The best accommodations Laponie

A large and beautiful building dating from 1897, with a special atmosphere. The rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology and are decorated in a contemporary and sober manner. Superb banquet hall, restaurant (Karl August), pub (The Bishops Arms) and disco on weekends. One of the best hotel offers in the city in terms of comfort but also price. The hotel is located in the center of the city and offers access to all the city's attractions, including the riverfront, within walking distance. A highly recommended address.

Great luxury at the Tuna Hotel in Kautokeino! In this design building opened in summer 2008, the Thon chain offers 63 rooms, all fully equipped in accordance with the brand's range of comfort. The building overlooks the small village of Kautokeino, most of the rooms can enjoy a splendid view of the surroundings. The hotel's restaurant offers a menu of local Sami specialities mixed with modern international cuisine that is a must to discover. There is also a sauna, whirlpool, gym and free parking. Comfort guaranteed!

One of the best hotels in the city, it was rebuilt in 1989 in the same style as the maritime warehouse that burned down in 1972. The hotel is named after Captain With, whose portrait adorns the walls among other vestiges from the time of the great steamboats. A relaxation club with gym, sauna and whirlpool occupies the top floor. Through the large bay windows you have a superb view of the Arctic Cathedral across the strait. The rooms are beautifully decorated in warm tones and very comfortable.

A spacious, welcoming and colourful hotel in the image of the Thon chain. The rooms are bright with printed hangings and dark wood furniture. The style is sober and Scandinavian. Comfort is there and the rooms are of course fully equipped. The hotel is located in the centre of the town, giving you quick access to all the shops and activities. You will find a gym with free access, and on the ninth floor, a bistro with a panoramic view of Tromsø, the perfect place to enjoy the special lights of the Far North!

This resort offers comfortable accommodation - all cabins have kitchen and bathroom facilities - a restaurant, and a wide range of activities. Take advantage of guided tours to fish in the area, by boat or kayak, rent a bike or paddle, or enjoy the traditional sauna. A very complete establishment in a magnificent setting, on one of the Henningsvaer islets. Almost all cabins have a view of the sea or mountains, and access to a terrace, so you're sure to have a great time!

Situated on the port, this modern hotel offers 161 comfortable rooms. Some of them have a beautiful view of the fjord. The hotel's restaurant offers the opportunity to taste the local cuisine, with a focus on seafood. On the menu, fresh fish and shellfish! The hotel staff will be able to book many activities for you, such as whale watching excursions. Faithful to the standards of the hotel chain, it is a sure value although less atypical. It is located in the heart of the village, an advantage!

You have to admit that this hostel, located just above the train station, is a bit sad from the outside. That said, the atmosphere is warm and the service is very friendly. We sleep either in dormitories or in private rooms with bathroom. The advantage of this hostel is that many activities are organized there, summer and winter, from sleigh rides to cross-country skiing excursions. What's more, it's inexpensive compared to accommodation at Abisko Turistation. In any case, the location is good and the adventure is there.

Located next to the tourist office, facing the port, this very large concrete building painted white houses 174 rooms and a bar-restaurant. If the charm is not really there and the decoration is not so modern, the rooms are extremely comfortable and the welcome is excellent. The staff is smiling, friendly and always there to inform you. The hotel is centrally located, close to shops, bars and restaurants, just a few steps away.

Comfortable and inexpensive hotel located 400 m from the centre of Tromsø. The common areas of the hotel and the rooms are very nice, the decoration is simple in a Scandinavian style, modern and warm. The rooms are fully equipped with standard amenities. The guesthouse has 20 small rooms. From the common lounge you can see the cathedral across the bridge. A central and very convenient accommodation option. It is possible to reserve a parking space if you arrive by car. Breakfast is included, as is wifi.

Located near the airport, this brand-new hotel from the Moxy chain (Marriott Hotels) combines design inspired by the surrounding nature with comfort at reasonable prices. Opening in June 2023, its 208 rooms are all equipped with walk-in showers and flat-screen TVs, but it's the large picture windows overlooking the fjord that make this establishment truly unique. In the Sky Bar Moxy on the ^11th floor, games and table soccer are available. And on the roof terrace, you can watch the northern lights through the telescope...

