Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at this Tromso hotel before heading out to explore by bike or visiting the fascinating nearby Polar Museum
Scandic Ishavshotel captures Tromso's essence with its welcoming atmosphere. Guests love the complimentary breakfast buffet, WiFi in rooms, bike rentals, dry cleaning, and conference facilities. Visitors praise the helpful staff and the hotel's convenient location.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Business services
Bar
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Located close to Polar Museum and Polaria, Scandic Ishavshotel provides an airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ROAST Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
8 meeting rooms, an elevator, and a water dispenser
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 214 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
40-inch TVs with cable channels
Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 225 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)
Frequently asked questions
Is Scandic Ishavshotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Ishavshotel?
As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Ishavshotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $218, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Scandic Ishavshotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Scandic Ishavshotel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Scandic Ishavshotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 5 AM–8 PM at scheduled times. A fee of NOK 110 per person applies.
Where is Scandic Ishavshotel located?
Located in the heart of Tromsø, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tromso Cathedral and Polar Museum. Polaria and Arctic Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Amazing hotel! Loved my cozy room with the view of the Arctic Church and harbor! Breakfast was amazing and perfect spot to join tours and close to shopping and restaurants! Definitely will stay again! :)
Great location on the water while also in the city center. Breakfast was also good with many choices of food and beverage. Always seemed full with guests which also meant that check in was not until mid to late afternoon as they noted on their site.
The staff were very welcoming and accommodating.
Room was clean but signs of wear and tear. Cups and glasses were left dirty but everything else was cleaned.
Breakfast was amazing, wide selection of everything you could possibly want.
Would highly recommend this hotel.
Great position for both the centre and also the water and views. Room was clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful and a great breakfast. Would gladly return
We had a fantastic time, the breakfast is a must (and a great way to start the day!). The rooms are a little small but they’re manageable. Staff are all lovely. Perfect location to be central. Would 100% stay again.
Lovely clean room with stunning view. Centrally placed hotel. Staff were friendly, especially the restaurant staff. Breakfast was so good, with plenty to choose from, the fresh breads were amazing. We payed for dinner at the restaurant and cannot fault the buffet or the wine line. Would definitely recommend and stay here again
We enjoyed our 17-night stay. It was a great hotel and all staff were excellent.
Our only wish was for two items in our room: a microwave and a chest of drawers.
The staff were very friendly and helpful
The room, though it wasn’t big was enough for 2 people
Great view of the waterfront
The breakfast was lovely. Absolutely anything that you could want.
Great location by the waterfront and only a 5 min walk to the next harbour to into the town
Highly recommended for a trip to Tromso.
Various breakfast, Excellent view, airport bus stop by front of hotel
Phanuchat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Joseph
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Standard room. Good enough not great. Good location couple of blocks to most areas of interest. Breakfast buffet has plenty of options quality could be better.
Rooms was okay but view was great. Hotel is convenient to many nearby attractions.
Tiffany
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Manuel Carlos
Jan 27, 2026
Liked: Amenities
The staff were very friendly and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The hotel has a good location, unfortunately you have to cope with the ship's noise. We were last time in the other side of the hotel and there you heard it less!
The new cleaning system is good for the environment and the hotel, unfortunately the customer does not benefit from this system because the prices are not reduced
Manuel Carlos
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
jessica
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved the location of this hotel. However, it isn’t worth the price you pay for the hotel itself. Very small rooms and lacking in amenities. Not the comfiest of beds
jessica
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
KA LING
Mar 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Booked a standard room. Room size is ok but the shower in the bathroom is quite small. Sound proof is not that great. We could hear those walking outside the corridor or even heard the next door returned to the room and switched on the light! There was supposed cleaning provided but they only emptied the trash bins. There are only handwash, shampoo/body wash and conditioner which are average in quality. You would need to bring other necessities with you. The plus sides are the breakfast which has good range of selections and location is convenient. Airport express and bus stop are right outside the hotel. Therefore, easy traveling around the city or between airport and hotel.