Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely spacious areas to relax, free tea and coffee for guests”
“The sleeping bags were incredibly comfortable and warm”
“The who experience was made particularly special due to the exceptional staff wh…”
“Staff were attentive and friendly”
“The hotel is in a beautiful location”
“Very cozy and nice hotel at a beautiful location”
“Stunning experience staying at the ice hotel, expensive but completely worth eve…”
“Yes it is quite expensive but it is worth”
“Both the dinner and the breakfast is top-notch, close to a fine-dining experienc…”
“The breakfast was great - oh, those Norwegian waffles”
“Clean and private changing rooms”
“Staff were excellent and the hotel is clean and warm with incredible views”
Overview
Situated 20 km 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.
Traveller reviews
Lisa
couple
April 14, 2026
“Great stay at the igloo hotel. The hotel provided everything we needed and it was a great experience”
Lovely spacious areas to relax, free tea and coffee for guests. Clean and private changing rooms.
Suzanne
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
“An amazing, unique experience.”
The who experience was made particularly special due to the exceptional staff who offered advice and help throughout. Nothing was ever too much for them and they went above and beyond to assist , enabling me to feel confident , safe and part of the ‘family’ as a solo traveller .
Laszlo
couple
March 20, 2026
“Nice and modern hotel with a unique icehotel.”
The hotel is in a beautiful location. It has all amenities including a tasty bfast. The icehotel itself has been beautifully made. The sleeping bags were incredibly comfortable and warm!
Balázs79
couple
March 6, 2026
“Beautiful Igloo Hotel, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but not for everyone”
Very cozy and nice hotel at a beautiful location. The Igloo Hotel part is mind-blowing, so impressive I find hard to describe, the ice sculptures are just epic. Sleeping bags and the reindeer-skin plus mattress will be enough to make you warm. Both the dinner and the breakfast is top-notch, close to a fine-dining experience.
Anita
extended_group
February 25, 2026
The ice hotel was totally amazing. I had read that this was the best ice hotel it was. Sleeping in the igloo was a brilliant experience. As long as you wear the correct clothing as advised, you are not cold. The Sleeping bag was unbelievably warm. The warm part of the hotel, wow. Warm real fires, great atmosphere, amazing food. Staff were attentive and friendly.
Caroline
family_with_children
February 22, 2026
“Amazing experience we will always remember”
Stunning experience staying at the ice hotel, expensive but completely worth every penny. Staff were excellent and the hotel is clean and warm with incredible views. We were so sad to leave. The ice rooms are surprisingly quiet and I slept really well! Great showers next day and plenty of places to chill when not in the igloo part. Top tip: do not drink too much before bed. And get cozy and stay dry before you go to the igloo part. We had northern lights and so there was a lot of being outside before bed so we took a while to warm up before getting ready for our igloo.
Cristina
couple
January 19, 2026
The design of the ice hotel and its rooms together with the ice sculptures are something to behold.
EmanuelPereira
couple
January 12, 2026
Hospitality, Iglo Hotel and designer from Hotel
Iris
couple
April 10, 2025
“Great experience”
Fabulous experience staying at the igloo hotel. We were there in early April and it was unusually warm. We were able to pick our suite. However, due to warm temperatures it was starting to melt, so we stayed in a different one in the end. I was so toasty in the provided sleeping bags. Do pack a swim suit for the morning sauna! We were able to borrow snow shoes free of charge for a nice walk in the area. Showers are communal, even if you stay in a suite.
Serdar
family_with_children
April 6, 2025
“Great experience”
Yhe hotel was perfect, all the staff were so helpful and friendly. They made our holiday perfect. İ m not too satisfied with the meal options. İ d prefer beside fine dining and alacarte restaurant , there should be also quick bite options for children. At least quick burger. But anyway all food was great. Yes it is quite expensive but it is worth.
Martin
couple
April 1, 2025
“Unique and magical.”
The interior of the igloo hotel is magical and very unique. It has to be seen, photos only give part of the picture (sorry about the pun) . Sleeping in the Igloo rooms is an experience not really that comfortable. It is a one off that I am glad we did but only once.
David
couple
March 27, 2025
“Superb place to stay with plenty of amenities. Came complete with a brilliant Northern Light show.”
Despite being an ice hotel with limited facilities in the ice section. The hotel itself has plenty of options to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It is an experience sleeping on ice, and I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our stay. The Northern Lights absolutely went off and was the cherry on top of our stay.
Maya
solo_traveller
March 16, 2025
“Unforgettable experience!”
An amazing and unforgettable experience. Loved the sculptures and the lights. The breakfast was great - oh, those Norwegian waffles!❤️
Thomas
solo_traveller
March 14, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience with amazing staff and great tours available. 100% recommend.
Selene Alexia
couple
March 6, 2025
“A once in a lifetime experience that we loved so much that we want to repeat!”
We loved our stay in the ice hotel. This year's theme was the greek pantheon and the sculptures were gorgeous. We stayed in a suit, which is well worth the upgrade. We did many hikes in the area and enjoyed our time here immensely. The staff were helpful and friendly, the food was exceptional, and both the main hotel and the ice hotel are stunning. The staff even let us know when northern lights were out! Thank you all for such a memorable stay.
George
couple
March 5, 2025
Great experience. We slept wel. Sleeping bags were warm enough. Breakfest was very good.
Claire
extended_group
March 3, 2025
“One off experience with great food”
Great staff, beautiful facilities, delicious food. Sleeping in igloo part obviously cold but sleeping bags and reindeer skins kept us toasty. We did splash out on a carved suite but the regular rooms would have been fun too. Loved getting into the sauna the following morning! We borrowed snowshoes for free which was brilliant and did a couple of the trails through the forest. Really enjoyed an evening meal and then sitting in an upstairs section of the bar with Norwegian whisky 🥃
Bogdan
couple
March 1, 2025
“A one-of-a-kind hotel with exceptionally welcoming staff and an outstanding restaurant.”
The whole experience was as expected - excellent. In addition to the ice facilities there is a whole bunch of "ice free" spots: the top quality restaurant, a cozy big living-room with a fireplace, and some trails outside to have a nice walk. The northern lights we saw was just pleasant addition to all of the above.
Radovana
extended_group
February 27, 2025
“If you are in the area you must try it. Once in a livetime experience…”
Amaising expirience- spned the night in the ice room lile an iglu and feeling verry warm all the time. I loved the fact that there is a huge relax area where you can sit, chat and spend time until you are reddy ro go to sleep. Excellent free tea and coffe is a huge bonus
John
couple
February 25, 2025
Breakfast was excellent exactly what i wanted and beautifully presented, we very much enjoyed the igloo hotel especially with an upgrade to a feature room
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Hiking, Spa/wellness packages, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Family rooms, Chapel/shrine, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room
A unique overnight experience in a room crafted entirely from ice and snow. Each room features proper bedding with reindeer skins and a warm sleeping bag, all softly illuminated by electric lighting.
Exclusive Suite
A unique overnight experience in a room crafted entirely from ice and snow. Each room features proper bedding with reindeer skins and a warm sleeping bag, all softly illuminated by electric lighting.
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