East Iceland
The biggest thing to happen to Neskaupstaður in years, this complex of 15 super-spacious, fully equipped apartments is plumb in the town centre. Each…
Must-see hotels in Scandinavia
The Western Fjords
The bones of this hotel might be 1970s, but its skin is contemporary – a revamp has filled the main lounge with swooshy furniture, designer lamps, trendy…
Stavanger
The beautifully tended exterior of this B&B is nothing compared to the opulence inside, and it may just be Stavanger's best. Traditional interiors in this…
Bornholm
Wowsers, talk about a makeover. The folks behind the first-class Kadeau restaurant in southern Bornholm have turned their attention to this hotel, with…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Opposite the cathedral, this gold-coloured wooden building is perfectly placed. The rooms are all unique, from the four-poster bed and slick design of the…
Funen
A stone's throw from the waterfront and bus station, this lovable, century-old former fisherman's house is furnished with pipes, old violins and countless…
Copenhagen
The 98-room Babette is part of the superb Guldsmeden hotel chain, with the same (unexpectedly) harmonious blend of Nordic and Indonesian design aesthetics…
Lapland
Activities operator Harriniva offers a wide range of accommodation. Hotel rooms are simple but attractively done out in wood and have plenty of space;…
The Golden Circle
In a quiet residential area, this big white wooden house is immaculate – and looks like a building straight out of the US. Classic design is used…
The South
Vík’s small, cosy, year-round hostel is in the beige house on the hill behind the village centre. Good facilities include a guest kitchen, and several…
Lapland
The snow hotel's interior temperature is -5°C (23°F) – somewhat temperate when the outside temperate is closer to -30°C (-22°F) – but a woolly sheepskin…
The Coast
Along from the redeveloped dock precinct, built next to, and over, the town’s nicest sandy beach, this full-service spa hotel has luxurious rooms, many…
Bergen
Two 19th-century houses combined comprise this family-run treasure, still managed by the genuinely welcoming daughters of its long-time owner. Packed with…
Southeast Iceland
This old community house has been revived with flair by owners Haukur and Hadda – think stylish country-farmhouse chic, cosy lounge with fire and stunning…
Longyearbyen
Imagine a recreated sealing hut, built in part from recycled driftwood and local slate. Add artefacts and decorations culled from the local refuse dump…
The Finnish Lakeland
Among Finland’s most alluring boutique hotels, the Yöpuu has 26 rooms varying in size, decoration and facilities; those in the superior category are…
Seyðisfjörður
This wonderful hotel is shared across three old wooden buildings: reception and a bar-restaurant (where breakfast is served) are at the Norðurgata…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Stunningly designed, this 2016 hotel ranges around an internal courtyard (some rooms have direct access and patios); superior rooms come with French…
East Iceland
In a cleverly converted fish factory, this well-run, year-round guesthouse houses 11 pristine white rooms (you'll pay a little extra for a sea view), plus…
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Centre
Iceland
There is a broad range of hotel, huts and houses at this great, remote centre, with various bathroom configurations and linen options (sleeping-bag…
Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell & Lodge offers stylish rooms with dark Scandinavian wood tones offset by stunning large photos above the beds and splashes of colour in…
Gotland
In the unlikely setting of an old limestone factory in a remote eastern corner of the island, this extraordinary hotel combines a raw industrial…
Oulu
Close to the lifeguard-patrolled beach at Nallikari, a 40-minute walk to the city centre via pedestrian bridges, this excellent campground has 150 tent…
Ærø
Surrey-born Susanna and her laid-back Gordon setter Tillie are perfect hosts at this large, beautifully appointed 1784 house originally built by a sea…
North Iceland
This fabulous seaside guesthouse is hands down Blönduós' finest option. It's a stylish retreat run by welcoming locals with a fine food pedigree …
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Surrounded by sprawling gardens that run down to the river, this magnificent 1891 French-style estate splits its 20 rooms between the period-furnished…
Tröllaskagi
Brúnastaðir is run by a big friendly family, for big families (or groups). Two fully equipped three-bedroom cottages each sleep 10 people). Views are…
The Westfjords
This charming inn decorated with antiques is set on one of the most stunning bays in Iceland in a defunct herring factory's former women's dormitory. The…
The South
Relax and watch the river glide by through giant plate-glass windows in the lounge areas of this immaculate hotel on the banks of the Ytri-Rangá river…
Copenhagen
The furniture of Danish design deities such as Arne Jacobsen, Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint graces the interiors of the crisp, refined yet homey Alexandra…
Southern Jutland
This central, well-run lakeside complex does family holidays in style. On offer are stylishly furnished apartments of various sizes (sleeping up to six)…
Southwestern Sweden
This one-of-a-kind hotel is bursting with quirky details including an elevator shaft covered in pulp-fiction covers and the basement Lenin Baths (open to…
The Golden Circle
This once-in-a-lifetime sleeping experience offers you a clear bubble tent in the countryside near the Golden Circle. Recline and watch the midnight sun…
Ivalo
Surrounded by forest, this friendly, family-run husky farm offers great accommodation in a large rust-red wooden house built in traditional Finnish style…
Northern Lapland
At this wonderfully remote lakeside property, the pick of the options are the 'aurora bubbles': perspex-domed cabins where you can watch the spectacle of…
Borgarbyggð
The star of the show in the Húsafell holiday village is this chic and contemporary hotel, offering spacious, comfortable rooms. Top-notch bathrooms…
Åland Archipelago
Bang on Åland's most beautiful beach, this haven has stunning cottages in sleek Scandinavian blond wood with full kitchens, indoor and outdoor showers,…
Reykjavík
Firmly a part of Reykjavík's luxury-accommodation wave, the suites at this superbly located historic hotel range from 'Junior' and 'Executive' to …
North Iceland
Three brand-new cute-as-a-button cottages share fabulous views over the canyon at Ásbyrgi. A charming local family has built them on their farm on the…
Southern Jutland
Knowledgeable staff, sparkling rooms (all with bathroom) and impressive facilities make this a top option for both backpackers and families. It rents…
