A night at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel
We spent our first night in the Arctic Circle at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel – stunning boutique accommodation with both an apartment building and private lodges.
We had a three bedroom lodge (there are one one-bed lodges) which had an amazing view over the beach. And though we didn’t spend much time there, it was a cosy and authentic feeling home to start our Arctic experience.
Why stay at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel?
Located in a fishing village north of Tromsø, Sommarøy Arctic Hotel is beautiful and peaceful. And feels more authentically Arctic than the city of Tromsø (which of course is literally authentically Arctic too!).
Our booking included breakfast, which was a really good buffet with lots of veggie options. We also had dinner in their on-site restaurant which was also delicious.
The apartment rooms are more basic than the lodges, but the price does include dinner for some rooms.
What is there to do at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel?
As well as watching the sea and mountains from your balcony, there’s actually more to do than you might think in this tiny fishing village.
The Hotel has a sauna and sea bath that all visitors can use. There is also a private bath house sauna with sea bath for up to 8. This can be booked for 2 hours at a time at 1000 NOK (about £82). The private jacuzzi can be rented one time per day for two hours and also costs 1000 NOK (about £82).
There is a small gym, wine lounge, and summer lagoon bar that are also open to all residents.
Other activities like sea kayaking can also be booked through the hotel. And there are plenty of local hikes – like Ørnfloya – nearby.
Is the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel worth it?
Despite being a fair drive outside of Tromsø and not the cheapest accommodation in the region, it is definitely worth staying at Sommarøy Arctic Hotel.
We loved our lodge. The food was great. We enjoyed the sauna and sea baths twice during our 24 hour visit. And we also had fun walking through the snow into the village to see the triangular church, and attempting to climb Ørnfloya through snow drifts.
Want to know more about where to stay and what to do in the Arctic Circle? Read our blog: How we spent five days in Tromsø.