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Scandic Kirkenes

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet at this Kirkenes hotel, then unwind by the indoor pool after exploring the nearby Savio Museum.

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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

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Bathtub (Standard)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Miscellaneous

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Extra Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Andersgrotta - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scandic Kirkenes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪pub 1 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ritz - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aurora restobar - ‬3 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)
  • A computer station, an elevator, and 2 meeting rooms
  • 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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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 South Varanger, 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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Reviews

Scandic Kirkenes Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 456 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

jennifer

Great breakfast and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Ben-Sigvald Thomas Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A nice hotel

An average norwegian hotel with good standard. Everything you can expect from a Scandic hotel in Norway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived in the morning, so were not expecting our room to be ready as advertised. However we were offered an immediate room for an extra payment of 200 NOK. If a room was available why couldn''t we have it then? The gentlemen on reception were efficient without being particularly friendly. The lady who dealt with the bar and restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Dee

Good

The breakfast was good. The rooms are basic, the Pool and sauna are nice but the sauna was off were off and had to be manually turned on and we waited on it to heat up. We took 2 bikes to tour the town and one had no brakes fortunately we did not injure ourselves and had to walk instead!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Nice Stay

Perfect place to stay before catching our cruise. The front desk man was very nice and helpful. The hotel is in the city center and is close to several restaurants and a small grocery store. There is a restaurant that had a wonderful breakfast. The room had blackout curtains which helped darken the room during the midnight sun. The room was a little warm but we opened the window. You can walk to the ferry port, but a taxi is much easier.
Front of hotel
Dining/breakfast rests
Patio out back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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