Title: Book The Best Hotels in South Varanger for 2026 from CA $154 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.ca [Vacation Rentals in South Varanger](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634534471829.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[South Varanger Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Varanger.d553248634534471829.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Varanger Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger.d553248634534471829.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Sunset over the fjords near Kirkenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1839/a2a047c0-04f0-4055-84ef-a60a783a1d48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Kimberley Jekel ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1839/a2a047c0-04f0-4055-84ef-a60a783a1d48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Go beyond your typical stay in South Varanger Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Varanger%2C+Finnmark%2C+Norway®ionId=553248634534471829&latLong=69.538934%2C29.724625&adults=2&startDate=2026-03-29&d1=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-31&d2=2026-03-31&amenities=PETS) ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634534471829&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 16 - Mar 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634534471829&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634534471829&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634534471829&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Our top choices for South Varanger hotels ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112237600/112237505/7b4fae19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112237600/112237505/bc2b4663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cabin | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112237600/112237505/3cb39662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112237600/112237505/73ffb166.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Åtte Årstider Lodge [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Atte-Arstider-Lodge.h112237505.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 9.4/10 Exceptional (8 reviews) "Perfect Spot!" ![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg) Patrick CA $236 CA $267 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Atte-Arstider-Lodge.h112237505.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20939500/20939433/e5454210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20939500/20939433/31e85e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20939500/20939433/aba86b68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20939500/20939433/d326a0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kirkenes Hotel [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Kirkenes-Hotel.h20939433.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 6.6/10 (365 reviews) "Clean, affordable room in the heart of town - one block from the town hall. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Stephen CA $166 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Mar 24 - Mar 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Kirkenes-Hotel.h20939433.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7211700/7211663/e332cdb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7211700/7211663/01e56104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7211700/7211663/e4a336ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7211700/7211663/bdaf9405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barents Frokosthotell [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Barents-Frokosthotell.h7211663.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 5.0/10 (112 reviews) "Renholdet virket bra" ![Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/no.svg) Anonymous traveller CA $136 CA $154 total includes taxes & fees Apr 11 - Apr 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Barents-Frokosthotell.h7211663.Hotel-Information) ![Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33810000/33802100/33802052/41779eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33810000/33802100/33802052/0cd8978d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin Fjord View | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33810000/33802100/33802052/d28febf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Scandinavian cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33810000/33802100/33802052/92a78af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Snow Resort Kirkenes [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Snowhotel-Kirkenes.h33802052.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 9.6/10 Exceptional (149 reviews) "Sleeping in the Snow Hotel is not uncomfortable if you are prepared. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) William CA $233 CA $261 total includes taxes & fees Apr 1 - Apr 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Snowhotel-Kirkenes.h33802052.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54282/f826204c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54282/119aa68f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54282/e208c829.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54282/w3839h2556x0y0-bb70e1a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandic Kirkenes [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Scandic-Kirkenes.h54282.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 8.4/10 Very good (1,000 reviews) "Friendly helpful staff, the hotel was lovely. Breakfast great. Pool and sauna an amazing bonus. But it’s the staff that elevated this experience to 5star, helpful and really friendly " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Pamela CA $141 CA $160 total includes taxes & fees Apr 11 - Apr 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Scandic-Kirkenes.h54282.