Luggage storage is available at the front desk. The dogs are adorable and belong to the hostel, so feel free to pet them!
The area is quiet and close to a ski resort.
The accommodations are quite basic, sleeping two in the loft and three on the first floor. The stairs are quite steep, making it difficult to get luggage up to the loft. This is a good place for young friends traveling together, as there's less space for luggage when there are too many people.
If you check out early in the morning and need a proof of accommodation, it's best to ask the staff at check-in if you can get it earlier.
The front desk staff sleeps late and gets up late, so you might not be able to find anyone.
There's a kitchen in the common area where you can cook your own meals, which is very convenient.
Overall, the cleanliness is good.
Murman and Asgard are right next to each other. If you're traveling as a couple, I'd recommend Asgard. A lot of our compatriots stay at Murman, and it's easy to join a spontaneous group for aurora chasing there, which is great. However, because Murman has so many guests, there's no hot water for showering around 9 PM, and the heating in the rooms and common areas isn't as good as Asgard's. The one upside for Murman is that it has an elevator. Overall, Murman is a decent layover spot in the Arctic Circle.
Traveling on a whim, I couldn't book one of the popular cabins, and staying alone felt a bit pricey, so I booked this place instead, and it was a pleasant surprise! It's not far from the city center, yet the surroundings are very quiet. The room has all the amenities, including a kitchen where you can cook and a microwave. After checking in, you need to exit the hotel and walk about one or two hundred meters down a small path to the right to reach the cabin area, so those with luggage should be prepared. Waking up and drawing the curtains in the morning was absolutely beautiful.