The best ice hotels in the world in 2026 are ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, Hôtel de Glace in Quebec, Snowhotel 365 near Kirkenes, Kemi SnowCastle in Finland, the Arctic SnowHotel in Rovaniemi, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta and the Hotel of Ice at Bâlea Lake, Romania. An ice hotel is a temporary hotel made of snow and sculpted ice blocks, usually rebuilt every winter, with rooms kept below freezing.
We rank them by scale, season length and how much of the stay is unique. Prices are not listed here because operators change them every season; check the official page for the winter you plan to visit.
| Rank | Hotel | Country | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICEHOTEL | Sweden | Winter ice rooms from December, plus year-round suites |
| 2 | Hôtel de Glace | Canada | January to March |
| 3 | Snowhotel 365 | Norway | Year-round |
| 4 | Kemi SnowCastle | Finland | Winter Park mid-January to April |
| 5 | Arctic SnowHotel | Finland | 15 December to end of March |
| 6 | Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel | Norway | 20 December to end of March |
| 7 | Hotel of Ice, Bâlea Lake | Romania | Rebuilt every winter |
1. ICEHOTEL, Sweden
ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi is the original ice hotel and is rebuilt each winter from the frozen Torne River. Room types include artist-designed Art Suites, an Ice Room and, since the Icehotel 365 build, year-round suites that stay frozen through summer. Guests sleep on reindeer hides in thermal sleeping bags, with ice-room temperatures around -5 °C.
2. Hôtel de Glace, Canada
Opened in January 2001, this hotel near Quebec City has ice beds with deer furs and arctic sleeping bags, an ice bar, a sauna and an outdoor hot tub. It operates from early January to late March.
3. Snowhotel 365, Norway
Near Kirkenes, this hotel runs year-round, including midsummer. Rooms are hand-carved by ice sculptors, and the stay includes a heated lounge, sauna and showers, plus breakfast and a three-course dinner.
4. Kemi SnowCastle, Finland
The Kemi SnowCastle is billed as the largest snow fort in the world and is rebuilt every winter, with a snow hotel, restaurant, chapel and ice sculptures. Its theme changes annually. The SnowCastle area is open all year, and the Winter Park runs from mid-January to April.
5. Arctic SnowHotel, Finland
In Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, the Arctic SnowHotel has 20 rooms for up to 70 guests, from double suites to family rooms, with an Ice Restaurant and an Ice Chapel.
6. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, Norway
Described as the world’s northernmost igloo hotel, in Alta, it is built each year from about 250 tonnes of ice and 7,000 cubic metres of snow, with a new theme each season.
7. Hotel of Ice, Bâlea Lake, Romania
Built every winter at Bâlea Lake in the F?g?ra? mountains and reached by cable car. In 2017 it planned 14 rooms, with a double room at about €100 a night. We could not find current rates.
Dropped from the old list
The Bjorli Ice Lodge in Norway was our old number one. We could not confirm that it is operating in the 2026-27 season, so we removed it. Check with Bjorligard Hotel if you are planning a visit.
If you like the sun, go to Dubai and visit The Burj Al Arab Hotel.
Keep reading
- The Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai: the opposite of an ice hotel
- How much does it really cost to live in a hotel: the economics of hotel stays
FAQ
What is an ice hotel?
A temporary hotel made of snow and sculpted ice blocks, often rebuilt every winter, sometimes with steel framing.
What is the original ice hotel?
ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, rebuilt each winter from the Torne River.
Are ice hotels cold inside?
Rooms stay below freezing, typically around -4 to -5 °C, but guests sleep in thermal sleeping bags on reindeer hides.
Are there ice hotels open in summer?
Yes. Snowhotel 365 in Norway and ICEHOTEL’s 365 suites in Sweden run year-round.
How much does a night in an ice hotel cost?
Prices vary widely by hotel and season, so check the hotel’s official page for the winter you plan to visit.
Last updated: October 2026.
