Editor’s Choice

12 Phenomenal Places to Stay to View the Northern Lights

3 December 2019

Dancing in the clear night sky, the incredible Northern Lights are nature’s very own dazzling display.

Is it any wonder that viewing them in all their glory is at the top of just about everybody’s bucket list?

So when you finally plan your visit, checking yourself into a soulless hotel room just isn’t going to cut it. Instead, you need unique accommodation that’s perfectly suited to your surroundings, not to mention the visual treats you’re about to experience.

With that in mind, how about checking in to a hotel that’s sculpted from glistening ice and snow, pitching up in an authentic igloo cottage, or relaxing in a breathtaking glass lodge – complete with a hot tub in prime sky-viewing position?

Come and view our jaw-dropping selection of Northern Lights-friendly accommodation here.  You’re sure to fall in love with each and every one!

Main image: Muotka Igloos, Lapland

Náttúra Yurtel

Haukadalur, Southern Region, Iceland
A selection of custom-designed yurts, peacefully set in the heart of Iceland’s famed Golden Circle for supreme sightseeing and dark nights illuminated by the elusive Northern Lights.  
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£135 / night

Manshausen

Manshausen, Leinesfjord, Steigen, Norway
Start your Nordic adventure story on this breathtaking island resort, where the sea and the mountains combine in a spectacular backdrop for relaxation, contemplation and activity alike.
Bedrooms: 2 per cabin
Sleeps: 4
From
£459 /night

ICEHOTEL

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Indulge your senses at ICEHOTEL, the world's first and most exclusive hotel to be constructed from glistening ice and snow.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£140/night warm room, £215/night cold room

Bergaliv

Vallsta, Gävleborg, Sweden
Experience the purity and simplicity of nature, surrounded by some of Sweden's most enchanting scenery, at Bergaliv Landscape Hotel - a peaceful mountainside sanctuary awaiting your arrival.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£350 /night

The Arctic Hideaway

Sorvaer, Fleinvaer, Norway
Recharge your batteries and find your muse at the Arctic Hideaway, an exquisite cluster of houses on the remote Norwegian island of Fleinvær.
Bedrooms: 5
Sleeps: Up to 10
From
£180 / /son / night

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
A glistening snow-covered resort in the capital of Lapland, surrounded by wilderness lakes and magical Arctic nature, just 10 minutes from the official home of Santa Claus!
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£307 / night (Aurora)

Lake Inari Mobile Cabins

Inari, Lapland, Finland
Lovingly hand-crafted havens, drawn by evening onto a vast, scenic ice-lake in Finnish Lapland, for the best possible chance of witnessing the captivating Northern Lights.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per cabin
From
£279 / night

Borealis Basecamp

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
At Borealis Basecamp an unforgettably immersive experience awaits, surrounded by the unique beauty of Alaska...and the Northern Lights!
Bedrooms: 6
Sleeps: 2
From
£303 / night

Arctic Lighthouse Hotel

Hailuoto, Northern Ostrobothnia
A captivating, story-rich retreat, peacefully nestled at the foot of a former lighthouse on Finland's largest sea island, for expansive views across the Gulf of Bothnia.
Bedrooms: Varies per room
Sleeps: Varies per room
From
£85 /nt (room)

Muotka Igloos

Saariselka, Lapland, Finland
Escape to the Finnish Lapland of your imagination, with a heated igloo cottage that's ideal for watching the Northern Lights.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 2 per igloo
From
£200 / night

Glass Cottage Iceland

Hella, Southern Region, Iceland
A mesmeric stay in a glistening ‘secret' retreat, with the chance to watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky, right from your bed.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£313 / night

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