Situated 20 km from Alta’s town centre, along the Alta River, is this special igloo hotel.
Kylie
Australia
Great experience staying in the ice hotel. We stayed in the basic ice rooms since they were much cheaper and you can visit the carved rooms before 8pm. Food was lovely in the Laavu restaurant and breakfast was also very nice. Sleeping bags for the ice hotel were cosy and warm which made for a comfortable sleep.
Set in the same building as AMFI Alta Shopping Centre, Thon Hotel Alta offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a cable TV and minibar. Alta Bus Station is located right next to the hotel.
Located a 30-minute drive from Alta city centre, between the arctic tundra and the arctic sea you will find Gargia Lodge, surrounded by nature.
Ebrahimi
United States
Breakfast was great and so was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and nice. Made you feel right at home. The location is a bit far from town but its worth it if you're looking to be immersed in nature. The lodge offers lots of tours and activities.
Featuring a spa bath, Flatmoen Natur Lodge is located in Alta. Providing free private parking, the campground is 7.2 km from The Rock art of Alta.
Claire
United Kingdom
The setting was totally picturesque with views out over mountains and forests. The extra touches of recliner beds so you could get comfortable inside to watch the northern lights from the glass roof, and lots of choice of hot drink pods for the machine. They had really useful information inside to on local places to eat if you didn’t want to eat on site too.
Then the hot tub was utterly define, and kept at temperature so you could you use whenever you felt the need
Set in Alta, 17 km from The Rock art of Alta, Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
David
United States
The place is really amazing. It’s obviously quite expensive, and there are just the two restaurants. But it’s all worth it for the amazing location, excursions and pleasantness.
Set in the same building as AMFI Alta Shopping Centre, Thon Hotel Alta offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a cable TV and minibar. Alta Bus Station is located right next to the hotel.
Lovely room design.
Large room.
Easy parking close by.
This eco-friendly hotel has a central yet quiet location in Alta, a few minutes’ walk from the Markedsgata shopping street.
Indoor parking provided free of charge for motorcycles
FAQs about hotels in Alta
On average, 3-star hotels in Alta cost £120 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alta are £161 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alta can on average be found for £385 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly to Alta Airport from Oslo (2h 30m) for domestic travellers or via Oslo for international travellers. Alternatively, drive from Oslo (1,800km, 24h) or take the Hurtigruten ferry to Hammerfest then bus to Alta (2h).
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Alta Airport, located just 5km from Alta city centre. It offers direct flights to Oslo, making global connections easy.
Alta, Norway, offers several public transport options. The local bus service, operated by Boreal, provides regular routes across the city. Taxis are also readily available. For those preferring self-guided travel, cycling and walking are popular due to Alta's compact size. Car rental services are available for longer distances.
The best area to stay in Alta, Norway is the city centre, offering convenient access to attractions like the Northern Lights Cathedral and Alta Museum. It's also close to shops, restaurants, and public transport links.
What guests said about Alta:
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Lovely cute place which is not too commercial.
Lovely cute place which is not too commercial. Great place to do a northern light run, Go for a smaller tour size of 7-8 ppl instead of 50 sized. First its very safe even if you are going solo and also you have a more personal discussion with the group and also much more personalized attention to see the stars and the northern lights.
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Anonymous
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Scored 8.0
I came for the museums and some quiet relaxation, and got...
I came for the museums and some quiet relaxation, and got plenty of that! Lovely town with good food and lovely people. The weather in June was grand... nice during the day, cooler at night. A fan was all I needed to be cool enough to sleep. The local taxi company got me around town with ease, though their is a bus I never tried out. I sadly do not speak any Norwegian, and I was able to get around with ease.
Joe the Shark
United States
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Scored 2.0
Alta is a town that is difficult to reach in winter, so it...
Alta is a town that is difficult to reach in winter, so it is good to make reservations as late as possible to get a refund without penalty. Accommodation owners and tour operators will take your money and not refund you even if you prove that you didn't arrive in Alta due to weather (cancelled planes or planes that were unable to land).
Alex
Romania
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Scored 10
Alta is beautiful!!! Planning our next trip already.
Alta is beautiful!!! Planning our next trip already. We went to Holmen Husky Lodge and Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, we would go here again.
