Lappland
Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…
Must-see hotels in Lappland
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Lappland
This large, attractive mountain lodge nestles at the foot of Mt Kebnekaise, a 19km walk west from Nikkaluokta. A popular entry point to the Kungsleden, it…
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Lappland
Opened in 2016 and adjacent to the Icehotel site by the river, the big plus here is that it's open year-round. Even in summer, guests have an 'ice…
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STF Abisko Turiststation & Abisko Mountain Station
Abisko
This 350-bed place overlooking Torneträsk lake is a massive hiker destination. There's huge demand for the excellent facilities: guest kitchens, a…
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Lappland
This all-stop shop should be your first port of call in Ammarnäs. We've listed its cottages, but it also has cabins and flats, and runs a bistro, bar and…
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Lappland
This pleasant central hotel rises above a slightly shabby outward appearance – it's coming up to 100 years as an inn – by having a very sharp lobby and…
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Lappland
This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…
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Lappland
Next to the church, this friendly place offers a range of room configurations in a top location near the main street. Contemporary comforts sit amid…
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Lappland
Marita's is a lovely spot atop a small hill, about an 800m (15-minute) walk north of the station. This two-storey B&B is her pride and joy and Marita…
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Lappland
Calling itself the Little Hotel with the Big Heart, this homey, appealing little place really is a pleasure. Everything is bright and friendly, including…
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Lappland
Lovingly restored, this intimate timber building with just 14 exquisite rooms was built in 1903 and spent its early years as the area's customs house. It…
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Lappland
This appealing ski lodge sits just off the main road. Rooms are bright and comfortable, with nice touches such as reading lights; bigger rooms offer more…
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Abisko
This friendly backpackers' delight is spread over two buildings, with comfortable doubles and dorms with wide bunks, sharing guest kitchens and a…
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STF Vilhelmina/Kyrkstaden Hostel
Lappland
Open year-round, this great little selection of cottages is actually in the Kyrkstaden (church town). There are one- to four-bed cottages, all with their…
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Lappland
A sprawling complex of a hostel, STF Hemavan is perpetually busy with hikers. The separate blocks are each equipped with a kitchen, and while the rooms…
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Lappland
With glorious views out over the lake and slick rooms, a gym, indoor hot tub and sauna, this is a top spot to lay your head in Arjeplog year-round. The…
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Lappland
Overlooking picturesque Talvatis on the south side of town, Jokkmokk’s nicest hotel has thoroughly modern, if unmemorable, rooms, a superb tiled sauna in…
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Lappland
Sorsele's riverside hotel is a pleasant place in the centre of town and makes a good base for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas. Reception will…
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Quality Hotel Grand Hotel Lapland
Lappland
This modern, business set–oriented hotel opposite the train station is in a great location with gym, pool, bowling alley and steakhouse to complement its…
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Lappland
The hotel features top-quality skier rooms for two to four people, excellent single and double rooms, plus a number of suites. It's within a couple of…
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Lappland
Reindeer Lodge comprises five cosy two- to four-person cabins in the woods, on the banks of the Torne river. Located 3km away from Jukkasjärvi, they come…
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Lappland
This all-purpose place right on Rte 99 has all the bases covered, with decent rooms, a restaurant that usually has buffet offerings for breakfast …
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Lappland
Sitting alone at the end of the road at Nikkaluokta, this place has cabins, camping, a cafe, a small shop and a gallery. It also operates snowmobile…
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Lappland
There are not too many opportunities to rent your own island with a log cabin, sauna, outdoor hot tub, boat transportation and fishing licence in Lappland…
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Lappland
The most central place to stay in Arjeplog has been revamped and moved upmarket, shedding its basic hostel rooms and introducing appealing doubles with…
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Lappland
Right on the main street, you can't miss Hotell Toppen as the Wildman statue is out front. This place has decent rooms, plus a good restaurant, pub and…
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Lappland
This picturesque mountain lodge at Kvikkjokk is a good spot to stay for Kungsleden walkers and for those starting or finishing the Padjelanta Trail. It…
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Lappland
All heavy dark wood inside, Arvidsjaur's hotel is popular with drivers in winter who come to test the Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches on ice. Just across from…
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Lappland
This family-run STF hostel has a lovely setting among green lawns and trees, right behind the tourist office. It’s a creaky, cheerful old wooden house…
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Lappland
This efficient place is down by the lake and has everything required, including a services building with kitchen, showers, sauna and laundry. The cabins…
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Lappland
This year-round campground shares a lovely riverside spot with the hembygdsområde, an old homestead. Cabins are set up more like apartments, with…
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Lappland
The only hotel in Ammarnäs also runs the adjoining youth hostel (in the yellow building), in a picturesque location. There is a sauna and pool in the…
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Vandrarhem Tärnaby/Åkerlundska Gården
Lappland
This cosy hostel with awesome views across the valley and excellent self-catering facilities, is uphill from Tärnaby Fjällhotel and is under the auspices…
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Lappland
This hostel is a boon for self-caterers, with a large, well-equipped guest kitchen, and the added bonus of a gym and sauna. There's a good ICA Nära…
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Lappland
Pitch your tent down by the river, or park yourself up inside a Sami-style kåtor (traditional dwelling), or choose a simple cabin at this place about a…
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Lappland
Standard rooms in sedate creams inside a squat red building. The antler-festooned restaurant makes a good pit stop for the weekday evening buffet (99kr).
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Lappland
STF’s mountain cabins are located in areas of outstanding natural beauty 10 to 20 kilometres apart along well-marked skiing and walking trails.
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Lappland
This camping and holiday village 3km east of the centre is perfect for families.There's a sauna and hot tub, heated outdoor pools for summer, plus a…
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Lappland
This family-friendly hostel has cosy wood-panelled rooms and shared facilities in an old converted church. It's best described as slightly out of left…
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Lappland
This rambling complex, across the road from the train/bus station, may look a bit institutional, but it's clean, functional, super-central and a godsend…
