Scandic Ishavshotel

Hotels
Scandic
8.3 (3925 reviews)
Fredrik Langesgt. 2 , Tromsø , no

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Inadequate cleanliness
Poor service experience

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Several reviews indicated inadequate room cleaning and maintenance issues.
Service
8.8
Service is described as average with some positive remarks about personnel friendliness.
Location
9.3
Multiple reviews praised the hotel's prime location and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.8
Descriptions indicate rooms were basic and some issues were raised about size.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities like breakfast were positively noted, though toiletries were criticized.
Value for Money
7.3
Comments suggest that perceived value did not match pricing.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Consistently praised breakfast offerings and variety.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience was generally positive, but noted issues with service affected stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 01:57

Property Description

Picturesque Waterside Location
Located in Tromsø, known as the Paris of the North, Scandic Ishavshotel offers breathtaking views of the harbor and city.

Panoramic Views
Most rooms are situated at the end of the quay, providing guests with sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings.

Dining and Socializing
Indulge in traditional Norwegian cuisine at the Lobby Restaurant and Restaurant Roast. For drinks and socializing, head to the Roast Bar by the water, boasting views of the Tromsø Bridge and the iconic Arctic Cathedral.

Experience the beauty of Tromsø at Scandic Ishavshotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please be advised that if you have booked accommodations with dinner buffet included, this does not include buffet for children. You may purchase dinner buffet for children directly at the hotel at an extra cost.

The buffet is served between 18:00 and 21:00.

Unused meals are not refunded.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs NOK 35 per hour.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for NOK 200 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3925 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Matthias couple ch
7
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Dr. Reem family_with_children kw
5
Pros:

Location
View- overlooking both the town and the lake. Magical view when you drink your coffee .

Cons:

No phones in rooms
No room service
No complimentary water
No bathroom amenities (tooth brush, etc).
Breakfast buffet menu was very limited.

No Tourist trips or activities or desk. For booking trips inside the hotel.. I asked the frontdesk and they Said they have none and we need to go to tourist shops outside to find about it.

I had bunk bed in my room, when the staff unlocked the bunk beds, they didn't tell us there's a ladder under the main king bed that can be used for the bunk beds, we discovered that on last day before we check out.

I can say few were Unfriendly staff due to the way they respond to guests from various countries. I asked the reception for toothbrush and he. Said: " We don't offer tooth brush here, you can buy one from supermarket" ..
So, I'll leave it here for you to judge.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Nivaldo couple br
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
9
Great location in comfortable hotel with amazing views
Pros:

Excellent location for shops, cafes and meeting point for tours. Fabulous views from hotel rooms facing the sea. Superb breakfast and comfortable beds,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
5
Norway & Tromso prices and realities - nice surroundings but the hotel itself well overpriced not worth it.
Pros:

Breakfast was good; although about 9:30am so half an hour before the bfast is done you can tell that less items or some not all being brought any more.
Location is brilliant; very easy access to all attractions. Nice.
Heating in the room is adequately good.
Bathroom facilities were good.
Dinner was nice but very very expensive - £50 per person even though it is a buffet that’s not worth it.

Cons:

For a room for £1200 for 3 nights no water in the room is a rather bad joke.
As mentioned about bfast - not great in terms of what we can save on or for tomorrow or later for lunch.
Dinner price is crazy; and buffet was nice on Friday evening but Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday was the same stuff so if you pay that much that’s repetitive boring stuff. And we seen chefs covering salmon into clean film for next day? I’m public? Come on….
Eco or not - clean towels / or change of mugs / glasses every morning for a room for over £350 a night should be absolutely essential not exception.
For a standard the hotel isn’t worth the price; honestly.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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guy v g solo_traveller be
8
Sluitingstijd bar .
Cons:

Sluitingstijd van de bar vond ik een beetje vroeg en was op zondag niet open .

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Walaa couple sa
8
Pros:

Location was great, next to Radisson blue however it has better view, breakfast is good enough not so great as I was expecting, room a bit smaller money value wise.

Cons:

No luggage carrier, no bidet.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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YANQING family_with_children cn
1
前台脸臭得跟什么一样,看不起国人
Pros:

非常令人生气!
booking也不解决问题!

Cons:

完全不沟通!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Allison family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

The location was great, as was breakfast and the option for a family room with 2 bunk beds.

Cons:

The room was very small, including a very small bathroom, which felt cramped for our family of 4 (kids 9, 11) and our luggage (1 bag each). Maybe the smallest hotel room we’ve stayed in in Europe. There are shared spaces in the bar area that were nice to have to go to and spread out a bit.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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YANQING couple cn
1
非常不满,不给变通!
Pros:

完全不沟通

Cons:

前台一副臭脸!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Raphaela couple at
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Zoeb family_with_children ae
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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nicoletta couple it
8
Pros:

Posizione, vista, letto comodo, buffet

Cons:

Bagno piccolo e scomodo, pulizia camera facoltativa

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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DARREN family_with_children gb
10
An amazing hotel with great food and staff. Centrally located. Would stay again
Pros:

An amazing hotel with great food and staff. Centrally located

Cons:

Rooms are very small for families

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Michael couple at
7
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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PIOTR couple pl
7
Pros:

Hotel fantastyczny! Najlepsza lokalizacja, personel pomocny, jednak słaby stosunek jakości do ceny, za tę cenę warunki mogłyby być lepsze. W niedzielę zamknięty bar oraz restauracja.

Cons:

Zdecydowanie lokalizacja.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was right in the harbour and an easy walk to the restaurant and activities. The staff were friendly and couldn't do enough to help. The room was clean and tidy and had a lovely view of the waterfront especially at night. The buffet was excellent, tasty and had a wide selection. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone planning a visit to Tromsø.

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like. Couldn't fault the hotel, food, staff or location.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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C couple dk
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Aurélie couple fr
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee