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Offline map Google map ( 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.
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