Ísafjörður
A luxury hostel with pristine four-bed dorms, hotel-standard shower rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge in which to share travellers'…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
Northern Jutland
The top pick in town, for its intimate atmosphere (nine homey rooms in an elegant 1896 villa), central location and idyllic riverside garden.
Møn
For sheer romance, the idea of slumbering in a 19th-century chateau is hard to beat, and waking up to glimpses of Liselund's majestic park is a delight…
Inland
Laugarfell is 2km off Rte 910 (OK for 2WD cars) and beckons with hot springs (adult/child 1500/500kr) and a cosy guesthouse. Formerly a hostel, the place…
Ærø
For a very special middle-of-nowhere experience, stay at this family friendly sustainable farm where cows and chickens roam. Two atmospheric, self…
Central Sweden
Stay in a former 1920s miner's quarters in this character-filled, rustic B&B on the grounds of Sala Silvergruva. A variety of room types are available,…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A labour of love dreamt up by three local women, Patina is part guesthouse, part cafe and part vintage shop. There's one large, family-sized apartment…
East Iceland
On the eastern edge of town, this view-blessed complex juts into the waterway at the tip of a teeny peninsula. There are guesthouse rooms in the main…
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…
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…
Ulvsby herrgård Länsmansgården
Central Sweden
This historic ‘sheriff’s house’ features in Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berling’s Saga. It’s a picturesque place for a fine lunch or restful evening in one of the…
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…
Møn, Falster & Lolland
This cute, historic building right by the cathedral is a very friendly mini-hostel with four small, neat, whiter-than-white rooms around a shared kitchen…
Häme
Plenty of ingenuity and flair have gone into the design of this welcoming guesthouse. Five yurt-like cabins furnished with beds, rugs and colourful…
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…
Karelia
In an idyllic lakeside setting 2km south of Vuonislahti's train station, this quaint 200-year-old farm has a range of comfortable accommodation, home…
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…
Lappeenranta
Situated 2km west of the centre, this 10-hectare lakeside campground has waterside sites, cottages and wi-fi–equipped apartments that fill to the gills in…
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…
Clarion Collection Hotel Borgen
Örebro
You can't miss this fabulous, central hotel by the Svartån river which looks like an extension of Örebro Slottet. Occupying a building completed in 1891…
Southern Zealand
Perfectly pitched between a boutique hotel and an inviting family home, this 1844 building offers 19 well-equipped rooms, many with delightful views…
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…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Expect a totally cool blast to the luxurious past. Built in the 1960s as one of Reykjavík's first hotels, Holt is decked out with original paintings,…
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;…
Southern Jutland
This classy inn dates from the 1680s and has high-pedigree history and the palace as its neighbour. There are 25 elegant, well-equipped rooms, at the inn…
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…
The Bothnian Coast
Across the road from Landskyrka, this church-run place spread across green fields is home to a hotel and, in an annexe, Skellefteå’s STF hostel. The…
Småland
This bright and colourful 143-room hotel overlooking Lake Vättern is exceptionally cool. From its modern adaptions of classic Scandinavian furniture to…
The Far North
With staff who are extremely knowledgeable about local birding (it's also known as Base Camp for Birders) and located close to the trailhead for the…
Småland
This smart budget hotel, surrounded by water, is excellent value considering the overall quality of its rooms, range of options (like bike and canoe…
