Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Sorrisnivia 20, 9518 Alta, Norway – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 57 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Breakfast was amazing so much choice So fresh and tantalisjing

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

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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.
- 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 experienceHi, 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 lightsYes, 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 roomHi, In the igloo hotel there i no toilets, we do have toilets and shower in the main buildning.Answered on 20 December 2021
Sorrisniva restaurant
Cuisine: European
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
- Linen
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- SkiingOff-site
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Shuttle serviceAdditional 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 shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Spa/wellness packages
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
- Norwegian
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
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.
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Sorrisniva restaurant
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Check-in at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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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
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is 6.8 miles from the centre of Alta.
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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
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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.
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Room options at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel on this page.