Scandic Kirkenes is in the heart of South Varanger, within a 5-minute walk of Kirkenes Church and Savio Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Varanger Museum.
What's nearby
Andersgrotta - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Russian Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kirkenes Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Savio Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Varanger Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Kirkenes (KKN-Hoeybuktmoen) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Scandic Kirkenes - 1 min walk
Ritz - 1 min walk
pub 1 - 2 min walk
Aurora restobar - 3 min walk
Surf & Turf Restaurant - 3 min walk
About this property
Scandic Kirkenes
Hotel with free parking, steps from Kirkenes Church
Scandic Kirkenes offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs 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 center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Arctic Restaurant and Bar, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Arctic Restaurant and Bar - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
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 center
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
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
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
Smoking not allowed
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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 9 AM to 11 PM
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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.
Room was nice, good size, comfortable bed. Blackout curtains worked very well. Lighting was dim, with no overhead light and rather weak lamps. The bathroom had a shower head above the tub, where we would prefer a walk-in shower.
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.
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kwan, Kuala Lumpur
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kwan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Dee
Sep 6, 2025
Good
The breakfast was good. The rooms are basic, the Pool and sauna are nice but the sauna was off were off and had to be manually turned on and we waited on it to heat up.
We took 2 bikes to tour the town and one had no brakes fortunately we did not injure ourselves and had to walk instead!!
Generally staff were attentive and friendly. Restaurant staff were super friendly and efficient the gentleman from Hungary and young girl from Ukraine.
Rooms were clean and comfortable.Wifi worked well. Car parking was free and convenient. All in all an excellent hotel.
Perfect place to stay before catching our cruise. The front desk man was very nice and helpful. The hotel is in the city center and is close to several restaurants and a small grocery store. There is a restaurant that had a wonderful breakfast. The room had blackout curtains which helped darken the room during the midnight sun. The room was a little warm but we opened the window. You can walk to the ferry port, but a taxi is much easier.
It was a rare hot day and 5th floor room was too hot to sleep for a long rime. The window opened but no way to get the cool air in. A simple small fan added to the room to place by the window would have made all the difference. I realize no need for A/C here.
Merlyn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Heather
Traveled with partner
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hotel but has everything you need for a short stay
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.
Nicole
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Tanya
Traveled with group
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was a clean, warm choice for our one-night stop. Our flight arrived at 8.30pm, so the 9pm restaurant closing time was a little tight (and other dining options were limited), but thankfully the helpful staff were able to squeeze in a meal for us at the last-minute.