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Scandic Kirkenes

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Kirkenes Church

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Located near Kirkenes Church, Scandic Kirkenes offers a breakfast buffet, coffee shop, and the Arctic Restaurant and Bar with local cuisine. Guests can relax in the sauna, visit the garden playground, enjoy the indoor pool, or rent bicycles to explore the area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Bathtub (Standard)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kongens gate 1-3, Kirkenes, South Varanger, Finnmark, 9900

What's nearby

  • Russian Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kirkenes Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Savio Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Varanger Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Storskog Border Station - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scandic Kirkenes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ritz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪pub 1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thon Hotel Kirkenes restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surf & Turf Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Kirkenes

Hotel near Kirkenes Church
Located close to Savio Museum and Varanger Museum, Scandic Kirkenes provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Arctic Restaurant and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, 2 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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  • Pet friendly
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arctic Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 100 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 11 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Rica Arctic
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel South Varanger
Rica Arctic Hotel Kirkenes
Rica Arctic Kirkenes
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes
Scandic Kirkenes South Varanger
Rica Arctic Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes Varanger
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes South Varanger
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel South Varanger

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Kirkenes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–11 PM.

Is Scandic Kirkenes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Scandic Kirkenes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandic Kirkenes?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Scandic Kirkenes?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Scandic Kirkenes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NOK 100 per person applies.

Where is Scandic Kirkenes located?

Located in the heart of Kirkenes, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kirkenes Church and Savio Museum. Varanger Museum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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Scandic Kirkenes Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 467 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful 2 days at the Scandic Hotel Kirkenes. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and a good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel but has everything you need for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating given our late arrival. It was closing time for the restaurant but they stayed open and served those those in need of something to eat. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, comfortable, good location, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally staff were attentive and friendly. Restaurant staff were super friendly and efficient the gentleman from Hungary and young girl from Ukraine. Rooms were clean and comfortable.Wifi worked well. Car parking was free and convenient. All in all an excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything in Norway, wonderful. The whole country is just great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice sized room, friendly, professional staff, a delicious dinner at the on-site restaurant and a fabulous breakfast buffet after a great night's sleep. The area is a little blah, not much too do, but the hotel was a happy surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and meals
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front of house staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

So so friendly staff, sauna, pool, AMAZING breakfast, central to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, good size, comfortable bed. Blackout curtains worked very well. Lighting was dim, with no overhead light and rather weak lamps. The bathroom had a shower head above the tub, where we would prefer a walk-in shower.
Exterior view of hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mutsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin clerk was very helpful. One of the best hotels in this city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If all hotels had receptionists that are as good as Benjamin then the world of travel would be a much better place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Came on Sunday so stores were closed but the hotel was right in the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mutsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check clerk was especially helpful. This hotel is convenient, since bus from airport stops right at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was a clean, warm choice for our one-night stop. Our flight arrived at 8.30pm, so the 9pm restaurant closing time was a little tight (and other dining options were limited), but thankfully the helpful staff were able to squeeze in a meal for us at the last-minute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast and comfy bed.

Comfortable room with a lovely bath and a substantial breakfast spread included in the price. Easy viewing of the northern lights from the window also sealed the deal. The food in the restaurant was also very good. Particularly the fish.
Northern lights
Steak was well cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fine, nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swee Tiam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy stay at Scandic Kirkenes

Short stay. Staff was helpful and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had difficulty with language but what do you expect!!!! TV was not working.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Kirkenes

Great place to stay in Kirkenes. We arrived in the morning from the port so dropped our luggage in their large and secure luggage room and set off exploring. Check in was easy, staff were friendly. Fantastic room, very large and spacious, so much so we had to check if we had been upgraded! Large bathroom as well, with heated floor which was fantastic in February. We made use of the pool and sauna as well, just have to get a key card from reception to access.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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