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Hotel Karhu

2.0 star property
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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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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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Kahvila-Konditoria Pipari
    4 min walk
  • Tori-kioski (Grilli - Kioski)
    4 min walk
  • Pizzeria Annabella
    5 min walk
  • Varusmiesravintola Starba
    6 min drive
  • Riviera Ravintola
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Karhu

Property highlights
Hotel Karhu provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Karhu feature comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and toilet paper
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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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: 2:00 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

Property is also known as

Hotel Karhuksi
Hotel Karhu Hotel
Budget Hotel Karhu
Hotel Karhu Sodankyla
Hotel Karhu Hotel Sodankyla

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: 2:00 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

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huone siisti, ihana sauna ja hyvä aamiainen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Tuula

Monenlainen aamiainen ja mukava sänky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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

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

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
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8/10 Good

Tapio

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

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
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8/10 Good

Sami

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kay-Arne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Elina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

kimmo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Geir-Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Emmi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tage

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arto

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matti

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025