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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

Alta · Norway

Sorrisniva 20View location

9.4/10Excellent78 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

With a stay at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 10. 3 mi (16. 5 km) from Alta Church and 10. 3 mi (16. 5 km) from Alta Rock Carvings. This hotel is 10. 5 mi (16. 8 km) from Alta Museum and 10.

6 mi (17 km) from Northern Lights Cathedral. Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

You can enjoy a meal at Sorrisniva Restaurant serving the guests of Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Alta Church and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Alta Rock Carvings. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Alta Museum and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Northern Lights Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 250 per person (one-way)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Norwegian

    Swedish

    English

    Dutch

Nearby attractions

Alta Church 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Alta Rock Carvings 16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Alta Museum 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Northern Lights Cathedral 17 km / 10.6 mi
Sautso Canyon 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Alta Tourist Information 17.7 km / 11 mi
Boazo Sami Siida 19.9 km / 12.4 mi
Elvebakken Church 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Tirpitz Museum 27.1 km / 16.8 mi
Kafjord Church 28.8 km / 17.9 mi
SarvesAlta Alpinsenter 35.1 km / 21.8 mi
Talvik Church 41 km / 25.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
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  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
  • Sauna
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel

9.4
Excellent
78 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
43 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Amy
Wow! We were warm in sleeping bags provided. Sleeping in an igloo hotel? Awesome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Johan
Love the experience friendly helpful staff. Calm peaceful
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Stephanie
Staff as amazing, kind and helpful. Igloo room was incredible. Slept like a baby, highly recommend! Just be prepared.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Rachel
Everything was beyond perfect. A fabulous experience. Thank you
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2026
Chris
Unique
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
Gemma
So wanted to come here to stop in the Ice Hotel. Slept really well! On arrival they took you through the procedure for sleeping in the Ice room. The sleeping bags were very warm and due to my thermals I was very earm and comfortable. Theres places to sit if you needed to to come back in and warm up. Spar is great, breakfast good, lots of choice. If you dont have a car I do recommend booking the hotel shuttle. 500 nok one way and 25 mins to the airport.
I only stopped one night. Will definately be coming back again but for longer. This was at the end of a two week trip around Norway
Highly recommend!
L
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Kim
All facilities were beautiful and staff incredibly professional and friendly. They organized all activities and dining in advance as per our request. A truly 5 star experience all around.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Cornelia
Super quality nature lodge offering great excursions and experiences.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Julia
The igloo hotel was amazing! Can't say enough good things about this place. The artistry was amazing. The staff was so nice. They went out of their way to help us multiple times. They even came to tell everyone the northern lights were out. Would definitely recommend and stay there again
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2025
Patrick

Stay in the ice hotel

The snow/ice hotel looks like it was constructed in a hurry and not many ice carvings, compared to others in Scandinavia. There were many spots on the ceilings that looked like water had entered and different colors. Small details but not worthy of the price charged.
The main hotel facilities are fantastic and the staff was great!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Allyson
Our stay was fabulous! We really were warm and cozy in our igloo ice room! Such a unique and memorable experience!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Erinn
The customer service was above and beyond what we expected.
The amenities in the resort were fantastic.
Breakfast selection was phenomenal.
The Ice Igloo was surprisingly comfortable to sleep in - a once in a lifetime experience and worth it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2024
PAUL

Fantasy Experience

Awesome experience! Slept in the ice hotel for two nights and it was some of the best sleep I've had. If I had one criticism, it would be the lack of info on the website explaining how it all works (i.e. you don't get to leave any of your things in the room because they run tours during the day). Small thing though and well worth the expense and travel to do it.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Richard
Ice Hotel was a near experience. Sleeping bags kept you nice and cozy. Experience of a lifetime.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2023
Erik
Most amazing place we’ve ever been to. Don’t worry about the cold. You are provided more than ample sleeping bag and we actually found ourselves more than warm enough. The sculptures are stunning as is the lighting and quietness. The excursions available are fantastic and if more than one night in ice hotel is enough for you, you can move into a regular indoor hotel room. There is ample warm common spaces to spend your day relaxing and sitting in front of a fire if you’d like.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2023
Matt
Overall, good experience. Nice facilities, friendly staff and beautiful igloo hotel. I thought it was weird that we had to pick up our sleeping bags and pillows and carry them to our room inside the igloo. That process could be more seamless but everything else was great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2020
Verified traveler

