Lappland
This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
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…
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…
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…
Vesterålen
This excellent campground has an array of sites right near the beach, a handful of cute cabins and some apartments, all strung out along the coast with…
Akureyri
This high-class hotel showcases Icelandic designers and artists within its fresh, white-and-caramel-toned decor; rooms are compact but well designed…
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…
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…
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…
Mývatn Region
The magnificent dining area (mains 4000kr to 5000kr; dinner 6pm to 9.45pm) with broad windows overlooking the lava field and lake is one of the first…
The Far North
This gorgeous, deliciously remote guesthouse has 18 beautifully restored rooms, with lovely wooden walls and tastefully chosen furnishings, many with a…
Svolvær
This striking wood-and-glass structure seems to hover above the harbour-front of Svolvær, so it's perhaps unsurprising that practically all its swanky…
Vesterålen
This is an exciting and particularly tasteful addition to Andenes' accommodation choices. Public areas feature nature photographs by local photographer…
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…
Northern Jutland
Come for the fresh, bright, well-priced rooms and studio apartments at this small country retreat, but stay for the incredible gardens, full of colour and…
Bed & Breakfast Juelsberg Slot
Funen
Beautifully decorated museum-like rooms are full of antiques, and several sport canopy beds. They fill one wing of a 1776 estate-palace, 5km northwest of…
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…
West Iceland
Hótel Flatey has some of the most charming, nook-like vintage rooms in Iceland, and the on-site restaurant (mains lunch 2400kr to 3200kr, dinner 4300kr to…
Svolvær
This stylish, central hotel has a high-rise profile and sheets of mirror glass from the outside. The main selling point is the fabulous views – ask for a…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Welcoming Hotel Haven has 137 elegant rooms. All grades feature excellent beds and linen, soft colour combinations, classy toiletries and thoughtful…
Gothenburg
One of the highest hotels in Sweden, sumptuous Upper House takes up the top four floors of one of the Gothia Towers. The decor is cool Scandinavian chic,…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Steeped in history, this dove-white 1880-built wooden inn (a one-time cafe frequented by former Finnish president PE 'Ukko-Pekka' Svinhufvud) has gorgeous…
North Iceland
The wow factor delights at this former school en route to Hjalteyri's harbour. It's been renovated to house three double rooms and four apartments of…
The Bothnian Coast
Ulvö Hotell, with its superb restaurant, bar and pool area, makes a great place to stay on the island. The rooms feature a cream-and-charcoal colour…
Lappland
Marita's is a lovely spot atop a small hill, about an 800m (15-minute) walk north of the station. This two-storey B&B is her pride and joy and Marita…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Perched high above the action on bustling Bankastræti, this modern hostel attracts a decidedly young crowd, including locals who come for its trendy bar…
Northern Jutland
Frederikshavn’s hostel is perfectly positioned behind the tourist office, with a supermarket and cafe-bar as neighbours. It’s busy with ferry passengers…
Guesthouse Kirkjuból í Bjarnardal
The Westfjords
Just south of Önundarfjörður, lying on the east side of Rte 60, a marked turn-off for Kirkjuból leads to this remote white-and-green farmstead. It's…
North Iceland
In a unique position at the head of Skagafjörður, roughly equidistant (20km to 25km) from Sauðárkrókur, Varmahlíð and Hofsós, this high-end guesthouse…
Aker Brygge & Bygdøy
Overlooking the Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo's best design hotel is more dark glamour than Scandinavian sparse, though is packed with playful touches from…
The Bothnian Coast
In Örnsköldsvik, at the northern end of Höga Kusten, this place is a good spot to use as a base for your explorations. It's an old building, but the rooms…
Lappland
Calling itself the Little Hotel with the Big Heart, this homey, appealing little place really is a pleasure. Everything is bright and friendly, including…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
A 100-year-old wood-and-tin house is the star of the show here. It sleeps four to eight people and comes with old beams and tasteful mod cons. Smaller…
Nordland
You just don't expect to find a place like this out here. Contemporary (nay, ultra-modern) rooms, some in a sleek modern building, others in more…
Trøndelag
Right next door to Rock City and stylish and contemporary in the way of most Scandic hotels, this is one of the best places to stay in town. Rooms have…
Billund
Grinsted is 13km west of Legoland (with easy bus connections), and this new, top-notch hostel is well set up for families, with kitchens, laundry, and all…
