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Scandic Kirkenes

3.5 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Junior Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kongens gate 1-3, Kirkenes, South Varanger, Finnmark, 9900
  • Place, Kirkenes Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Savio Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Varanger Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Bathtub (Standard)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Scandic Kirkenes

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Scandic Kirkenes offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This South Varanger hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Scandic Kirkenes. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kirkenes Church. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Arctic Restaurant and Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Kirkenes Church and 4 minutes on foot from Savio Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Scandic Kirkenes, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Scandic Kirkenes. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star South Varanger hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Arctic Restaurant and Bar – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arctic Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 100 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11 PM
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Rica Arctic
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel South Varanger
Rica Arctic Hotel Kirkenes
Rica Arctic Kirkenes
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes
Scandic Kirkenes South Varanger
Rica Arctic Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes Varanger
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel
Scandic Kirkenes South Varanger
Scandic Kirkenes Hotel South Varanger

Scandic Kirkenes Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 451 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer

Great breakfast and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering the town was -13°F, the room was nice and cozy. The breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful 2 days at the Scandic Hotel Kirkenes. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and a good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, comfortable, good location, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel but has everything you need for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very nice. The restaurant is really good and the staff are very helpful. Plenty of instant hot water too for the bath and shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

So so friendly staff, sauna, pool, AMAZING breakfast, central to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Arturo Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the management and team for a wonderful stay. Special mention to Marvin (cook), Loida (catering), John (reception). You are all amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben-Sigvald Thomas Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A nice hotel

An average norwegian hotel with good standard. Everything you can expect from a Scandic hotel in Norway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front of house staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice sized room, friendly, professional staff, a delicious dinner at the on-site restaurant and a fabulous breakfast buffet after a great night's sleep. The area is a little blah, not much too do, but the hotel was a happy surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and meals
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mutsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checkin clerk was very helpful. One of the best hotels in this city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything in Norway, wonderful. The whole country is just great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean modern European hotel located in the center of the city. Staff are efficient and keen to answer questions. The breakfasts have just about anything anyone would eat for that meal. We loved to borrow the bicycles to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & Comfortable, staff is friendly and helpful- very good breakfast with lots of options. A couple of good restaurants are an easy walk 2-3 blocks away. Easy access to airport bus right at front door. All good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Came on Sunday so stores were closed but the hotel was right in the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very accommodating given our late arrival. It was closing time for the restaurant but they stayed open and served those those in need of something to eat. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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