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Scandic Ishavshotel

Property class: 3.5

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Lobby
A waterfront view with a modern building, a dock with boats, and a mountain in the background.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains, and decorative spherical light fixtures hanging from the ceiling.
A modern interior with a metal plant stand, a wooden chair, and a desk area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a laptop, and a chair by the window overlooking a body of water and mountains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$241 nightly
The current price is $270 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Explore the area

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Fr. Langesgate 2, Tromsø, 9008
  • Place, Tromso Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Polar Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Polaria
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tromsø (TOS-Langnes)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a view of buildings outside the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a desk, a TV, a couch, and a bed.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a lamp.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a laptop, and a chair by the window overlooking a body of water and mountains.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Master)

A hotel room with a large padded headboard, two beds, and a window with blue curtains.

Suite (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Family Room (Superior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A double bed with a padded headboard, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a view of buildings outside the window.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a lamp.

Superior Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a bridge.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tromsø

With a stay at Scandic Ishavshotel, you'll be centrally located in Tromsø, steps from Tromso Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Polar Museum. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Polaria and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Arctic Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Tromso Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Art Museum of Northern Norway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Polar Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Polaria - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arctic Cathedral - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tromsø (TOS-Langnes) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raketten Bar & Pølse (The Rocket) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Skybar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaffebønna Stortorget - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Scandic Ishavshotel

Scandic Ishavshotel offers 214 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 214 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant serving guests of Scandic Ishavshotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Tromsø? This hotel has 13175 square feet (1224 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open select days.
Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NOK 250 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 to 325 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 13,175 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 to 325 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 110 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 70 (one-way), (from 4 to 14 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 250 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ishavshotel
Ishavshotel Rica
Rica Ishavshotel
Rica Ishavshotel Hotel
Rica Ishavshotel Hotel Tromso
Rica Ishavshotel Tromso
Scandic Ishavshotel Hotel Tromso
Scandic Ishavshotel Hotel
Scandic Ishavshotel Tromso
Scandic Ishavshotel
Rica Ishavshotel Tromso Tromsø
Rica Ishavshotel Tromso Hotel Tromsø
Rica Ishavshotel Tromso Tromsø
Rica Ishavshotel Tromso Hotel Tromsø
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Scandic Ishavshotel Hotel Tromsø

Scandic Ishavshotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, clean rooms, helpful staff, and good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was comprehensive and food quality, superior rooms were very tired though and whisky a good view, very small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful facility and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location and had helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Staff knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, rooms, service and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shops and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Nice clean room Excellent breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in to our room. Thought it was a shame it looked over the back ( not facing the harbour) but when I spoke to reception they moved us. A great room with all facilities and clean. Views over the harbour were brilliant and general location was 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff, especially the cleaners. Breakfast held high standard. They lack a patio which would have been great on sunny days. The gym was a few blicks away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check in to check out including the fabulous breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. Hotel in general very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience! The hotel is at the heart of the Tromsø.Have your breakfast at hotel, it is so much worth it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for tour pick ups, close to the centre of town and right on the water
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly fine property. We paid low tariff for it, so we were really happy to be right on the harbor. Didn’t eat there, but it could not have been more central
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, location perfectly central and the view from the room was cinematic. Lively helpful staff
View from hotel room
View from hotel room
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to quay and town center. Events over the weekend and pub opposite were extremely noisy till 330 am over the weekend. Nice breakfast buffet selection and can schedule packed breakfast to take to the airport for early flights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, such helpful staff, and beautiful room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026