Accommodation / Norway

Scandic Hotel

The Scandic Hotel (formerly the Rica Arctic) is situated in the centre of the town of Kirkenes with excellent links to local transport and attractions. It is close to the main pedestrian street of the city and only 2km from the Hurtigruten terminal building.

The accommodation here is relaxed and comfortable and offers visitors an ideal base for their experiences in Northern Norway. In the vicinity, there is much to explore including shops, cafés and restaurants as well as popular tourist attractions such as the Savio Museum, with its spectacular collection of Sámi art.

Hotel facilities

  • There is an indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy during their stay
  • A sauna is also available which is the perfect place for a spot of relaxation after a day's adventures
  • Free Wi-Fi is provided for guests to use throughout their stay
  • The hotel's restaurant dishes up a wonderful á la carte menu which offers both international fare and locally-sourced specialities such as salmon and king crab

Guest bedroom types

Double/Twin rooms: The hotel has 90 rooms in total. Each has a double or twin beds as well as an en-suite shower room, hairdryer, phone and TV. They are comfortably furnished and modern is style.

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Norway, Kirkenes

Kirkenes - Norway's Northern Lights Frontier
From £ 1,705 pp 4 nights inc exc

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