For a trip to Kandalaksha, choose a hotel in the centre or an apartment with a kitchen nearby. For walks around town, look towards Central Square and the fountain square on Pervomayskaya Street.
Scandinavia Apartments on Novaya Street suit travellers who want to stay near the centre of Kandalaksha and cook for themselves: there’s a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. The apartment sleeps up to three guests with an extra bed, and free public parking is available on site for those arriving by car.
Gora Krestovaya suits travellers who want to combine a visit to Kandalaksha with skiing: the hotel sits on a mountainside, about 2 km from the centre rather than in the heart of town. It offers direct slope access and ski equipment hire, with bicycles available to rent in summer.
Motel 1149km suits a road-trip stop rather than a stay in central Kandalaksha: it sits at a petrol station on the Kola Highway, 9.3 km from the railway station. There’s a café, a convenience store and public parking, while the 24-hour reception is handy for late arrivals.
For walks around the centre, consider Greenwich or the centrally located Scandinavia Hotel. With children, try the fountain square on Pervomayskaya Street, which has a playground, or the riverside promenade by the suspension bridge, where there are play areas.
If you plan to cook, Scandinavia Apartments on Novaya Street near the centre offers a fully equipped kitchen and space for up to three guests using an extra bed. Scandinavia Hotel has rooms with a kitchen area and microwave, while Greenwich has kitchenettes in only some rooms.
Scandinavia Hotel in the central district has private parking. Scandinavia Apartments near the centre has free parking on site, but it is public rather than private.