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510600/3510573/9562e87a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510600/3510573/f371737e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510600/3510573/5553fb0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510600/3510573/7775f80d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Thon Hotel Kirkenes [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Kirkenes.h3510573.Hotel-Information) South Varanger 9.2/10 Wonderful (808 reviews) "Wonderful staff, great breakfast, convenient location " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Cynthia CA $186 CA $208 total includes taxes & fees Apr 11 - Apr 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Kirkenes.h3510573.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/84ad862e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Land view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/96d3a0c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/3d382aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/b5cea275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arctic Raja Inn [](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Raja-Inn.h110420601.Hotel-Information) Inari 8.6/10 Excellent (11 reviews) "Decent accommodation close to the arctic wilderness with good availability from the hosts. Needs some attention on cleanliness, common spaces like shower seemed not cleaned for a while. Leaky tube in the common toilet. Some silverfish (insect) were present in our room." ![Sweden](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/se.svg) Fredrik CA $135 CA $154 total includes taxes & fees Mar 17 - Mar 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Raja-Inn.h110420601.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75600/75556/d4603de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75600/75556/229f7a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75600/75556/4c9fabb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/75600/75556/0f2dbb84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandic Vadsø [](https://www.expedia.ca/Vads-Hotels-Scandic-Vads.h75556.Hotel-Information) Vadsø 7.8/10 Good (253 reviews) "Warm floor at the bathroom, clean room, fantastic breakfast and very helpful, kind recepcjonists, specialy Harris! " ![Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/no.svg) Tommy Brest CA $148 CA $167 total includes taxes & fees Apr 4 - Apr 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Vads-Hotels-Scandic-Vads.h75556.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/7a0208f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Classic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/8f689345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/9b867bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/6c7746e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 8 Seasons [](https://www.expedia.ca/Nesseby-Hotels-8-Seasons.h38810433.Hotel-Information) Nesseby 8.8/10 Excellent (54 reviews) "hostess was very helpful,breakfast was good" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Arne CA $157 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Nesseby-Hotels-8-Seasons.h38810433.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621562598801) ### Savio Museum 4.0/5 (3 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Savio Museum during your trip to Kirkenes. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's northern light views. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6112650) ### Russian Monument Learn about the local history of Kirkenes with a stop at Russian Monument. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532956235) ### King Oscar II Chapel Find out about the history of South Varanger with a stop at King Oscar II Chapel. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=666391906070429696) ### Varanger Museum 5.0/5 (1 review) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Varanger Museum during your trip to Kirkenes. Discover the northern light views while you're in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532523741) ### Vestersand Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vestersand during your trip to Bugøynes? [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248635997367255) ### Andersgrotta You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Andersgrotta in Kirkenes. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=963754763999387648) ## Learn more about South Varanger Explore the Northern Lights from Kirkenes' harbour while sampling fresh king crab caught in the Barents Sea. Hike through pristine Arctic wilderness in Øvre Pasvik National Park or join a husky safari across frozen lakes in winter. [See all hotels in South Varanger](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&adults=2®ionId=553248634534471829) ![Sunset over the fjords near Kirkenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1839/a2a047c0-04f0-4055-84ef-a60a783a1d48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=600&p=1&q=high) Photo by Kimberley Jekel ## Top South Varanger Hotel Reviews ## Recent Reviews in South Varanger ![Snow Resort Kirkenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33810000/33802100/33802052/41779eb1_y.jpg) ### Snow Resort Kirkenes 10/10 Excellent "This place is magical. The cabins are cozy, clean, warm and adorable. The staff are all friendly, outgoing, helpful and kind. We took their added on excursion to see Northern Lights (never a guarantee) and were lucky enough to find them - and then saw them again back at the hotel. Our stay was really a wonderful