3 Best Hotels in Northern Norway, Norway

Often ranked as Tromsø's best place to stay, this comfortable lodging in a twin-gabled building facing the harbor puts you within walking distance of the best of the city's sights. The popular top-floor lounge has skylights that let in lots of light, especially during the midnight sun. There's a variety of different rooms from which to choose, and many have private terraces that are ideal for the summer months.

At this hip, streamlined hotel with splendid fjord views, the well-outfitted rooms are decorated in soothing Arctic blues and greens. Both have a true Nordic feel to them, with lots of natural wood and pleasing color schemes. Many have terraces and sweeping views over Tromsø Harbor. Both Rorbua and Yonas Pizzeria are popular local hangouts.

Shaped like an ocean liner docked at the harbor---there's even a slender mast topped by a Norwegian flag---Tromsø's snazziest hotel stretches over the sound toward Ishavskatedralen. Inside, the comfortable rooms are also shipshape, with polished wood furnishings with brass trim that evoke life on the high seas. The breakfast here gets rave reviews and wins awards.