Surrounded by the Arctic wilderness, Snowhotel Kirkenes stands as a testament to innovation and adventure, offering an unforgettable experience year-round.
PBM_2012
United Arab Emirates
This property is absolutely amazing. The staff, the view & the activities;all kept us engaged for the 1 night stay my sister & I did in April 2024.
The ladies at the reception (Nikolina, Editha & Anna) are helpful, friendly & go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable.
The staff that gets the activities done are super friendly as well. We did Husky ride & Snow mobile.
The experience was a memorable one.
100% likely to return & experience the property in every season that Kirkenes has to offer.
This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, 900 metres from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu.
This hotel is 150 metres from Dr. Wessels gate pedestrian street and 2 km from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal. It offers free WiFi and a relaxation department.
Katarzyna
Norway
It is a nice hotel of a known chain in Norway. We knew what we can expect. It was a very nice breakfast, possibility to use a pool and sauna. There is a gym, but we didn't use it this time. Walking distance to the Hurtigrutten. Bus stop just in front if you are travelling to the airport.
Kirkenes Hotell is located in Kirkenes and features a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi.
Situated in Kirkenes in the Finnmark region, Arctic Sea Breeze features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.
Danique
Netherlands
Big apartment, clean and with everything you need, with great see view.
Located in central Kirkenes, this apartment is 1.5 km from the Hurtigruten Terminal Kirkenes. It offers free WiFi, air conditioning, as well as a balcony with city views.
Janene
Australia
Location was just a short walk from the main hub of the town. Views from the bedrooms overlooked the river.
Kitchen had everything you needed, just needed to buy the big stuff. Fridge was loaded with eggs, bacon, cold meats and cheeses, jams, juice, milk and butter. Also supplied muesli.
A recently renovated apartment set in Kirkenes, SAGA Overnatting features a garden. The property has quiet street views.
Guo En Nicholas
Singapore
Well furnished apartment and kitchen, well insulated, well located near the ferry terminal, host was attentive and hospitable - he pointed us to the northern lights and we were so excited about it.
Located in the town of Kirkenes on Bøkfjorden, this bed and breakfast is just 100 metres from the town’s main street. Barents Frokosthotell offers free Wi-Fi..
Elizabeth
Australia
It was clean. We had no internet however the staff gave us the modem which we placed in the common area outside our room and after this it worked fine.
Thanasis, my host, made the trip special. He could not have been more helpful. The accommodation was super and was everything as described. The town itself had everything needed and the township was great to walk around. A tip for those arriving by plane...book a taxi to Kirkenes in advance. It was a blizzard when I arrived and all the taxis were taken. It was freezing and I was lucky that a driver called a taxi. for me or I might still be there. Thanasis drove me back to the airport upon my departure as the bus wasn't timed to coordinate with the plane departure time. An excellent host! I missed the Northern Lights but Thanasis sent me a photograph of them the following night. My timing was off by one night.
Weegieron
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful arctic town, quiet and charming, friendly people,...
Beautiful arctic town, quiet and charming, friendly people, lots of winter fantastic activities like dog sledding, snowmobile safari on the frozen fjord, Kings crab safari, snowhotel visiting etc
Fantastic chance to see Northern Lights!
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Kirkenes is a small pleasant town with few sights but the...
Kirkenes is a small pleasant town with few sights but the Grenselandmuseet is well worth a visit. The location is recommended for viewing the Northern Lights but it was too cloudy during our visit (Nov). There are a few restaurants in the centre, the most popular being the Ritz with very good pizzas.
Frank
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
It is the area around Kirkenes that is the main attraction.
It is the area around Kirkenes that is the main attraction. We travelled to Grensa Jacobselv beach which was beautiful and sunny on the day we visited, same for Ovre Pasvik National Park which was breathtakinlgy beautiful. Both are quite a drive from Kirkenes though and we chose the town to learn about the history from WWII, the hotel had a pool (although it was not operational!!) and as the airport was there. Next time we would definitely go for a cabin in the woods and see the reindeer up close.
In town we ate at Surf n Turf which was decent, waiter had a sense of humour and good was quite good. Nothing spectacular but good enough, depends what you like. The other place we ate in town was Ritz, which was an excellent pizza and we would recommend it for the food but was pricey compared to other towns in Norway; little other choice though. Most other places were closed we assumed due to no tourists, so not worth it or maybe worse closed down following Covid downturn.
