Storskog Border Station - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles
Getting around
Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Scandic Kirkenes - 13 min drive
Pub 1 - 13 min drive
Surf & Turf Restaurant - 13 min drive
Basilica - 12 min drive
China 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), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Languages
Croatian, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish
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
Smoke-free property
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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Snowhotel Kirkenes Hotel South Varanger
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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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Snowhotel Kirkenes Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 115 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Fantastic! One of a kind experience and well worth the visit.
Tobin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
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!
Debora
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Excellent experience. Very impressed with Erik who was the musher on my dog sleigh safari
James Michael
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
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
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
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!
Doug
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Lovely visit. Wasn't too cold overnight. Great food. Staff very friendly. Loved the husky dog sledding.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
You have to stay 1 night in the Snowhotel vs the cabins, the whole experience was great!
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Loved the property. Cabins were great.
AK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Great hotel. Cozy warm rooms with a nice view. Didn’t stay in the ice hotel, stayed at the cabins
Ana
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10
Nice experience
Shaw Jiun
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
It was an amazing experience.
Bonnie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
I would like to see Priority to hotel guests for excursions over tourists from outside the hotel.One dog sled team should be dedicated to hotel tourists to ensure a chance to join in the fun
Jean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Exceptional unique experience! Beautiful location, scenery and experiences you can’t have anywhere else! Wonderful and personable staff!
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
This was a highlight of my visit to Norway. The ice hotel was beautiful and not at all hard to sleep in. The sleeping bag was so warm I was sweating. I'm so glad I stayed!
Robin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
The cabin is nice and staff very friendly and helpful.
Belinda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10
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!
John
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Wonderful peaceful setting. We stayed in the Snow hotel whilst outside it was warm and sunny. We loved the reindeer and the huskies and enjoyed walking by the fjord. Staff were friendly and helpful and quality of food in restaurant was great. Would definitely recommend
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Everything was great. Well done
Erdal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Fun!
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Amazing place. Once in a lifetime experience sleeping in a snow hotel. All staff is super friendly and helpful. We highly recommend!
Helene
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
This is a magical place! We fed the reindeer, we played with the husky puppies, we walked down to a Sandy Beach and bathed in the Langefjord. The cabin was beautiful and comfortable with coffee and tea and a lovely porch to look at the beautiful scenery in Finnmark. Stuff for friendly and helpful. We loved our stay!
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Very comfortable and quiet. Stayed in a heated cabin. Food was very good but if you are a picky eater there are not a lot of choices at dinner time. Breakfast had a wide array of food from eggs, meats, fish, granola, yogurt to fruits and vegetables. Very pleasant staff. The reindeer and dogs are adorable !
Elissa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
Very coool
Radoslav
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
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!!
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
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.