Featuring mountain views, North Experience Basecamp in Melen features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There is a shared bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and slippers. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at North Experience Basecamp. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Guests at North Experience Basecamp can enjoy darts on site, or go hiking or skiing in the surroundings. Bardufoss Airport is 87 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexandra
    Australia Australia
    We loved our little dome and hospital from Eli. The dome was cute, comfortable and cosy. We had dinner and breakfast at an extra cost but thought it was worth it. Highly recommended for a fun experience.
  • Luighseach
    Greece Greece
    Amazing experience, very friendly staff, beautiful view and we were able to see aurora!
  • Teresa
    Spain Spain
    Thomas and team were very helpful and friendly. The igloo is nice and cosy, food was very nice and we also enjoyed the sauna and the first snowmobile tour of the season with Thomas. It is a very special place and unique experience. Highly...
  • Laxe
    Singapore Singapore
    Location - right at the city of Hatteng where the bus will stop by. Glass igloo house - new, modern design, see-thru glass was the highlight. atmosphere - super nice, best for couple. facilities - all very near and walkable, unlike others...
  • Ushi
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a very nice stay at North Experience Basecamp. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Swati
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing location, private domes and wonderful staff :)
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing accommodation, we were very lucky and saw the northern lights so many times over the evening and through the night. No light pollution so really clear Skys! The hut was cosy and warm and so was the shared bathroom only a short walk away....
  • Hannah
    South Africa South Africa
    Thomas and Annie were super helpful, kind and accommodating from start to finish. We booked the snowmobiling tour and they managed to delay our transport back to Tromso for an extra day so we could check into the igloo for the night. The igloo...
  • Persia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are amazing. So attentive and friendly. Took care of everything and anything you needed. Asked them if we could use the jacuzzi, they had it set up within 20 mins. Asked them we wanted a last minute dinner. They also got that together in...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Thomas was a very gracious host and treated me like family. He was very helpful with local activities. I would recommend this location.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of North Experience Basecamp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Open-air bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Finnish
    • Norwegian

    House rules
    North Experience Basecamp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform North Experience Basecamp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about North Experience Basecamp

    • North Experience Basecamp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bike tours
      • Open-air bath

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at North Experience Basecamp on this page.

    • Guests staying at North Experience Basecamp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Check-in at North Experience Basecamp is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at North Experience Basecamp include:

      • Suite

    • North Experience Basecamp has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The prices at North Experience Basecamp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • North Experience Basecamp is 1,050 yards from the centre of Melen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.