The central part of town had the feeling of needing a boost from its Covid slumber.
We loved the area though and will come back, armed with better knowledge than first-timers.
darrencru
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We stayed 5 days, much longer than most visitors because we...
We stayed 5 days, much longer than most visitors because we wanted to maximize the chance to see the northern lights. As it turned out, 4 nights were cloudy and on the last night, the skies cleared a little and being at Sollia and having trekked into the countryside up the hill from the lodge, gave us the best chance to view the lights, just a 10 minute walk from our room.
There were enough activities in kirkenes to keep us amused for 5 days - dog sledding with Birk's (here you're the driver of the sleds), king crab expedition and you drive yourself there on the frozen Barents Sea, the Andersgrotta the underground bunker was very interesting, hiking in the Taiga, and we had to have our daily coffee at Johnny's Lunch Cafe in Kirkenes. Johnny is an Italian and makes coffee the only acceptable way with an Italian Expresso machine. Thank heavens for Johnny's! Coffee in Kirkenes mostly comes out of cafeteria type/press the button coffee.
Gen
Australia
10
Scored 10
If you plan to visit the north of Norway in the winter, a...
If you plan to visit the north of Norway in the winter, a stay in Kirkenes will give you the full experience. Area is save, people are friendly and all services like transport ext. works as clockwork. Also a lot to do in the short winters day.
It is a once in a lifetime experience with the ice sculptures, bar, lighting and beds on a block of ice. The staff went into detail in how to get comfortable in your sleeping bags to ensure maximum comfort. The breakfast was good and so was the dinner.
Waking up in the morning, it is time to get into the sauna to get your body temperature up followed by a shower and a hot breakfast.
The staff were excellent in ensuring that we did not miss our shuttle service to the Hurtigruten ship.
The flat is beautiful, accessible and wonderfully located with a view on the harbour. It’s easy to arrive there by taking the bus from the airport in Kirkenes. It is also very easy to walk from the flat to the Hurtigruten terminal. The host is extremely kind and generous, he welcomed us personally and shared with us stories and tips about the country. In the flat you have all the comforts you need. We highly recommend a stay at GotoKirkenes. And many thanks for having us!
Having read the reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by our accommodation. Our room opened directly off the lobby, and although small, was warm and comfortable, with perfectly laundered bedding.
The lobby contained a coffee machine and microwave, and there was a supermarket on the square, as well as a number of restaurants (we can recommend the Bangkok).
The location was very central, directly opposite the Scandic and next to the local taxi depot.
We came for the ice hotel in the middle of summer. We enjoyed the experience as we were the only guests there. Also, the hike around the area and access to lake from sauna was unexpected great bonus. Dinner was tasty and breakfast had a big choice. We enjoyed our talk with Angela from Estonia (staff) :)
The property gives you a feeling of home away from home. The hosts are very welcoming and hospitable, the property has much more personality than chain hotels and is conveniently located right next to the port. Would definitely stay here once again if we visit Kirkenes
William (was at the front desk when we checked-in) was a super host. We could park our motorbikes behind the building and use the side door to get to the bikes.
He was also serving in the restaurant at dinner time and gave good advice.
Whats not too like. A fantastic hotel, clean room with a fantastic view over the fjords, relaxed, lovely bar, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and Northern lights on view that evening. Probably my favourite ever hotel.
We had a room over looking the water and saw the most beautiful northern lights!!!
Dinner and breakfast were outstanding with an emphasis on local cuisine! The staff at the desk and in the restaurant were top notch!
Nice service, we got a good dinner even though we arrived late in the evening. Very simple standard but a good shower and comfy bed. Good price. You can have breakfast at local café or tve fancier nearby hotels.
Very convenient location for self-guided tour as this hotel will be one of the collection points, eg: king crab tour
Served variety of choices for breakfast and nearby to supermarket (opposite of the hotel)
Good breakfast with lots of choices. Nice selection of fresh breads as well as hot and cold dishes. Also plenty of fresh berries. Our room had a view of the water. Bed was comfortable.
Very nice property, very clean, pretty location, really extra nice staff, activities available. The drivers I had were great! When they have a lot of snow I am sure it is amazing.
Good budget option. Clean, comfortable bed, washroom worked, quiet location one block from pedestrian mall. Good Chinese food restaurant is part of hotel.
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