Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • STF Vandrarhem Stigbergsliden

    Gothenburg

    Rooms at Stigbergsliden have a certain monastic simplicity to them, in keeping with the hostel’s history as a 19th-century seaman’s institute. Staff are…

  • Hrafninn

    Akureyri

    Branding itself as a 'boutique guesthouse', central Hrafninn (the Raven) feels like an elegant manor house without being pretentious or stuffy. Over three…

  • Litlabyli Guesthouse

    The Westfjords

    The odd hurricane lamp, stack of old books and vintage typewriter help reinforce this historic guesthouse's traditional feel. Light, painted walls and…

  • Baroniet Rosendal

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Just outside the grounds of the Baroniet Rosendal, this rambling farmhouse has attractive rooms with wrought-iron bedsteads and shared bathrooms. Dinner…

  • Smuksjøseter Fjellstue

    Central Norway

    Simple rooms and apartments on a traditional seter in Høvringen, run by the Skaugen family who've been here since the 1940s. The rooms are plainly…

  • Reykjarfjörður

    The Westfjords

    Choose from camping, a sleeping-bag bed (no electricity) or a small cottage that sleeps five. There's also a 20m geothermal pool and hot-pot. The hut is…

  • Ansgarhus Motel

    Odense

    Though there are several free-parking spaces, the term 'motel' undersells this 15-room family guesthouse in a quiet residential area near the river and…

  • Sorlandet Feriesenter

    The Coast

    This delightful waterside campground, on the peninsula south of Risør, has a range of very well equipped cabins alongside lots of trees under which you…

  • Det Lille Hotell

    The Coast

    Superb-value, self-catering suites and apartments are dotted around town under the umbrella host. Most are in delightfully restored homes with period…

  • Hótel Flókalundur

    The Westfjords

    Hótel Flókalundur, a recently updated bungalow-style hotel, features small, tidy wood-panelled rooms with renovated bathrooms. Its solid restaurant has…

  • Eyjar Fishing Lodge

    East Iceland

    Operated by Strengir, a Reykjavík-based company that brings anglers to the region's salmon-rich waters, this high-end, year-round accommodation option is…

  • Strand Hostel & Hotell

    Bohuslän

    Not far from Havets Hus aquarium, this large, rambling wooden house resembles a mansion from the Deep South, and you can almost see the guests sipping…

  • Hótel Berg

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    This homey guesthouse overlooking a little inlet harbour has common spaces with charming touches, and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and original…

  • Hostel Panget

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    At the turn-off to Dragsfjärd, 1930s-built Hostel Panget retains the art deco detailing from its days as a boarding house. Its comfortable, old-fashioned…

  • Stora Brännbo

    Around Stockholm

    Just north of central Sigtuna, this large hotel and conference centre offers small, contemporary rooms in soothing neutral hues with flat-screen TVs and…

  • Hamrar Campsite

    Akureyri

    This huge site, 1.5km south of town in a leafy setting in Kjarnaskógur woods, has newer facilities than the city campsite, and mountain views. There's a…

  • Kirkeporten Camping

    Western Finnmark

    Just outside the hamlet of Skarsvåg, this welcoming campsite is a favourite of British adventure tour groups. Its claim to be the world's northernmost…

  • Almedalens B&B

    Visby

    The light-filled rooms here share a central large living room and small well-equipped kitchenette. The traditional Scandinavian bleached timber provides a…

  • Hótel Katla – Höfðabrekka

    The South

    At the start of Rte 214, 5.5km east of Vík, Hótel Katla – Höfðabrekka is a large country hotel with 72 comfy rooms with en suite bathrooms in annexes of…

  • Grand Hotel Bellevue

    The Northern Fjords

    Looming over town, this large hotel dates back to the 1800s but renovation has brought it nicely up to date. Mountain murals adorn the walls in the light,…

  • Gamla Gistihúsið

    Ísafjörður

    Bright, cheerful and well kept, this excellent guesthouse has simple but comfortable rooms with plenty of cosy touches. The bathrooms are shared, but each…

  • Kartanohotelli Karolineburg

    Central Finland

    Set in a buttercup-yellow, white-trimmed wooden manor house and various outbuildings, this property on the eastern side of the river offers a wide range…

  • Sandartunga Camping

    The South

    This simple sheltered campground has water and toilets and a children's play area. The blessing is its grand setting in the broad lava fields and river…

  • Hotel Laxárbakki

    West Iceland

    A friendly family has taken over this cluster of cottages just 6km north of Hvalfjörður. Tidy, well-kitted-out apartments sleep from two to six, cottages…

  • Hotel Kong Carl

    The Coast

    This ridiculously charming option is, allegedly, the second-oldest hotel in Norway. Its bedrooms are a kind of historical-light, matching traditional…

  • Hotelli Uusikuu

    The Finnish Lakeland

    This receptionless hotel in a green suburb just northwest of the city centre is quite a bargain. Rooms are clean, comfortable, modern and spacious; some…

  • Reykjavík Campsite

    Reykjavík

    Reykjavík's only campground is vast, with space for 650 people in three fields. Extensive, modern facilities include free showers, bike hire (five hours…

  • Hvanngil

    The South

    This hut is on an alternative path on the Laugavegurinn hike, 5km south of the Álftavatn hut. It sleeps 60 people and has a kitchen and shower (500kr). It…

  • Glamping & Camping

    Heimaey

    Cupped in the bowl of an extinct volcano, the Herjólfsdalur campsite has hot showers, a laundry room and cooking facilities. Camping can get windy here,…

  • Guesthouse Butterfly

    Reykjavík

    On a quiet, central residential street, you can't miss Butterfly's flamboyant mural. Neat, brightly furnished rooms, a guest kitchen and friendly…

  • Art Hostel

    The South

    On the 2nd floor of the central culture complex and warehouse, above mosaic, painting and photography galleries, you'll find a 15-person dorm, small twins…

  • Grand Hotel Mölle

    Skåne

    Exuding faded grandeur, this majestic hotel sits regally above Mölle. Rooms are an agreeable blend of modern Scandi style and nautical undertones. Go for…

  • Scandic Maritim Hotel

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This sprawling Scandic has one huge selling point: it's got the best spot of any hotel in town, right by the harbour and its haul of lively bars and…

  • Hótel Buðir

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Windswept and on a gorgeous, remote coastline, Hótel Buðir tries to be stylish, though it's besieged by tour groups and prices are stiff for what you get…

  • Cabinn Metro

    Copenhagen

    If you are familiar with the Cabinn chain, there will be no surprises here. The rooms are small but efficiently kitted out and clean. The breakfast buffet…

  • Bølgen & Moi Hotel Utsikten

    The Coast

    Around 30 minutes from Flekkefjord, along the inlet, this resort-style hotel from Norway's favourite chain restaurant is a stylish and flawlessly run…

  • Gistiheimilið Hreiðrið

    Heimaey

    This guesthouse looks a little worse for wear on the outside, but the friendly owner ensures it feels like home. Features include a well-stocked kitchen…

  • Vassbakken Kro & Camping

    The Western Fjords

    Along the Rv55, 3km from Skjolden, this smallish campsite is set beneath a surging waterfall. There's a popular cafe-restaurant here called The Tavern,…

  • Lysefjorden Tourist Cabin

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Fifty metres from the quay is the former Lyse canteen. Stavanger Hiking Association now offers rooms with shower and toilet, or cheaper accommodation in…

  • Åndalsnes Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    Less than 2km from Åndalsnes, this friendly campsite enjoys a dramatic setting beside the River Rauma and nestled below the peaks. There's a good cafe,…

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