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Scandic Kirkenes

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

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Exterior
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Lobby lounge
Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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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

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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

  • 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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  • Free WiFi
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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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