Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • Litla

    Ísafjörður

    The colour scheme is a sludgy olive green and the rooms are homely rather than fancy, but this snug guesthouse is set on one of Ísafjörður's most…

  • Hotel Tegel

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Housed in a handsome red-brick building that dates from 1888, Hotel Tegel contains 13 functional but attractive guestrooms (with additional rooms in a…

  • STF Hostel

    Around Stockholm

    This hostel sits off the E18, 2km west of the Kapellskär ferry terminal; book in advance. There’s no restaurant (breakfast packets are available for 70kr)…

  • Galløkken Strand Camping

    Bornholm

    Around 2km south of the ferry dock, this well-equipped, family-orientated beachside camping ground has basic but attractive wooden cabins (from 550kr per…

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø

    Bodø

    This contemporary hotel has bright rooms and a top-floor bar to better view the harbour and mountains. Breakfast is served in the Sjøsiden restaurant with…

  • Hvítárnes

    Iceland

    Has a volunteer warden for most of July and some of August; hut sleeps 30. The kitchen has a gas stove, but no utensils (500kr fee for campers to use it)…

  • Helluland Guesthouse

    North Iceland

    Sweeping views down the fjord and out to sea makes these tidy rural rooms on a horse farm a relaxing option. Guest kitchen and modern shared bathroom…

  • Meyergården Hotell

    Arctic Highway

    An affiliate of the Scandic chain, Mo's longest-established hotel is full of character, with fine rooms, most of them recently refurbished and with a…

  • Gamla Rif

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Formerly a popular cafe, Gamla Rif has been made over into a handful of tidy wood-panelled rooms with views to the mountains or the sea, and a shared…

  • Grunnavík

    The Westfjords

    Grunnavík, outside the boundaries of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, has camping and space for around 20 in sleeping-bag accommodation.

  • Dalen Bed & Breakfast

    Southern Norway

    This family-run venture is a good option: an excellent breakfast is included, and staff dole out free maps pointing you to the area's best moose- and…

  • Hamina Camping Pitkät Hiekat

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In Vilniemi, 7km south of Hamina, this beachside spot is surrounded by quiet forest, with free rowing boats, sauna and laundry. Cottages have kitchenettes…

  • Hotelli Helmi

    Turku

    Next door to the bus station, family-owned Helmi (literally, 'pearl') has 34 autumn-hued, soundproofed rooms with mini fridges, comfy mattresses and good…

  • c/o Stockholm

    Stockholm

    An online accommodation service listing B&Bs and apartments available for short-term rental, in the city centre as well as the greater Stockholm area and…

  • Keldudalur Farm Cottages

    North Iceland

    Gorgeous sweeps of river and pastures surround Keldudalur and its batch of apartments and small houses kitted out with TVs, fully equipped kitchens and a…

  • Kongsberg Vandrerhjem

    Southern Norway

    Kongsberg's youth hostel bridges the gap between budget and midrange with small but smart rooms in a quiet but accessible part of town. There's a kitchen…

  • Hotel West

    The Westfjords

    A former co-op building has been transformed into a smart hotel with sunny bedrooms decked out like a Nordic design magazine; many overlook glittering…

  • Skanörs Gästgifvaregård

    Skåne

    This lovely private hotel in Skanör has plushly decorated and eminently comfortable rooms combined with an impressive restaurant (which also offers…

  • Skógar HI Hostel

    The South

    A solid link in the HI chain, this spot is located a stone’s throw from Skógafoss in an old school with utilitarian rooms. There’s a guest kitchen and a…

  • Alex

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    On the main road between Keflavík (1.5km) and the airport, this complex has rooms with shared bathrooms in a no-frills main building and cool tiny…

  • Danhostel Rebild

    Central Jutland

    Sitting pretty under its thatched roof, this hostel is of a typically high standard. Rooms are in an annexe behind the main building and all have their…

  • Falsterbo Resort

    Skåne

    This super-friendly campground is a couple of kilometres from Falsterbo in an idyllic spot close to the beach; the renovated camping cabins are of a high…

  • Thon Hotel Brygga

    The Coast

    Inside a traditional wooden warehouse, this modern waterfront hotel has pleasant, if smallish, rooms and great breakfasts; it's popular with car-tripping…

  • Mar Guesthouse

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    Some of the modern rooms and studios with kitchenettes have harbour views. Everything is tidy, staff are helpful, and there's kitchen and laundry access…

  • Danhostel Svaneke

    Bornholm

    A popular budget option, 600m southeast of the town centre and nicely positioned close to the waterfront and woods. Simple, bunk-filled rooms all have…

  • Sauðafell Guesthouse

    West Iceland

    This lovely, renovated farmhouse has peaceful views over the valley. Five comfy bedrooms share three bathrooms, a full kitchen and an antique-laden living…

  • Hótel Ísafjörður

    Ísafjörður

    The rooms on the higher floors of this central, classic business hotel favoured by tour groups have great views over the tin-roofed town and the waters…

  • Hotel Finn

    Lund

    This modern, self-service hotel has crisp, clean lines and stylish though minimal facilities. Room rates are kept low by not having full-time front-end…

  • B&B Hrafnabjörg

    Heimaey

    Welcoming Hrefna and Jónas run this cosy B&B with tidy rooms and a large breakfast room (perfect for the generous breakfast, including homemade waffles).

  • Þingeyri Campsite

    The Westfjords

    Bijou Þingeyri campground has excellent facilities: a laundry, luxury showers and a smart new kitchen and dining room. Find it behind the town swimming…

  • Lake Thingvellir Cottages

    The Golden Circle

    Four modern pine cottages with kitchenettes and views of the lake sit near the national-park entrance along Rte 36. Two-night minimum stay June to…

  • Villa Kolovesi

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Next to Kolovesi National Park, this well-equipped five-bedroom log villa has a private sandy beach, a children's playground and a sauna. It sleeps up to…

  • Broddanes HI Hostel

    The Westfjords

    Broddanes HI Hostel, on the point south of Kollafjörður, has dorms and simple rooms in a large well-lit modern building. Discount of 700kr for HI members.

  • CenterHótel Plaza

    Reykjavík

    One of the blander members of the CenterHótel chain, with business-oriented rooms but great views from the higher levels. It's in an enviably central spot.

  • Iceland Visit Hostel

    The Westfjords

    Every bunk bed here (yes, every bed) has its own smart TV, plus curtains and lights. Dorms have four beds, while showers and kitchen are sleek and modern.

  • Hasslebo Gästhem

    Åland Archipelago

    About 3km outside Kumlinge village, Hasslebo Gästhem has an eco sensibility that's exemplified by bio-toilets, solar power and organic breakfasts (€9).

  • Siviks Camping

    Bohuslän

    Built on large pink-granite slabs by a sandy beach 2km north of town, Siviks is the best-located campground in the area and particularly popular with RVs.

  • Hotel Nordica

    Lappland

    Standard rooms in sedate creams inside a squat red building. The antler-festooned restaurant makes a good pit stop for the weekday evening buffet (99kr).

  • Thon Hotel Brønnøysund

    Nordland

    Modern rooms, good breakfasts and sweeping views from the upper floors make this local outpost of the reliable Thon chain the best place to stay in town.

  • Á

    West Iceland

    This simple, beautifully situated campsite along the Skarðsströnd coast has hot and cold water, toilets, washing machine and a shared cooking house.

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