Must-see hotels in The Far North

  • Scandic Hotel Bryggen

    Western Finnmark

    There are two Scandic hotel options in Honningsvåg, and the Bryggen is the newer. It has tidy, contemporary rooms that could be a little larger, but they…

  • Sommarøy Kurs & Feriesenter

    The Far North

    Grab a drink or a snack and even overnight at Sommarøy Kurs & Feriesenter, with its restaurant, bar, small children's playground, hot tub and sauna. Rooms…

  • Stabbursdalen Lodge

    Western Finnmark

    Appealing, self-catering log cabins that each have two bathrooms and sleep eight people – this could just be the perfect base for those in a group who are…

  • Scandic Hotel Vadsø

    The Far North

    Plumb in the town centre, the friendly Scandic has spruce rooms with parquet flooring. Complete with free sauna and minigym, it represents Vadsø's most…

  • Thon Hotel Hammerfest

    Western Finnmark

    A fairly standard outpost of the reliable Thon chain, this place is right by the water and has bright modern rooms and a good buffet breakfast.

  • Flakstadvåg Camping

    Senja

    Challenging the argument that northern Senja has all the best scenery, this fjordside campground has some rather jagged and dramatic surrounds.

  • Hotel Skytterhuset

    Western Finnmark

    The three spurs of this secluded hotel overlooking the town look decidedly like barracks from the outside and with good reason; it was originally built as…

  • Bardu Hotell

    The Far North

    The lobby, with pelts splayed across its walls, has a hunting-lodge feel while rooms are decorated with themes such as the four seasons and Adam and Eve…

  • Elva Hotel

    The Far North

    You'll find a campground, comfortable – though overpriced – rooms, a restaurant and bar at Elva Hotel, a convenient staging post in a classic wooden…

  • Kirkenes Camping

    The Far North

    Beside the E6, 8km west of Kirkenes, this is the sole option for campers, although its future seemed uncertain at the time of our visit. Reception opens…

  • Vardø Hotell

    The Far North

    The staff are willing and cheerful at Vardø's only hotel. However, rooms and corridors are decidedly threadbare, even passé. On the plus side, many rooms…

  • Øvre Pasvik Café & Camping

    The Far North

    This place deep in the forest rents out canoes and bicycles, and provides information on local wilderness and attractions. Cabins are simple and the sites…

  • Nordkapp Camping

    Western Finnmark

    The well-equipped communal kitchen, friendly service and variety of lodging options more than compensate for the stark location of this campground, the…

  • Vestre Jakobselv Camping

    The Far North

    Rooms and cabins are very reasonably priced at Vadsø's nearest campsite, 17km west of town. Only 200m from a fast-flowing salmon river, it's a popular…

  • Tranøybotn Camping

    Senja

    This fairly standard fjordside campground has good sites and cabins with uninterrupted views. It's on the less picturesque, southern side of Senja, but it…

  • Bårstua Gjestehus

    Western Finnmark

    This friendly B&B is set back from the E6. Its eight rooms, decorated with striking photographs, are spruce and well furnished. Each has self-catering…

  • Camping Storvannet

    Western Finnmark

    Beside a lake and overlooked by a giant apartment complex, this pleasant site, Hammerfest's only decent camping option, is small so book your cabin in…

  • MIX Tigern Kiosk

    The Far North

    As basic as they come but good for those counting their kroner, this fast-food kiosk also has a handful of rooms upstairs.