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.
Wissam
Lebanon
The room was spacious and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was nice.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The location is amazing; surrounded by stunning scenery, wildlife, peace and quiet. Plenty of activities to do summer and winter. It is not far from the town of Kirkenes and a short drive from the airport. The food was super-tasty and short-travelled. We will never forget our night sleeping on beds made of ice!Hotel staff made us feel very much at home (one member of our family became poorly during the stay and staff went out of their way to help, providing transport to and from hospital - thank you, Mathias).
When I was booking I saw that this hotel got rather mixed feedback, but I had a good experience staying there for two nights (start and end of journey). The hotel has a good, central location in Kirkenes and is combined with a Chinese restaurant. It's definitely among the cheapest options available and I felt I got good value for the money there. If you're looking for a luxury resort this is not your spot, but if you're looking for a clean and comfortable good value option I can definitely recommend this place.
Wonderful welcome from a very caring couple. .walking distance from Hurtigruten/havila port. Lovely wooden house. Felt like home from home. Very clean.Everything provided for long or short stay. Even dishwasher and washing machine. Walking distance to town. Owners told me when the Northern Lights were visible, so I could run out and see. Tlanassis also drove me to Border and Snow Hotel. I would absolutely love to stay there again. Thank you, both..You deserve to do well, and I'm sure that you will.
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.
First we tried to enter at the wrong door (the door the picture on booking.com homepage shows), the host showed us the right entrance in the back and showed us how to handle everything and told us where to go for something to eat at 21.00h.
Breakfast was already in the fridge, there was plenty of bread, orange juice, marmelade, eggs and more.
Appartement ist perfect for a short or long stay in Kirkenes.
Excellent hotel for a very small town. Great view over Kirkenes Bay. Very quiet. Conveninet location at the edge of town, about a 20-minute walk from the Hutigruten/ Havila ferry terminal, and the Airport Express bus stops in front of the hotel, timed to meet the twice-daily flight to Oslo (cost 150 NOK). And great buffet breakfast!
Comfortable bed. Clean room and bathroom. Smiling staff. Excellent breakfast ! Parking lot is convenient and free of charge. This time I got a view to the city (3rd floor). Not bad, but of course I would have wanted a sea view. Thanks for the nice stay (only one night this time).
A one night stay in Kirkenes. We arrived quite late so only got to sample breakfast - which was very nice with a good range of food. The room was clean and bed comfortable. The hotel staff at reception were very pleasant. I'd certainly stay here again if I was passing.
The staff at the hotel is exceptional. Think top hotel league, but with an Arctic small town twist. Totally made my stay. Sure, the hotel has a great pool and saunas, it is located at the very center of Kirkenes. Yet the staff is what makes this hotel unique.
Great central location in the middle of town. Hotel cafe open in evening which meant I was able to get a light supper on my evening arrival in Kirkenes. The swimming pool is a super facility (had a refreshing pre breakfast swim). Helpful reception staff.
Perfect location and beautiful view, comfortable bed.
The owner was very kind and allowed me to dine in the restaurant which is connected to the hotel. I came very late and was very hungry, so I really appreciate the effort and the thought.
Good hotel, always clean and staff friendly and helpful. Great central location and nice tea and coffee available throughout the day. We had to make 3 bookings to cover our stay but hotel good and let us keep same room throughout.
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.
The cabin is so comfortable, and nice. The homemade dinner was so wonderful and over expectation. There are enough space for relaxing and viewing from sitting area.
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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