Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • Hrafnavellir Guest House

    Southeast Iceland

    Brand new for summer 2018, this row of seven small cabins sits about 25km east of Höfn on a super-peaceful patch of turf. Views look across the river…

  • Hótel Reykjavík Centrum

    Reykjavík

    Mezzanines and a glass roof unite two historic central buildings, giving this hotel a spry, light feel. Its 89 neatly proportioned rooms, suites and…

  • Ro Hotell

    Central Norway

    At first glance this cheap place next door to the train station doesn't look promising, but its large and spotless rooms, good sound insulation, comfy…

  • Kvöldstjarnan

    The South

    The three bright, white rooms here come with washbasins and fluffy feathery duvets. There’s a shared living room and terrace, hot-pot, barbecue and…

  • Djupvik Hotel

    Gotland

    A hotel for the ultimate in pampering, with a fabulous remote setting near the rocky shores of the Ekstakusten nature reserve and every amenity, including…

  • Flakk Camping

    Trondheim

    Sitting right beside Trondheimfjord (there's minimal disturbance from the nearby ferry point), this welcoming campground is about 10km from the city…

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Carlscrona

    Southern Sweden

    Handy for the train station, this chain hotel combines original rustic beams and slinky furniture in the bar, and navy blues, greys and handsome wooden…

  • Nordkapp Arran Hotell

    Western Finnmark

    Nordkapp Arran Hotell has 44 rooms spread over three quayside buildings. The Sami family who run it bake their own bread and the menu here is always the…

  • Stabbursdalen Resort

    Western Finnmark

    Beside the salmon-rich Stabburselva and packed with gumbooted fisherfolk in quest of 'The Big One' (the cafe's TV relays real-time images from the…

  • Øvergaard

    Central Norway

    Just above the centre of town, this friendly B&B has simple rooms with plenty of family character in quiet surrounds. It's a well-run place and about as…

  • Lomakylä Retki-Etappi

    Central Finland

    At the start of the Little Bear’s Ring and the Karhunkierros trailhead, this lakeside campground is a convenient place to stay. There are several cabins …

  • Hotel Kasnäs

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The end of the line (literally), on the island's southern tip, this modern complex sprawls over several buildings, offering affordable accommodation and a…

  • Mörk Homestay

    North Iceland

    Just north of town, this delightful waterfront property offers a modern, stylish fjordside cottage – your room's terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a…

  • Å-Hamna Rorbuer & Vandrerhjem

    Lofoten

    Most of the rorbuer (fisher's huts) in Å have been turned into holiday cabins, offering the chance for an atmospheric night's sleep. Wood-clad inside and…

  • Við Lónið

    Seyðisfjörður

    A 21st-century makeover has transformed a 1907 kit home into a black-clad, eight-room beauty in the heart of the village. 'By the Lagoon' is a new…

  • Mörby Vandrarhem & Lågprishotell

    Southeastern Sweden

    In the small village of Mörbylånga, this place has a mixture of hostel- and hotel-style accommodation. The big, anonymous building is a bit hospital-like,…

  • Kríukot

    The Westfjords

    Behind a well-weathered exterior sit stylish rooms that blend heritage beds, slender modern chairs and eastern influences. The guest kitchen is roomy and…

  • More Hotel

    Lund

    This smart aparthotel occupying a former railway shed has a variety of self-contained studios and apartments that are spacious and modern. It's popular…

  • Grund – Guesthouse Flúðir

    The Golden Circle

    This adorable guesthouse has five cosyrooms filled with antiques, and a wing of modern rooms with private bathrooms and decks with mountain views. The…

  • Sjøsanden Feriesenter

    The Coast

    Just a few metres away from the beach, this well-run place distinguishes itself from the other campgrounds in the vicinity. It even has its own water…

  • Grand Hotel

    Lund

    Resplendent with gilt and chandeliers, what was once Lund's most luxurious establishment (opened in 1899) feels like it could do with a little TLC. Rooms…

  • Strömstad Camping

    Bohuslän

    In a lovely, large park at the southern edge of town, the campground has shady cabins and tiny camping pods for rent. It packs in the RVs in summer, but…

  • Hanko Camping Silversand

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Situated 4km northeast of the town centre, this well-shaded campground stretches along a private beach. Its simple six-person huts are supplemented by…

  • Miðjanes

    The Westfjords

    There's a tranquil feel at this cattle and sheep farm at the foot of a steep ridge near a rushing waterfall. Here unfussy rooms have wide views of the…

  • PS: Hotell

    Oslo

    Taking inspiration from Vulkan's former industrial role, there are cool, grey-toned rooms that are small but well designed, with large windows. There are…

  • Strandflickorna Havshotell

    Bohuslän

    Run by the same people who run the Strand Hotel, this more upmarket option is based in a sensitively renovated turn-of-the-20th-century house. The…

  • Lindesnes Camping og Hytteutleie

    The Coast

    Set beside a tiny cove and surrounded by interesting granite outcrops, this campground, with excellent modern facilities, is on the shore 3.5km northeast…

  • Hotel Victoria

    Southern Norway

    The common areas of this century-old hotel are full of period trimmings and the rooms are plushed-up and cosy. Go for one with a pretty balcony and views…

  • Lakselv Vandrerhjem

    Western Finnmark

    This HI-affiliated hostel is in a secluded site amid trees and surrounded by small lakes. It makes a great base for gentle strolls and has self-catering…

  • Hnjótur Guesthouse

    The Westfjords

    It's not super-fancy, but the bedrooms at Hnjótur are comfy and owner Kristen is warmly welcoming – he'll even cook up a fish supper on request. The…

  • First Hotel Christian IV

    Skåne

    With parquet floors and stucco ceilings, Hotel Christian IV is certainly grand, if a little worn around the edges. The beautiful turn-of-the-century…

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Astoria

    Central Norway

    It might look like a gigantic cardboard box, but this reliable hotel is the most obvious place to rest up for the night in downtown Hamar. The rooms lack…

  • Danhostel Viborg

    Central Jutland

    This well-run place feels like a country escape, 3km from town in green surrounds and backed by botanic gardens down to the lakeshore. Rooms are top-notch…

  • Goksöyr Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    Before the road north peters out, waterside Goksöyr Camping has a range of basic cabins and rooms along with a campsite. The owners, long-term residents…

  • Hotel Aarhus City Apartments

    Aarhus

    Good for families and long-stayers, this three-storey apartment block is home to modern rooms, studios and apartments. All have kitchens (kitchenettes in…

  • Scandic Grand Hotel

    Tromsø

    The Grand is Tromsø's oldest hotel, but there's little that's antique inside as the place has twice burnt to the ground. Ask for a room on one of the…

  • Útilífsmiðstöð Skáta Úlfljótsvatni

    The Golden Circle

    This scouts centre has camping in summer and basic dorm huts in winter. It offers a full program of lakefront activities and extensive playgrounds. Find…

  • Guesthouse 1x6

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    This guesthouse has been created using recycled timber, driftwood and volcanic stones, creating a special environment where every room is unique. The…

  • Feriepartner Hvide Sande

    Central Jutland

    This agency rents out sexy state-of-the-art houseboats, as well as apartments and summer cottages (most generally rented by the week in summer). It has…

  • Finna Hótel

    The Westfjords

    At this hillside mini-hotel a corridor of chequerboard tiles leads to cherry-red doors opening into smart, modern rooms, half of them with sea views. The…

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