Where to Stay in Åre

areas compared · 4 properties reviewed · Prices for 2025/26

4 properties reviewed
Prices for 2025/26 season
Updated 2026-02-28

Where to Base Yourself

Åre has distinct areas, each with different trade-offs. Pick the wrong one and you'll spend your holiday on shuttles or walking in ski boots.

Editor's Take

First-timers book Åre because it's Sweden's best resort with great skiing, lively village, and beautiful Scandinavian design. They book a 3-star hotel in the village to experience it properly. Then they realize everything is expensive — hotel is £150/night (budget in Alps), dinners are £50/person, après beer is £9. They blew their budget by midweek. The mistake: not factoring in Swedish prices when budgeting total trip cost. That £150/night hotel is actually the cheap option; you'll spend another £350-400/person per week on food and drinks. Either book apartments and self-cater (saves £200-250/week), or budget £2000-2500 total for a week including accommodation, lift pass, and dining. Åre is fantastic but genuinely expensive. Don't book thinking 'similar to Alps' — it's 40-50% more costly for everything. Know what you're signing up for financially.

Our Top Picks

We've stayed in or inspected every property on this list. These are the ones worth your money — and the ones to avoid.

Copperhill Mountain Lodge Our Pick

Copperhill Mountain Lodge

4★ Superior Design Hotel · Åre Village · 200m to Åre Kabinbana gondola
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Stunning design hotel that defined modern Swedish mountain luxury when it opened. Copper-clad exterior, beautiful Scandinavian interiors, excellent spa with rooftop pool, very good restaurant. Ski-in/ski-out access and central village location. This is Swedish design excellence applied to ski hotels — minimal, warm, sophisticated. Best balance of style, location, and quality in Åre. Worth the premium.

200m to lifts Free cancellation 9.1/10
From
£235
Peak week: £380
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Åre Torg Hotel & Spa Splurge

Åre Torg Hotel & Spa

4★ Superior Boutique Hotel · Åre Square · 150m to Kabinbana gondola
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Luxurious boutique hotel right on Åre's main square. Beautiful contemporary Swedish design, fantastic spa, excellent restaurant. Only 74 rooms, so it feels intimate and exclusive. Perfect location in the heart of the village with ski-in/ski-out access. This is Åre's most sophisticated option — you're paying serious money but getting flawless Swedish hospitality and design. Worth it for special trips.

150m to lifts Limited 9.3/10
From
£390
Peak week: £580
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Hotel Granen Best Value

Hotel Granen

3★ Hotel · Åre Village · 250m to Kabinbana gondola
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Good value 3-star hotel in central Åre. Simple but comfortable rooms, small spa with sauna, decent breakfast. Traditional Swedish mountain style — wood, simple design, functional. You're 5-min walk from the gondola and main square. Best value for skiers who want a central location without paying 4-star prices. Swedish hotels don't do half-board, so factor in restaurant costs.

250m to lifts Flexible 8.4/10
From
£140
Peak week: £230
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SkiStar Lodge Björnen Budget Pick

SkiStar Lodge Björnen

Apartment · Åre Björnen · 50m to Björnen lift
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Good value apartments at the Björnen base area, lower down the mountain from Åre village. Modern, well-equipped, ski-in/ski-out to the Björnen slopes. You're 5 mins by free shuttle from Åre village but saving 30-40% on accommodation. The area is quieter, more family-oriented, less lively. Best for budget-conscious groups who prioritize skiing over nightlife and can self-cater.

50m to lifts Flexible 8/10
From
£85
Peak week: £150
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Hotel vs Apartment vs Chalet

Hotels

Best for: Convenience
Price range
£–£/night
  • Breakfast included (usually)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Often have boot rooms
  • Less flexibility on meals

Best for: Couples, first-timers, those who hate cooking on holiday

Apartments

Best for: Groups & Value
Price range
£–£/night
  • Kitchen saves on eating out
  • More space per £
  • Split cost across group
  • No daily cleaning

Best for: Groups of mates, families, budget-conscious

Chalets

Best for: Premium Experience
Price range
£–£/night
  • Catered option (meals included)
  • Hot tub, sauna common
  • Private, exclusive feel
  • Book whole property

Best for: Groups celebrating, couples splurging, families wanting privacy

What a Week Actually Costs

Per person, per week, including accommodation only. Add £200–400pp for lift pass, ski hire, and eating out.

Budget £550pp/week
Budget
Basic apartment — Studio £85/night, ski-in/ski-out but simple
Mid-Range £980pp/week
Mid-Range
3★ hotel — Hotel Granen £145/night, central with breakfast
Comfortable £1650pp/week
Comfortable
4★ hotel or premium apartment — Copperhill Mountain Lodge £245/night
Luxury £2800pp/week
Luxury
5★ hotel — Åre Torg Hotel & Spa £410/night, luxury in village square

Booking Tips

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Saves Budget €350-500/week for dining

Sweden is expensive — budget accordingly

Åre has Scandinavian prices. Budget €20-30 for casual lunches, €40-60 for dinners, €7-9 for beer. Self-catering in apartments saves money but you'll miss Åre's excellent restaurant scene. Factor in high costs when booking.

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30-40% cheaper in Björnen

Book Björnen for value, Åre for atmosphere

Björnen lower base has 30-40% cheaper accommodation but you're away from the village atmosphere. Åre village is lively with shops, bars, restaurants. If you want the full Åre experience, stay in the village. If skiing is priority, save money in Björnen.

3
Beware

No half-board in Swedish hotels

Swedish hotels do breakfast only. You'll eat in restaurants or self-cater. Unlike Austria where half-board saves money, in Sweden you're paying restaurant prices regardless. Factor this into total costs.

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Availability + better prices

Book 6+ months ahead for peak weeks

Åre is hugely popular with Scandinavians. Christmas, New Year, and Swedish school holidays (weeks 7-9, mid-Feb) book out 6+ months ahead. Best hotels fill even earlier. Book September-October for peak season.

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