one. " [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Snowhotel-Kirkenes.h33802052.Hotel-Information) ![Thon Hotel Kirkenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510600/3510573/9562e87a_y.jpg) ### Thon Hotel Kirkenes 10/10 Excellent "Lovely hotel, staff very welcoming and friendly. Comfortable room and bed. Breakfast was great with lots of choices. " [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Kirkenes.h3510573.Hotel-Information) ![Scandic Kirkenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54300/54282/f826204c_y.jpg) ### Scandic Kirkenes 10/10 Excellent "Friendly helpful staff, the hotel was lovely. Breakfast great. Pool and sauna an amazing bonus. But it’s the staff that elevated this experience to 5star, helpful and really friendly " [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Scandic-Kirkenes.h54282.Hotel-Information) ![Kirkenes Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20940000/20939500/20939433/e5454210_y.jpg) ### Kirkenes Hotel 2/10 Terrible "This hotel is a disaster. It is dirty, loud, and the owner is rude and disrespectful. The "breakfast is pitiful and in a refrigerator (pre-packaged) that the smell was nauseating. Apparently the locals regard is as the SECOND worst Hotel in town and there are only 4! Derelicts hang out in the so called lobby and it doesn't feel safe. Pay a bit more and relax ELSEWHERE" [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Kirkenes-Hotel.h20939433.Hotel-Information) ![8 Seasons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/7a0208f9_y.jpg) ### 8 Seasons 10/10 Excellent "Staff very nice and helpful. Nice but very tint rooms. Lesrnt alot about local Life with owner. Much appreciated. Only problem is that is his hôtel came out when seatching for room in Nuargam Finland, but this hôtel is accross the border in Norway and we can’t know that with the city. Could of been a problem for the car rental. " [](https://expedia.ca/Nesseby-Hotels-8-Seasons.h38810433.Hotel-Information) ![Arctic Raja Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/84ad862e_y.jpg) ### Arctic Raja Inn 10/10 Excellent "Majoittajasta tuli helpot ohjeet itsepalvelukirjautumiseen ja hän vastasi kysymyksiin heti. Yhteiskeittiö oli hyvin varusteltu ja siisti. " [](https://expedia.ca/Arctic-Raja-Inn.h110420601.Hotel-Information) ## More cheap stays in South Varanger ![Barents Frokosthotell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7220000/7211700/7211663/e332cdb8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Barents Frokosthotell Presteveien 3 South Varanger CA $136 CA $154 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 includes taxes & fees 5/10 (112 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-Barents-Frokosthotell.h7211663.Hotel-Information) ![Arctic Raja Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110420700/110420601/84ad862e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### Arctic Raja Inn Sevettijärventie 12245 Inari Lapland CA $135 CA $154 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Arctic-Raja-Inn.h110420601.Hotel-Information) ![8 Seasons](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38820000/38810500/38810433/7a0208f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### 8 Seasons Sáttovárgeainu 3 Nesseby Finnmark CA $157 CA $177 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews) [](https://expedia.ca/Nesseby-Hotels-8-Seasons.h38810433.Hotel-Information) ![7 Person Holiday Home in Jarfjord-by Traum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91940000/91935200/91935181/a1d186dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=402&ra=fit) ### 7 Person Holiday Home in Jarfjord-by Traum South Varanger Finnmark [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=91935181&PinnedHotelID=91935181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634534471829) [](https://expedia.ca/South-Varanger-Hotels-5-Person-Holiday-Home-In-Jarfjord.h91935181.Hotel-Information) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best area to stay in South Varanger? > Kirkenes is the main town and the most convenient base for exploring South Varanger. It's located at the end of the E6 highway and offers a good selection of hotels, restaurants, and shops. The town centre is compact and easily walkable, with most amenities located along Dr. Wessels gate. From here, you can easily access attractions such as the Andersgrotta bomb shelter and the Borderland Museum. > > > For those interested in the region's natural beauty and wildlife, Pasvikdalen is an excellent choice. This valley stretches south from Kirkenes along the Pasvikelva River, forming the border with Russia. Accommodation here often consists of cabins or guesthouses, providing a more secluded and quiet experience. It's particularly good for travellers keen on outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, or birdwatching, with the Pasvik National Park being a key highlight. > > > Couples looking for a blend of convenience and local culture will find Kirkenes ideal, with its access to organised tours and dining options. ### What are the best hotels in South Varanger that travellers recommend? > The 3.5-star Thon Hotel Kirkenes, with an excellent 9.2 rating, is often praised for its delicious and amazing free buffet breakfast. Guests frequently highlight its easy-walk location and the hotel's beautiful sea views. The staff are noted for being friendly, and the on-site restaurant is considered great. > > > Another highly recommended option is the 3-star Snow Resort Kirkenes, which boasts an impressive 9.6 rating. Guests often comment on the cosy and nice rooms, the great food, and the beautiful mountain scenery. The staff are described as wonderful, and the resort offers convenient access to nearby skiing opportunities. ### What are the best family hotels in South Varanger? > The 3-star Snow Resort Kirkenes, with an impressive 9.6 rating, is a wonderful choice for families. It offers complimentary rollaway extra beds and cribs, along with highchairs for younger guests. The resort is set amidst beautiful mountain scenery and is conveniently located near ski lifts and areas for downhill and cross-country skiing, making it ideal for active families. Guests frequently comment on the cosy rooms, great food, and wonderful staff. > > > Another excellent option is the 3.5-star Scandic Kirkenes, rated 8.4\. This hotel provides a playground for children, free cribs, and an indoor pool, ensuring plenty of activities for the little ones. It also offers a 24-hour airport shuttle, free toiletries, and free self-parking. Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, the amazing breakfast, and the clean, quiet rooms. > > > The 3-star Kirkenes Hotel is also suitable for families. It provides free cribs and highchairs for children, along with a 24-hour airport shuttle service, free toiletries, and free WiFi. The hotel also offers free self-parking. Guests often highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean and quiet rooms. ### What are the best spa hotels in South Varanger? > This 3-star hotel offers a variety of massage services, with advance notice recommended to secure a booking. Guests frequently comment on the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean and quiet rooms, ensuring a restful stay. Additional conveniences include free WiFi, free self-parking, and a 24-hour airport shuttle service, making arrivals and departures straightforward. ### What hotels in South Varanger offer free breakfast? > The 3.5-star Thon Hotel Kirkenes, with an impressive 9.2 rating, provides a delicious complimentary buffet breakfast, frequently praised by guests. This hotel is also conveniently located, with Kirkenes Church just 0.1 km away and the Russian Monument 0.2 km away. Many rooms offer sea views, and the hotel provides wired free internet access. ### What are the top pet-friendly hotels in South Varanger? > The 3.5-star Thon Hotel Kirkenes, with a 9.2 rating, is a excellent option that welcomes pets and offers beautiful sea and ocean views, with suites available. Guests frequently praise the delicious and amazing breakfast, the beautiful location that is an easy walk from attractions, and the friendly staff. The on-site restaurant also receives great reviews. > > > Another convenient choice is the 3-star Kirkenes Hotel, which permits both dogs and cats. This hotel provides a 24-hour airport shuttle, and guests consistently mention the friendly and helpful staff, along with clean and quiet rooms. > > > The 3.5-star Scandic Kirkenes, rated 8.4, is also very pet-friendly, providing food and water bowls for your companions. This hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour airport shuttle, and free toiletries. Guests appreciate the free self-parking, free WiFi, and bicycle access. The staff are described as friendly and attentive, the breakfast is lovely and amazing, and the rooms are clean and quiet. The food is also excellent. ### What are the best budget hotels in South Varanger? > The 3-star Kirkenes Hotel offers free toiletries, free WiFi, and complimentary self-parking. It also provides a 24-hour airport shuttle, which is very convenient for travellers. Guests often mention the friendly and helpful staff, and the clean and quiet rooms. It is very close to Kirkenes Church, just 0.2 km away, and the Russian Monument is 0.4 km from the hotel. > > > Another excellent choice is the 3-star Snow Resort Kirkenes, which boasts an impressive 9.6 rating. This hotel provides free self-parking and free WiFi. It is located in a mountainous area, offering beautiful mountain views and is conveniently situated near skiing facilities, including ski lifts, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. Guests consistently praise the cozy and nice rooms, great food, and the wonderful staff, as well as the beautiful location and scenery. ### What are the most romantic hotels in South Varanger for couples? > The 3-star Snow Resort Kirkenes, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers a truly great experience with its beautiful mountain views. Guests frequently mention the cozy rooms and great food, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a tranquil and scenic escape. The resort is also conveniently located near skiing facilities, including ski lifts and cross-country trails. > > > Another excellent option is the 3.5-star Thon Hotel Kirkenes, rated 9.2\. This hotel provides stunning sea and ocean views, great for a romantic setting. Couples particularly appreciate the delicious and amazing complimentary buffet breakfast, and guests have praised the hotel's great restaurant and friendly staff. Its location is often described as beautiful and within easy walking distance to local points of interest. ### When is the best time to go to South Varanger? > For the midnight sun, the period from late May to late July is ideal. During these months, the sun never fully sets, providing extended daylight hours for exploring the region's natural beauty. This is great for outdoor enthusiasts who want to maximise their time hiking, fishing, or kayaking. The extra daylight allows for longer excursions into the national parks and along the coastline. > > > If your goal is to witness the northern lights, the prime viewing season runs from September to March. The darker, longer nights increase your chances of seeing this spectacular natural phenomenon. Travellers interested in photography or a truly unique winter experience will find this period particularly rewarding. 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