Saw the northern lights and the Husky race Finnmarksløpet - great experience
Asia
United Kingdom
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Scored 10
Be sure to p pick the right time of year.
Be sure to p pick the right time of year. The summer season is very short and several museums and other places close at the end of August. September we found to be relatively fine as well as October. We found that some places were closed whether this was because of the end of season or still related to Covid is/was uncertain.
Alta Museum and its rock drawings and other Sami history is very interesting and informative. The Northern Lights (Nordlys) Cathedral stands dominant in the centre of town and well worth a visit. Obviously at this particular tie of year the Northern Lights are always a possibility.
Jon
United Kingdom
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Scored 8.0
There are many grocery shops some of which are very large.
There are many grocery shops some of which are very large. We could find gluten free food
The views of the mountains and bay are very nice when it’s sunny
The rock carvings museum is definitely a place to visit
I recommend the Vanvitting Grill for the excellent raindeer burger with strawberry sauce
The facility was very well managed in the aspects the host considered essential to a camp styled accommodation. Although many things were not provided, like in-cabin bathroom/toilet; or provided with extra cost like towels, bedsheets and duvet linen, pillow cases etc, customers should understand this is by its nature as a camping facility, not a hotel. With this in mind, I was fully satisfied of my stay there for 2 nights. Good job.
We had an all around fantastic stay. Staff was really nice and proactive to make you feel at home.
The included breakfast and the meals we ordered were delicious.
Certainly a fantastic experience if you're looking for something other than the usual hotel room.
And as luck has had it the weather allowed us to see a beautiful aurora right there and then.
The location, surrounded by nature (but easy-to-drive road from Alta) was very scenic. The wi-fi worked well, The room had character. THere is convenient food available for many hours starting in the late afternoon. This was a buffet of three casseroles (we liked all three, so that was good), with good bread. Beer etc. available. Silent at night.
Visit end Sep 23. One of my top 3 hotels out of over 30 I stayed at during my 5 week trip in Norway. Beautiful location with exceptional rooms, spaces and the most helpful and friendly staff out of all the places I stayed. Amazing food and ambiance. Contemporary and eclectic. Will definitely be back!
Beautiful modern lodge a short ride outside of Alta with breathtaking mountain views. Outdoor warm jacuzzi and indoor sauna was very enjoyable. Kitchen well equipped and rooms were clean and well furnished with towels and bedding. Communication with the host was great - would love to be back soon.
Good location close but outside Alta. Nice cabin. Very friendly and helpful staff member. He did his best to allow for the heating of my car during the night (-20 C). The are only a few electricity plugs on the camp side and wire extension was necessary to reach these due to the snow.
Amazing location, food and staff. The breakfast was fantastic. The views from the room were stunning. Unfortunately it was cloudy, so we didn't see the Aurora, but if it was clear, we would have had the best view. Warm and cozy. The dinner was expensive, but worth every penny.
Location was great, there are restaurants in the pedestrian street behind the hotel and a popular pizza/bar right next door. Our room had a view of the church and was comfortable. We were able to park our motorcycle right next to the hotel. A good choice.
Incredible view and fantastic location. We really loved the drive to and from the house. Very cozy place, and nice setup. Overall great spot, we just wish we could have spent more time in Alta. Very accommodating and responsive owner.
Lovely property with really nice staff and an amazing restaurant. Had a walk through the husky dog yard and a walk down to the Alta River - all on the property - and a memorable and very high quality restaurant experience.
Incredible breakfast, beautiful location but a little further out from the city centre. Friendly staff, stunning ice hotel and the main house is also very beautiful. I would want to come back in the summer as well!
Very cozy hotel with a great architecture and beautifully decorated throughout . The rooms are spacious, very comfortable and so relaxing! (there’s a small learning curve for operating the light switches :))
The hotel is run by a family, they were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with a large variety of foods. Free parking in front of the house. Fantastic view to the fjord.
We have stayed in Canyon hotel many times and we like it. It is in the middle of the city, good fresh breakfast, rooms are clean and very comfortable. The beds are absolutely heavenly.
Nice breakfast. Perfect service at the reception. Hotel provided early check-in once room was available, which was very nice. Perfect location. Good internet connection.
The views from the hotel are beautiful. the rooms are large and comfortable with a delicious breakfast. The staff is so kind and helpful with anything that you need!
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