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Scandic Ishavshotel

3.5 star property
Bayside hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Miscellaneous

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite (Master)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Superior) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Superior)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Fr. Langesgate 2, Tromsø, 9008

What's nearby

  • Tromso Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Art Museum of Northern Norway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Polar Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Polaria - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Arctic Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tromsø (TOS-Langnes) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tromsø Mikrobryggeri & Balthazar Vinbar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rorbua - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yonas Pizzeria & Catering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quality Hotel Saga - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Ishavshotel

Hotel near Tromso Cathedral
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, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 showers
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 225 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ROAST Bar
  • ROAST 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
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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
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)

Property is also known as

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

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).

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Scandic Ishavshotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madhur

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable room. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phanuchat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Various breakfast, Excellent view, airport bus stop by front of hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located with a view of the harbor and easy access to the downtown area. It's a great place to spend the night before flying out since it's close to the airport (well, most of Tromso is close to the airport. it's very small).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hearty breakfast with many choices
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place. Ideal location for scenic views of the fjords and mountains, birding, walkable sight-seeing, dining, etc. Friendly staff and nice accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about. Nice location, nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel for a stay in Tromsø. Very clean, helpful staff, and in a prime location. Views from our room were spectacular - we spent an afternoon gazing out and reading our books. Plenty of breakfast options that set us up for the day. Super easy access to/from the airport as the Airport Express bus stops directly outside. Cannot fault this hotel, we'll definitely be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. We only stayed one night but they were welcoming and friendly. The room was very nice. We went to the buffet dinner and it was outstanding! It was pretty much the only place we found that had a full vegetarian buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with awesome included breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast great but dinner buffet was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great coffee for breakfast

This was our third stay in the Scandic Ishavshotel. Our teenagers love the ice coffee. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location is good. If you can get a room with a view that is nice. After that things start to go down hill. Parking is limited and expensive if you get a spot. Service is OK at best for front desk. Service at the restaurant is awful and dinner there was terrible. There are much better hotels close by for same price range but better quality and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel in the port of Tromsø
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great location. Awesome breakfast buffet. Friendly and professional staff. You just reserve parking as hotel spots are limited. But there is plenty of public parking around, though you must keep paying in the app. and not forget to renew time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maha

Very friendly staff Central hotel Excellent breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the harbor, conveniently located near everything downtown, beautiful views of the bridge and harbor from the dining area (and some rooms). Breakfast was plentiful and had a great variety. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the rooms with the view of the sea are simply stunning. We spent a lot of time watching the world go by outside. It was well worth the additional cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Good breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
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