Budget Hotel Karhu offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and luggage storage. Unwind in this smoke-free haven, where free self parking and WiFi await.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Karhuksi
Hotel Karhu Hotel
Budget Hotel Karhu
Hotel Karhu Sodankyla
Hotel Karhu Hotel Sodankyla
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Karhu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Karhu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Karhu?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Karhu?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Karhu?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Hotel Karhu like?
Hotel Karhu is a short 6-minute walk from Sodankyla Old Church and 9 minutes' walk from Alariesto Galleria.
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Reviews
Hotel Karhu Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2025
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Rahul
Rahul, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2026
This room was supposed to minimalistic and easy for an overnight stay to break up a trip. It was not easy. I arrived to the property without any information being sent re:accessing my room or the key. The number on the door was incorrect and took me to a person not the hotel. I contacted hotels.com via chat and got a call from someone from the hotel. They gave me the correct to the lockbox and I got my key. Despite only being a few hours after the start of check in, the lobby was locked - which means the elevator was locked. I had looked ahead to ensure it had an elevator so this was incredibly discouraging. We lugged our suitcases up a small spiral, marble and slippery staircase. Our room was simple and clean but lacked more than one outlet. The sink filled upon first use and didn’t really drain. By the time we left we were using the shower to wash our hands. Breakfast was a large spread but the quality of the food was not where I preferred it to be. We ate a few bites and then went back to the room to pack and leave. The elevator was unlocked for our morning departure, which was helpful. I would not stay here again. I would drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi and skip the overnight. It was like staying in a dorm room. If that’s what you want - you’ll be very happy… provided the sink drains.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2026
Kylpylä?
Ari
Ari, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2026
Huone siisti, ihana sauna ja hyvä aamiainen
Tarja
Tarja, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2025
Kaikki ok
Perustason huone, ei mitään hienouksia mutta siistiä. Sänky oli omaan makuun turhan pehmeä, mutta sehän on makuasia. Aamiainen kuten odotinkin. Keskeinen sijainti kylällä hyvä. Luvattu kolmen tähden kokemus.
Janna
Janna, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2025
Monenlainen aamiainen ja mukava sänky
Tuula
Tuula, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
Das Hotel und auch die Zimmereinrichtung sind in die Jahre gekommen. Es war sauber, aber eine Renovierung wäre angebracht.
Das Essen zu Abend im Restaurant war sehr gut.
Auch das Frühstücksbüfett ließ keine Wünsche offen.
Georg
Georg, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 20, 2025
Altfor varmt, var ingen luft, å ingen særlig lufte mulighet heller.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 15, 2025
Huone oli epäsiisti ja kaipaa remonttia. Respan aula todella epäsiisti.
Ystävällinen palvelu.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2025
Kelpo yö
Vanhanaikainen kohde. Kulumaa kaikkialla pinnoissa. Perus mulavuudet kuitenkin löytyivät. Tyynyn voisi pikkuhiljaa vaihtaa oli muhkurainen. Sesonkiajasta huolimatta melko kallis yöhinta. Ohiajoa varten kuitenkin ihan ok.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2023
Vähän viileää, kun lämpö ei ollut päällä.
Tapio
Tapio, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 23, 2023
Hotellet er ubetjent og stengt! vi brukte mye tid og telefoner på å finne ut hvordan vi kunne sjekke inn - i nabohotellet. Det var ikke greit.
Frokost var i nabohotellet fra kl 07 til 09. Vi trodde det var til kl 10…. så det rakk vi ikke!
Sigmund
Sigmund, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2023
Saimme huoneen, mutta siinä oli wc pönttö irti, käveltiin hotell sodankylään 150m päässä siellä on respa, hyvin ystävällinen työntekijä antoi meille toinen huone, aamiainen samassa paikassa oli tosi hyvä👍😃