Must-see hotels in Lappland

  • Icehotel

    Lappland

    Every winter, from December onwards, the Icehotel seems to grow organically from ice blocks taken from the Torne river, while international artists flock…

  • STF Kebnekaise Fjällstation

    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…

  • Icehotel 365

    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…

  • Guide Center

    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…

  • Hotell Akerlund

    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…

  • STF Saltoluokta Fjällstation

    Lappland

    This popular mountain station, established in 1912, is on the Kungsleden southeast of Stora Sjöfallet. Numerous guided wilderness tours are available,…

  • Lapland Lodge

    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…

  • Bed & Breakfast Gällivare

    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…

  • Lilla Hotellet

    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…

  • Meteorologen Ski Lodge

    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…

  • Tärnaby Fjällhotell

    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…

  • Abisko.net

    Abisko

    This friendly backpackers' delight is spread over two buildings, with comfortable doubles and dorms with wide bunks, sharing guest kitchens and a…

  • 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…

  • STF Hemavan Hostel

    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…

  • Hornavan Hotell

    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…

  • Hotel Jokkmokk

    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…

  • Sorsele River Hotel

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hotell Riksgränsen

    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…

  • Reindeer Lodge

    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…

  • Smedjan Hotel

    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 …

  • Nikkaluokta Sarri AB

    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…

  • Rent Your Own Island

    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…

  • Hotel Lyktan

    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…

  • Hotell Toppen

    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…

  • STF Kvikkjokk Fjällstation

    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…

  • Hotell Laponia

    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…

  • STF Jokkmokk Vandrarhem

    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…

  • Storumans Bad & Camping

    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…

  • Gällivare Camping

    Lappland

    This year-round campground shares a lovely riverside spot with the hembygdsområde, an old homestead. Cabins are set up more like apartments, with…

  • Ammarnäsgården

    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…

  • 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…

  • STF Hostel Riksgränsen

    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…

  • Karesuando Camping

    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…

  • Hotel Nordica

    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).

  • STF Mountain Huts

    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.

  • Arctic Camp Jokkmokk

    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…

  • Silver Cross 45

    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…

  • Stay In Gällivare

    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…

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