Early at Kirkenes of Almaty

Hotel description This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, 901 m from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu. Each room at Thon Hotel Kirkenes has a TV, mini-bar and private bathroom with shower. Most rooms provide fjord views. Hotel Kirkenes offers organized activities such as snowmobile safaris, dog sledding trips and bear tracking. Thon Kirkenes is about 5 minutes’ walk from Andersgrotta Museum, a World War II bomb shelter.

Hotel description This hotel is 150 m from Dr. Wessels gate pedestrian street and 1.2 mi from the Hurtigruten Cruise Ship Terminal. It offers free WiFi and a relaxation department. The air-conditioned rooms at Scandic Kirkenes feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, wooden floors and a mini-bar. Some rooms have tea/coffee facilities. Relaxation options include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a solarium. Bicycle rental is available for guests who want to explore the area on wheels. Â la carte dishes and drinks are available each day in the relaxing atmosphere of Arctic Restaurant & Bar.

Hotel description Located in the far north of Norway, Snowhotel Kirkenes, offers unique accommodations 6.2 mi from Kirkenes. Guests have access to a restaurant and a sauna, along with free WiFi and on-site parking. In the winter there is also an ice bar. The Bøkfjord is 500 m away. The arctic themed snow suites, available only in the winter, feature intricate snow sculptures, thermal bedspreads and sleeping bags to keep guests warm at night. Shared bathroom facilities are located in a nearby service building. The air-conditioned wooden cottages, available year round, are architecturally inspired by traditional Sami hunting and fishing huts.