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Snowhotel Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

Surrounded by the Arctic wilderness, Snowhotel Kirkenes stands as a testament to innovation and adventure, offering an unforgettable experience year-round.

The breakfast was amazing. Dinner was really nice, intimate and attentive. We felt like we were the only guests at the hotel. :) The whole experience was a lot of fun, from the Crab Safari (I had NO idea crab could taste so good!) to meeting the Huskies. The cabin was comfortable. I'd love to do this in the winter!!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
455 reviews
Price from£188.89per night
Thon Hotel Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, 900 metres from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu.

Food was amazing and staff was friendly
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,130 reviews
Price from£159.46per night
Scandic Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

This hotel is 150 metres from Dr. Wessels gate pedestrian street and 2 km from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal. It offers free WiFi and a relaxation department.

It is a nice hotel of a known chain in Norway. We knew what we can expect. It was a very nice breakfast, possibility to use a pool and sauna. There is a gym, but we didn't use it this time. Walking distance to the Hurtigrutten. Bus stop just in front if you are travelling to the airport.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,738 reviews
Price from£114.02per night
Kirkenes Hotell, hotel in Kirkenes

Kirkenes Hotell is located in Kirkenes and features a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi.

Location.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
1,056 reviews
Price from£64.61per night
Arctic Sea Breeze, hotel in Kirkenes

Situated in Kirkenes in the Finnmark region, Arctic Sea Breeze features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

Big apartment, clean and with everything you need, with great see view.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
Price from£299.54per night
Kirkenes Lodge, hotel in Kirkenes

Located in central Kirkenes, this apartment is 1.5 km from the Hurtigruten Terminal Kirkenes. It offers free WiFi, air conditioning, as well as a balcony with city views.

Location was just a short walk from the main hub of the town. Views from the bedrooms overlooked the river. Kitchen had everything you needed, just needed to buy the big stuff. Fridge was loaded with eggs, bacon, cold meats and cheeses, jams, juice, milk and butter. Also supplied muesli.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
124 reviews
Price from£99.11per night
SAGA Overnatting, hotel in Kirkenes

A recently renovated apartment set in Kirkenes, SAGA Overnatting features a garden. The property has quiet street views.

Well furnished apartment and kitchen, well insulated, well located near the ferry terminal, host was attentive and hospitable - he pointed us to the northern lights and we were so excited about it.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
85 reviews
Price from£59.47per night
Barents Hotell, hotel in Kirkenes

Located in the town of Kirkenes on Bøkfjorden, this bed and breakfast is just 100 metres from the town’s main street. Barents Frokosthotell offers free Wi-Fi..

It was clean. We had no internet however the staff gave us the modem which we placed in the common area outside our room and after this it worked fine.
5.6
Scored 5.6
Above average
Rated okay
267 reviews
Price from£73.42per night
Kulpmo Gård Jarfjord-Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

Kulpmo Gård is situated in Karpdalen. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchenette. Kirkenes is 25 km from the holiday home.

We had two great days. The accommodation has everything you need. The owners Ina and Leif are hospitable people who are there for you. They gave us a tour of the farm. We were also allowed to taste the fresh milk. The location is great for seeing the northern lights. There are also many interesting sights in the area. Can definitely recommend this location!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
30 reviews
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What guests said about Kirkenes:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Thanasis, my host, made the trip special.

    Thanasis, my host, made the trip special. He could not have been more helpful. The accommodation was super and was everything as described. The town itself had everything needed and the township was great to walk around. A tip for those arriving by plane...book a taxi to Kirkenes in advance. It was a blizzard when I arrived and all the taxis were taken. It was freezing and I was lucky that a driver called a taxi. for me or I might still be there. Thanasis drove me back to the airport upon my departure as the bus wasn't timed to coordinate with the plane departure time. An excellent host! I missed the Northern Lights but Thanasis sent me a photograph of them the following night. My timing was off by one night.
    Weegieron
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful arctic town, quiet and charming, friendly people,...