F2 offers different types of accommodation, from rooms to apartments, only in the centre of Harstad. Of course the decoration is not very original, but the rooms are fully equipped, and the comfort is there for a very good price! You also have access to a common room with TV on the first floor. No receptionist, you will do a very simple self-check in before you can settle in. Close to all shops and activities, F2 is a good compromise between comfort and low prices.

Swedish-style red bungalows have sprung up like mushrooms around the lake. Set beside the shore, you can enjoy the platform from which you can take a plunge from a great height! A campsite, all things Swedish, surrounded by nature, where you can enjoy the most typical of vacations. You can pitch a tent, come in a caravan or camper van, or treat yourself to a small chalet. The atmosphere is warm and family-friendly!

Nice site along the river. A very green place in the summer, to enjoy the long days, and a site also open in the winter (youth hostel with beds in dormitories and bungalows). A family and international campground, the place is well kept, whether it is the hostel, the cabins or the campground in summer. There are many activities throughout the year, in addition to all the local walks and discoveries to be made around Gällivare. A great place to stop for a reasonable price.

This station no longer belongs to the STF network but to the owner of the beautiful Hellsten Hotel in Stockholm. Comfort has been improved and hotel standard rooms have been added to the dormitories and hostel style rooms. Two large Falun redwood buildings planted on the banks of a tumultuous river and a magical vastness... Prices remain affordable, and the place is just as busy. It is a strategic crossing point for any hiker. We stop there gladly, for a night or two, to recharge our batteries, surrounded by nature and nothing else.

This large white house is one of the only options for staying in the village and is right at the edge of the road, easily recognisable with its "Information" sign near the porch. It houses the tourism office.

On the banks of Luleälven lies Sundet, a small corner of paradise only a few kilometers from Luleå. During the summer months of June and August, you can rent a cabin, pitch a tent, caravan or camper in an idyllic, 100% natural setting. The place perfectly illustrates the Swedish spirit and the representation of the dream vacation: a cabin at the water's edge, the calm and beauty of a wild environment. Rustic and comfortable, the red wooden cabins are the most typical. Sundet is waiting for you!

Like most Lapland towns, Alta is surrounded by beautiful nature. Its location makes it an almost obligatory stopover, so it's ideal to stay as close to nature and the river as possible. Just outside the town in the direction of Kautokeino, this campsite rents small chalets and double, triple and quadruple rooms, basic but functional! Reception open 24 hours a day in the small grocery store which also sells fishing permits for the secondary rivers of the Alta. A nice stopover in perspective.

Since 1992, a small tourist office operates in this hostel of 55 rooms spread in several houses. The main building, with peat roof, is decorated with a Twin Peaks style shooter of Hitchcock's "Psychosis". By entering the restaurant, we're staring at the nose with an impressive number of stuffed animals, including a lynx, an elk to the mighty horns, an Arctic hare, a snow partridge and a wolverine— a great predator. In the living room in the large fireplace, two wooden poles are carved with the sami characters, in the way of a totem. On the side of the terrace, there is a breathtaking view of the fjord at the bottom of the mountain.

By continuing on the E 6, the views are superb on the fjord and the Lyngen Alps to the snow-capped peaks. The Narrows valley of Signaldal with lush vegetation is dominated by the characteristic summits of the Otertind.

Just a few meters from the port, these recently renovated apartments have all the comforts. The establishment also offers a restaurant. A vast wooden terrace, a part sheltered from rain and wind, just a few dishes on the menu, including a seafood platter, or a delicious fish soup whose recipe the owner jealously guards. The place is as restful as it is enchanting. Here, more than at the North Cape (full of tourists), one has the feeling of being at the end of the world. The ideal place to set off on an adventure and escape the daily grind!

