Hotels Northern Norway 4 stars

Hotel description Only 19.3 km from Alta’s town center, along the Alta River, is where this special igloo hotel is located. The impressive 21,528 ft² structure is made entirely from snow and ice every year and offers guests a unique experience. Reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags are provided in each Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel guest room. With a constant temperature between 20 - 25°F (-4 and -7 °C), guests are encouraged to bring their own thermal under garments. A modern service building is located next door and features showers, changing rooms and a luggage storage room.

Hotel description Featuring a sky bar and rooftop terrace on the 11th-floor, this central Tromsø hotel is located at the harbor, overlooking Tromsø Sound and the Arctic Cathedral. It features free WiFi, a lounge and on-site dining. Contemporary furnishings are featured in all rooms at Clarion Hotel The Edge, as well as a large flat-screen TV and desk. The bathrooms include a shower and hairdryer. Kitchen & Table by Marcus Samuelsson restaurant serves New York-style dishes made from local ingredients. Guests can book access to the adjacent fitness center. Polaria Aquarium and the 19th-century wooden Tromsø Cathedral are both within 300 m of the hotel.

Hotel description This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, 901 m from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu. Each room at Thon Hotel Kirkenes has a TV, mini-bar and private bathroom with shower. Most rooms provide fjord views. Hotel Kirkenes offers organized activities such as snowmobile safaris, dog sledding trips and bear tracking. Thon Kirkenes is about 5 minutes’ walk from Andersgrotta Museum, a World War II bomb shelter.

Hotel description This eco-certified hotel is located in central Tromsø. It offers simple guest rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Storgata shopping street is just 1 minutes’ walk away. Wooden floors, a work desk and a private bathroom with shower are featured in all rooms at Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø. Some rooms offer city and sea views. Breakfast items, snacks and drinks can be bought in the convenient 24-hour lobby shop and enjoyed in the lounge. Several restaurants, cafés and bars are found within walking distance. Polaria Experience Center is 500 m from Comfort Hotel Xpress.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Tromsø.

Hotel description Featuring views of Tromsø harbor, this hotel is on Sjøgata pedestrian street in central Tromsø, 250 m from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal. It offers free WiFi, afternoon coffee with waffles and a light evening buffet. All rooms at Clarion Collection Hotel Aurora feature a flat-screen cable TV and a work desk. Some rooms include a seating area. Afternoon coffee with waffles and a light evening meal are included. Guests can also relax with a drink in the bar. Leisure facilities include a gym and an outdoor hot tub, from which lucky guests might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights during winter. The Polar Museum is 500 m away, while the Polaria Aquarium is 10 minutes’ walk from Clarion Collection Aurora.

Hotel description Located by Tromsø Harbor, this hotel offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. The 10th-floor fitness room and sauna are free and provide great city and mountain views. Most of Radisson Blu Hotel Tromsø’s rooms offer views of the city, the Arctic Cathedral or Tromsø Sound. All are decorated in warm, soothing tones. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Charly's Restaurant serves regional dishes made from fresh, locally produced ingredients. Yonas Pizzeria has been making quality pizzas for almost 40 years.

Hotel description On a picturesque waterside location in Tromsø, which is often referred to as the Paris of the North, is Scandic Ishavshotel, offering stunning views of the harbor and city. Almost all rooms at the Scandic Ishavshotel are located at the very end of the quay and provide panoramic views of the surroundings. The Lobby Restaurant, along with Restaurant Roast cater for all guest’s food needs, with delicious, traditional Norwegian cuisine. For refreshing drinks and night time socializing, visit the Roast Bar, located right by the water and offering views of the Tromsø Bridge and a famous architectural landmark, the Arctic Cathedral.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Alta.This eco-friendly hotel has a central yet quiet location in Alta, a few minutes’ walk from the Markedsgata shopping street. It offers fresh, modern guest rooms, free Wi-Fi and a generous breakfast buffet. Scandic Alta’s rooms feature a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some include a seating area. Restaurant Alta serves Norwegian and international cuisine. Other facilities include a bookable sauna and a ski storage room. Guests can see the World Heritage rock carvings at Alta Museum, about 5 minutes’ drive from Scandic Alta.

Hotel description Located in the far north of Norway, Snowhotel Kirkenes, offers unique accommodations 6.2 mi from Kirkenes. Guests have access to a restaurant and a sauna, along with free WiFi and on-site parking. In the winter there is also an ice bar. The Bøkfjord is 500 m away. The arctic themed snow suites, available only in the winter, feature intricate snow sculptures, thermal bedspreads and sleeping bags to keep guests warm at night. Shared bathroom facilities are located in a nearby service building. The air-conditioned wooden cottages, available year round, are architecturally inspired by traditional Sami hunting and fishing huts.