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Hotel Karhu

2.0 star property
Hotel in Sodankyla with free parking

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Front of property
Billiards
Breakfast buffet
Lobby sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Budget Hotel Karhu provides a peaceful, smoke-free retreat with thoughtful amenities that matter to travelers. Guests appreciate the convenience of on-site laundry facilities and secure luggage storage, while free self-parking and WiFi make stays both comfortable and practical.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sodankyla is home to Hotel Karhu. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keski-Luosto, while Museum-Gallery Alariesto and Museum of Local History and Culture are cultural highlights.
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7 Lapintie, Sodankyla, 99600

What's nearby

  • Museum-Gallery Alariesto - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sodankyla Old Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alariesto Galleria - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vanha Kirkko - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum of Local History and Culture - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tori-kioski (Grilli - Kioski) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪North Pizza Kebab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza-Paikka ala riesto - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Piitsi Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kahvila-Konditoria Pipari - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Karhu

Property highlights
Hotel Karhu provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Karhu feature comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and toilet paper
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Hotel Karhuksi
Hotel Karhu Hotel
Budget Hotel Karhu
Hotel Karhu Sodankyla
Hotel Karhu Hotel Sodankyla

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Karhu pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Karhu?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Karhu?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Karhu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Karhu located?

Situated in Sodankyla, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankyla Old Church, and Alariesto Galleria. Vanha Kirkko and Museum of Local History and Culture are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Karhu Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tuula

Monenlainen aamiainen ja mukava sänky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tage

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arto

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matti

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kimmo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Auli

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huone oli epäsiisti ja kaipaa remonttia. Respan aula todella epäsiisti. Ystävällinen palvelu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kelpo yö

Vanhanaikainen kohde. Kulumaa kaikkialla pinnoissa. Perus mulavuudet kuitenkin löytyivät. Tyynyn voisi pikkuhiljaa vaihtaa oli muhkurainen. Sesonkiajasta huolimatta melko kallis yöhinta. Ohiajoa varten kuitenkin ihan ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

asta

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Taina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Silja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mari

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maarit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tapio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vähän viileää, kun lämpö ei ollut päällä.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Risto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sigmund

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotellet er ubetjent og stengt! vi brukte mye tid og telefoner på å finne ut hvordan vi kunne sjekke inn - i nabohotellet. Det var ikke greit. Frokost var i nabohotellet fra kl 07 til 09. Vi trodde det var til kl 10…. så det rakk vi ikke!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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