Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Fosshotel Hellnar, with its sun-filled, comfortable rooms, is the area’s choice sleeping option (and thus often booked solid). Even if you’re not…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
The South
The simple, idyllic campsite at Þakgil, a green bowl among stark mountains and dramatic rock formations, makes a convenient base for exploring the…
Møn
Converted with incredible vision from an 1824 shingle-fronted mill, Stege Nor has enviable views across fields and the marshy Stege Inlet from the orchid…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Independent design hotel Klaus K has a theme of Finnish national epic Kalevala quotes throughout, and space-conscious architecture. Contemporary 'Sky Loft…
Oulu
Reindeer antlers above the beds, large prints of Lappish wildlife and carpets that evoke Lapland's forests are among the design elements of this striking…
Malmö
If you love Swedish design, make a beeline for the fabulous, fresh and funky Story Hotel, one of Malmö's newest offerings. Exposed concrete walls, heavy…
Finland's West Coast
Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves in this authentic lighthouse, which rises 36m above the sea on the island of Kylmäpihlaja. Nautical-styled…
Lapland
Tornio's best hotel by far tells the story of Iisakki Mustaparta (Isaac Blackbeard), an 18th-century leader of local farmers who defied the ruling…
Gothenburg
Richly textured and deliciously flamboyant, the Dorsia looks like the home of a moneyed 19th-century eccentric, complete with crinoline in the lobby,…
Southeast Iceland
Winning hearts with its beautiful design, peaceful surrounds and friendly staff, this intimate new hotel is a gem. It's just a few kilometres south of…
The Northern Fjords
Lie in bed and watch the reflection of tiny pink clouds track their way across the still water of the bay or experience a ferocious North Sea storm sweep…
Finland
Belying its name, this historic red wooden estate, 2km north of Tuusula at Tuusulanjärvi, shelters an excellent independent hotel in a former cowshed with…
Northern Jutland
East of Torvet is this delightful option, a member of the Small Elegant Hotels group (an apt description), with four rooms (all with bathrooms) and two…
Stockholm
This new 200-room boutique hotel has a great location in the city centre, plus a mega-hip style that feels both cool and comfortable. The cheapest rooms…
Copenhagen
Ibsens is a sound choice for discerning sophisticates. Local creativity underscores everything from the striking textiles to the artwork; the inviting…
The Bothnian Coast
First opened as a hotel in 1895, the Stora Hotellet had major renovations to coincide with the city being named European Capital of Culture in 2014. The…
The South
This attractive white farmhouse with a blue-tin roof has smart hotel-style rooms, guesthouse rooms (with shared facilities), four- to six-person…
Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður’s first-class HI budget digs are housed in two locations: the Harbour Hostel is a little out of town, and this is the more central option …
The Golden Circle
Located 12km northeast of Laugarvatn on a working dairy farm, Efstidalur offers wonderfully welcoming digs, tasty meals and amazing ice cream. Adorable…
North Iceland
There's an unexpected touch of the Mediterranean at this outstanding property 6km east of Akureyri along Rte 1. Its whitewashed buildings and delightful…
Lappeenranta
Homestay accommodation at this lakeside property 27km northwest of Lappeenranta off Rd 408 is in a traditional log cabin built in 1843. Guests have access…
Aarhus
Elegant rooms (individually decorated in Provençal country style) for a mature, well-heeled crowd. The superior rooms are large and lovely; standard rooms…
The Westfjords
Melanes is one of the Westfjords most spectacularly sited campsites – sitting as it does right beside sweeping Rauðasandur cove. The grassy site has new…
Tampere
Part of the excellent portfolio of contemporary hotels operated by the Lapland hotel group, this place has a chic ground-floor lounge bar, a sauna, well…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
A wealth of boutique touches lift sleek Alda well above the crowd: knitted lamp covers, a sauna and hot tub, and the free cell phones given to guests (all…
North Iceland
Soak up the tranquil seafront ambience at this unique, well-hidden guesthouse. The turn-off is about 11km northeast of Húsavík; you then travel 2.5km…
The South
Just south of the Ring Road, 8km east of Hella, Hótel Rangá, with its stuffed polar bear in the lobby, looks like a log cabin but caters to Iceland’s high…
Lappland
Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Built in 1888, this is Hanko's best villa accommodation. Spread over three lovely buildings, the rooms are flawlessly restored and packed with character,…
Bornholm
One of Bornholm's top slumber spots occupies an imposing, early-20th-century bathing hotel overlooking a rocky part of the coast a few kilometres north of…
Southern Jutland
Play lord of the manor at this grand, castle-like estate (a former sanatorium) 7km east of the city, amid forest on Kolding Fjord (2km past Trapholt…
Helsinki
A Helsinki emblem, this grand, stylish hotel is where the likes of Sibelius and Gallen-Kallela thrashed out their ideas. Its romantic marble lobby seduces…
The South
About 5km along Rte 249 beyond the cluster of traffic at Seljalandsfoss falls, a dirt track leads to the historic Stóra-Mörk III farmhouse (mentioned, of…
East Iceland
Silfurberg is a stunning boutique guesthouse on a secluded rural property about 50km south of Egilsstaðir (30km from Breiðdalsvík). Style, humour and…
STF Abisko Turiststation & Abisko Mountain Station
Abisko
This 350-bed place overlooking Torneträsk lake is a massive hiker destination. There's huge demand for the excellent facilities: guest kitchens, a…
The South
Set on a pastoral sheep farm, this small, tidy house is rented out as a whole. It holds four beautiful rooms, two with private bathrooms and two that…
Gothenburg
A large, stylish, super-central hostel with designer credentials. Industrial sleekness underscores the cafe-dining area and lounge, with plush comfort on…
Visby
Top of the heap in Visby is the luxurious, landmark Wisby. Medieval vaulted ceilings and sparkling candelabras contrast with eye-catching contemporary…
Lappland
This all-stop shop should be your first port of call in Ammarnäs. We've listed its cottages, but it also has cabins and flats, and runs a bistro, bar and…
Southern Jutland
The loveliest place to stay on the island (and renowned around the country) is this thatched-roof slice of hyggelig heaven. It dates from 1722, and its 13…
