Villa Copenhagen, Copenhagen
City Weekends in Scandinavia
From Copenhagen's design districts to Stockholm's waterfront neighborhoods and Oslo's modern promenades – the Scandinavian cities offer a perfect balance between pulse and relaxation. Here you will find hotels, restaurants, and weekend tips for those who want to experience city life with a Nordic feel.
Explore our guides and find inspiration for your next city weekend.
Popular destinations
Stockholm, Sweden
Grand Hôtel has been an iconic landmark in Stockholm and home to celebrities and major events since 1874.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Hotel Pigalle is one of Gothenburg's most characterful boutique hotels – a romantic and adult hideaway inspired by Paris of the 20th century.
Malmö, Sweden
MJ'S is a boutique hotel that combines playful design with a warm atmosphere, located a block from Lilla Torg in central Malmö.
Stockholm, Sweden
A Home is an intimate boutique hotel in a private villa from 1910 in Lärkstaden, decorated by Ilse Crawford – as if staying at stylish friends' home.
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Skeppsholmen is a design hotel in two buildings from 1699 on the green island of Skeppsholmen – a tranquil oasis by the water in the heart of Stockholm.
Oslo, Norway
The Thief in Oslo is an exclusive design hotel on Tjuvholmen with modern art, luxurious decor, and fantastic views of the Oslofjord.
Oslo, Norway
Sommerro is an art deco hotel in the old headquarters of Oslo Lysverker in Frogner, with a historic bathhouse and rooftop pool with sauna.
Oslo, Norway
Amerikalinjen is a boutique hotel in the former headquarters of Den Norske Amerikalinje at Jernbanetorget in central Oslo.
Oslo, Norway
Hotel Bristol is a classic Oslo hotel from 1920 with a spa, Bristol Grill, and one of the city's most beloved afternoon teas.
Ålesund, Norway
Hotel Brosundet is a family-owned boutique hotel in an old boathouse by the canal in the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund.
Trondheim, Norway
The Britannia Hotel is Trondheim's grand hotel from 1870, featuring Palmehaven, the Michelin restaurant Speilsalen, and a 1,400 sqm spa.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Villa Copenhagen is an elegant luxury hotel in the heart of Copenhagen with historic charm, modern design, sustainable luxury, and a heated rooftop pool.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nimb Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel in a Moorish palace in the heart of Tivoli – with a rooftop pool, hammam, and views of the amusement park.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel Sanders is a personal boutique hotel near Nyhavn, created by ballet dancer Alexander Kølpin – with a rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, and Michelin key.
Helsinki, Finland
Hotel Kämp is Finland's most classic luxury hotel, established in 1887, located by the Esplanade Park in the heart of Helsinki.
Porvoo, Finland
RUNO Hotel Porvoo is a boutique hotel in a former bank in Old Porvoo, with Nordic design, attic spa, and half an hour to Helsinki.
scandiweekend.com collects tips on hotels, spas, and weekend experiences in Scandinavia. Our ambition is to inspire travels that combine relaxation, design, and Nordic nature.
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