Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • Lakselv Hotell

    Western Finnmark

    Just 2km south of town beside the E6, this hotel has cosy rooms, hilltop fjord views, a sauna that's free for guests and a restaurant that does a good…

  • Guesthouse Dyngja

    Southeast Iceland

    This petite, pristine, six-room guesthouse is in a prime harbourfront locale, with extras like self-service breakfast and an outdoor deck. There's also…

  • Vega Camping

    Nordland

    The close-cropped green grass extending to the still water's edge make this simple campground one of the prettiest in Norway. You can rent a boat or bike …

  • Tvinde Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This peaceful campsite has a glorious setting, right beside a tumbling waterfall. There's plenty of room to pitch a tent, and it all feels very sylvan. It…

  • Rjukan Admini

    Southern Norway

    If you like a bit of piped-on posh, this historic hotel has large rooms with pale yellow walls, floral bedspreads and four-poster beds. Its country house…

  • Scanic Holmenkollen Park

    Oslo

    Founded in 1891 as a sanatorium by Dr Ingebrigt Christian Lund, this fairy-tale-feeling hotel offers luxury, history and great views. If that weren't…

  • Sandvik Gästhamn & Camping

    Åland Archipelago

    Situated 3.5km southwest of Karlby, the fabulous Sandvik Gästhamn & Camping caters to your every need, with sheltered sites, kitchen and laundry…

  • Å Feskarbrygga Rorbuer

    Lofoten

    Open year-round this collection of self-catering rorbuers and apartments lies scattered around the harbour area; furnishings are simple rather than…

  • Lyngholt Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    This handsome timber guesthouse is situated near the pool. It has good facilities, including kitchen and lounge. They also operate two other guesthouse…

  • Stålkameratøne

    Arctic Highway

    Mo's biggest bargain is just off the first left bend of the E6, heading northwards. This hostel has four plainly furnished single rooms, occupied by…

  • Grenen Strand Camping

    Skagen

    This busy, well-organised place is in a fine seaside location on the outskirts of town towards Grenen. There’s plenty of tree cover and good facilities,…

  • Slyppugil Campsite

    The South

    The cheapest option in the area is run by Hostelling International, sits within sight (about 500m) of Langidalur, and has showers (500kr per person),…

  • Bridgettine Sisters' Guesthouse

    Turku

    Glowing white and run by nuns, this Catholic convent's guest wing is a haven of peace, with public areas silent after 10pm and a general respectful hush…

  • Skjól Camping

    The Golden Circle

    Field camping 3.5km northeast of Geysir, next to Kjóastaðir horse farm. Electricity for campers is 900kr, showers are 400kr. There's also a summertime bar…

  • Pellas Gästhem

    Åland Archipelago

    In a former schoolhouse, Pellas promises a 'genuine archipelago experience', with fishing, rowing, exploring and picnicking. Accommodation is simple and…

  • Dragsö Camping

    Southern Sweden

    This large, good-looking campground, 2.5km northwest of town, is situated on a scenic bay. Facilities include boat and bicycle hire, plus a Karlskrona…

  • Hotel Plesner

    Skagen

    Candy-striped designer touches run throughout this boutique hotel, home to 17 fresh, petite guest rooms. Highlights include an alluring garden lounge …

  • Bjørkhol Camping

    Central Norway

    One of Norway's best-value, friendliest campsites is 6km south of Dombås. The facilities are in excellent condition and a bus runs several times daily…

  • Golden Circle Apartments

    The Golden Circle

    Several bland, white block buildings stepping up the slope next to Laugarvatn lake contain spacious, modern apartments with full kitchens. It's convenient…

  • Sæbø Camping

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This spacious and well-equipped lakeside campsite has a pretty location in Måbødalen, just 500m from the Hardangervidda Natursenter. The owners promise…

  • Café Ibsen B&B

    The Coast

    This is a great central B&B option, run by the friendly owners of Café Ibsen. There are six simple but character-filled rooms in a historic house, all…

  • Røst Bryggehotel

    Lofoten

    This modern development in traditional style is right on the quayside. It has 16 comfortable doubles, and hires out bikes, boats and fishing tackle. It…

  • Freyja B&B

    The South

    Tina and Tofi welcome guests to an immaculate ranch house, with simple clean rooms, in the village of Stokkseyri. Activities include board games and…

  • Bænir og Brauð

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    This snug, immaculate house dates from 1896. Greta, the kindly owner, also owns Hótel Egilsen across the road. Breakfast is not included, but there is a…

  • Torghatten Camping

    Nordland

    This lovely option with its small beach beside a constructed lake is great for children. Around 10km southwest of Brønnøysund, it's handy for an ascent of…

  • Kjøbmandsgaarden Hotel

    The Coast

    In the heart of the icy-white Old Town, this listed, very pretty timber hotel has rather stuffy rooms with decent bathrooms. The downstairs restaurant is…

  • Hotel Gilleleje Strand

    Zealand

    Handily central but not actually on the beach ('strand'), this neat little hotel has 25 rooms that were entirely rebuilt during 2017 to create whiter-than…

  • Hamnhotellet

    Visby

    Close to the ferry terminal, Hamnhotellet offers clean, comfortable rooms and a decent buffet breakfast. Opt for the cheaper annexe rooms (about 300kr…

  • Hotell maritim

    Skåne

    The old blue building by the harbour is a wonderful boutique hotel with stylish decor, lashings of white linen and sea views. It’s also home to a fine…

  • GentleSpace Guesthouse & Apartments

    Ísafjörður

    Small touches combine to make these lodgings a big hit: soothing natural colour schemes, hardwood floors, underfloor heating in the (shared) bathroom,…

  • Brustranda Sjøcamping

    Lofoten

    This well-tended, beautifully situated seaside campground stretches around a lovely inlet. It's beside the Rv815, 14km northeast of Stamsund, and it's the…

  • Puttes Camping

    Åland Archipelago

    Right on Bomarsund's doorstep, Puttes has plenty of grassy sites and simple four-bed cabins, plus a beach sauna, bike hire, rowing boats and a canoe jetty…

  • Hótel Hlíð

    The South

    This slim band of modern rooms sits against a brilliant backdrop, with rocky foothills behind and the sweep of a lush valley reaching towards the coast…

  • Danhostel Hvide Sande

    Central Jutland

    Tucked away from the crowds in a side street on the northern side of the channel, this homely hostel offers no-frills rooms (many with bathroom) and…

  • Nónhamar

    Southeast Iceland

    Nónhamar has a trio of super-cosy self-contained cabins sleeping four people in bunks (the owner warns that four adults in the 18-sq-metre space will be…

  • Gistiheimlilið Reynir

    The South

    This family-owned silver strip of rooms looks out over the ocean at Dyrhólaey. The twin bedrooms and one five-person family room share bathrooms and a…

  • Melsted Badehotel

    Bornholm

    The gorgeous green grounds are a feature of this boutique seaside complex, complete with croquet lawn, putting green and Adirondack chairs that lend a…

  • Grims Grenka

    Oslo

    Grims Grenka has simple, contemporary rooms – the loft suites are particularly stylish and generous – that are well equipped and totally tech-savvy. If…

  • Hotel Propellen

    Billund

    Compared to other places in town, Propellen has a grown-up feel, but still caters to families with its indoor pool, playroom and playground. Adults will…

  • Árnes Camping

    The South

    Simple campground with three grassy fields, toilets, washing facilities and free showers. Electricity hook-up 900kr. Pay at the Þjórsárstofa museum and…

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