Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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 561 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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KayaThomas • Friends getaway
10
Delicious and fun King Crab excursion as part of a summer Snow Resort package.
Pros:

The King Crab excursion was part of the summer Snow Resort package so it worked out to be very good value. The RIB boat ride was fun, and we pulled up two pots to get the large enough crabs after a ride up the fjord. Then the eating part in the quaint little waterside ‘restaurant’ was the most delicious part of the experience. There were more than enough crab legs to eat and so very tasty.

2026-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Eliane • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • de
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Burcu • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Excellent cabin, lovely staff, unforgettable experience!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Profugus • solo_traveller • no
9
Pros:

Сервис, местоположение, природа

Cons:

В номере нет холодильника

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ines • couple • de
8
Pros:

Das Gesamtkonzept aus Schneehotel, Hütten und gutem Restaurant. Das Frühstück war „klein aber fein“.

Cons:

Das geringere Übel - keine Parkmöglichkeit an der eigenen Hütte. Das weitaus größere Übel für uns, die anatomisch und hygienisch indiskutable Toilettenlösung in der Hütte. Da durfte sich offensichtlich ein Innenarchitekt verwirklichen, der nie solche Toiletten selbst benutzen muss.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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József • solo_traveller • hu
8
Pros:

A husky park a rengeteg kutyussal és maga a jég hotel is érdekes volt a bungalow pedig nagyon kis kellemes környezet igényes kivitelezésben kényelmes berendezéssel és a két darab betanított nyuszival együtt🤣🤣 őket is nagyon kedveltük mindig ott voltak az ablakunk alatt.

Cons:

Az előző jég hotel állapota kívülről mert a látvány ami belerondít az egész környezetbe az nagyon kiábrándító volt elhanyagolt bomlásra váró feslet anyagok lógtak róla.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ae
7
Pros:

Confident it is great in winter when there is snow. Must be lovely then with all the dogs.

Cons:

We stayed end May. Unfortunately no snow. The resort felt empty. Not much to do. The cabins are nice, however they haven't really got a view and the inside is not the value you expect for that high price.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • be
8
Excellent lieu pour une escale dans le nord de la Norvège
Pros:

Les cabines, la vue sur le fjord, la qualité du restaurant, le soleil toute la nuit !

Cons:

Notre cabine était très récente et les travaux d’aménagement autour étaient toujours. Ce sera magnifique pendant l’été

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
อรพิชา • couple • th
10
Pros:

Amazing place to stay! Really good
Dinner & Breakfast, really good service staff.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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katiascho • solo_traveller • br
9
Pros:

As cabanas/quartos são muito espaçosas e confortaveis. O hotel é muito pitoresco e localizado em uma região de fjorde, o que faz a vista ser muito agradavel. Não experimentei a noite no igloo (pernoite no quarto de gelo). Tem que ter disposicao para dormir a -4 graus.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Joan • extended_group • us
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sean M • solo_traveller • us
10
Peaceful stay!
Pros:

Extremely helpful and friendly staff, quiet, and clean accommodation.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
9
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato nella camera di ghiaccio..esperienza da fare almeno una volta nella vita! Divertente!

Cons:

Abbiamo prenotato all’ultimo l’escursione per andare a caccia dell’aurora boreale. Lo staff probabilmente sapeva già che le previsioni non sarebbero state buone e infatti c’era moltissima nebbia e nessuna visibilità..in tutti i punti in cui ci hanno portati! Avrei apprezzato l’onestà di consigliarci di fare un’altra escursione visto il costo di 250€ per due persone e i 600€ già spesi per la camera.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Could be great, but don't go in late April.
Pros:

Friendly, welcoming staff. Interesting 'teatime' conversation. The chalets are nicely designed although beds are narrow. Good quality but not spectacular food. Delighted to find an orange qvevri wine from Georgia amongst the safer options on the short wine list. It was great to be able to see the ice rooms/bar even though we chose to sleep in a warm chalet!

Cons:

We didn't choose a great time of year to stay (late April). The snow around the complex had all melted (earlier than usual) but the summer season wasn't underway, so the outside spaces felt wet and bedraggled. There were few guests and many tractors moving stuff around. We had been looking forward to the husky dog sled ride, but it was cancelled because of the lack of snow. None of this is the resort's fault - they can't control the weather. But whilst it was a pleasant enough way to power down after our Havila cruise, our experience felt pretty expensive for what it was. (NB after you disembark the Havila boat, there is ample time to get to tiny little KKN airport with luggage in time for the 1135 SAS flight - you don't actually need to stay over for an extra night). But if we had come in early March, with snow all around and a decent chance of seeing the Northern Lights, we might have found it a magical delight.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Trine • couple • dk
8
Skøn hytte og dejlig mad ❄️
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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FarAway33665216604 • Couples
10
Unforgettable day
Pros:

Amazing trip .magical place to visit

2026-04-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Sbleidy • couple • au
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Chun-I • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee