How Axel worksAxel $489 a night vs $542 on Expedia at Scandic Ishavshotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $53 a night less (10%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · Scandic Hotels · Fr. Langesgate 2, Tromso
Shopping on site · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Outdoor furniture · Reception desk · Bridal suite
Hotels in TromsoA mid-range waterfront chain hotel in central Tromsø
8.4/10
A strong Tromsø base for harbor views and breakfast, with some noise trade-offs.
Scandic Ishavshotel is a mid-range waterfront chain hotel, and we'd pick it for exploring Tromsø rather than luxury lounging. Its quay-side location puts restaurants, shops and tour departures within easy reach. Recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the extensive breakfast, harbor views and generally helpful staff. Rooms are comfortable and usually clean; book an explicit sea-view category if the outlook matters.
The trade-offs are compact rooms, a busy lobby and occasional housekeeping or reception lapses. Expedia and Trip.com guests also report late-night noise from nearby bars, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Breakfast isn't included in every booking, and parking is paid and limited. The official site currently lists à la carte dinner service as closed, with a buffet offered instead. We'd skip it if spacious rooms and dependable quiet matter more than location.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$404 a night with Axel against $439 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $35 a night less (8%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$35/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$418 a night with Axel against $441 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (5%).
Standard Quadruple Family room (bunk bed and full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$23/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$458 a night with Axel against $497 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $39 a night less (8%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$39/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$489 a night with Axel against $542 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $53 a night less (10%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$53/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$511 a night with Axel against $547 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $36 a night less (7%).
Standard Family room · non-refundable
$36/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$396 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $386 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Family room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $489 a night vs $542 on Expedia at Scandic Ishavshotel, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $53 a night less (10%). Seen Oct 9.
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A strong Tromsø base for harbor views and breakfast, with some noise trade-offs. A mid-range waterfront chain hotel in central Tromsø, scored for what it is.
Scandic Ishavshotel is a mid-range waterfront chain hotel, and we'd pick it for exploring Tromsø rather than luxury lounging. Its quay-side location puts restaurants, shops and tour departures within easy reach. Recent Expedia, Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the extensive breakfast, harbor views and generally helpful staff. Rooms are comfortable and usually clean; book an explicit sea-view category if the outlook matters.
The trade-offs are compact rooms, a busy lobby and occasional housekeeping or reception lapses. Expedia and Trip.com guests also report late-night noise from nearby bars, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Breakfast isn't included in every booking, and parking is paid and limited. The official site currently lists à la carte dinner service as closed, with a buffet offered instead. We'd skip it if spacious rooms and dependable quiet matter more than location.
Best for: first-time Tromsø visitors; travelers joining organized excursions; couples wanting harbor views
Watch out for: nearby bar noise in some rooms; compact rooms and variable views; à la carte dinner currently listed as closed
Location: Central quay-side setting, convenient for walking, tour departures and the airport bus.
Rooms: Comfortable but compact; standard doubles are listed at 19–21 square meters.
Cleanliness: Mostly positive recent feedback, with occasional missed housekeeping details.
Service: Usually friendly and helpful, though reception and housekeeping consistency draw some criticism.
Amenities: Highly praised breakfast, bar and Wi-Fi; dinner buffet currently replaces à la carte service.
Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion; parking is charged, with only four hotel spaces listed.
Axel's opinion of Scandic Ishavshotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Scandic Ishavshotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $404 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $439 a night on Expedia | $35 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $418 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple Family room (bunk bed and full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $441 a night on Expedia | $23 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $458 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $497 a night on Expedia | $39 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $489 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $542 a night on Expedia | $53 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $511 a night · non-refundable · Standard Family room | $547 a night on Expedia | $36 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $396 a night · non-refundable · Standard Family room | $386 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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