Title: Hotel Karhu Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Karhu Hotel in Sodankyla with free parking ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/479f7afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/cad6ee8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/73b5609b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/91e9edd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/b785bd5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Budget Hotel Karhu provides a peaceful, smoke-free retreat with thoughtful amenities that matter to travelers. Guests appreciate the convenience of on-site laundry facilities and secure luggage storage, while free self-parking and WiFi make stays both comfortable and practical. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking included £132 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=91481392&PinnedHotelID=91481392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/5efe7b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Day bed Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Cable channels Wardrobe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/67749bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 8.0 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Cable channels Wardrobe Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481400/91481392/8fa4ce07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Cable channels Wardrobe Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSodankyla-Hotels-Budget-Hotel-Karhu.h91481392.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSodankyla-Hotels-Budget-Hotel-Karhu.h91481392.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C67.41622%2C26.58805&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2aOUERmjOZZxT9oz3AulyLwXiRY=) 7 Lapintie, Sodankyla, 99600 #### What's nearby - Museum-Gallery Alariesto - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Sodankyla Old Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Alariesto Galleria - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Vanha Kirkko - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Museum of Local History and Culture - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Tori-kioski (Grilli - Kioski) - ‬4 min walk - ‪North Pizza Kebab - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pizza-Paikka ala riesto - ‬7 min walk - ‪Piitsi Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪Kahvila-Konditoria Pipari - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Karhu Property highlights Hotel Karhu provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, a lift and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Karhu boast comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Showers, hairdryers and toilet paper - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Superior Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27380000/27373100/27373043/e7039ec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotelli Sodankylä Sodankyla - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 134 reviews £199 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=27373043&PinnedHotelID=27373043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - 10 - | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16330000/16327000/16326902/5b958dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä Sodankyla - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.6 33 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=16326902&PinnedHotelID=16326902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - Lift (80 centimetre wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Desk - Desk chair - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel Karhuksi Hotel Karhu Hotel Budget Hotel Karhu Hotel Karhu Sodankyla Hotel Karhu Hotel Sodankyla ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Karhu pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Karhu? > As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Karhu on 4 Nov 2025 start from £132.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sodankyla-Hotels-Budget-Hotel-Karhu.h91481392.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Karhu? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Karhu? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Karhu? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Hotel Karhu located? > Situated in Sodankyla, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum-Gallery Alariesto, Sodankyla Old Church and Alariesto Galleria. Vanha Kirkko and Museum of Local History and Culture are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Karhu Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rahul 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tuula 10 Aug 2025 Monenlainen aamiainen ja mukava sänky ##### Tuula Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Georg 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort Altfor varmt, var ingen luft, å ingen særlig lufte mulighet heller. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Huone oli epäsiisti ja kaipaa remonttia. Respan aula todella epäsiisti. Ystävällinen palvelu. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 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 traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tapio 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Vähän viileää, kun lämpö ei ollut päällä. ##### Tapio Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sigmund 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Susann 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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👍😃 ##### Susann Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kai 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Kai Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hanne 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Hanne Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Geir-Tore 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Geir-Tore Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emmi 29 Jun 2025 ##### Emmi Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tage 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service ##### Tage Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arto 15 Jun 2025 ##### Arto Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matti 5 May 2025 ##### Matti Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### kimmo 26 Mar 2025 ##### kimmo Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Auli 17 Feb 2025 ##### Auli Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### asta 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### asta Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jenni Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Taina 19 Sept 2024 ##### Taina Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fatai 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Fatai Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leonardo 10 Jul 2024 ##### Leonardo Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Silja 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Silja Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ## 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