Here's a pretty cheap option. The rooms are rather rudimentary, but they offer a good level of comfort and are very well located, on the port, facing the crystal clear sea and the surrounding islands. You will also have the option to book a rorbu, a traditional fisherman's hut. The place is idyllic, less crowded than the North Cape and favourable to relaxation and rejuvenation. The company organizes many guided tours to discover the birds of the surrounding area by boat, a must if you are thinking of staying in Gjesvaer!

Outside the city. About 100 tent sites and nearly 200 caravan sites. On the spot, a grocery store and a café. It is rather spartan but there is nevertheless all the necessary comfort to stay a few nights or a week. And anyway, you don't go there to stay inside. If possible, in Norway, try to move according to the weather, follow the sun, even if it means changing your plans. Your vacation will be even better, and that's how the locals do it!

One of the few buildings not to have been destroyed during the war, the Grand Royal Hotel is located halfway between the railway station and the central square. In the heart of the city, a strategic position. Imposing 6-storey building, 107 rooms are available, sober and modern decor. The hotel is comfortable and complies with the chain's standards. On the ground floor, its restaurant, the Royal Blue, offers international cuisine in a chic and cosy atmosphere.

This cozy little inn is a family-run wooden house overlooking the town. Completely renovated, its modern Scandinavian decor creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are beautiful and, above all, very comfortable, with private toilets and bathrooms. From the terrace, there's a lovely view of the fjord opposite and the snow-capped mountains, ideal for breakfast or a mid-day break. A great option in Narvik.

A small hotel located in the city centre on a street parallel to the main Storgata street. Bright, modern rooms with shower, toilet and flat screen TV, including breakfast. Comfortable and fairly firm mattresses. Competitive prices in summer especially July and August, less in June, think to look on their internet page. Breakfast includes lots of fruit, good yoghurt and fresh juice. Check-in 3pm, check-out 12am, but you can ask them to keep your stuff the day you leave. Free internet.

Probably the cheapest way to sleep. A set of small complexes of cabins and fishermen's huts scattered around the island's villages. The cabins are available from May to September, but it is also possible to rent them in winter, ideal to admire the northern lights if the weather is good (ask before by sending them an email). Discounts if you stay a few days: 10% + 5 days, 15% + 10 days and 20% for a stay longer than 15 days. Sheets and towels are also available for hire.

In this hostel you will find everything you need for a wonderful stay in the mountains: comfortable beds, a warm sauna, a café and a shop with provisions and mountain equipment. The hostel organizes many activities: hiking and skiing in Padjelanta, Akkamassivet, sightseeing, skating etc. So don't hesitate to ask when you arrive, the friendly staff will be happy to help you choose the most suitable excursion for you and give you good contacts.

A central building and five annexes located in the valley of Ladtjo, which offers 196 beds, with the possibility of catering. The resort is located 19 kilometers from the nearest road. For over a century, the resort has stood here as a safe oasis in the middle of the Lapland mountains, offering shelter and rest to weary hikers. In Elsa's kitchen, the restaurant, you have the possibility to have all the meals of the day, but you have to remember to make reservations!

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Set back a bit from the city center, this large hotel has standard but comfortable rooms, some adapted for the disabled. Two restaurants, a children's playroom, a small swimming pool, gym, sauna, parking and free wi-fi, you have everything you need to feel comfortable. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful walking areas, and only 100 km from the Arctic Circle. You can also go ice skating or watch the Northern Lights: typical activities in the far north. Located 3 km from the main train station.

A solid, cold-weather hotel with classic rooms. Both owners are international sportsmen and women (Mr. wrestling, Mrs. cross-country skiing). It also serves as a sports hall (with free entry to the sauna and instruments for guests), an auditorium, a bar and a meeting place for the local community. The ideal place to get to know the local population and get a better idea of life in these remote regions, not to mention the proximity to nature, always!

Just a few kilometers from Karasjok, located between Alta and Karasjok, 70 km between the two towns, this 54-single-room complex is lost between hiking trails and stretches of water. At the crossroads of two rivers, the setting is idyllic and tranquil! Lovers of nature and unspoiled spaces will be delighted in any season! The wooden chalets are rustic but renovated and functional, ideal for a stay in the green according to the local way of life!

