Citybox Tromsø

Despite challenging times at the time of signing, Citybox continues its planned expansion and has signed an agreement with Eiendomsspar for a 351-room hotel in central Tromsø. Once completed, the hotel will be the largest in Northern Norway. Today, Tromsø has firmly established itself as one of Norway’s fastest-growing and most attractive tourist destinations.

– We are confident that Citybox and the exciting city of Tromsø will be a good match, where we can offer affordable hotel rooms to the market without compromising on quality, says chairman of Citybox, Martin Smith-Sivertsen.

The planned hotel will be part of a larger development of the former Mack property. The project will include a market street with restaurants, offices, a school, and a possible Arctic concert hall. The proposal will soon be considered by the municipality.

Citybox has long aimed to establish a presence in Tromsø. With its modern concept and competitive pricing, the company, together with Eiendomsspar, aims to make Tromsø more accessible for travelers seeking affordable accommodation. In recent years, the city has experienced strong growth in international tourism, reinforcing its position as a key Arctic destination.

– As a developer, we think long-term, and we are not going to let a pandemic shake our assessment of Tromsø as a tourist destination of the future. Tourism will be an even more important industry for the city once the world can reopen. We are glad to have partnered up with Citybox who runs a modern and future-oriented concept. Soon, the city’s tourism industry can offer guests good quality accommodation at a lower price. This will make it possible for many people to experience Tromsø, says Deputy CEO of Eiendomsspar Sigurd Stray.

At Citybox, guests won’t find a traditional reception or minibar. Instead, check-in and check-out are handled through self-service terminals, saving both time and money.

-Our concept is all about keeping prices low by offering new, simple, and modern rooms. Modern frequent travelers don’t want to pay for decorative pillows or in-room minibars. We focus on what our guests value the most. A new and modern hotel room with Scandinavian design, a good bed, speedy self-service check-in, and most important of all: value for money, says CEO OF Citybox, Eivind Hjulstad.

Citybox continues to move forward with its expansion plans, supported by strong and growing demand for travel to Tromsø and Northern Norway.

– Corona has been difficult for everyone in the tourism industry. When this agreement was signed, we could see the light at the end of the tunnel. We strongly believed that the tourism industry, especially in Tromsø, would make a strong recovery after the pandemic, says Hjulstad.