    Beautiful arctic town, quiet and charming, friendly people, lots of winter fantastic activities like dog sledding, snowmobile safari on the frozen fjord, Kings crab safari, snowhotel visiting etc Fantastic chance to see Northern Lights!
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kirkenes is a small pleasant town with few sights but the...

    Kirkenes is a small pleasant town with few sights but the Grenselandmuseet is well worth a visit. The location is recommended for viewing the Northern Lights but it was too cloudy during our visit (Nov). There are a few restaurants in the centre, the most popular being the Ritz with very good pizzas.
    Frank
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    It is the area around Kirkenes that is the main attraction.

    It is the area around Kirkenes that is the main attraction. We travelled to Grensa Jacobselv beach which was beautiful and sunny on the day we visited, same for Ovre Pasvik National Park which was breathtakinlgy beautiful. Both are quite a drive from Kirkenes though and we chose the town to learn about the history from WWII, the hotel had a pool (although it was not operational!!) and as the airport was there. Next time we would definitely go for a cabin in the woods and see the reindeer up close. In town we ate at Surf n Turf which was decent, waiter had a sense of humour and good was quite good. Nothing spectacular but good enough, depends what you like. The other place we ate in town was Ritz, which was an excellent pizza and we would recommend it for the food but was pricey compared to other towns in Norway; little other choice though. Most other places were closed we assumed due to no tourists, so not worth it or maybe worse closed down following Covid downturn. The central part of town had the feeling of needing a boost from its Covid slumber. We loved the area though and will come back, armed with better knowledge than first-timers.
    darrencru
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We stayed 5 days, much longer than most visitors because we...

    We stayed 5 days, much longer than most visitors because we wanted to maximize the chance to see the northern lights. As it turned out, 4 nights were cloudy and on the last night, the skies cleared a little and being at Sollia and having trekked into the countryside up the hill from the lodge, gave us the best chance to view the lights, just a 10 minute walk from our room. There were enough activities in kirkenes to keep us amused for 5 days - dog sledding with Birk's (here you're the driver of the sleds), king crab expedition and you drive yourself there on the frozen Barents Sea, the Andersgrotta the underground bunker was very interesting, hiking in the Taiga, and we had to have our daily coffee at Johnny's Lunch Cafe in Kirkenes. Johnny is an Italian and makes coffee the only acceptable way with an Italian Expresso machine. Thank heavens for Johnny's! Coffee in Kirkenes mostly comes out of cafeteria type/press the button coffee.
    Gen
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    If you plan to visit the north of Norway in the winter, a...

    If you plan to visit the north of Norway in the winter, a stay in Kirkenes will give you the full experience. Area is save, people are friendly and all services like transport ext. works as clockwork. Also a lot to do in the short winters day.
    Nick Geldenhuys
    South Africa

