Near Museum-Gallery Alariesto
With a stay at Hotel Karhu in Sodankyla, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Museum-Gallery Alariesto and 6 minutes by foot from Sodankyla Old Church. This hotel is 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from Pyhä-Luosto National Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Alariesto Galleria.
Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Finnish, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Spa
Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsStandard Twin Room
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore detailsStandard Double Room
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsWonderful · 18 reviews
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Location
0.0/10
What's nearby
Museum-Gallery Alariesto
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Sodankyla Old Church
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Alariesto Galleria
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Vanha Kirkko
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Museum of Local History and Culture
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Keski-Luosto
36.8 km / 22.8 mi
Pyhä-Luosto National Park
37.4 km / 23.3 mi
Amethyst Mine
40.9 km / 25.4 mi
Pyha-Luosto Hiking Trail
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Luosto Nature Trail
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Ukko-Luosto Hiking Trail
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Trail to Noitatunturi Fell
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
43.2 km / 26.8 mi
Rykimakuru Trail
43.2 km / 26.9 mi
Kopara Reindeer Park
48 km / 29.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Spa
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Full-service spa
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Languages spoken
Finnish
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Elevator door width (inches) - 31
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 80
Wheelchair accessible
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM</li></ul> If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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