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Hotel Karhu

Property class: 2
Travelers find a quiet haven at this practical hotel where they can catch up on laundry while their luggage stays secure in dedicated storage

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A multi-level interior with a staircase, large windows, and a wall-mounted light fixture. - Hotel Karhu (Sodankyla)
A modern living room with a pool table, grey sofas, a painting, and tall floor lamps. - Hotel Karhu (Sodankyla)
A modern building with a sign reading "BUDGET HOTEL KARHUN". - Hotel Karhu (Sodankyla)
A spacious lobby with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a decorative deer sculpture. - Hotel Karhu (Sodankyla)
A breakfast buffet with various food items and drinks, including a sign that reads "ALL YOU NEED is love and a Peera Breakfast". - Hotel Karhu (Sodankyla)
Budget Hotel Karhu provides a peaceful, smoke-free retreat with thoughtful amenities that matter to travelers. Guests appreciate the convenience of on-site laundry facilities and secure luggage storage, while free self-parking and WiFi make stays both comfortable and practical.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sodankyla is home to Hotel Karhu. Museum-Gallery Alariesto and Museum of Local History and Culture are cultural highlights, while Sodankyla Old Church is a local landmark. Visit our Sodankyla travel guide
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7 Lapintie, Sodankyla, 99600

What's nearby

  • Museum-Gallery Alariesto
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sodankyla Old Church
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alariesto Galleria
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vanha Kirkko
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Local History and Culture
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Tori-kioski (Grilli - Kioski)
    4 min walk
  • Piitsi Pub
    11 min walk
  • Kahvila-Konditoria Pipari
    4 min walk
  • Pizzeria Annabella
    5 min walk
  • North Pizza Kebab
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Karhu pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Karhu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Karhu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Karhu located?

Situated in Sodankyla, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankyla Old Church, and Alariesto Galleria. Vanha Kirkko and Museum of Local History and Culture are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Karhu Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
This room was supposed to minimalistic and easy for an overnight stay to break up a trip. It was not easy. I arrived to the property without any information being sent re:accessing my room or the key. The number on the door was incorrect and took me to a person not the hotel. I contacted hotels.com via chat and got a call from someone from the hotel. They gave me the correct to the lockbox and I got my key. Despite only being a few hours after the start of check in, the lobby was locked - which means the elevator was locked. I had looked ahead to ensure it had an elevator so this was incredibly discouraging. We lugged our suitcases up a small spiral, marble and slippery staircase. Our room was simple and clean but lacked more than one outlet. The sink filled upon first use and didn’t really drain. By the time we left we were using the shower to wash our hands. Breakfast was a large spread but the quality of the food was not where I preferred it to be. We ate a few bites and then went back to the room to pack and leave. The elevator was unlocked for our morning departure, which was helpful. I would not stay here again. I would drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi and skip the overnight. It was like staying in a dorm room. If that’s what you want - you’ll be very happy… provided the sink drains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kylpylä?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huone siisti, ihana sauna ja hyvä aamiainen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kaikki ok

Perustason huone, ei mitään hienouksia mutta siistiä. Sänky oli omaan makuun turhan pehmeä, mutta sehän on makuasia. Aamiainen kuten odotinkin. Keskeinen sijainti kylällä hyvä. Luvattu kolmen tähden kokemus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tuula

Monenlainen aamiainen ja mukava sänky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel und auch die Zimmereinrichtung sind in die Jahre gekommen. Es war sauber, aber eine Renovierung wäre angebracht. Das Essen zu Abend im Restaurant war sehr gut. Auch das Frühstücksbüfett ließ keine Wünsche offen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Altfor varmt, var ingen luft, å ingen særlig lufte mulighet heller.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huone oli epäsiisti ja kaipaa remonttia. Respan aula todella epäsiisti. Ystävällinen palvelu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kelpo yö

Vanhanaikainen kohde. Kulumaa kaikkialla pinnoissa. Perus mulavuudet kuitenkin löytyivät. Tyynyn voisi pikkuhiljaa vaihtaa oli muhkurainen. Sesonkiajasta huolimatta melko kallis yöhinta. Ohiajoa varten kuitenkin ihan ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tapio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vähän viileää, kun lämpö ei ollut päällä.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sigmund

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotellet er ubetjent og stengt! vi brukte mye tid og telefoner på å finne ut hvordan vi kunne sjekke inn - i nabohotellet. Det var ikke greit. Frokost var i nabohotellet fra kl 07 til 09. Vi trodde det var til kl 10…. så det rakk vi ikke!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saimme huoneen, mutta siinä oli wc pönttö irti, käveltiin hotell sodankylään 150m päässä siellä on respa, hyvin ystävällinen työntekijä antoi meille toinen huone, aamiainen samassa paikassa oli tosi hyvä👍😃
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jukka

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sami

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kay-Arne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kimmo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geir-Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emmi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025