Berjaya Reykjavik Marina Hotel
Reykjavík
Captivating art, cool nautical-chic decor and up-to-the-second mod cons ensure this harbourside design hotel is a gorgeous retreat. Clever ways to…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
Lappland
Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…
Helsinki
Set in a Renaissance Revival building completed by architect Onni Tarjanne in 1890, this hotel is one of the most prestigious in Helsinki. It represents…
Billund
Taking everything up a notch with marvellous Lego detail, this outstanding 'village' incorporates the Pirates' Inn Motel and a huge camping ground. In the…
Stockholm
This is where the literati, glitterati and nobility call it a night. A waterfront landmark, with several exclusive restaurants and a see-and-be-seen piano…
Billund
Lego is everywhere here, alongside spectacular kid-friendly detail – but there's also plenty of appeal for grown-ups at this 223-room hotel. Standard …
Långholmen Hotell & Vandrarhem
Södermalm
Guests at this hotel-hostel, in a former prison on Långholmen island, sleep on bunks in a cell, with either shared or private baths (it's much nicer than…
Södermalm
Owned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, the Rival is one of the city's top design hotels. Deco accents and Swedish cinema…
Vandrarhem af Chapman & Skeppsholmen
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
The af Chapman is a storied vessel that has done plenty of travelling of its own. It’s anchored in a superb location, swaying gently off Skeppsholmen…
Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER
Vesterbro & Frederiksberg
This huge hostel spans a trio of historic buildings close to Central Station and Vesterbro's on-trend venues. Slumber options range from modern single…
Copenhagen
Part of historic Tivoli Gardens, this boutique belle offers 38 individually styled rooms and suites that fuse clean lines, handpicked art and antiques,…
Luleå
A spaceship suspended in the trees. A mirror cube reflecting sunlight and surrounding spruces. A giant bird's nest…The seven tree rooms that make up…
Funen
Set behind a double moat, Broholm is one of Denmark's most historic castles and much of it remains packed museum-like with antiques, paintings and…
The Northern Fjords
This amazing complex of futuristic cabins spread along a forested river is probably one of the boldest architectural hotels anywhere in Norway. It's the…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
The ski resort revolves around this large, stylish, timber-clad hotel, with great rooms in a retro-modern vibe: funky lampshades, mid-century furniture,…
The Western Fjords
What a sight this historic hotel is. Gabled and slate-topped, it's been in the same family since 1891, and is a classic slice of late-19th-century…
Finland
The prospect of spending a night in this wonderfully characterful hotel is reason enough for visiting Mänttä; when combined with a visit to the world…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Completely overhauled in recent years, this DNT mountain lodge and hostel at the Preikestolen trailhead means Preikestolen finally has accommodation…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Pass through the tunnel to Øvre Eidfjord and you can't miss this handsome guesthouse, an old-fashioned, whitewashed, gabled beauty with a covered porch…
Arctic Highway
Don't be deterred by the bland facade that somehow slipped past planning authorities. Fru Haugans (the original owner; see her stare from her portrait in…
Rovaniemi
In Rovaniemi's former 1950s town hall, with original fixtures including wood panelling, a vintage lift and wrought-iron balustrades, Lapland's top hotel…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
The historic wooden Utne Hotel was built in 1722 after the Great Nordic War, giving it claim to the title of Norway's oldest hotel, and has an interesting…
The Far North
About 6km from Karasjok along the Rv92, Sven Engholm has built this wonderful haven in the forest with his own hands. Each rustic cabin is individually…
Ålesund
Right on the waterfront and designed by superstar architects Snøhetta, this former warehouse is one of Norway's most charming hotels. Wonderful old beams…
Copenhagen
The revamped Danmark is a svelte boutique hideaway steps away from major sights. Though most of its 88 rooms are rather petite, they're all flawlessly…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
A little piece of Finnish paradise, this family-run haven sits on a secluded forested island (linked by bridges) between Loviisa (35km) and Kotka (32km)…
Central Norway
This high-altitude hotel is pretty much the only option this high on the Hardangervidda – and luckily, it's lovely. There's a strong mountain vibe here,…
Møn, Falster & Lolland
It's hard to imagine a more delightful B&B, especially in this modest price range, than this lovingly upgraded historic priests' house, located 10 minutes…
Tampere
With its contemporary Nordic design, switched-on staff and good facilities, this hostel is consistently ranked Finland’s best. Narrow dorms (mixed and…
North Iceland
A slice of guesthouse nirvana, Skjaldarvík lies in a bucolic farm setting 6km north of Akureyri. It’s owned by a young family and features quirky design…
The Northern Fjords
This enchanting 'mountainpolitan style' hotel began welcoming guests in 1885. The current owner, a descendant of the hotel's founder, began restoration in…
Åland Archipelago
On the northern coast of Vårdö, this idyllic campground has peaceful sites, spiffy townhouse rooms and well-kept beachside log cabins. Excellent…
The Northern Fjords
This idyllic old working farm, 4km along the Rv63 towards Grotli, sits at the end of a peaceful farm track, dizzyingly high above the bustle. Stay in one…
Central Sweden
What's not to love, love, love about this new-in-2017 boutique hotel housed in a towering, rock-solid former power station? You could be forgiven for…
The Western Fjords
The Visnes, run by the same family for six generations, occupies two magnificent listed properties, each with its own character. Most rooms are in the…
Bornholm
The 'Green Solution House' is easily one of Denmark's most innovative places to stay, and gives detailed insight into the possible future of construction…
The Far North
Yes, the prices are steep but you'll remember the occasion for life. And bear in mind that 25 tonnes of ice and 15,000 cu metres of snow are shifted each…
Central Norway
This extraordinary old hostelry looks for all the world like something out of Tolkien's notebook. Accessed through wooden gates, the hotel's timber…
North Iceland
Fjalladýrð is the name of the tourist service at Möðrudalur farm, and it has a wide array of excellent accommodation spread over various buildings and…
Tröllaskagi
This is, for our money, one of Iceland’s best hostels, and certainly its prettiest – it’s more like a boutique guesthouse than a budgeteer’s bunkhouse…
