Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy cabins
Friendly staff
Great location for Northern Lights
Cons:
Uncomfortable sleeping arrangements in snow hotel
Limited dinner options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.68
Staff are described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
Location near the Northern Lights, adding to the overall experience.
Room Quality
9.17
Cabins mentioned as cozy and comfortable, but sleeping in a snow hotel may not be for everyone.
Amenities
9.2
Good amenities such as sauna access and a café with a warm fireplace.
Value for Money
8.16
Some concerns regarding set dinner menus and sleeping arrangements in the snow hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Food quality described positively, but some guests preferred more menu options.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experience was rated positively with various activities and the Northern Lights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 01:39

Property Description

Arctic Snow Suites
Experience a magical stay in intricately designed snow suites with thermal bedspreads and unique snow sculptures to keep you warm at night.

Wooden Cottages with Scenic Views
Relax in cozy wooden cottages inspired by traditional Sami huts, featuring large windows offering breathtaking mountain views and private bathrooms.

Year-Round Activities
From husky rides and northern lights tours in winter to hiking and fishing in summer, there's always something exciting to do at Snowhotel Kirkenes.

Book now to immerse yourself in the enchanting Arctic experience at Snowhotel Kirkenes!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KKN

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 584 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Gabriela • couple • at
10
Wir kommen gerne wieder
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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ann • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • couple • br
9
Incrível! Uma experiência maravilhosa!
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Angie • couple • us
7
Nice experience but could be better
Pros:

Very clean onsite bathroom sauna, reception, restrooms and restaurant. The staffs are wonderful and kind.

Cons:

We had to carry the sleeping bag and bedding to our snow hotel room from another building. It was far and the bedding were heavy. It would be nice if they offered to take the bedding to the hotel. Restaurant service was very slow.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Great experience
Pros:

We visited in early October, beautiful cabin, nice food, and lots to do. We had a fabulous view of the Northern Lights overnight.

Cons:

Would have been great to visit in the snow, I imagine it would be wonderful.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • family_with_children • us
10
Great experience with my son
Pros:

Got to experience sleeping in an ice hotel and see the Arora Borealis on the way to bed. Very helpful and friendly staff.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Skårvik • couple • no
7
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Huang • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sari • solo_traveller • fi
6
SP
Pros:

Aamiainen ihan hyvä.

Cons:

Ränsistyneen oloinen paikka. Illallinen todella pettymys. Kuvat eivät vastaa todellisuutta.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stian Mo Færsnes • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • extended_group • cl
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Erna • couple • no
10
Fantastisk
Pros:

En drøm om å sove i snø-hotellet gikk i oppfyllelse. Det passet oss utmerket at det var åpent på denne tiden.

Cons:

Alt var fint.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • de
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • pl
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Albert • solo_traveller • us
4
Interesting, but disappointing due to misleading dinner menu options.
Pros:

Very unique. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the reindeer, walking through the snow hotel, and petting the dogs. The cabin was fine. No real complaints, though some scraggly trees were in the way of what would have been a nice view.

Cons:

The one real negative, and a significant one, was the dinner. The value of the dinner was a big reason we chose to stay here rather than simply come for a tour. My wife cannot eat red meat, and when we booked, the restaurant webpage clearly showed a choice of three menus. Two of the three menus did not have a red meat entree. However, when we arrived at dinner, we were only presented a single menu. The main course was reindeer steak. We asked twice for an accommodation, and we were denied. They politely inferred the issue was our fault because we did not request an accommodation. However, given the website showed we could choose one of three, there was no need to do so. We paid 100€ - 150€ more than we would have otherwise paid for the stay, and we did not receive anywhere near that value due to the menu restriction.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Olesia • solo_traveller • mt
10
Pros:

I booked a cabin with a fjord view, and I was right! Reindeer passed by the window, a bunny hopped around, and the view of the fjord and mountains was breathtaking! The reception and restaurant staff were very friendly. Be sure to include dinner, especially if you're staying for a few days, as the nearest restaurant and shops are quite far from the hotel. You'll find stunning silence, peace, and tranquility! There are also many incredibly beautiful hiking spots nearby. Be sure to visit husky :)

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jari • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

Erinomainen illallinen ja aamiainen

Cons:

Kaikki meni hyvin

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • au
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Mika • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • no
7
Hyggelig personale men ikke mulig å få mørkt rom
Pros:

Hyggelig personale, rene hytter og stilig bad.

Cons:

Ikke mulig å dekke til vindu helt. Så fra kl 03.00 får man ikke sove da sol treffer rett på sengene. Inngangsdøren er i innsynshemmende glass, også helt uten tildekkings muligheter

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee