position is what makes this property a reliable, low-effort base for a Pirbadet trip.
- Two meals included daily
- Lobby bar
- Two minutes from the Maritime Museum
Our take
This suits a family wanting both meals bundled into a centrally located stay without extra restaurant planning around an unpredictable pool schedule, especially with young kids in tow. It is less suited to a family who prefers exploring Trondheim's wider dining scene each night, since the included meals work best when they are actually used rather than skipped for a restaurant outing.
- ✓Confirm evening meal timing when booking, since a Pirbadet day can run later than expected and you will want dinner still available.
- ✓Use the lobby bar for a relaxed evening drink once the kids are asleep rather than heading back out.
- ✓Book ahead during school holidays, since the two-meals-included combination is popular with families visiting Pirbadet.
Why we love it
- Free breakfast buffet and evening meals
- Lobby bar for parents
- Pet-friendly rooms
- Close to Trondheim Maritime Museum
Why guests love itHaving both breakfast and dinner included at Home Hotel Grand Olav took the pressure off planning meals around an unpredictable Pirbadet schedule with two young kids. The lobby bar became a nice spot for a quiet drink once they were asleep, and being close to Søndre gate meant we still had options if we wanted to eat out instead on a quieter evening.