Bohuslän
Treeless, rocky Hållö feels remote and raw. The lovely red and white-trimmed cabins of the Utpost Hållö are perched on broad granite slabs within 100m of…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
Vaxholm/Bogesunds Slottsvandrarhem
Vaxholm
Behind Bogesunds Castle, 5.5km southwest of Vaxholm town, this pleasant STF hostel has a pretty, farmlike setting. There's a decent guest kitchen, but you…
Reykjavík
Seven refined suites in two restored historical houses expand the nearby Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Marina offerings into the luxury accommodation market…
Western Finnmark
Right from the stuffed brown bear that greets you at the door, the Vica beckons you in. In a timber-built former farmhouse, it used to be a family-run…
Oslo
Located at the edge of the Nordmarka, sprawling Bogstad Camping is an ideal base for enjoying Oslo outdoors. The facilities include showers and communal…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Vegamót means 'crossroads', and that's exactly where you'll find this sustainably operated hotel, cafe and restaurant. Simple, clean rooms have private…
East Iceland
The town's best option demonstrates that Icelanders have yet to find a building they couldn't convert into a guesthouse! This was a supermarket, and now…
The South
Stracta is one of the new breed of Iceland's higher-end tourist hotels. Rooms range from modern, comfortable doubles to studios with microwaves and…
The Northern Fjords
Constructed in 1891, the Union has attracted mountaineers, writers, artists and royalty for over a century. Looking rather like an Austrian country house…
The South
At this friendly place by the park, choose between camping, doubles in two-room cabins with shared kitchen and bathroom, or a full summer house with…
Zealand
Formerly Hotel Prindsen, this central hotel first opened in 1695, and previous guests have included King Frederik VII and Hans Christian Andersen. Rooms…
Arctic Highway
By the same people who brought you Café Kulturverkstedet, these five guesthouses scattered along Sjøgata can be wonderfully atmospheric places to stay…
Aalborg
Book early to snare one of only six theatrically decorated rooms over three floors (no lift) at this late-19th-century villa. The three small self…
North Iceland
Camping inside the park boundaries is strictly limited to the official campsites at Ásbyrgi and Vesturdalur, plus Dettifoss for hikers only. The large,…
Southeast Iceland
Höfn’s business-class hotel is often busy with tour groups in summer. Nicely renovated rooms feature on-trend furnishings, and views are knockout – you’ll…
Saariselkä
With 266 rooms, this vast complex sprawls across six buildings, but it hasn’t lost its traditional roots or excellent service. There are numerous grades…
Lappland
Overlooking picturesque Talvatis on the south side of town, Jokkmokk’s nicest hotel has thoroughly modern, if unmemorable, rooms, a superb tiled sauna in…
Aalborg
The cheap, reliable CabInn chain operates a large, central hotel across the road from the Utzon Center and neighbouring Friis shopping centre. All 239…
West Iceland
This hotel on the northern side of Hvalfjörður, near Saurbær, is a cache of contemporary amenities, from double-decker 'executive doubles' with giant…
The South
Formerly named Hótel Edinborg (and still signposted that way on the main road), this tall, tin-clad farmhouse has inviting wood-floored rooms with comfy…
Central Norway
Arne Brimi's reinvention of a summer mountain farm is a pleasure. It offers simple accommodation spread across old farm buildings, including a hay-loft,…
Tampere
As the name suggests, this sleek, modern chain hotel is located right by the train station. Rooms are spacious and well equipped; those in the superior…
Tromsø
The Tromsø outpost of this budget mini-chain offers some of the best rates in town, and it's a fine base – as long as you don't mind basic facilities and…
Copenhagen
Currently undergoing a facelift, this centrally located hotel is famous among the design cognoscenti (Arne Jacobsen designed it and room 606 – a tidy…
The Westfjords
A heritage-themed revamp of Bjarkalundur's public rooms reflect its status as the oldest summer hotel in Iceland. Now dark green walls frame polished wood…
Bornholm
This enchanting, white-walled, black-beamed converted farmhouse sits right on the water a short walk from Nordbornholms Røgeri restaurant. The rooms are…
Stockholm
Extremely convenient to Centralstationen, the Nordic Light is a minimalist Scandi design hotel, with modern, well-equipped rooms. The signature ‘mood…
Arctic Highway
Up the hill, this pleasant 15-room guesthouse is welcoming and impeccably kept. A change in name and ownership (and some much-needed renovations) has done…
North Iceland
About 15km east of Akureyri along Rte 1, this family-run property offers Nordic simplicity in its minimalist rooms, a huge dining space and breathtaking…
The South
Set along the river, just south of the Ring Road, Árhús has a cluster of cottages (from a simple room to a complete cabin with kitchenette and bathroom),…
Ålesund
Ålesund's oldest hotel, the first constructed after the 1904 fire, has beautiful Jugendstil bones indeed, and since being taken over by the Scandic chain,…
Rovaniemi
Rooms here are functional, if plain, but most have private saunas; family rooms have a pull-out sofa bed. Snazzier apartments also come with saunas, as…
Skagen
This charming hotel is steeped in history – it had close associations with the Skagen artists in its heyday. There have been renovations to bring the…
The Golden Circle
Sólheimar Eco-Village is a collection of homes and greenhouses utilising ecologically sound practices. The two guesthouses in the village offer clean…
The South
This seven-room hotel, 11.5km west of Vík, plays with a volcano motif in its decor: floors are made from a mosaic of pebbles, and candles glow throughout…
Aarhus
'Best location, best price' is the Cabinn chain’s motto and, given that this huge branch overlooks the river and is in the centre of town, it's pretty…
Aarhus
This big beachside camping ground 6km south of the city centre lies in the scenic Marselisborg woods en route to Moesgård. It’s got loads of family…
Trondheim
At the northern end of Bakklandet, by Bakke Bridge, this upmarket choice has plenty in its favour: a great waterside location overlooking the river, an…
Southeastern Sweden
The world's first (and only) 254-room IKEA Hotell in Älmhult, opened in 2016, is adjacent to the eponymous museum. Rooms follow a predictably Scandic…
Southeast Iceland
A newcomer to the area, Lilja has a striking, modern building housing smart 'delux' rooms – some with fab glacier views – plus an older building that…
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