Pieni Roobertinkatu 1, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

In a former power plant built in 1908, this stylish hotel is an 11-minute walk from the Ateneum art museum, 2 km from Temppeliaukio Church and 5 km from the Helsinki Zoo. Chic rooms with art deco bathrooms offer free Wi-FI, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Plush, upgraded rooms add sitting areas and Nespresso machines, while sophisticated suites have dining tables and bathtubs. A breakfast buffet is free. Other amenities include a gym, a cocktail bar, and an elegant Scandinavian restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Vaattunkikönkääntie 219, 96900 Rovaniemi, Finland

Surrounded by forest, this remote, serene lodge is 16 km from Santa Claus Village, 9 km from Lake Olkkajärvi and 19 km from Rovaniemi Airport. Accommodations range from rustic wood-paneled rooms with shared kitchens, to warmly furnished 4-bedroom apartments with flat-screen TVs. There are also apartments with riverside terraces, plus simple huts featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and forest views. Amenities include a seasonal restaurant and a sauna, in addition to snowmobile tours, sleigh rides, and Siberian husky and reindeer safaris.

Marknadsvägen 63, 981 91 Jukkasjärvi, Sweden

Occupying a mix of permanent buildings and seasonal ice structures, this high-concept hotel is 1 km from both the 18th-century Jukkasjärvi Homestead museum, and the Nutti Sámi Siida cultural and reindeer park. Simple, temporary rooms made of ice come with platform beds, thermal sleeping bags and reindeer hides; bathrooms and saunas are shared. Chic year-round rooms offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite facilities. Permanent ice suites have private saunas, while cabins include kitchenettes and living rooms. Breakfast is offered. There's also a refined restaurant, a cozy lounge and an ice bar. Guided tours are available.

Storgata 44, 9008 Tromsø, Norway

In a modern downtown building, this relaxed hotel is a 6-minute walk from Polaria arctic aquarium and 4.7 km from Tromsø Airport. Featuring wooden floors, the unfussy rooms offer desks, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and tea and coffeemakers, while some have pull-out couches. Suites include living rooms, Nespresso machines and stereo systems. A free breakfast buffet is served in a simple restaurant, which offers a kids’ menu. There’s also a trendy cafe/bar. Amenities include a business center and a gym.

Hurtigruten Cruise

On board are three different restaurants, the Multe bakery and ice cream bar, a sauna and fitness room. Out on deck you can enjoy the view from one of our two hot tubs. There is a comfortable bar in the panorama lounge where you can enjoy a nice traditional drink. The vessel also has a large compass area where you find the reception, the Expedition Team, a conference room and a shop. The top deck of the boat features a sun deck, observation saloon and panorama lounge, all of which provide splendid views of spectacular coastal scenery.

Johan Knudtzens gate 11, 9900 Kirkenes, Norway

Overlooking the Barents Sea, this understated hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Soviet Liberation Monument and 2 km from local history exhibits at Varanger Museum IKS dept Sør-Varanger. Featuring floral accent walls and bright decor, the hip rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add separate living areas. A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities consist of a restaurant, a bar, and meeting and event space. There's a gym. Parking is available.

Wergelandsveien 5, 0167 Oslo, Norway

A 4-minute walk from The Royal Palace, this casual hotel is 3 km from 13th-century Akershus Fortress and 4 km from art exhibits at The Vigeland Park. Relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges; most include kitchenettes. Upgraded rooms add living areas with sofabeds. Suites and apartments offer separate living areas. Room service are available. A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include a fitness center and a dining area, as well as meeting space. Parking is available, and pets are welcome.