The Scandic Hotels website does not make it easy for you to find ALL the deals and discounts that this chain currently has on offer.

The English language “current offers” list is rather pitiful. So where are the discounts? On the Swedish language version of the website!

That is not a very nice way of treating potential foreign customers, wouldn’t you say?

For example, the English site lists only five “family” offers, yet there are 24 included on the Swedish page. So what’s a non-Swedish speaker to do?

I’ll let you in on an open secret when it comes to Scandic. In reality, there are even more deals than listed on the webpage in either language. Especially when it comes to Scandic’s family offer.

Hotels in Scandinavia are not cheap. Yes, you can always slug your way through a collection of hostels, or three-star establishments with minimal amenities (forget about complimentary bathroom supplies and you better bring your own facial tissue, too) but that’s not a very fun way of spending your vacation. Especially when you’re traveling with little ones in tow.

That’s where Scandic’s family deals come in handy. What’s a family deal? A room for two adults and two (or possibly three) kids, breakfast (sometimes also dinner) buffet, and either free or discounted tickets to local kiddie attractions. Prices vary depending on the location and the type of nearby attractions, but are always nicely discounted when compared to a normal single or double room, and start at about 100 euro per night per family.

Even if you’re not sure if the hotel you selected has such an offer, it’s worth calling to the front desk and asking directly. I just phoned 3 different Scandics, which according to the website, had no available discounts, yet the family deal was offered when I asked for it.

Scandic Hotel in Skellefteå
photo by Paul in Skellefteå