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kirkenes

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 85 reviews
    Wonderful welcome from a very caring couple. .walking distance from Hurtigruten/havila port. Lovely wooden house. Felt like home from home. Very clean.Everything provided for long or short stay. Even dishwasher and washing machine. Walking distance to town. Owners told me when the Northern Lights were visible, so I could run out and see. Tlanassis also drove me to Border and Snow Hotel. I would absolutely love to stay there again. Thank you, both..You deserve to do well, and I'm sure that you will.
    Christine
    United Kingdom
  • From £115.41 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Kirkenes with easy access to shops and restaurants. We arrived early but the lovely receptionist was extremely kind and welcoming. Not only did she find us a room with a beautiful view but we were also allowed to check-in ahead of time. Breakfast was included and it was absolutely delicious with so many options from which to choose. All the staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
    Sally
    Australia
  • From £64.61 per night
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 267 reviews
    Having read the reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by our accommodation. Our room opened directly off the lobby, and although small, was warm and comfortable, with perfectly laundered bedding. The lobby contained a coffee machine and microwave, and there was a supermarket on the square, as well as a number of restaurants (we can recommend the Bangkok). The location was very central, directly opposite the Scandic and next to the local taxi depot.
    Ann
    Ireland
  • From £99.11 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 124 reviews
    Perfect located, close to the center and different attractions in the city. Very friendly and helpful host. Apartment is spacious, rooms are big enough and clean. The breakfast was left in the frige, bread, fruits, eggs, juice, hams, cheese. really generous and helpful. the host Roar answers the message very fast every time I asked. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit Kirkenes. Highly recommended.
    Ying
    Sweden
  • From £150.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,130 reviews
    Excellent hotel for a very small town. Great view over Kirkenes Bay. Very quiet. Conveninet location at the edge of town, about a 20-minute walk from the Hutigruten/ Havila ferry terminal, and the Airport Express bus stops in front of the hotel, timed to meet the twice-daily flight to Oslo (cost 150 NOK). And great buffet breakfast!
    Johannes
    United States
  • From £64.61 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,056 reviews
    The hotel's location was great, in front of the bus stop, the main street with cafes and bars, a shopping mall, 20min walking distance from the museum, and 4min from the grotto. The hotel is located above a Chinese restaurant. The place looks like a very cheap 90’s building that never got renovations. The staff was nice.
    Nataly
    Norway
  • From £150.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,130 reviews
    Superb hotel with exceptional friendly staff! A level of customer service you hardly find these days in European hotels. Breakfast was fresh, great choices and a lot of variety. Check out was as easy as it comes. Super comfy beds and great views on the fjord.
    attematic
    Netherlands
  • From £115.41 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    The staff at the hotel is exceptional. Think top hotel league, but with an Arctic small town twist. Totally made my stay. Sure, the hotel has a great pool and saunas, it is located at the very center of Kirkenes. Yet the staff is what makes this hotel unique.
    Mantas
    Lithuania
  • From £115.41 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    The pool area was really nice, and due to COVID we had to book a private time to use it. So we had the pool and sauna all to ourselves. Loved that! Excellent price, so it was a really good option to offset our two nights at the Snowhotel.
    Jennifer
    Germany
  • From £150.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,130 reviews
    Kirkenes is a small town, so everything is nearby. The location is great, right at the waterfront. Excellent breakfast. The room was pleasant and clean. However, it was a bit noisy due to the carpet free floor – not a big deal though.
    Alma
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • From £264.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 455 reviews
    I love everything from the experience of sleeping in the cold room in the Snowhotel, The husky experience, the food and staying in the cabane. So unique and just wonderful. Thank you Snowhotel for such a fantastic time.
    Lorraine
    United Kingdom
  • From £64.61 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,056 reviews
    Small breakfast service offered - very good! Some of the rooms have a bit seaview location very good Coffee 24/7 for free Hotel is basic but everything very clean Host super friendly and very helpfull
    Joerg
    Germany
  • From £264.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 455 reviews
    The cabin is so comfortable, and nice. The homemade dinner was so wonderful and over expectation. There are enough space for relaxing and viewing from sitting area.
    Thanika
    Thailand
  • From £264.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 455 reviews
    The snow hotel is exceptional. First time trying but it is not that comfortable. It is more like an adventure.
    Bundit
    Thailand
  • From £264.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 455 reviews
    Absolutely everything! Great experience. We stayed in the snow hotel and it was an amazing experience
    Anne Marie
    Ireland
  • From £64.61 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,056 reviews
    Good simple economic accomodations within walking distance of everything on Kirkenes.
    Lucrecia
    United States
  • From £64.61 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,056 reviews
    The facility all function and the owner is very friendly. Worth the price paid.
    CheeHow
    Malaysia
  • From £264.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 455 reviews
    Snow hotel was awesome! Cool designs, cool atmosphere. Friendly staff
    Monica
    United States
  • From £150.79 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,130 reviews
    Kind staff Nice hotel view Good restaurant Great breakfast
    Aurelia
    France
  • From £64.61 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,056 reviews
    location and price and easy check in.
    Mark
    United States