Scandic Ishavshotel is centrally located in Tromsø, a 3-minute walk from Tromso Cathedral and 8 minutes by foot from 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 - 0.3 km
Polar Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Polaria - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Arctic Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Tromso Lapland - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Tromsø (TOS-Langnes) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min walk
Peppes Pizza - Tromsø - 4 min walk
Størhus - 2 min walk
Smørtorget - 1 min walk
Kystens Mathus (Restaurant Skirri) - 5 min walk
About this property
Scandic Ishavshotel
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Scandic Ishavshotel offers 214 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
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. Bathrooms have showers 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 ROAST Restaurant serving guests of Scandic Ishavshotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
ROAST Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
ROAST Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Languages
Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (NOK 250 per day)
Street parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
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
8 meeting rooms
Conference space
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.
Lift
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 organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
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
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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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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Rica Ishavshotel Tromso Tromsø
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Scandic Ishavshotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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I loved the large window and couch I had in my room, overlooking the mountains and the sea. I was on the top floor.
Breakfast is amazing, so much choice for all tastes, and so many Norwegian foods to try.
The bed was very good, but I found the storage area (wardrobe, cupboard, drawers) a bit minimal. I also found that the temperature in the room was a bit too hot for me, and I ended up sleeping with the window open.
Some of the reception staff were very friendly, some not so much.
Marie-Claire
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcos
Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Good location in central Tromso beside the harbour, with easy parking beside the property and just a few minutes walk to the centre and lots of shops, restaurants etc.
Comfortable beds and an amazing breakfast buffet with loads of cooked, continental and local choices
Airport shuttle bus stops directly outside the hotel
We had a great stay at the Scandic Ishavshotel. After a lot of debate about which hotel to pick we are really pleased with our choice. The location is brilliant - close access to every location and the bus routes. The view from the room is absolutely stunning and the breakfast is delicious any day.
We dropped a point for the fact that it is phenomenally busy with a big turn over of guests so we struggled to get a seat at breakfast each morning.
We did notice this big turnover also meant that although lovely and friendly the staff didn’t engage as much with guests as they would with a smaller hotel - this isn’t a fault though, more a preference.
Can highly recommend for a trip to Tromso.
Our room was spacious compared to others we had stayed in European cities. We had a great view. The breakfast buffet had a lot of delicious choices. Staff was friendly and helpful
The rooms were nice. Our room overlooked the fjord so the view was beautiful! The included breakfasts were delicious and they offered selections for every taste. The hotel is close to the bus station and right in the center of town. Great choice!
The property was clean and spacious. The room (Superior Room) wasn’t huge but was a good size and it had a great view into the harbour.
The location was great as it was secluded enough, but within walking distance to the rest of the city.
Check-in was very easy, although there is a charge if you want to check-in before 2pm (only about £15).
Breakfast was okay, but the whilst the food options were vast, I don’t think the quality was great. Unless you go really early, the breakfast is a pretty busy experience.
The hotel could definitely use some work when it comes to certain things. For one, they should have definitely informed that their outlets are European outlets, especially if it’s the guests first time in Europe. EVERYTHING is downstairs which was new to me because even the mini bar is downstairs. Imagine your on the last floor and you need a SINGLE CUP of water…unnecessary. And to top it off they don’t even sell still water only vitamin….dinner in there BARELY exists. You have to have reservations for the restaurant and if you don’t then you have to dine outside and most restaurants you have to have a reservation. Good luck getting same day reservations. I didn’t know they offered a buffet for dinner until the second to last day…not sure why they don’t have it advertised like they do breakfast…
However, the view is STUNNING and convenient for people that want to spend a little extra on rooming. The area is in the city so it’s superrr convenient to get ANYTHING.
They say to schedule online to clean your room on YOUR time. That’s not true. They clean your room everyday like every other hotel and ingore your “requests” to have it cleaned on a specific day. Not sure why they have that system set up.
En general estuvo muy bien. La habitación superior que ofrecieron con vista realmente no la tenía. Había un carguero estacionado en el muelle que tapaba toda la vista! Por lo demás, perfecto
The room was terrific. The overbooked our level of room so we were upgraded for the first night. Only a slight hassle to move the next day but both rooms were large, comfortable and well maintained. Perhaps the best part about the stay was the breakfast buffet. It is included in the room and I have never seen so many food options at any buffet. It was all delicious. The location on the water was a big plus and we never had to venture far to get to the meeting point for our tours.