Skåne
Located down by the beach in a meticulously restored 19th-century schoolhouse is a superlative hostel-B&B combo that’s more chic boutique than backpacker…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
One of our favourite little inns in Iceland, this boutique hotel fills a lovingly restored timber house that creaks in the most charming way when winds…
Helsinki
Set in a spectacularly refurbished 1888-built prison, which was in use until 2002, this fabulous hotel on Katajanokka island offers character in spades…
Central Norway
This renowned mountain lodge, owned by chef Arne Brimi, specialises in multiday mountain stays combining outdoor activities with sumptuous dinners devised…
The South
This charming white farmhouse is tucked in a strand of trees, beyond the Hótel Edda, almost to the cliff face. A friendly family offers quaint, impeccably…
The Coast
The Grand Hotell sits perfectly in this old town. Housed in a delightful castle-like timber building, rooms have been smartly updated but retain a…
The South
Friendly Julia from Switzerland runs this charming guesthouse in the countryside to perfection. A menagerie including birds, cats and a bunny fill this…
Seyðisfjörður
Book very early for these three-bedroom cottages, sleeping up to six in a whole lot of comfort, including a kitchen, lounge, and barbecue and hot-pot on…
Skåne
This dreamy castle sits between two lakes 15km northeast of Kristianstad. Built as a monastery in the mid-13th century, it’s a stunning spot, with…
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Trondheim
This contemporary riverside hotel is open and airy from the moment you step into the atrium, where the light streams in through the all-glass walls. Rooms…
Akureyri
This awesome mini-village of modern studios and houses is perfect for a few days’ R&R. The houses may be better equipped than your own back home: three…
Helsinki
Arguably Helsinki's trendiest place to stay, this architectural showpiece has pleasing rooms with supermodern everything. All have views, but the higher…
Lapland
Alongside the tumbling Tsahkaljoki, this riverside spot is the best of the clutch of cabin complexes in the centre of Kilpisjärvi. In addition to…
Lappland
This pleasant central hotel rises above a slightly shabby outward appearance – it's coming up to 100 years as an inn – by having a very sharp lobby and…
Western Finnmark
Some 10km outside Alta and in a forest down by the river, this wonderful wooden lodge is classy, sophisticated and warmly inviting all at once. The on…
The Westfjords
Unobstructed fjord views grace these simple, modern guesthouses with private bathrooms and refrigerators – the best have balconies looking onto a black…
Bohuslän
The row of slick cubic buildings that compose this floating boutique hotel houses 23 light, bright, contemporary rooms – all clean lines and plasma-screen…
North Iceland
Just north of the turn-off to Selárdalslaug, about 9km north of Vopnafjörður township, is this welcoming riverside option. It's a cosy, family-friendly…
Lapland
High up on the fell, with a great ski-in, ski-out area, this stylish hotel has brilliant rooms with lots of space, streamlined Nordic furniture, big…
North Iceland
Australian Vicki moved to town in 2010 and took it upon herself to restore the old post office opposite the church. The two resulting one-bedroom…
Rovaniemi
Forget the theme-park ambience of the nearby Santa quarter, because this place, opened in 2016, is something special. Designer rooms are swathed in local…
Malmö
For the location and price, you really can't go past the soaring heights of Malmö's most typically international hotel, with large rooms (many with bath…
Copenhagen
A solid choice for 'cheap chic', upbeat, design-literate Generator sits on the edge of the city's medieval core. It's kitted out with designer furniture,…
Nordland
This isolated getaway at Vega's secluded northern limit is tranquillity itself (you won't find a radio or TV in any of its 21 impeccably turned-out rooms)…
Southeast Iceland
Full credit to the family – and the designers – behind the restoration of this old dairy factory north of town. There are 17 modern, hotel-standard rooms…
Reykjavík
Apotek is set in one of the city's most iconic buildings – a well-renovated, former pharmacy smack in the centre of Old Reykjavík, which dates from 1917…
Lappland
This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…
Lapland
Ski and hiking trails fan out from this complex of log cabins in Äkäslompolo, near the lake. Even the standard rooms, set in separate raised buildings,…
Central Norway
For our money, this cosy guesthouse is the top place to stay in Røros. It has the vibe of a traditional mountain hostelry, so expect wood, rugs, rustic…
Dueodde Familiecamping & Hostel
Bornholm
This upbeat beachside hostel-camping-ground combo is a 10-minute walk east of the bus stop. Hostel rooms come with private bathroom (linen hire is…
Bornholm
A young couple has taken over this old Danhostel in rustic surrounds not far from Hammershus, and transformed it into cosy, stylish budget digs. Double…
Skåne
One of the finest hotels and day spas in Skåne can be found here in Ystad, right on the beach. Generous guest rooms and suites furnished in a variery of…
Reykjavík
Hilton's new Curio hotel is a plush place where the service is impeccable and conversations are held in quiet tones. A supremely sympathetic conversion of…
Akureyri
This high-class hotel showcases Icelandic designers and artists within its fresh, white-and-caramel-toned decor; rooms are compact but well designed…
Western Finnmark
From the outside, Smarthotel Hammerfest looks like a stylish designer hotel, so it comes as a pleasant surprise to find simple but stylish contemporary…
The South
Camp right next to the hidden waterfall at Gljúfurárbui at the start of Rte 249. There's a small cafe (9am to 11pm June to August) that sells cake and…
Trondheim
Its location right on a busy thoroughfare may be troublesome for some, but price, convenience and value for money are a winning combination here. The…
Southern Norway
Easily the best choice in town, Rjukan Hytteby & Kro sits in a pretty spot on the river bank and has carefully decorated, very well-equipped huts that…
Central Jutland
The truly lovely riverbank location, good facilities and lack of budget alternatives in town make this hostel popular, so book ahead. Once here, enjoy the…
Lappland
Next to the church, this friendly place offers a range of room configurations in a top location near the main street. Contemporary comforts sit amid…
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