Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • Fossberg Hotell

    Central Norway

    An appealing enough, though rather overpriced, place in the centre of town with tidy, pine-clad rooms. It also has a range of cabins and apartments, and a…

  • Hotel Mortensen

    Malmö

    Formerly the Hotel Baltzar, this midrange hotel in an imposing listed building is located in the heart of town (though it's remarkably quiet). Entry-level…

  • Sun Camping Vuohimäki

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Located 7km southwest of town, this grassed and treed campground has good facilities but isn't maintained as well as it should be. Nevertheless, its…

  • Hotel Ahlström

    Lund

    Lund’s oldest hotel is friendly and affordable, and on a quiet, central street. Rooms have parquet floors, cool white walls and washbasins (most bathrooms…

  • Skogadalsbøen Hut

    Central Norway

    The eighth cabin to be built by the DNT, way back in 1888, this mountain hostel has heritage in spades. Accommodation is very simple, with 87 beds in…

  • Bøyum Camping

    The Western Fjords

    Three kilometres from the Fjærland ferry landing, Bøyum Camping has something for all pockets and sleeping preferences, not to mention a great view of the…

  • Thon Hotel Høyers

    Southern Norway

    Right next to the harbour, this family-run place is set inside a grand, very pink building and has spacious, modern, airy rooms and stately traditional…

  • Hótel Varmahlíð

    North Iceland

    Updated rooms are found at this friendly small hotel, just uphill from the town's hub. Its restaurant (open mid-May to mid-September) is one of the best…

  • Hotel Bulevard

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Central Hotel Bulevard is housed in a former police station, which explains why some of the rooms are called putka (cells) – and they're surprisingly cosy…

  • Klausturhof

    Southeast Iceland

    With the pretty Systrafoss waterfall as its neighbour, this bright complex offers an assortment of compact rooms at reasonable prices (with and without…

  • Ekenäs Stadshotell

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In a bullseye location between the main square and the sea, this tiered concrete building has 20 sparingly furnished but comfortable neutral-toned rooms…

  • Hotell Bode

    Southern Sweden

    No two rooms are alike at this cosy, private hotel which is a sound, central choice provided you don’t mind the lack of lift or the majority of rooms…

  • Húsey HI Hostel

    East Iceland

    It’s worth staying a few days on the family-friendly farm to enjoy the natural surrounds and the homey atmosphere of this small, no-frills hostel. Linen…

  • Vandrerhjem Kringsjå

    The Western Fjords

    Uphill from the dock, Balestrand's family-run, HI-affiliated hostel is nowadays an outdoor activities centre during the school year. It started life as a…

  • Camping Härmälä

    Tampere

    This spacious campground on the Pyhäjärvi lakeshore 4.5km south of the city centre (take bus 1 or 11) offers grassed campsites and basic cabins with…

  • Smarthotel Oslo

    Oslo

    If you're after a no-fuss city-centre crash-pad, this efficient business hotel is a decent bet. It's just around the corner from the Slottsparken, albeit…

  • Skiven Gjestehus

    Bergen

    This simple guesthouse is in a quiet, residential neighbourhood, and its plain, prim rooms – while hardly luxurious – offer a great deal. The bathroom is…

  • Gasthaus Werneri

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    This cosy family-run guesthouse is located in an apartment block about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Four rooms share access to a bathroom and well…

  • Motel Marine

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Close to the guest harbour, this family-run motel has rooms in two-storey wooden buildings that are clustered around a central courtyard. The rooms are…

  • Stay In Gällivare

    Lappland

    This rambling complex, across the road from the train/bus station, may look a bit institutional, but it's clean, functional, super-central and a godsend…

  • Hótel Norðurljós

    North Iceland

    Hótel Norðurljós is the town’s 'fanciest' accommodation (ie it's the only one with private bathrooms). Under new management, the rather bland hotel is…

  • Stalheimsøy Gard

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This farmhouse with two family-sized apartments is in the valley far below. They're rustic in style, built from hefty stone and huge old beams. One of the…

  • Thon Hotel Halden

    Southern Norway

    You could step straight off your million-euro yacht and into this plush hotel overlooking the waterfront. Oh, you didn't come by luxury yacht? Well, never…

  • Guesthouse Hanna Sigga

    North Iceland

    An excellent choice, this homey and welcoming guesthouse is on a residential street in the town centre. Rooms are well kept, and there’s a guest kitchen,…

  • Fiskars Wärdshus

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Opened in 1836, this place claims to be the oldest operating hotel in Finland. There's a popular restaurant downstairs (open 11am to 10pm Monday to…

  • Fyrishov Camping

    Uppsala

    This campsite, 2km north of the city, is great for families with water babies: it’s attached to water park Fyrishov, with discounted swim-and-stay…

  • Danhostel Copenhagen Amager

    Copenhagen

    In an isolated part of Amager just off the E20, about 5km southeast of the city centre, this is one of Europe's largest hostels, with 528 beds in a series…

  • Brunnar Camping

    The Westfjords

    You can camp right beside the beach at Brunnar, about 2km before (northeast of) the Látrabjarg bird cliffs. There are basic toilets but no reliable…

  • Dala Bergan

    The Northern Fjords

    Out along Dalaveien, these fishermen's-shack-style cabins have a rustic seaside location. All have bathrooms, TVs and sunbathing platforms. There are also…

  • Hotelli Alexander

    Finland

    Located in the centre of town, this decent but overpriced option offers compact rooms above a pleasant modern cafe. It also runs a nearby summer hotel in…

  • Astoria

    Malmö

    At this family-owned older hotel located a short suitcase trundle from Centralstationen, rooms are spacious, comfortable and conservatively furnished –…

  • Campsite Stafafell

    Southeast Iceland

    There's a simple, scenically sited campground here, by Rte 1. If you're on a budget and happy to chance the weather, pre-erected tents (with camping…

  • Heimly Pensjonat

    The Western Fjords

    The building is blocky and unpromising from the outside, but rooms at this midrange guesthouse are reasonable, if a little lacking on frills. It has a…

  • Húsavík Hostel

    North Iceland

    This is the only in-town budget option, and its 21 beds are popular. There are bunk-filled dorm rooms and a couple of private rooms (which include linen),…

  • Kviltorp Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    This fjord-side campsite occupies a potentially noisy spot at the end of the airport runway, but fortunately there are only a few flights a day. Cabins…

  • Grand-Inn Bar & Bed

    North Iceland

    At the Grand-Inn Bar on the main street, the '& Bed' part of the equation is 10 budget beds in five rooms in the building adjacent to the bar. There's a…

  • Hellesylt Camping

    The Northern Fjords

    Caravans tend to take up most of the space at this fjord-side site, but there are usually at least a few pitches for campers. It's a bit exposed,…

  • Læknishús

    West Iceland

    Læknishús is about 400m from the pier and offers simple accommodation in the former doctor's house in summer. Sleeping-bag accommodation costs 4000kr…

  • TF Hostel Ljugarn

    Gotland

    This hostel, occupying a 19th century stone village, has both twin and dorm rooms, and is located in a fine spot down by the water at the eastern end of…

  • Fredrikstad Motell & Camping

    Southern Norway

    This comfortable if rather unscenic place is in the grounds of Kongsten Festning and most notable for its proximity to the Old Town. In summer there's a…

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