The 10 best hotels in Finnmark, Norway

August 8, 2022 Florencio Paulino

Lying at the very top of Europe, Finnmark is the northernmost part of Norway that reaches around Sweden and meets Finland. This is the heart of Norwegian Lapland, where Karasjok is the cultural and political seat of Sami life. Though Norway's biggest county by size, Finnmark has the fewest people. Alta, the biggest city with just 17,000, is called the Town of Northern Lights for its great views of the phenomenon. Alta Museum is largely devoted to local rock carvings from thousands of years ago.
Things to do in Finnmark

1. Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Johan Knudtzens gate 11, Kirkenes 9900 Norway
Excellent
46%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 909 reviews

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Thon Hotel Kirkenes is a new and modern hotel located by the sea in Kirkenes. The city center is a 5 minute walk away with small shops, cafes and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, conference area and outdoor terrace with fantastic views. The restaurant 69’north is specialized in local food such as king crab, reindeer and salmon.

A great place to stop over

Reviewed By C1401XSjohnm

This hotel is really excellent with brilliant breakfast, delicious dinner and a lovely location. Also they have superb staff. It is simply perfect if you are going on the Coastal Voyage south and need a stopover the night before. The only downside is that Kirkenes, although an interesting place for a brief visit with a pretty savage WW2 history, is really not a holiday destination so I wouldn’t come here for a week.

2. Scandic Alta

Loekkeveien 61, Alta 9510 Norway
Excellent
25%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
10%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 896 reviews

Scandic Alta

Our hotel is located in central Alta - the gateway to the Finnmark region - perfect for business and leisure. Start your day with a hearty breakfast in our Restaurant Alta - a combined cafe and a la carte restaurant. We offer excellent meeting and conference facilities that can host up to 650 participants. Parking is available in our garage or just outside the hotel for guest arriving by car. We also have a sauna available on request. As a guest you always have free WiFi in your room and in public areas.

Great service and very good location

Reviewed By hiltho

I have visited this hotel several times. It is sentrally situated in walking distance from Alta town centre, with shopping centres, restaurants and swimming pool. Next to the hotel is also the Nortern Lights cathedral - a modern architectural gem. My room during this visit had a balcony and a beautiful view of the cathedral with the mountains as a backdrop. The personel of the reception and the kitchen provided exellent service. Our group had preoreder dinner, but forgotten to order a vegetarian meal for one person. In ten minutes the ktichen came up with a vegetarian dish anyway.

3. Snowhotel Kirkenes

Sandnesdalen 14, Kirkenes 9910 Norway
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 556 reviews

Snowhotel Kirkenes

Welcome to Winter Wonderland! 20 dreamlike rooms uniquely carved by master ice sculptors from around the world. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner and a night cap in the ice bar. Sleep safely and warm in thermal sleeping bags, in complete arctic stillness. Our snow hotel is open 20.12-20.04. Our Gamme cabins are open all year round. Inspired by the traditional Lapland hunting and fishing hut “gamme” found in the Sami areas of the Arctic. All cabins are equipped as small jewels - air conditioning, underfloor heating, bathroom with Aurora wall. Be sure to visit our Winter Park: our reindeer, dogyard with its 200 huskies. Stop by Gabba Cafe for lunch. Prebook and enjoy a 3 course dinner in the magnificent Laven restaurant. Last but not least, visit the surreal Snowhotel. We also arrange northern lights tours, snowmobile safaris, ice fishing and snowshoe walking tours, the infamous Kirkenes King Crab Safari and numerous Husky activities.

Super unique and amazing experience!

Reviewed By Tgres634

Staying at the Snowhotel is such an incredibly unique experience! I highly recommend it! The staff are amazing and make your experience super personalized. I stayed one night in an ice room and one night in a cabin! The dogsledding tour was so much fun… same with the king crabs (I don’t think I have ever tasted crabs that good in my life)! The cabin was beautiful with an awesome view and super clean. The ice room has shared facilities in the main building just s short walk away from the ice area (it is attached to the the ice hotel so you don’t have to walk outside). They give you a sheet and a sleeping bag and I slept 8+ hours and never felt cold! Breakfast and dinner are provided and the food was excellent! If you are looking for a super unique experience it is definitely worth the trip!

4. Scandic Kirkenes

Kongensgate 1-3, Kirkenes 9915 Norway
Excellent
24%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 680 reviews

Scandic Kirkenes

The hotel is centrally located, close to the Snow Hotel and the Varanger museum. Take a trip on snowmobiles, ATVs or dog sleds along the Russian border. Flexible meeting and conference facilities. Why not finish off with a session at our spa, which offers a swimming pool and a sauna? Scandic Kirkenes offers a whole host of possibilities for anyone who wants to explore the region. The hotel has flexible meeting facilities, with 10 rooms and capacity for up to 450 guests. Set aside some time to visit our spa with swimming pool and sauna. If you are arriving by car, we have many outdoor parking spaces. Free WiFi for all hotel guests. With its ideal location and access to authentic Norwegian nature, Scandic Kirkenes is perfect for anyone looking for a fantastic experience, whether you are on holiday or at your next conference. Try out king-crab fishing or a snowmobile safari when you visit us. We can also recommend a husky dog tour for experiencing the majestic nature of Kirkenes.

