ICEHOTEL Sweden: Cold Rooms, Warm Stays and Costs

An ice room is a different kind of hotel night

ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi offers accommodation made of ice as well as warm accommodation. Its own guidance describes cold-room temperatures around minus five Celsius, specialist sleeping bags and warm facilities. Think of the cold night as a particular experience, not simply a standard bedroom with unusual decor.

Start by deciding whether you actually want to sleep cold. Someone who wants to see the ice art but values a conventional night’s sleep should compare warm accommodation and visitor arrangements. A photograph of an ice suite does not mean every room sold under the hotel name has that layout or those facilities.

How many nights should you book?

The hotel recommends one night in a cold room and the rest in warm accommodation. That is a useful starting point when building a longer trip. Check which night is cold, which room category is booked for the other nights and how the move between rooms works.

Do not book a series of separate reservations before checking that the sequence makes sense. If your arrival is late or departure is early, ask which night suits the cold-room experience best. Keep luggage storage and access to changing facilities in mind when deciding how much to bring.

Ice hotel Sweden prices: compare the total, not a headline

There is no single reliable year-round price for an ICEHOTEL stay. Compare your dates, number of people and exact room category. Then add the travel and activities that your chosen rate does not include. A warm room, an ice room and a package should not be compared as if they were identical products.

Read the booking result carefully before paying. Confirm the property name, room description, meals, taxes, cancellation terms and any transfer arrangements. An accommodation search can include nearby properties and does not guarantee that a cold room at ICEHOTEL is available.

• Confirm that the rate names the room type you want.
• Check the cold/warm night sequence.
• Include transfers and optional activities in your budget.

Packing and facilities for a cold-room stay

Follow the hotel’s own sleep-cold instructions rather than inventing a packing list from the room temperature alone. Its guidance recommends base layers, socks and a hat, with a sleeping bag provided. It also describes warm facilities and storage, which matter as much as the room itself.

Ask the hotel about the facilities attached to your particular category. Do not assume that all ice rooms have a private warm bathroom or space for luggage. If you have individual health, mobility or comfort concerns, discuss them directly with the property before booking; a general travel guide cannot assess those needs.

Build the rest of the trip around the stay

Choose your arrival and departure transport before filling each day with activities. Leave space to settle in, understand the sleeping arrangements and change rooms if needed. For an activity booking, check its meeting point, clothing requirements and how it fits around your room access.

Northern lights should be treated as a possible natural experience, never a guaranteed inclusion. A winter activity package is not automatically the best choice for every season. Compare what you want to do with the actual dates and services being offered, and leave time for a quieter day if that suits the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial approach

This guide combines official visitor information with our trip-planning advice. It is not a first-hand visit or hotel review. Prices, schedules, access and booking availability can change; confirm the details for your dates before paying.

• ICEHOTEL: How does it work?

  Hotel guidance explains cold-room sleeping, warm facilities and the recommendation for one cold night.

• ICEHOTEL: How to dress

  Use the hotel's current instructions for clothing and supplied sleeping equipment.

Source information checked 6 October 2026. Read our editorial policy.