The Hotel Industry in Gran: Current Status and Future Prospects

The hotel industry in Gran is an important part of the municipality's economy, with 8 registered companies and 162 employees in 2026. The industry has been marked by fluctuations over the years, with a significant decline in 2020 due to the pandemic, but a gradual recovery since. The broader accommodation industry (which includes camping and cabins) has a somewhat better economic development compared to hotels as a single industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Gran for this industry.

Economic trends

Sales development (2016–2025):

• Largest increase: +13.8% from 2017 to 2018
• Largest decline: -27.9% from 2019 to 2020
• Current level: NOK 87.9 million in 2025

Employee development (2016–2026):

• Largest increase: +27.3% from 2016 to 2017
• Largest decline: -2.4% from 2024 to 2025
• Current level: 162 employees in 2026

The industry has been marked by fluctuations, but has shown a gradual recovery after 2020. Sales and number of employees both had a decline in 2025 compared to 2024.

Key companies in the industry

1. Granavolden Hotel & Gjæstgiveri As (Granavollen 16, Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 52
• EBITDA: -NOK 5.4 million

1. Sanner Hotell As (Granavollen 3, Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 40
• EBITDA: NOK 5.9 million

1. Lygnasæter As Avd Hotell (Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 36
• EBITDA: -NOK 0.9 million

1. Hotell Hadeland As (Granavollen 35, Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 26
• EBITDA: NOK 1.8 million

1. Konferansegården As (Jorstadlinna 25, Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 8
• EBITDA: -NOK 0.4 million

1. Nordre Jønnes Gård As (Vestsidevegen 851, Bjoneroa)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 0
• EBITDA: NOK 0.1 million

1. Prestmarken Pensjonat Arne Bruer Prestmarken (Vennolumsvegen 38, Gran)

• Legal form: ENK
• Employees: 0
• EBITDA: NOK 0

1. To Søstre Holding As (Granavollen 1, Gran)

• Legal form: AS
• Employees: 0
• EBITDA: -NOK 0.2 million

Most companies are AS entities, and there is a clear variation in economic results. Sanner Hotell and Hotell Hadeland have positive EBITDA, while several companies report losses.

All 8 hotel industry companies in Gran are registered in Gran. There is no activity in other districts or municipalities. The distribution is therefore 100% concentrated in the main town of Gran. This indicates a centralized structure in the industry, with a focus on the most populated areas.

None of the 8 hotel industry companies in Gran are registered as bankrupt in the data. This indicates that the industry has been relatively stable over time, even though several companies have reported losses in recent years. However, there is a clear variation in operating results, with some companies achieving positive EBITDA and others having negative figures.

Development for entrepreneurs

The hotel industry in Gran shows a gradual recovery after 2020, but there are opportunities for growth in the future. With 8 companies and 162 employees in 2026, there is a relatively stable structure. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the fluctuating sales figures and varying EBITDA results. There are opportunities to establish themselves in a market focused on quality and differentiation, especially in a municipality with a growing tourism industry.

The broader accommodation industry in Gran (which includes camping, cabins, and other accommodation) has a better economic development compared to hotels as a single industry. In 2025, the accommodation industry had sales of NOK 91.6 million, while hotels had NOK 87.9 million. There are also more companies in the accommodation industry (13 companies) compared to hotels (8 companies). Examples of accommodation industry companies that are not hotels:

The accommodation industry has a more diversified structure, with both camping and cabins as important parts. This can give hotel entrepreneurs opportunities to differentiate themselves through specialization in higher quality or unique offerings.

The hotel industry in Gran has shown both challenges and opportunities over the years. With a stable structure and focus on quality, the industry can continue to be an important part of the municipality's economy. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the fluctuating sales figures and varying EBITDA results, but there are opportunities to establish themselves in a market focused on differentiation and quality. SmartGrunder can help with finding suitable addresses in Gran for this industry.