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

Located in South Varanger, Snowhotel Kirkenes is in a rural area and near the beach. Varanger Museum and Savio Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
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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, 770 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. 103 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Shahnam

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

AK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Cabins were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Cozy warm rooms with a nice view. Didn’t stay in the ice hotel, stayed at the cabins
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional unique experience! Beautiful location, scenery and experiences you can’t have anywhere else! Wonderful and personable staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erdal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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