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Snowhotel Kirkenes

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Varanger Museum

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine
Superior Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Snowhotel Kirkenes sits in the heart of town, where guests warm up by the firepit after adventures. The Scandinavian restaurant serves all daily meals featuring local cuisine. Visitors can unwind in the sauna or borrow the hotel's bicycles to reach nearby Savio Museum.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Snowhotel Familie rom (Design) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Snowhotel Familie rom (Design)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Sandnesdalen 14, South Varanger, 9910

What's nearby

  • Varanger Museum - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Savio Museum - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Kirkenes Church - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Russian Monument - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Storskog Border Station - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scandic Kirkenes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ritz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪pub 1 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Thon Hotel Kirkenes restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Surf & Turf Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Snowhotel Kirkenes

Hotel near Varanger Museum
Located close to Savio Museum and Kirkenes Church, Snowhotel Kirkenes provides a firepit, a bar, and conference space. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Scandinavian cuisine restaurant, Snowhotel Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Thon Hotel Kirkenes

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 771 reviews
Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NOK 300 for adults and NOK 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Snowhotel Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 300 for adults and NOK 150 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Snowhotel Kirkenes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Snowhotel Kirkenes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Snowhotel Kirkenes?

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

What time is check-out at Snowhotel Kirkenes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snowhotel Kirkenes located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Varanger Museum, Savio Museum, and Kirkenes Church. Russian Monument is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Snowhotel Kirkenes Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shahnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Great facility to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. Very impressed with Erik who was the musher on my dog sleigh safari
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to stay 1 night in the Snowhotel vs the cabins, the whole experience was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is nice and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place. Once in a lifetime experience sleeping in a snow hotel. All staff is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique.property, way, way north! It has a pretty unique Sami experience. Beware icy spots on the property in the long-lasting winter .Also, tour buses arrive with lots of folks to enjoy king crab, and the sled dog experience! But, it is very unique and enjoyable, with good staffing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying in both the cabins and the snowhotel! It’s an experience of a lifetime! It’s not as cold as one is afraid it is, we were very warm all night, my 8yo son slept through the night in the high warmth sleeping bags.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at this resort- the dogs, the reindeer, John Henry’s wonderful presentation on Sami culture, the King Crab expedition, the northern lights hunt ( didn’t see any on the hunt but it was really fun anyway and there they were right at the snow hotel when we got back) the ice rooms, the food, the staff, the cabins.. I can’t decide what was the best part- we loved the whole experience. The only thing that would have made it better would have been staying 3 nights instead of two.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Very expensive, very little privacy

This is not a stay you do for relaxation. When we checked in they told us to stick around for a presentation after they get everyone else checked in. The 5-10 minute wait was more than 30 minutes because of the line. Basically, they showed us where the different buildings and activities are - pretty sure we could have stumbled on them ourselves. The entire experience was pretty disjointed, from where to store your stuff, when you get to be in your room, lounge isn't big enough to seat everyone, etc - they just didn't have a cohesive experience. Tea and snacks with more information late afternoon, followed by a presentation in an entirely different building at 5.30p. So we're warm and cozy in the Snowhotel, but bundle up to go to the Gamme meeting area with a fire. The Sami history would be more interesting coming from an actual Sami, not someone from Poland (nothing against their international staff). After a warm drink and reindeer sausage, we trek back to the hotel for dinner, then sit around and wait for an excursion, or to dig out your toothbrush and pjs from the shared luggage room, with everyone else doing the same. We were lucky to experience northern lights right above the hotel. It would be better if they didn't kill the night vision with all the landscape lighting. But then they might not sell as many nighttime excursions...to go see the lights. Good to do for one night, although pretty expensive, but not something you do twice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. While it is not near anything, dont worry. I could eat 3 meals a day here for a week and not want a change. Great staff. Loved the staff at the dog area especially.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Cabin #8 wonderful location. Cabin was immaculate, lovely room. The dinners were fabulous, breakfast would have been great if you could have had freshly cooked eggs while you waited instead on the steam table scrambled eggs. The Snowhotel itself is quite something. The ice sculptures were great. We did a Northern Lights tour, it was cloudy but we still were able to see a small display!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My sleeping bag had velcro closure and was not usable, would not stay closed. Made sleeping difficult. zippers seem to be a better option. At least make sure velcro is in good condition. My wife had no issues with her velcro bag which was in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bengt Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to be at
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! One of a kind experience and well worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the cabins at Snowhotel. The staff were so friendly and the cabins were lovely and modern. There were so many activities: we got to play with the husky working dogs and even say hi to the 12 new puppies, feed the reindeer, and take a beautiful snowshoe trail for views of the fjord. The food (all meals) was also absolutely fantastic. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved every minute of staying with you. Every staff member was exceptional. Great attitudes and so kind and helpful. The thought that has gone in to the design, the activities and the food is obvious. Couldn’t be better. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property delivers exactly what you'd expect, an adventure around every corner. This manifests with dog sledding, king crab tours, snow machines, or a night in the ice hotel. Breakfast and dinners were a welcome plus. A must stay on any bicket list!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
L'évaluation porte sur les cabines. Les cabines sont confortables, récentes et propres avec un équipement pour faire du thé et du café. Il y a un sauna sec à disposition de tous les résidents. Sont mises à disposition des raquettes à neige mais avec un seul et unique chemin tracé depuis l'hôtel. En revanche il est assez difficile d'avoir accès aux autres équipements (gants, combinaisons etc...) si vous ne prenez pas les activités de l'hôtel en supplément. L'hôtel est également une zone d'attraction pour les touristes avec le débarquement chaque matin de plusieurs bus de touristes qui viennent passer la journée (visite des chambres de l'hôtel de glace, tour en traineaux à chien, pêche au king crabs), ce qui en fait un lieu de tourisme dense, contrairement à ce qu'on peut attendre de la Norvège. La grande majorité du personnel de l'hôtel sont des expatriés en contrat saisonnier. Malgré la sympathie de la majorité d'entre eux, ils connaissent donc mal la région et je conseillerai le recours à un guide local plutôt que les activités proposées par l'hôtel. L'hôtel est assez loin de la ville et n'est pas relié par les transports en commun, ce qui vous fait dépendre des taxis ou du transfert de l'hôtel. La restauration proposée à l'hôtel n'est pas de qualité uniforme. En revanche, les possibilités de voir les aurores boréales sont réelles. Au global une offre décevante en qualité-prix pour des personnes qui aiment la nature, à réserver pour des voyageurs qui cherchent un resort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great

Lovely visit. Wasn't too cold overnight. Great food. Staff very friendly. Loved the husky dog sledding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the snow hotel itself, which was fun if you got into the spirit of the sleeping bag palaver! I was disappoint withthe ice sculptures/carving as although well done, they were not at all norwegain or inspired by the artic but rather dinsey! All very strange and not very culturally embrassing! Fun hiskie sledges. The northern light hunting although we had some great sites was lacking in anything other than a driver taking you to a laayby in a dark place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaw Jiun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a very fun concept, but if you are not from one of the cruises you are almost forgotten about. They have such a crazy influx of people from the cruise that they get overwhelmed and can’t handle everyone. The activities are too expensive for somebody already paying so much to stay at the hotel. It is such a cool place it just does not seem organized and well ran.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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