Unforgetable Experience👍

Finally my dream came through !!! One of unforgetable experience
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
The IceHotel was gorgeous. The sculptures were amazing. Beds were comfi and warm, every guest gets 2 sleeping bags. Good food and super friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
We absolutely had the most amazing time at sorrisniva last week, even with a couple hiccups. We reserved the hot tub, but our time was cut short due to someone else reserving it, but it really wasn’t a big deal to us and the hotel staff still discounted the price for the hot tub. We ate the most amazing dinner we had in our entire trip to Norway, the food was absolutely delicious! We then had a northern lights tour scheduled, the weather wasn’t that great the week we went and it was rainy and cloudy and unfortunately we didn’t see any northern lights that night but the guide was awesome. On our way back the road was so icy downhill that we slid off. My boyfriend and another man from the tour hopped out and pushed the van out of the deep snow. We were back on the road! But 5 minutes later we were sliding down the hill and went right back into the snow. We all hopped out and walked down the hill (I slipped a few times) and the owner from sorrisniva came and picked us up. However there wasn’t enough room for all of us so my boyfriend stayed behind to walk with the guide. Even though things didn’t go as planned, this made our adventure even more memorable. The staff was amazing and made sure we all got back safely. We also did the snowmobile tour in the morning before we left and this was my favorite part of our entire Norway experience. We drove up to the top of a mountain and it was untouched as far as I could see. We flipped our sled but it was still so amazing!!! Thank you!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Incredible experience, couldn't believe I was actually in an ice hotel. Very friendly staff and delicious food.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2019
Stephanie
The igloo hotel was an amazing experience! It was as cool as it looks (literally and figuratively). I was pleasantly surprised how well I slept in the igloo in spite of the fact that I have difficulty sleeping regularly. As long as you wear a lot of layers you'll be fine. I wore 2 pairs of wool socks, long underwear, pj pants, thermal shirt, hoodie, gloves, and a thin down jacket and was fine. The main downside of the hotel is just that the main \"living room\" area is very small. We got there late in the afternoon and went on the lights safari while we were there, and dog sledding early the next day, but if we had more time to spend at the hotel it would have been less than ideal. There's nothing really in the area so I'd highly recommend getting out and doing activities anyway though.
Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Mar 2026
ilaria
Di per sé l'hotel é molto bello e pulito, ho avuto un problema con la camera suite igloo ( non mi sono sentita bene all'interno) cosi dopo esserci rimasta per meno di 1h ho chiesto il cambio della camera e di averne una normale, il ragazzo mi aveva detto che avrei pagato solo la differenza fra le due camere invece il mattino dopo mi é stato detto che avrei pagato l'intera camera ( con uno sconto) comunque più di quanto preventivato, anche perche mi avesse detto questo la sera magari avrei rifiutato e sarei rimasta nella zona di attesa piuttosto. Da un hotel di quel calibro non mi aspettavo questo colpo basso.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
WILLIAM B
Espetacular
O hotel e muito aconchegante, luxo rustico
E a opcao dos quartos em igloo e uma experiencia para a vida
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Stine Longva
Veldig spesiell opplevelse å overnatte på dette hotellet. Anbefales!!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
manuel
Ambiance et dépaysement total. Expérience insolite dans un très bel hôtel 4 étoiles. Petit dej top, et très bonne organisation.
Après la nuit d hôtel, le sauna était inclus et était très apprécié.
Partner
4/10
Poor
31 Dec 2025
Pablo
L’hôtel est très beau : l’igloo, la réception, le restaurant, les différents petits coins pour chiller au chaud près de la cheminée. C’est aussi chouette de se promener en chaussons dans l’hôtel.
Par contre, la nourriture et le service sont médiocre et pas du tout à la hauteur du prix facturé et des prestations d’un hôtel 4 étoiles.
20€ une soupe sans pain ni rien.
30€ pour un burger sans trop de goût.
5€ pour un ramequin de chips malgré plusieurs cocktails et bières commandées pendant l’après midi.
Le cocktail que j’avais commandé en apéritif à dîner est arrivé juste avant le dessert… Le petit déjeuner est très basique. Les bonnes choses (omelettes, bacon, avocado toast et même le capuccino) sont en supplément !)
Enfin, le taxi commandé par l’hôtel qui devait nous coûté 500 krn (40€), nous a coûté 950 krn (80€).
Nous sommes contents d’avoir vécu l’expérience du igloo par contre nous n’y retournerons pas et nous ne le recommanderons pas non plus.
De plus des enfants qui courent et qui crient partout.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Anette

Anbefales!

