Must-see hotels in Scandinavia

  • De Historiske

    Norway

    Although it's less a chain than a collection of historic hotels and there are no membership options, it's always worth checking out the worthwhile De…

  • CPH Living

    Copenhagen

    Located on a converted freight boat, Copenhagen's only floating hotel consists of 12 stylish, contemporary rooms with harbour and city views. Perks…

  • Makrillvikens Vandrarhem

    Bohuslän

    Makrillvikens Vandrarhem, in the former yellow spa bathing house with smashing views of the archipelago, is a sterling, hugely popular budget choice…

  • Dragsholm Slot

    Zealand

    Staying in an 800-year-old castle, or its well-appointed outbuildings, adds to the thrill of tasting some of Denmark's most lauded cuisine. Accommodation…

  • Hotel Flora

    Gothenburg

    Fabulous Flora's slick, individually themed rooms flaunt black, white and spot colour interiors, designer chairs, flat-screen TVs and sparkling bathrooms,…

  • Hótel Aldan (Snæfell)

    Seyðisfjörður

    Hótel Aldan is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and dining at Norðurgata 2; a boutique guesthouse at Oddagata 6; and this location…

  • Abisko.net

    Abisko

    This friendly backpackers' delight is spread over two buildings, with comfortable doubles and dorms with wide bunks, sharing guest kitchens and a…

  • Tofta Gård

    Bohuslän

    This is an outstanding STF hostel near Stocken in the island’s west, about 5km from the larger village of Ellös. It’s located in an old farmhouse and…

  • Hotel Saima

    The Finnish Lakeland

    The six stunning rooms here have a winning combination of wood, wrought iron and white linen, with plenty of space and the occasional period touch. Each…

  • Knudhule Badehotel

    Central Jutland

    About 2km outside Ry, this sweet hotel is in a pretty locale, across the road from the bathing jetties of Knudsø lake. On offer is a collection of freshly…

  • First Hotel Reisen

    Gamla Stan

    Stockholm’s oldest hotel once hummed with sailors. These days the impressive waterfront building draws in passers-by with a slinky restaurant-bar. Some…

  • Gothia Towers

    Gothenburg

    The 23-storey Gothia Towers looms right above Liseberg. Its rooms ooze Nordic cool: all sharp angles and clean lines. Suites are available on two floors. …

  • STF Vilhelmina/Kyrkstaden Hostel

    Lappland

    Open year-round, this great little selection of cottages is actually in the Kyrkstaden (church town). There are one- to four-bed cottages, all with their…

  • Nusfjord Rorbuer

    Lofoten

    Many of the rorbuer here are quite simple on the inside (most have photos on the website), but they're faithful representations of the traditional fishing…

  • Hotel J

    Stockholm

    This upscale hotel with a breezy, blue-and-white Hamptons vibe is a popular weekend getaway for Stockholmers. Initially a summer house built in 1912, it's…

  • Berns Hotel

    Stockholm

    The rooms at Berns come equipped with entertainment systems and styles ranging from 19th-century classical to contemporary sleek. Some are more impressive…

  • STF Hemavan Hostel

    Lappland

    A sprawling complex of a hostel, STF Hemavan is perpetually busy with hikers. The separate blocks are each equipped with a kitchen, and while the rooms…

  • Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

    Tampere

    Opened in 2014, this architectural showpiece has rooms up to the 16th floor – upper-floor rooms cost more, but have superlative Tampere views. Rooms have…

  • Sannes Familiecamping

    Bornholm

    This lovely four-star camping ground is right beside the beach but also boasts a pool, sauna and wellness area for when the weather doesn’t deliver…

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Olav

    Trondheim

    The Clarion offers sleek luxurious living above an airy shopping complex and the Olavshallen concert hall. It has 27 different styles among more than 100…

  • Hótel Grimsborgir

    The Golden Circle

    Hótel Grimsborgir offers fully kitted-out luxury rooms, suites and apartments with terraces or balconies, flat-screen TVs, hardwood floors and high-end…

  • Avalon

    Gothenburg

    Rooms at the design-conscious Avalon are packed with eye-popping Nordic design, bright colours, curvaceous furniture and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms…

  • Mollösunds Wärdshus

    Bohuslän

    Mollösunds Wärdshus is an upmarket 19th-century inn featuring 10 well-turned-out rooms with funky wallpaper, and a slinky, sun-soaked terrace for lazy…

  • Blue Lagoon – Silica Hotel

    Reykjanes Peninsula

    The Blue Lagoon's chic hotel is a 600m walk across the lava field from Iceland’s most famous attraction. The 35 rooms are soothing and sleek, with heated…

  • 71 Nyhavn Hotel

    Copenhagen

    Housed in two striking 200-year-old canal-side warehouses, atmospheric 71 Nyhavn offers great views of both the harbour and Nyhavn canal. Rooms facing…

  • Hotel Randers

    Central Jutland

    This is an old-world, art-deco treasure. It was built in 1856 and refurbished in the 1920s; a fire in 2015 necessitated a widespread renovation, but the…

  • Gljasteinn Skálinn

    The Golden Circle

    This beautiful farm in the widening sweep of the valley between Geysir and Gullfoss has a clutch of tidy houses, one of which has sleeping-bag…

  • Guesthouse Denami

    The South

    Stay on a lovely family-run farm in the lush rolling countryside on the northern edge of Árnes. The nine rooms are simple but tidy, and views of the…

  • Danhostel Ringkøbing

    Central Jutland

    This is up there with the best of them – it has a great socialising area, modern layout, activities in abundance (it's in a large sports centre) and large…

  • Hótel Aldan (Old Bank)

    Seyðisfjörður

    The Old Bank building of Hótel Aldan houses a boutique guesthouse with antique furnishings and a refined air. Note: reception and dining are at Norðurgata…

  • Sakrisøy Rorbuer

    Lofoten

    Sakrisøy Rorbuer is a relatively authentic complex of ochre-coloured cottages hovering above the water. They're postcard-perfect from the outside and the…

  • City Living Hotel & Apartments

    Trondheim

    Slick modern rooms in the heart of the city, just across from the town's loveliest little garden, and with just the right mix of style and comfort. Most…

  • Mengi

    The Golden Circle

    This freshly renovated farmhouse in the countryside 10km south of Geysir has 10 rooms with sweeping pastoral views. Each is stylish with colourful artwork…

  • Clarion Collection Hotel Kysten

    Nordland

    This fabulous hotel overlooks the waterfront with stylish rooms with contemporary decor (think bold wallpaper, big mirrors and creative lighting). The…

  • Fagrahlíd Guesthouse

    The South

    This pretty clutch of white buildings clusters on a slope with sweeping views of the valley and the volcanoes in the distance. The friendly owner keeps…

  • Refborg

    Billund

    An old kro (inn) in the town centre has been stylishly renovated into this classy midrange hotel, with popular on-site restaurant (dinner mains 185kr to…

  • Laugarvatn HI Hostel

    The Golden Circle

    This large, clean and friendly hostel is housed in a renovated two-storey building with plenty of kitchen space (great lake views while washing up or from…

  • Hotel Oasia

    Aarhus

    Clearly a subscriber to the minimalist school of design, Oasia offers bright modern rooms full of clean lines and the best of Scandinavian fittings …

  • Comwell Aarhus

    Aarhus

    A new addition to the Comwell chain, this large, modern hotel stylishly showcases Danish design courtesy of furnishings by local company HAY. Higher rooms…

  • Scandic Hotel Narvik

    Narvik

    Towering over the downtown area, this striking glass edifice houses Narvik's most stylish hotel. Rooms are slick and contemporary and those on the upper…

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