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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.

We stayed in the cabins which were very modern and new. We had some wonderful snowshoeing. We only stayed one night.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
454 reviews
Price from$237per night
Thon Hotel Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, 2953 feet from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu.

The location is excellent, within easy walking distance to the town. The property has a large open area facing the Fjord which apart from the view of the Fjord is fantastic for viewing the Aurora
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,128 reviews
Price from$200.07per night
Scandic Kirkenes, hotel in Kirkenes

This hotel is 492 feet from Dr. Wessels gate pedestrian street and 1.2 mi from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal. It offers free WiFi and a relaxation department.

Good breakfast
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,734 reviews
Price from$143.06per night
Kirkenes Hotell, hotel in Kirkenes

Kirkenes Hotell is located in Kirkenes and features a bar. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

Was able to check in early. The room was spotless, the beds comfortable. Good value
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
1,053 reviews
Price from$81.06per night
Arctic Sea Breeze, hotel in Kirkenes

The apartment features free Wifi and free private parking. The spacious apartment is composed of 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is available.

Beautiful and comfortable, wonderful view and great location.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from$375.83per night
Kirkenes Lodge, hotel in Kirkenes

Located in central Kirkenes, this apartment is 0.9 mi from the Hurtigruten Terminal Kirkenes. It offers free WiFi, air conditioning, as well as a balcony with city views.

Cozy accommodation, like home. Friendly hosts.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
124 reviews
Price from$124.36per night
SAGA Overnatting, hotel in Kirkenes

A recently renovated apartment, SAGA Overnatting offers accommodations in Kirkenes. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
84 reviews
Price from$82.08per night
Barents Hotell, hotel in Kirkenes

Located in the town of Kirkenes on Bøkfjorden, this bed and breakfast is just 328 feet from the town’s main street. Barents Frokosthotell offers free Wi-Fi..

Excellent location, just a 150 ft walk from the Barents bus drop-off at the Thon Hotel and a fraction of the cost of the Thon. Extremely clean and comfortable rooms, floors polished and disinfected daily, we saw this. Free Coffee from an automatic espresso machine in the lobby. Owner on site, at least after 11am, let us store luggage in hotel until 6pm departure, let us use comfortable chairs in lobby. Very convenient, next to a large square with an AJ mini-market for takeaway or eat in food, and a couple of convenience stores 7-11 type, Narvesen and Joker chains.
5.6
Scored 5.6
Above average
Rated okay
267 reviews
Price from$92.12per night
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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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 84 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 $331.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 454 reviews
    It is a once in a lifetime experience with the ice sculptures, bar, lighting and beds on a block of ice. The staff went into detail in how to get comfortable in your sleeping bags to ensure maximum comfort. The breakfast was good and so was the dinner. Waking up in the morning, it is time to get into the sauna to get your body temperature up followed by a shower and a hot breakfast. The staff were excellent in ensuring that we did not miss our shuttle service to the Hurtigruten ship.
    Daniel
    South Africa
  • From $144.81 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,735 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 $81.06 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 $124.36 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 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 $331.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 454 reviews
    Magical! The huskies, reindeer, snow crabs, ice hotel, staff, and cabins were superb! It was a once in a lifetime trip for me (especially at -24 C)... It was expensive but worth it. I stayed in the cozy cabin, and while the ice rooms were insane with carved sculptures and ice beds, it looked COLD!! The cabins were toasty. Being able to go down to the huskies was so amazing, and they are just the sweetest...
    Schaffer
    United States of America
  • From $81.06 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,055 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 $189.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,129 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 $331.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 454 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 $189.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,129 reviews
    We had a room over looking the water and saw the most beautiful northern lights!!! Dinner and breakfast were outstanding with an emphasis on local cuisine! The staff at the desk and in the restaurant were top notch!
    Lori
    Switzerland
  • From $144.81 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,735 reviews
    Staff helpful with sightseeing suggestions. Breakfast buffet pretty nice. Grocery (called Joker) immediately across the street. Several restaurants, pharmacy, camping store, and small shopping mall within 3 blocks.
    Gordon
    United States of America
  • From $81.06 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,055 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 $331.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 454 reviews
    Mesmerizing experience,excellent food .Great and coordinated stuff.The Chef even took suggestions.Snow yoga and Puppy walk was great.The king crab hunt is the most sought after activity.
    Aravind
    Germany
  • From $81.06 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,055 reviews
    Good budget option. Clean, comfortable bed, washroom worked, quiet location one block from pedestrian mall. Good Chinese food restaurant is part of hotel.
    Peter
    Canada
  • From $189.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,129 reviews
    We had breakfast at the hotel and found it to be excellent. There was a wide selection of choices for breakfast.
    Barry
    United States of America
  • From $331.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 454 reviews
    Absolutely everything! Great experience. We stayed in the snow hotel and it was an amazing experience
    Anne Marie
    Ireland
  • From $144.81 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,735 reviews
    Very good hotel, centrally located. Excellent breakfast buffet, good food at restaurant for dinner.
    Wing K
    Norway
  • From $189.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,129 reviews
    The room had the most epic view on the fjord one could imagine. Also magnificent breakfast.
    Paolo
    Italy
  • From $81.06 per night
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,055 reviews
    Good simple economic accomodations within walking distance of everything on Kirkenes.
    Lucrecia
    United States of America
  • From $189.19 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,129 reviews
    Kind staff Nice hotel view Good restaurant Great breakfast
    Aurelia
    France