The first MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Nordics

39 outstanding hotels awarded across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

On 8 October 2025, the MICHELIN Guide awarded its prestigious MICHELIN Keys in the Nordic Countries for the very first time — marking a milestone moment for Northern hospitality.

The MICHELIN Key recognises hotels that offer much more than just a place to stay: they create memorable, characterful experiences for travellers. Each property is assessed by MICHELIN’s hotel experts according to five criteria:

• Architectural and interior design quality
• Personality and character
• Service excellence and consistency
• Value for experience
• Contribution to the local area

Two-Key Hotels – the Nordics’ finest

Only four hotels received the coveted Two MICHELIN Keys, representing the most exceptional stays in the region:

• Hotel d’Angleterre, Copenhagen – A historic Danish landmark combining royal elegance with modern Nordic design.
• Storfjord Hotel, Ålesund – A hand-built lafta-style hideaway with panoramic fjord views.
• Walaker Hotel, Solvorn – Norway’s oldest family-run hotel, nestled between mountains and fjords.
• Grand Hôtel Stockholm, Stockholm – Timeless glamour by the harbour, opposite the Royal Palace.

One-Key Hotels – character, style and soul

A further 35 properties received One MICHELIN Key, celebrating their unique charm and strong sense of place.

Denmark

• Allinge Badehotel
• Hotel Sanders
• Nimb
• Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
• 1 Hotel Copenhagen
• Park Lane Copenhagen
• 25hours Hotel Paper Island
• Falsled Kro

Finland

• RUNO Hotel Porvoo

Iceland

• The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
• Hotel Rangá
• UMI Hotel
• Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll
• The Reykjavik EDITION

Norway

• Hotel Brosundet
• Boen Gård
• Hotel Union Øye
• Manshausen
• Amerikalinjen
• Hotel Continental
• Sommerro
• Elva Hotel
• Eilert Smith Hotel
• Britannia Hotel
• Juvet Landscape Hotel

Sweden

• Arctic Bath
• Bank Hotel
• Ett Hem
• Hotel Frantz
• Lydmar Hotel
• Nobis Hotel Stockholm
• Ruth
• Stockholm Stadshotell
• Villa Dagmar
• Villa Dahlia

A new chapter for Nordic hospitality

With 39 hotels now holding MICHELIN Key distinctions, the Nordic countries gain global recognition for design-driven, locally rooted hospitality that reflects both tradition and innovation.

More on the MICHELIN Key Hotels.

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