Midnight sun

Reviewed By luglan474852

Superb experience to travel around i Finnmark in such a nice weather. 3 days sunshine both at the coast and inland - Karasjokk. Even through Finlland the third day back to Kirkenes and a nice hotel before gonig back to bergen the following morning.

5. Thon Hotel Alta

Labyrinten 6, Alta 9510 Norway
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 523 reviews

Thon Hotel Alta

Thon Hotel Alta is a new and modern hotel located in the city center, close to Alta Airport and the right next to the bus station. The hotel has large and bright rooms with nice views over the city center or Altafjord and Northern Lights Cathedral . Some of the rooms have a kitchenette where you can cook simple meals and it is also possible to upgrade to superior rooms. A short distance from the hotel you will find AMFI Alta, a large shopping centre as well as restaurants, bars and other cultural sights. We also have indoor access to Nordlysbadet, an indoor swimmingcomplex with spa and a gym. Thon Hotel Alta har delicious breakfast served in the restaurant in the 1st floor

Nice stay

Reviewed By Alfen

The room was standard with double bed. Good bed. Possible to open window to get fresh air. Larger than average room with nice view. Nice staff and good breakfast. Recommended hotel. Will choose this hotel next time

6. Scandic Bryggen

Vaagen 1, Honningsvag 9750 Norway
Excellent
28%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 334 reviews

Scandic Bryggen

Scandic Bryggen is centrally located by the Honningsvag harbour. The hotel offers panoramic views over the surrounding sea. The local area offers a wide range of activities: hiking, sea fishing, bird safari and the popular North Cape cliffs and the North Cape Hall.

Hotel overbooked and you will basically kicked out before your stay is over

Reviewed By 755st_lel

I have used Scandic hotels in rest of the country and never experienced something like this. I stayed here because of a course. They called course center and demanded that I leave the hotel right now. This is so bad communication as you can get. How about tell me at breakfast before I go to the meeting that you have to leave. Hotel was Nice, But service is not good at all They booked me in at the other hotel in town.

7. Nordkapp Camping

Skipsfjord 20 Postbox 361, Honningsvag 9750 Norway
Excellent
31%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 145 reviews

Nordkapp Camping

Welcome to exciting days at Nordkapp Camping in Skipsfjorden, 24 km before Nordkapp/North Cape - Europe's northernmost corner. Our campsite is located along road E69; 8 km North from Honningsvåg center on Mageroya Island. With us you live in close connection with the 71 ° North nature experiences whether you camp with your tent, caravan or motorhome, or sleep in our cottages, bungalows, fishermans cabin (rorbu) or rooms. We have nice and modern facilities as guestkitchens, sanitaryhouses, laundry, WIFI, carwash, septik and sauna. Our reception will always help you with more local information according to your stay. The North Cape area is full of experiences waiting for you and your friends and family. We recommend you to explore our Arctic nature with magnificent mountain hiking on the northern extremity of Europe,birdsafari, the taste of King crab, the history of North Cape and our northernmost lives, and from September we can see the Northern lights above our heads. Welcome!

Fantastic Stay

Reviewed By Margaret R

After travelling many miles, in our motor home, to get to the Nordkapp we found this lovely site on our way back. The host was amazing and so helpful. The facilities were fantastic. I had lots of washing to do and managed to get it all done. Great place to stay after the most memorable day ever.

8. Scandic Hammerfest

Soeroeygata 15, Hammerfest 9600 Norway
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 182 reviews

Scandic Hammerfest

Scandic Hammerfest is located in the center of the northernmost town in the world and offers a beautiful view of the harbour and the Soroy strait. Our hotel offers 85 rooms all with a view of either the city or the sea. If you are planning a meeting, conference or event we can provide venues for up to 250 participants. We also have a modern hotel gym where you can keep in shape during your stay. As a hotel guest you always have free WiFi in your room and public areas.

Very plessen stay at Scandic Hammerfest

Reviewed By geirmagne2022

Very plessen stay at Scandic Hammerfest. Close to everything. It's a nice city to travel to summer and winter. The breakfast are very good and with a wide to the ocean. My room was quite big, and no problem to stay there for several days . Enjoyed the city life a lot ?

9. Verdde Hotel Lakselv

Georg Bjørklis vei 1, Lakselv 9700 Norway
Excellent
56%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
11%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Verdde Hotel Lakselv

Besøk for å spise en bedre middag

Reviewed By AsgeirK

I går var jeg og Gry med noen venner på Verdde mat og vinhus. Gry spiste en kylling salat og jeg hadde en reinsdyrsbiff. Til dessert tok Gry en Fondant og jeg en Nemesis. Må bare si at det var sinnsykt godt og anbefaler dere å holde på den kokken og den livlige Ingvild. Perfekt besøk må vi få si. Vennligst overbring vår entusiasme ?? For you english speaking people, try the raindeer beef or chicken salat. For dessert The Nemesis or chocolate fondant

10. Vardo Hotel

Kaigata 8, Vardo 9950 Norway
Excellent
27%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 77 reviews

Vardo Hotel

Hq

It was a great stay and i´ll be back!

Reviewed By gogogroovedude

I was visiting Vardo and stayed at Vardo Hotel for the first time. The rooms was nice and the food in the restaurant was deliceous, maybe one of the better fish meal i´ve ever tasted. Highly recommended!

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