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.
With mountain views, Bjørnfjell Mountain Lodge is set in Alta and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Elisabeth
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, great service, delicious food, lovely accommodation and fantastic location! Loved being able to snowboard straight to and from the hotel.
On average, 3-star hotels in Alta cost £120 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alta are £162 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alta can on average be found for £386 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
Beautiful boutique hotel, incredible food, amazing staff, and wonderful vibe around the hotel generally. We didn't want to leave! Everything is awesome about this hotel - if you're considering it, book it!! You won't regret it!! Also make sure to eat here frequently and book the tasting menu if you have time - the owner is a truly terrific chef. He worked as a chef for the prime minister for many years and his food is out of this world excellent and he has fantastic wine selections to match as well!!
Johnny was amazing! He thought of every little thing to make us enjoy our stay. The cabin was beautiful, and we saw a spectacular Northern lights show. The sleigh ride was perfect....I love the Norweigen Fjord horse...Timion. We were able to get close and pet him. Everything about the stay was exceptional, hot tub, homemade breakfast, nature hikes...absolutely competes with the Grande Hotel, Oslo. Flatmoen Natur has better service by far! Can't wait to come back!
We loved the ice hotel carvings.. It was so unique and beautiful. Definitely worth upgrading to a suite if possible. The breakfast was delicious as well. Several downsides of the hotel include- cost for extra things such as using the hot tub or sauna, also don't recommend the bus driving northern lights tour [very poor forecast and no option to change activities, cancel or try again another day]. We drove around for 2 hours and the guide barely spoke to us.
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.
Honestly, it was my first time to Alta and 30 seconds into my stay the staff made me feel welcome. The breakfast was generous, the hotel was clean, quiet, and additional information was very available. I could not have felt more at home. Walking around the town was grand, and taxis were easy to call & get to take you all over.
The location is insane.
The hotel itself is insane.
The staff were amazing.
The food was amazing.
The excursions were out of this world. Probably the best day I have ever had! A 30km husky trip where I drove my own sleigh, followed by a Northern Lights spectacular.
Sorrisniva is a rare find! Book now! Honestly amazing! xxx
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.
All was clean, view was beautiful like i asked for. All was great. In breakfast menu wasnt porridge but Chef was so kind and listened to us and made a bow of porridge for my wife, biggest thanks fo him. If i visit Alta again i would choose same hotel for sure.
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.
Location was good, easy to find close to restaurants and the Cathedral of Northern Lights right in front. Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice, beds comfy. Best breakfast spread we have seen in our travels through Norway!
Amazing hotel, very nice environment and welcoming staff. Many activities with dogs are offered. I hiked with the dogs and a guide, it was great. I recommend ! The dinners are also exceptional.
It doesn't look much from the outside, but it's wonderful inside. It's one of the best hotels l've ever stayed in, and all for a great price. Fantastic views and an excellent breakfast. Thank-you
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.
Friendly staff, great service, delicious food, lovely accommodation and fantastic location! Loved being able to snowboard straight to and from the hotel.
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