After Alta, Kirkenes is the^2nd city in Norway to propose a hotel in ice. It is difficult to make more disorienting! A hotel not quite like the others since it is entirely made of ice and snow! Those who don't want to sleep there can always visit the place, which is quite magical since the interior is decorated with impressive sculptures. The hotel is a real work of art. The hotel also offers dog sledding excursions, to make your trip to the Great North an unforgettable adventure.

Opened only in July and by appointment, this is the surprise of this stay. A secret Swedish military base designed to protect itself from a possible Russian attack. Inside the different rooms, they attest to their functions. The cannons still in place fortunately never served only for a few very few exercises but the set set 15 m below the ground, inside a hill is quite unreal and especially immense and labyrinth. It's a great place for lovers of the genre and the curious!

Close to the lake, in a shady setting, this vast 4-star campsite is ideal for families. Free children's playground, swimming pool and water games. Like all Swedish campsites, we particularly appreciate our proximity to nature, our calm and well-kept surroundings. Tents and caravans are available at an affordable price, while cabins are more expensive, but ideal for comfort seekers. Some even have an adjoining sauna! A beautiful place to enjoy a relaxing stay, in a city emblematic of Saami culture.

Troubleshooting solution for small budgets, 5 minutes from centre. You have to book in advance because there are only 33 rooms. There is a collective kitchen, a health in the corridor and bright, clean rooms. The reception is 10 m lower in the same street, in Meramedia, where you also need to retrieve the wifi network access code. It is possible to order in advance its breakfast which is served at the Quality Hotel, at the top of the street. When booking, you will be given the entrance codes of the building and your room.

From the high mountain, this hotel overlooks the city and the surrounding area. It is located in the heart of the Dundret Park and is therefore ideal for long excursions and skiing on the mountain slopes. From here you can also track the Northern Lights, far from the city lights. The place is slightly luxurious, but still very warm. All in wood, the place is charming, and equipped with a sauna, of course!

Managed by the Ice Hotel, the hostel is located directly opposite its big brother. An ideal option for small budgets! Opened in summer 2010, the hostel offers 10 rooms for 3 people (one double bed and the^3rd bunk bed), each with its own shower room and toilet. A large, Swedish farmhouse-style kitchen/living/dining room is available. Laundry and internet. This is a great accommodation option, inexpensive and located in the pleasant surroundings of Jukkasjärvi. A good place to meet other travelers too.

About 10 km south of Gällivare, in the municipality of Koskullskulle, Skogshotell is a real haven of peace in the middle of the forest, offering 2 large chalets of 100 m² for 6 people, 4 double rooms (bathroom and toilet on the landing) and camping pitches. Among the services offered: restaurant, outdoor and indoor saunas, tents for warming up and barbecuing. Ideal to spend a moment in the middle of nature! The place is warm and welcoming, so be sure to enjoy the best that the region has to offer.

The large, red building at the entrance to Honningsvåg houses the youth hostel. If you are coming by bus, please inform the driver, who will drop you off nearby. Be careful, the hostel is quite far away from the centre. REMA, the supermarket, is not very far but Honningsvåg village is at least 40 minutes walk or 10 minutes by bus. The rooms, from single to 6 persons, are rather minimalist. The place is not particularly warm but everything is very clean and functional, and that's the main thing! The welcome is friendly.

Located on the port, the cabins offer a view on the sea. They are fully equipped with a small kitchen, private bathroom with hot water, TV, Internet connection, parking. Small terrace with barbecue available. The price also includes the rental of a small boat. But excursions at sea are also proposed. There are some nice walks nearby and if you are lucky you might see some beautiful birds without having to go on an organised walk! Bed linen and towels provided.

A highly recommended accommodation just a stone's throw from the railway station and Boden town centre. You can sleep in dormitories of 6, separate men and women, or in dormitories of 2 to 4. It is also possible to book single or double rooms. The entire hostel is simply decorated and furnished. The rooms are functional, clean and equipped with the essentials. The common areas are very welcoming, comfortable and bright. In short, the ideal place for small budgets who wish to stay close to the city centre!