Elite Hotel Frost is a more polished, higher-end stay in Kiruna, offering extra comfort, fuller facilities and a more relaxed pace. Kiruna is Sweden's northernmost town, an Arctic mining community in Lapland where winter brings deep snow and northern lights and summer brings the midnight sun. Choosing where to sleep shapes how a visit feels, and Elite Hotel Frost gives you a base from which the town, the Icehotel village at Jukkasjärvi, Sámi experiences, snow activities and aurora viewing can all be arranged. This is a property that couples, special-occasion trips and travellers who want to be looked after tend to look at first. Visitors to the Arctic tend to look for warmth, a good breakfast, dark skies for the lights and staff who can help organise sled rides, snowmobile trips and aurora tours. As with any accommodation, the details differ from room to room, so it is worth reading the room descriptions carefully, comparing the options that suit your group and checking the current photos, prices and guest reviews when you book. Rates move with the seasons, with holidays and with local events, so flexible dates can make a real difference to what you pay.
Location and getting around
Elite Hotel Frost is in the Kiruna Town part of Kiruna. The town is compact, with shops, restaurants and the station within a short walk or bus ride of each other, but many of the best experiences, from dog sledding to aurora viewing, start with a pick-up. Check whether tours collect from your door, since taxis can be limited and winter roads call for care.
Before you travel, check the map when you book to see exactly how far the property is from the places you most want to visit, and think about how you will arrive and leave, especially if you have luggage or an early departure.
Rooms and comfort
Expect extra comfort, fuller facilities and a more relaxed pace. In winter, rooms are warm and well insulated, and many guests like to ask about a sauna, a drying space for outdoor clothes and a late breakfast after aurora nights. In summer, check for blackout curtains, since the midnight sun keeps the sky bright through the night.
Room types, bed layouts, bathroom arrangements and extras such as breakfast, parking or air conditioning vary, so check what is included in the rate you choose. If you have particular needs, such as a quiet room, a ground-floor room, a cot for a child or a room for a group, ask when you book rather than on arrival.
Who it suits
It works best for couples, special-occasion trips and travellers who want to be looked after. It is a sensible choice for a stay built around northern lights, snow adventures and Sámi culture, with time to rest between early starts and late nights. Travellers who want a very different kind of stay, such as a large resort with a long list of facilities, may prefer to compare other options in the same area before deciding.
Good to know
The main winter season runs from late autumn into early spring, when aurora tours, dog sledding and snowmobiling are at their best and rooms book out early, while summer brings hiking, fishing and endless daylight. Winter temperatures can be very low, so pack layers and ask what winter clothing is available to hire.
Check-in times, deposits, payment methods and cancellation terms differ between properties and between rates, so read them carefully and check when you book. Message the property in advance if you expect to arrive late. Staff and the front desk are usually the best source of current local tips on restaurants, transport and tours.
Planning your days
Book your aurora tour early in the stay so there is a second chance if clouds roll in, and spread the more active days with slower ones. A visit to the Icehotel, a Sámi cultural experience and a snow excursion make a full programme. Many visitors book one or two guided excursions through the twickly tour pages and then leave the rest of the stay open for wandering, eating and resting, which is a rhythm that a good base makes easy.
Compare this property with the other hotels on this page by price, area and style, then reserve the one that fits your plans and budget.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa-style facilities (check when you book)
- ✓Front desk assistance
- ✓Breakfast options (check rate)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Restaurant or bar (check when you book)
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Tour booking help
Good questions
Where is Elite Hotel Frost?+
It is in the Kiruna Town part of Kiruna. Check the map when you book to see the exact distance to the places you want to visit.
Does the rate include breakfast?+
It depends on the room and rate you choose, so check what is included when you book.
Can I cancel if my plans change?+
Cancellation terms differ between rates, so check the conditions when you book before you reserve.