Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for NOK 500 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Adults stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 510 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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Keyon solo_traveller sg
5
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple au
10
Perfection
Pros:

The resort was just magical, even better than I had hoped.
The staff are lovely, especially those that attend to the Husky dogs on a daily basis.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like about the resort, except having to leave!!

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
9
A magical experience
Pros:

I stayed in one of the snow rooms and it was without doubt the most memorable experience of my Norway trip (I slept surprisingly well!)

The location is stunning and very peaceful, the facilities (restaurant/ sauna etc) are great and being able to go and meet the resident dogs whenever you like was a bonus.

The best thing about this place though is the staff, who are super friendly and welcoming and go out of their way to make sure you have a nice stay.

For info: meals are taken in a communal dining hall and there is a set menu, but if you have dietary requirements just tell them and they will cater for you. The set sauna times are early in the morning but you just have to ask and they will turn it on anytime.

The sauna along with lockers, luggage storage space and very clean showers and toilets are in a building adjoining the snow hotel and there is also a lounge where snow room guests can hang out and stay warm. The snow hotel rooms are open to visitors to wander around from 9am to 9pm - after that the room is yours.

Cons:

I didn’t baulk at splashing out on the snow room stay because it’s a unique experience, but I thought 600 NOK per person for a 15-minute minibus ride to the airport was a bit excessive. This is the only thing that stops me giving 10/10.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Usha solo_traveller de
10
Außergewöhnlich und sehr gastfreundlich
Pros:

Es wird viel auf Details geachtet. Das Personal lässt keine Wünsche offen.
Sehr sauber, alles durchdacht und liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Kunstwerke in den Igloos sind sehr mühsam erstellt worden. Alles in allem ein gelungener Besuch

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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itzhak extended_group il
10
Pros:

מקום מדהים

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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laril120 Business
10
King crab supermen
Pros:

We went for KV with Heikki and Mikkel. They were the absolute best guides in the world and we had a super time. The ladies of the group has week knees, because they were so handsome too.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
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lauralZ7712ZL Family
8
Snow Hotel kirkenes Norway
Pros:

Wonderful experience. Something that I only dreamed about but never thought I would get the chance. Thanks to winning on The Price Is Right show.
Definitely different than Kansas and so amazing. Everyone spoke English, all staff and most of guest. Staff were very friendly .. got mixed information from reception desk on a few things. Embarrassed me.
Very cold, but we were prepared,
Slept in the snow hotel first night. Yay, I did it! Signed up for king crab safari, husky ride. Hikes up the hill, saw northern lights. Son went ice fishing. Gamma cabins were beautiful. WiFi yes. No TV, microwave, in room fridge.. but you are so entertained that you don't need them. Time to get away and experience this different world.

Got up everymorning, put on all our clothing . To eat breakfast. Breakfast was included in our stay and it was buffet style. guests came from
everywhere. Part of the world .
The only place to eat during the day was a small eatery that offer soup.of the day, pre-made wraps, pastries. It closed at 5pm. And then hotel restaurant had a 3 course meal that was $90 Per person and featured wonderful meal made with local food. We ate reindeer steak, and lamb. With king crab safaris they cooked the crab. Too much to eat. If you were on a tighter budget. You would still have to catch a taxi into town ( approx $45 dollars each way) or rent a car . seems that most of restaurants are opened around 6pm in town. Only place we found open during the day was a bistro in the small mall. Food there was fair to good.
Loved the reindeer pen and husky dog area. And hiking
Overall had a wonderful time and yes I would recommend it to others, just keep in mind of the expenses if your on a budget.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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tod2cr Couples Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
10
Snow Mobile Safari Hunting the Northern Lights
Pros:

We had the amazing experience on Hunting the Northern Lights Snow Mobile Safari. Our guide Knut was wonderful and he took us to 3 different locations and we saw the Aurora Borealis dancing and in their full glory.

Thank you Knut for making this a once in a life time experience 😁

Would thoroughly recommend this excursion and location.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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brucecH520KZ Couples London, England
10
Snow Mobile Safari Hunting The Northern Lights
Pros:

We had the most amazing experience with Knut our snow mobile safari guide. We drove to three different locations on the frozen fjords and saw fantastic Aurora Borealis displays!
I would thoroughly recommend this experience and Knut was a great guide!

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Sean extended_group za
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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L5230KOvanessab Couples
10
Amazing snowmobile trip!!
Pros:

The best winter experience ever! Amazing snowmobile driving at frozen fjord Kirkenes! Super recommend it!!

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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JohnT854 Solo travel Wingham, Kent, England
10
Dog sleigh experience
Pros:

Just went their for a huskey ride.
Wonderful experience very knowledgeable drivers. Saw a very dull aurora while we were sitting around a camp fire in the snow. What is also key is that they take care of their dogs.
The only slight disappointment was that no pre booked arrangements were made to take us back to our hotel. We had to wait for a receptionist to arrive (15 mins) and then for a taxi to come from the town centre.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Lachlan couple au
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Gert U. couple de
10
Schneeabenteuer der Spitzenklasse
Pros:

Sehr schönes Resort etwas außerhalb von Kirkenes. Wir haben in einem der Cottages gewohnt, war ein besonderes Erlebnis. Frühstücksbuffet sehr reichlich, abends ein kulinarisches 3- Gänge Menü. Besondere Highlights waren die Husky Polarlicht Schlittenfahrt, die Husky Farm mit den zutraulichen Huskys und deren Babys und die Schneemobil Safari, wo man das Schneemobil selbst fahren konnte. Die Guides und das gesamte Team waren sehr freundlich. Es herrschte eine familiäre Atmosphäre.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple dk
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
S
Shin Ding couple sg
8
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple at
8
Unique stay in a unique environment
Pros:

The staff was more than helpfull and super friendly. The food was excellent and all kind of activities were offered. The cabins were nice.

Cons:

There was only one daily menu offe
red, two menues to choose from would be better. There is no room to relax in the sauna and you have to sit like in a shop window.There was no room for deckchairs to relax.There was no room service although we stayed for three nights. A music device in the cabins would be nice.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Helen extended_group au
10
Pros:

The property feels lovely and remote even though it is only 25 minutes from Kirkenes. Stayed in the Snowhotel. Had the best nights sleep. Meals were lovely.

Cons:

A bit too touristy.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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LindaH2480 Friends getaway Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory
10
A bucket list experience that did not disappoint.
Pros:

Booked a two-night package that included a night in the snow hotel and a night in a cabin. The package also included breakfast and dinner each day, as well as a couple of excursions. From the moment we arrived we were well looked after. The staff were friendly and attentive which made for a fantastic experience. Snow hotel, although cold, was a great experience. The sleeping bags provided keep you cost and warm. The cabins are comfortable with a lovely view out over the natural environment. It made spotting the northern lights very easy. We enjoyed the husky ride and king crab excursions and appreciated the additional gear that was provided to keep us warm. Overall, we had a fantastic few days.

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
J
Joanne couple au
8
2026-01-13 via Nuitee