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.
On average, 3-star hotels in Alta cost US$123 per night, and 4-star hotels in Alta are US$183 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Alta can on average be found for US$492 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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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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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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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
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!
Excellent value for money, large new bedrooms with all necessary equipment in the room, comfy beds, easy to book, check in and check out. The room was very clean. The main reason why we chose this hotel in comparison to the others, was however the price.
Accessible parking nearby and easy to find. Bonus that there was a small playground for the kids straight outside the hotel (situated between the hotel and the breakfast restaurant).
Bed was very big and comfy, bathroom was very clean. The breakfast was great, as always when staying at a Scandic hotel. They had lotd of options, including gluten free and vegetarian, vegan and raw vegan. Fresh products, there were lots of tables so even when most people came to eat, you didn't feel crowded. We had to check out very early in the morning, so they were kind to provide a breakfast bag (you have to ask the night before).
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
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.
This place is SO GOOD. We stayed in some very fancy Alta accommodation which was great, but we absolutely LOVED our nights at Alta River Camping. The photos do not do the place justice. It is so cute, AMAZING value for money, great location and SO FUN! One of the best places we stayed on our trip.
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.
The hotel is next to the arctic church and in front of the bus station. The room was really spacious and with a wonderful view to the church and the mountains. The breakfast was super nice and the staff was kind and helpful. It was a quiet and comfortable stay.
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.
The hotel was just perfect, the staff was super helpful. Trasti was the best host anyone could expect! Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone intending to stay at Alta.
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