Spis Hotel & Hostel

I stayed here in an 'emergency' after a delayed flight messed up my plan.  I stayed in the hostel.  Dorm was clean. Price included sheets &  towel,  it had a good black-out curtain,  dorm was single-gender,  there were lockers (I think),  and dorm was decent size for 6 people. [None of those things is true of the STF hostel in Abisko, by the way,  which is more expensive :-(  ] They have the bus &  train times and explained how to get everywhere.  I found them very welcoming. There's a lovely bar / restaurant / lounge: I had dinner there,  and breakfast.  All good. A week later,  I had a couple of hours in Kiruna,  and asked if I could leave my bags there,  and they greeted me like an old friend and said 'it's lovely to see you again'. It's not the Four Seasons but is good for the price.

Avoid this place if you don’t want to get disappointed. The premises are in a worn down and sad state in a depressing part of the dismantled Kiruna. The beds are like bath tubs. The manager is arrogant and not attentive to guests. Despite claiming to have a fully furnished kitchen they don’t even have a toaster. Plates and glasses are missing. You can stay here, but expect to find it under maintained and over priced.

Rooms were spartiate, but we knew that when we booked. As our intention was not to spend an awful lot of time indoors, we just needed a bed and breakfast. Beds are OK. (it shows that maintenance is downgrading due to the imminent destruction of the old city) Breakfast was amazing, great 'stuff'. Gravlax for breakfast is a dealbreaker. As Spis is also a 'bageri', their bread and fika were very good. Great choice in teas and herbal teas. Staff was very friendly. Fun fact: not a lot of people going to the free sauna, we had the place all to ourselves. I do hope the hotel continues to exist at the new address.

Athmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. Staff were pleasant. Restaurant/bar was cosy and breakfast very many-sided. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Sauna could be better condition but at least it was free. There is not much parking space at hotel, but more parking slots located at near street. Parking is free after 6pm to 9am. Otherwise 4 hour with parking disc. I would say it was worth it.