Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • Torget Hotell

    The Western Fjords

    By far the best place to stay in Maløy, this stylish hotel occupies what was once an old canning factory. Rooms are sleek and smart, with wood floors and…

  • Kragerø Sportell Apartments

    The Coast

    A former youth hostel, now privately owned, this place is an excellent deal with modern and comfortable, if plain, rooms and lovely waterfront apartments…

  • Kappelshamns Fritidsby

    Gotland

    On the far north of the island, near the fishing hamlet of Kappelshamn, you'll find these delightful and secluded cottages with their own little pool just…

  • Gammalsbygårdens Gästgiveri

    Southeastern Sweden

    This country farmhouse sits on the hauntingly beautiful southeastern coast, 5km north of Eketorp. The picture-perfect lounge is complemented by cheerful…

  • Røisheim Hotel

    Central Norway

    This charming place combines architecturally stunning buildings that date back to 1858 with modern comforts, although there are no TVs. Some rooms have…

  • Mølla Hotell

    Central Norway

    This functional hotel has been tacked on to the side of the town's old mill. The vivid yellow facade looks a bit putrid (it's supposedly inspired by a…

  • Fjell & Fjord Eidfjord Hotel

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    If you're after a view of the fjord, then this modern hotel just uphill from Eidfjord's main road can certainly oblige. Rooms are rather bland in style,…

  • Reykjavík City Hostel

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík’s original hostel is a large, ecofriendly complex with a fun backpacker vibe. Two kilometres east of the city centre in Laugardalur, it abuts…

  • Comwell Hotel Rebild Bakker

    Central Jutland

    Marketing itself as a 'sports hotel', this sprawling complex promotes active holidays and backs it up with an indoor pool, sauna, gym, healthy options in…

  • Nuorgamin Lomakeskus

    Northern Lapland

    The heart of village life, Nuorgamin Lomakeskus offers camping, cabins and cottage apartments with the works. It sells fishing permits, has a cafe…

  • Scandic Hotel Ålesund

    Ålesund

    Wood floors, plenty of space and a prime harbour position all provide big ticks for this efficient hotel. The standard doubles are fine, but at the top…

  • Lugnets Camping & Stugby

    Dalarna

    A variety of basic cottage-style lodging compliments the many campsites available in this long, thin campground 3km northeast of town in the Lugnet skiing…

  • Hotel Smögens Havsbad

    Bohuslän

    The great wooden pile that is Hotel Smögens Havsbad has a rather tacked-on-looking prosthetic extension that is (thankfully for guests) beautiful on the…

  • Nikkaluokta Sarri AB

    Lappland

    Sitting alone at the end of the road at Nikkaluokta, this place has cabins, camping, a cafe, a small shop and a gallery. It also operates snowmobile…

  • Rent Your Own Island

    Lappland

    There are not too many opportunities to rent your own island with a log cabin, sauna, outdoor hot tub, boat transportation and fishing licence in Lappland…

  • Eurohostel

    Helsinki

    Close to the Viking Line ferry on Katajanokka, this busy hostel is easily reached on trams 4 and 5. All rooms share bathrooms. 'Eurohostel' rooms are more…

  • Jostedal Hotel

    The Western Fjords

    Pretty much the only hotel option in the valley, this friendly place has been in the same hands for three generations and is currently under Laila's care…

  • Granmo Camping

    Central Norway

    A well-run campsite, 6km to the south of Oppdal, offering spacious campsites and self-catering cabins, spread out over a large grassy field. There's a…

  • Preikestolen Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    The closest campsite to Preikestolen is about 1km off the turn-off from the Rv13 on the way to Preikestolen Fjellstue. It's surrounded by forest, is well…

  • Grande Hytteutleige & Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    If camping, take the smaller, northernmost of its two fields for the best views up the fjord. Camping perks are good: laundry block, showers, a small hot…

  • Lofthus Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    A well-equipped campsite with front-row views of the fjord, and there's plenty of space for camping and caravans. The older cabins are traditional and…

  • Koddinn

    Ísafjörður

    In the five cosy rooms set above the buzzing Húsið cafe-bar, old-style furnishings are teamed with a kitchen and all the mod cons. Bathrooms are shared…

  • Elite Hotel Academia

    Uppsala

    New in 2017, the Elite Academia has gotten off to a grand start, mostly by getting the service side of running a big, central hotel right. Rooms are as…

  • Scandic Hamar

    Central Norway

    It's huge and unrelentingly modern from the outside, but the Scandic has a few surprises on the inside – including surprisingly attractive rooms decorated…

  • Thon Hotel Kristiansund

    The Northern Fjords

    Thon Hotel has two locations in Kristiansund – one on Storkaia and this one on Innlandet. It's a good 20-minute walk to the centre, but that usually means…

  • Badholmens Vandrarhem

    Bohuslän

    On a teeny little island just off the harbour, Badholmens Vandrarhem is a basic, friendly hostel reached by a causeway. Four plain bunk-bedded huts named…

  • Tavis Inn

    The Finnish Lakeland

    In a tranquil end-of-the-road spot that's a short lakeside stroll from Olavinlinna Castle, this annexe of Lossiranta Lodge (where you check in) offers two…

  • Hotel Lyktan

    Lappland

    The most central place to stay in Arjeplog has been revamped and moved upmarket, shedding its basic hostel rooms and introducing appealing doubles with…

  • Danhostel Rønne

    Bornholm

    This immaculately kept 26-room hostel is a secluded building with a neatly tended garden. Expect small, tidy, if somewhat soulless dorms, all with shared…

  • Hotell Toppen

    Lappland

    Right on the main street, you can't miss Hotell Toppen as the Wildman statue is out front. This place has decent rooms, plus a good restaurant, pub and…

  • Florø Rorbu

    The Western Fjords

    These excellent, family-owned, fully furnished flats are right beside a tiny inlet and have their own moorings. They're really well appointed, and prices…

  • Malarhorn

    The Westfjords

    Malarhorn's peaceful row of crisp pine cabins feel thoroughly modern yet remarkably cosy; there's a smart four-bedroom cottage as well. Breakfast, served…

  • Airport Hotel Aurora Star

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    The only hotel actually at the airport, Hotel Aurora Star is about 100m from the terminal and offers a tower of solid business-style rooms with flat…

  • Hotell Continental

    Skåne

    On the site of the old customs house, the Continental is reputedly Sweden’s oldest hotel, dating from 1829. It's loaded with old-world charm (think grand…

  • Stryn Vertshus B&B

    The Western Fjords

    Tucked up in the eaves of this century-old house, above the town's top cafe, you'll find five sweet, cosy rooms that are a good deal more charming than…

  • Hótel Leirubakki

    The South

    Opposite the Hekla Centre, this modern hotel block and large farmstead next door are some of the last outposts before you hit volcanoes and highland,…

  • Juvasshytta

    Central Norway

    With a name that sounds like it came from Star Wars, and a location above 1800m, Juvasshytta is a fine base. It sits in the shadow of Galdhøpiggen, Norway…

  • Bitra B&B

    The South

    This building was originally meant to be a women’s prison, but it never became one and now it's a welcoming guesthouse with 17 clean, simple rooms – some…

  • Hótel Dyrhólaey

    The South

    On a hill 10km west of Vík, this 88-room hotel has gorgeous views and is popular with tour groups. Large rooms with basic mod cons sprout off three wings…

  • STF Kvikkjokk Fjällstation

    Lappland

    This picturesque mountain lodge at Kvikkjokk is a good spot to stay for Kungsleden walkers and for those starting or finishing the Padjelanta Trail. It…

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