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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Sorrisnivia 20, 9518 Alta, Norway – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 57 reviews)

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8.9
Fabulous
57 reviews

It was a unique experience but probably best only done for one night. You can arrive earlier but you don't get your roo. Until 8pm as the ice hotel is open to visitors until then. So you have to wait in the rest area until then. Over all it was worth it and I would recommend.

John New Zealand

We had one night in this Ice hotel. It is an experience, fun but not wholly comfortable (you can't have toilets in an ice hotel) and expensive - even more so for someone paying in GBP.

Stephen United Kingdom

You are provided with two high quality sleeping bags each for your stay in the ice hotel, which could be unzipped and combined to create one large sleeping bag and the the other two could be combined to create a large duvet. This made the stay not only nice and warm, but surprisingly very comfortable and cosy for my partner and I. We were also fortunate enough to have a clear night and good aurora forecast. That combined with the seclusion of Sorrisniva made for a truly breathtaking Northern Lights show.

Gregg United Kingdom

Real treat and novelty to sleep in igloo. Rest of hotel also well designed.

Stacey United Kingdom

A brand new hotel to relax with lovely views and great facilities. The igloo hotel was a great experience.

James United Kingdom

I stayed in the igloo hotel which was a fabulous experience. It is built every November then melts in April. The igloo hotel is out of this world. The sauna and log burners in the main building are very welcome after a night on the ice. The gentleman who did my airport pick up was excellent. Great service.

Louise United Kingdom

Very interesting experience, but definitely not for people who loves warm. Sleeping bags were really warm and one was enough (at least for me), but there was recommended two of them per person. Breakfast offer very wide. Possibility to enjoy sauna in morning was excellent. Parking in front of the reception. Room was a bit small, but I can understand that it is not possible to make it bigger from such material as snow. A little bit too expensive comparing to other hotels.

Jurekwaw Poland

Very nice location. Very good breakfast and dinner. Unique experiance!!! (for one night...:))

Nikolaos Norway

Breakfast was amazing so much choice So fresh and tantalisjing

Sharon Australia

Kindness, thoughtful and delicious dinner. Amazing experience of sleeping in an Igloo.

Rafael Brazil
8.9
Fabulous
57 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It was a unique experience but probably best only done for one night. You can arrive earlier but you don't get your roo. Until 8pm as the ice hotel is open to visitors until then.”
    John John New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We had one night in this Ice hotel. It is an experience, fun but not wholly comfortable (you can't have toilets in an ice hotel) and expensive - even more so for someone paying in GBP.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “You are provided with two high quality sleeping bags each for your stay in the ice hotel, which could be unzipped and combined to create one large sleeping bag and the the other two could be combined...”
    Gregg Gregg United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Real treat and novelty to sleep in igloo. Rest of hotel also well designed.”
    Stacey Stacey United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A brand new hotel to relax with lovely views and great facilities. The igloo hotel was a great experience.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I stayed in the igloo hotel which was a fabulous experience. It is built every November then melts in April. The igloo hotel is out of this world.”
    Louise Louise United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very interesting experience, but definitely not for people who loves warm. Sleeping bags were really warm and one was enough (at least for me), but there was recommended two of them per person.”
    Jurekwaw Jurekwaw Poland Poland
  • “Very nice location. Very good breakfast and dinner. Unique experiance!!! (for one night...:))”
    Nikolaos Nikolaos Norway Norway
  • “Breakfast was amazing so much choice So fresh and tantalisjing”
    Sharon Sharon Australia Australia
  • “Kindness, thoughtful and delicious dinner. Amazing experience of sleeping in an Igloo.”
    Rafael Rafael Brazil Brazil

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Alta

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Situated 12.4 miles from Alta’s town centre, along the Alta River, is this special igloo hotel. The impressive 2,000 m² structure is made entirely from snow and ice every year and offers guests a unique experience.

Reindeer leather sleeping pads and ultra-warm sleeping bags are provided in each Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel guest room. With a constant temperature between -4 and -7 °C, guests are encouraged to bring their own thermal under garments.

A modern service building is located next door and features showers, changing rooms and a luggage storage room. Sorrisniva also has a sauna and 2 bookable, outdoor hot tubs for warming up and relaxation.

Local specialities and produce are offered at the 2 on-site restaurants. Guests can enjoy drinks at the ice bar, served in glasses made of ice.

Artistic ice sculptures are on display throughout the hotel. Staff will gladly assist with booking a snowmobile safari to explore the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 29 Sept 2009.

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Alta

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  • John
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “It was a unique experience but probably best only done for one night. You can arrive earlier but you don't get your roo. Until 8pm as the ice hotel is open to visitors until then. So you have to wait in the rest area until then. Over all it was...”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We had one night in this Ice hotel. It is an experience, fun but not wholly comfortable (you can't have toilets in an ice hotel) and expensive - even more so for someone paying in GBP.”
  • Gregg
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “You are provided with two high quality sleeping bags each for your stay in the ice hotel, which could be unzipped and combined to create one large sleeping bag and the the other two could be combined to create a large duvet. This made the stay not...”
  • Stacey
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Real treat and novelty to sleep in igloo. Rest of hotel also well designed.”
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A brand new hotel to relax with lovely views and great facilities. The igloo hotel was a great experience.”
  • Louise
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I stayed in the igloo hotel which was a fabulous experience. It is built every November then melts in April. The igloo hotel is out of this world. The sauna and log burners in the main building are very welcome after a night on the ice. The...”
  • Jurekwaw
    PolandPoland
    “Very interesting experience, but definitely not for people who loves warm. Sleeping bags were really warm and one was enough (at least for me), but there was recommended two of them per person. Breakfast offer very wide. Possibility to enjoy sauna...”
  • Nikolaos
    NorwayNorway
    “Very nice location. Very good breakfast and dinner. Unique experiance!!! (for one night...:))”
  • Sharon
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Breakfast was amazing so much choice So fresh and tantalisjing”
  • Rafael
    BrazilBrazil
    “Kindness, thoughtful and delicious dinner. Amazing experience of sleeping in an Igloo.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Do you have wheel Chair access?
    We do have wheel chair access. Please note this to your eventual booking.
    Answered on 6 November 2019
  • What are the best months to book this hotel for the ultimate snow experience
    Hi, the best winter months is when the Igloo Hotel i open. 20th December to beginning of April. But you should be aware of the Arctic Lights, which changes during this periode, and this will affect the winter experience.
    Answered on 13 January 2021
  • Is end of March a good time to stay at igloo hotel and see northern lights
    Yes, March is a very good time to experience the northern lights. The Igloo hotel is open until 7th of april.
    Answered on 15 January 2022
  • Is the a toilet etc in the room
    Hi, In the igloo hotel there i no toilets, we do have toilets and shower in the main buildning.
    Answered on 20 December 2021
Hotel surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Sorrisniva restaurant

    Cuisine: European

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Norwegian

House rules

Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 20:00

Check-out

06:00 - 12:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 1,295 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please contact property to book transfers can be arranged by the property to/from Alta Center.

FAQs about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

  • Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Sorrisniva restaurant

  • Check-in at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is 6.8 miles from the centre of Alta.

  • Guests staying at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel on this page.