Located in the heart of Alta, Scandic Alta offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and an adjacent golf course. Visit the sauna or cozy up by the fireplace in the lobby after exploring nearby attractions. With dry cleaning services, bicycle rentals, and high-speed WiFi, this hotel is perfect for those looking to unwind.
Adjacent to a golf course, Scandic Alta is a great choice for a stay in Alta. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Alta, which serves local cuisine. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and free bike rentals.
At a glance
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Hotel size
241 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (NOK 80 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Skiing nearby
Working away
Business center
13 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (16092 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
Sauna
Comprehensive food waste policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
Alta - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NOK 200 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night
Pets
Pet deposit: NOK 250 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Self parking costs NOK 80 per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Alta Hotel
Alta Rica
Hotel Alta
Rica Alta
Rica Alta Hotel
Rica Hotel Alta
Scandic Alta Hotel
Scandic Alta
Scandic Alta Alta
Scandic Alta Hotel
Scandic Alta Hotel Alta
Frequently asked questions
Does Scandic Alta offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Scandic Alta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Scandic Alta?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per night, and there's also a deposit of NOK 250 per stay. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Scandic Alta?
Yes. Self parking costs NOK 80 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Alta?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Scandic Alta and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Scandic Alta?
Yes, Alta offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Scandic Alta like?
Scandic Alta is a short 7-minute drive from Alta (ALF) and 3 minutes' walk from Northern Lights Cathedral.
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Reviews
Scandic Alta Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great with many options, fresh, and cooked to a high standard. (18 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2026
The hotel and the friendly staff.
Susana
Susana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Very clean and comfortable room
LUCA
LUCA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Everything was great. Rooms a a tad dated but property was great for a night. Breakfast was good and they are allowing a 2p checkout.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent breakfast and rooms with a stunning view.
Giorgio
Giorgio, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Very neat and affordable hotel. Very good diner and breakfast. Rooms more than comfortable.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
Loved our stay here so much. The included breakfast buffet was the best we’ve ever head! Would love to come back!
Allyson
Allyson, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Staff were pleasant. Room was comfortable. Location good. Dining very good.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2024
Great service and amazing food
Aneta
Aneta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
They had a new intern practising his job. He was the best. He was so helpful and nice when our family arrived. Also other staff was great!
Marja
Marja, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2024
Wonderful breakfast!
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
This room seemed to be a bit older or maybe other rooms I’ve stayed in have been updated recently. This does not take away from it being a pleasant stay and a comfortable room. I am a solo traveller and it was good for me being the queen bed option. I feel a couple might be a bit tight but definitely doable.
The staff were very friendly and remembered me. Got me in a tad earlier than check in, which was appreciated. The local bus is only a short walk to the hotel, and the town is so small that you could walk anywhere in the main “city” from the hotel.
I will stay here next time I’m in Alta.
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2025
The location was great. I had a room facing the Northern Lights Cathedral which got nice views with the northern lights one night. The room was comfortable and a good size for one. Staff were very helpful, however sometimes during busy periods it took a long time to just purchase a bottle of water. The breakfast was good and varied and if purchased at the hotel cheaper than what was charged when booking. The local bus stop is 100m from the hotel so it was cheap and easy to get from the airport to the hotel. There were two nights that the restaurant was closed due to functions that wasn’t communicated to guests. Besides all of that, an excellent hotel in a great location!
Josh
Josh, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
Great hotel in centre of Alta
This is a great hotel right in the centre of Alta, close to the cathedral.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The room was comfortable and spacious.
The breakfast was great.
I’d definitely stay again.
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Walkable! The bed was comfortable and the staff extremely helpful with helping me navigate and get acclimated to the system to find a train.
Candice C
Candice C, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
Great location, in Alta's pedestrian downtown, with easy and ample parking, and across the street from the magnificent Northern Lights Cathedral. The best choice in Alta.
Alberto
Alberto, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Scandic hotels are dependable
Typical Scandic Hotel, good location, basic room but comfortable and impeccably clean. The staff were friendly, helpful and competent. And, of course, an excellent buffet breakfast with many options, fresh and cooked.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2025
Rooms need updating. Good breakfast
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
One night on the road
Comfortable hotel near the Alta Sami museum.
Walking distance to restaurants.
Possibility to do laundry at specific time.
Nice breakfast
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Quiet h-l, too small room, wi-fi troubles.
There is very good, rich breakfast, friendly staff but unfortunately at least 3 of those members were quite useless in helping us to get that wi-fi. For all our 3 days of stay there was a lot of problem with the wi-fi, including the totaly wrong instructions how to get it. Those instructions were given to us in a small peace if paper together with the key-card.
The rooms are with big, comfortable, clean bed and linens but the space in the room is very tiny, so if you are a couple, you will be bumping accidently to each other, stapping on each other feet, nocking things around or stepping on peaces of your luggage. And we are both slim people. I can't even imagine how hard it could be if the customer is of a bigger body-type: taller or wider.
Dilyana
Dilyana, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2024
Breakfast was great. Note: not the hotel’s fault, but Parking was less available and more expensive than the Expedia listing showed - but if you use the lot across the street you only have to pay during the daytime and it works out a lot cheaper. The hotel was average. Not a normal problem there: It was very warm in Alta the week we were in town. They have no air conditioning, and so we had to leave the windows open - which meant we could not sleep well due to noise and light (the sun doesn’t set up there). They also have no fans - which is weird, as most places we stayed up there had small fans you could use to move air into the room - but this hotel didn’t. It would behoove them to buy a stock of fans to keep for the odd days when it is warm. The stuff in the area is fairly touristy and expensive but easy enough to find a decent restaurant to walk to.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Very good service and wonderful people working there, very friendly. Loved it!
Virginia
Virginia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Excellent stay.
Joel Edward
Joel Edward, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2025
Bom hotel
Bom hotel
Marcelo
Marcelo, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 22, 2025
The hotel is close to places that I want to go. Close to a bus terminal.