Veldig god service i resepsjonen, hyggelige og blide. God mat og drikke. Flott hotell!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Stefan
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Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2024
Laila

Stunning and uncomfortable

It may not come as a surprise that sleeping in an igloo is not overly comfortable. I loved the overall experience, and the ice art is incredible. That said, it was much more comfortable to sleep in the lodge and just visit the ice hotel to admire the art. The staff is super helpful, friendly and sweetly authentic. This is one place that still has soul, does not feel like a corporation.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jan 2024
Jose

Only worth it if u Gona sleep in a igloo suit

I only recomend one day here and only for the experience of sleeping in the suites at the Ice hotel. The 2 best rooms are Aladdin and Divine Femenine. The ice hotel is more like a museum everyone can come to look at the suites and nornal rooms beetwen 10 am and 20.00 in the nigth. After that the ice hotel is only for guests sleeping there. Is cold -5 aprox but u will Get very good sleeping bags and pilows. I asked for extra sleeping bag to be more confortable. The system is that the first guests ariving will choose the suit they like. The ice bar is open 4 times a day only 1 hour at the time and you can only choose beetwen one alcohol free lemonade and a vodka with Curaçao the price is 10-12 euro pr shot glass wich are made of ice. We eated at the Lavoo restaurant couse we saw it had betyr review on internet but the food was disappointing. Don’t eat there couse there are many other restaurants near. Massage over rated and u most pay to use the sauna amd jacuzzi if u wana use it the same day u arive,35 euro or person. I have many recomendations more for this hotel. My insta is bcovip I have been in 97 country’s follow me
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2023
Tor Magnus
Flott hotell og konseptet med ishotell. Veldig god frokost. Det ble diverse strømbrudd som så ut til å skape det totale kaos. De klarte ikke servere, ikke styr på hva som ble belastet på rom, så det ble bare tatt etter innfallsmetoden virket det som. Vi var en gruppe på 8 personer som ble overfakturerte. De klarte ikke organisere avtalt transport til flyplass. Vi hadde en time i jacuzzi hvor vi var lovet service, men alt uteble, med unntak av faktureringen. Jeg håper alt dette skyltes strømbruddene og at det normalt sett er bedre styring på ting.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2023
Hans
Wir hatten für eine Nacht eine der Suiten im Iglu-Hotel gebucht - tolle Erfahrung! Frieren muss man nicht! Die Sauna am nächsten Morgen war Klasse! Wir hatten für den Tag danach außerdem im Hotel noch eine Snowmobil -Tour gebucht. Können wir nur empfehlen! Bucketlist - Done!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2023
Simona

Wonderful

Fantastic and magic experience.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2023
Karstein

Spennende og uttrolig hotell

Spennende. Utrolig og fantastisk. Må oppleves. Utrolig laget. Flotte is skulpturer
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2022
Sara

En eksotisk opplevelse

Et fantastisk hotell, en eksotisk opplevelse å bo i ishotellet. Veldig fleksibel og serviceinnstilt betjening, Sorrisniva kan virkelig anbefales!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2022
Brian Loft

Levede ikke helt op til forventningerne.

Super lækkert hotel i fantastiske omgivelser. Servicen levede desværre ikke op til forventningerne til et hotel i denne klasse.
Rigtigt lækker restaurant med super betjening.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2020
Malkiat

Veldig bra

Veldig bra
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

A fantastic experience!

Absolutely amazing! The best hotel experience we have ever had. We would definitely recommend Sorrisniva to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2019
Lone

Outstanding experince

Fantastisk personligt personale, både ejer af hotellet, personalet i receptionen og i restauranten, der giver den absolut bedste service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Alles wie erwartet bestens .Freundliches Personal, hervorragendes Essen, als Zugabe Polarlichter über dem Hotel.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Veldig god mat og fin iskunst!

Restauranten og iskunsten er verdt et besøk, men bruk pengene på noe annet enn å overnatte. Blodpris, 1500,-, for en time i boblebad.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2018
Oddvar

En kjempe opplevelse. Anbefales å prøve noe eget\n

En opplevelse å komme ditt å oppleve det de har fått til i år. Topp betjening og en del opplevelser i form av hundekjøring og snøscotere
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2018
attilio

sul tetto del mondo

un hotel molto particolare, sicuramente da vedere se si ha un pò di spirito d'avventura. la camera è nella parte di ghiaccio della struttura, si dorme bene anche se la temperatura non è proprio estiva..
lo staff è estramente gentile e la location veramente molto suggestiva. le escursioni sono indimentabili.
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Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
Sorrisniva 20, Alta, Norway

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