Central Finland
Built in the shape of the Kalevala kokko (eagle), this striking wood-and-concrete building 4.5km southeast of central Kuhmo is the area's best place to…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
Clarion Collection Hotel Banken
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This is, hands-down, the best place to stay in Haugesund by some margin. In a grand, turn-of-the-century stone building, rooms here are elegant, spacious…
Skåne
This fine accommodation is located in the countryside about 11km southwest of Simrishamn. The B&B occupies an atmospheric Scanian farmhouse complete with…
Malmö
Malmö's newest and quirkiest hotel is this concrete whopper designed by cyclists, for cyclists. There's a foldable bike in every room, pump and wash…
East Iceland
Berunes hostel is on a century-old farm run by affable Ólafur and his family. The wonderfully creaky old farmhouse has rooms and alcoves, plus kitchen and…
Tromsø
Run by a pair of seasoned globetrotters, this lovely establishment has a youthful, hostel-like vibe and has two 'homes', both stuffed with books, retro…
Central Finland
Right on the Karhunkierros trail, this excellent wilderness lodge is a 1km walk from Juuma (5.5km by car). Rustic rooms smell of pine: larger rooms with…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Located right on the waterfront in the centre of Norheimsund, the atmospheric Sandven Hotel dates from 1857 and has loads of charm, expansive balconies…
Southern Norway
From the outside this might look like a typical roadside motel but Lampeland Hotell, 20km north of Kongsberg on the Geilo road, has plenty of charm. The…
The Coast
The Grand Hotell is a lovely 19th-century dame with stylish, renovated rooms. The corner rooms have interesting streetscape views, but it's the newest…
Helsinki
One of Helsinki's best midrange hotels, the Helka has friendly staff and excellent facilities, including parking if you can bag one of the 28 spots. Best…
Central Norway
The century-old Dr Holms has been providing a place for relaxation and recuperation amid the mountain scenery for over 100 years, and it has an air of…
The Western Fjords
The waterfront location sells this place before you even step inside. It's right by the marina and most rooms have lovely views of bobbing boats. The…
The Western Fjords
This old family house near St Olav's Church is pretty as a picture, with its whitewashed frontage and double-gabled roof overlooking a neatly trimmed lawn…
Southeast Iceland
At the foot of Skálafellsjökull, this friendly working farm has a handful of agreeable rooms in the family farmhouse, and also in motel-style units and…
Lapland
This family-run, riverside place has a series of wooden cottages in a well-kept area with a lake beach. The standard cottages are great for families;…
Oslo
In a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood, this warm B&B offers one of the best deals in Oslo. The building dates from 1890 and many of the original features …
Central Norway
One of the few Trysil hotels to open year-round, this is Trysil's most luxurious accommodation. Outside the ski season (when prices are high) it's a first…
Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmastaren
Dalarna
This thoroughly renovated modern hotel keeps the classics in mind. Antique-styled furnishings, compact chandeliers, old-world wallpapers and wood-panelled…
Bodø
Skagen occupies two buildings (one originally a butcher's, though you'd never guess it). Facing each other, they're connected by a passage that burrows…
Odense
Well-travelled hosts provide seven immaculate modern rooms that must rate as the best value in Odense. Super central, it's entered through a tunnelway…
Skåne
This lovely hotel in Arild, 5km east of Mölle, has been managed by the same family since 1904 and is housed in a charming white-and-blue-trimmed farm…
Southeast Iceland
Hosts Borgar and Elín are seasoned travel pros – they run a tour company for Icelanders visiting Africa, so they know how to put guests at ease – and yes,…
The Western Fjords
Used as a guesthouse for almost 100 years, this charming historic house was restored and returned to its original use by owners Jon and Hallvard in 1994…
The Western Fjords
Everyone's favourite when looking for a budget place in Flåm, this immaculately kept and conveniently positioned hostel and campground has accommodation…
Southeast Iceland
A cluster of sweet, high-quality studios and cottages is an excellent reason to divert off the Ring Road at Kálfafell, just east of the Fosshotel (about…
Stavanger
You won't find a bigger bargain in Stavanger than this homey B&B. Housed in a 1910 villa in a peaceful residential area, this four-bed B&B has a home-away…
Stockholm Archipelago
Located on beautiful grounds, this comfortable hostel is a treat. Rooms are in a refurbished old homestead about 1km from the harbour, some in the main…
Skåne
A romantic family-run hotel in a superb half-timbered house (1793); staying here is a bit like staying with your (affluent) country cousins. Rooms are set…
Dalarna
This enormous campground/caravan park is beautifully situated on the shores of Orsasjön. It’s particularly suitable for families, with several playgrounds…
Southeastern Sweden
Cool grey hues, bold feature walls, pine-wood floors and smart functionalist furniture make for stylish slumber at this urbane hotel. Rooms are spacious,…
Uppsala
This 1907 grand riverfront dame, re-invented in 2013, succeeds in blending that golden age of architecture with the amenities of today. You feel like you…
Lapland
On Kemijärvi's lakeshore, with its own pier, this charming log cabin built in 2009 using traditional Finnish techniques has six rooms with exposed timber…
Turku
Overlooking a hilly park, this art nouveau building was the home of a shipyard magnate. Nowadays it's a truly atmospheric place to stay, with classical…
Bohuslän
Stora Hotellet is a whimsical hotel offering a trip ‘around the world in 23 rooms’. It was originally owned by a ship’s captain who decorated it with…
The Coast
Undoubtedly Arendal's best hotel, the Clarion combines a prime waterfront position in a restored old dockside building that emulates Tyholmen's old-world…
Southern Norway
This lovely old wooden hotel, which dates back to 1858, started life as a ladies' college, but on running out of potential 'ladies', it became a hotel…
Turku
On idyllic Ruissalo island, 10km west of the city centre, this sprawling campground has gently sloping grassy sites and a great choice of cabins, along…
Southern Norway
This energetic activities centre doubles as Evje's youth hostel, 6km north of town. It's exceptionally well run and the place to be if you're planning any…
Lappland
This appealing ski lodge sits just off the main road. Rooms are bright and comfortable, with nice touches such as reading lights; bigger rooms offer more…
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