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( 78 45 74 00;
www.parkhotell.no
; Markedsgata 6; s/d
from Nkr895/1195; )
Owned by a consortium of three women, the Park could
scarcelybemoreenvironmentallysensitiveandminimalimpact.Its34roomsarespacious,
each with a sofa or pair of armchairs, and bathrooms are white-tiled and sparkling. Al-
though just off the main square, it's a tranquil spot with a roof terrace that's ideal for sum-
mer sunbathing and northern-lights observing in winter. Guests have free use of the sauna;
skis and kick-sledges are loaned at no charge; and you can rent a bike (Nkr150 per day).
Thon Hotel Vica
HOTEL €€
( 78 48 22 22;
www.thonhotels.no/Vica
;
Fogdebakken 6; s/d from Nkr900/1100;
)
In a timber-built former farmhouse, the Vica, right from the stuffed brown bear
thatgreetsyouatthedoorandthebirdsandfurrymammalswinkingfromabovereception,
beckonsyouin.Untilrecentlyafamily-runconcernbutnowassimilatedbytheThonchain,
ithas,atleastforthemoment,preserveditsoriginality.There'sasauna(Nkr100),steaming
outdoor hot tub (wonderful in winter when all around is snowcapped) and
Haldde
, Alta's
finest restaurant.
Bårstua Gjestehus
GUESTHOUSE €€
( 78 43 33 33;
www.baarstua.no
; Kongleveien 2a; s/d from Nkr630/830)
This
friendlyB&BissetbackfromtheE6.Itseightrooms,decoratedwithstrikingphotographs,
are spruce and well furnished. Each has self-catering facilities.