Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Super friendly staff. We stayed in a different accommendation where we could not leave our luggage after check out. The lady at the reception in the Scandic helped us as we stayed before two nights in the Scandic in Tromso. Thank you so much.

Low-level hotel. We arrived at the hotel as part of a group, the room itself is nice and equipped with a TV. Some of the bedding had stains and there was a hair on one of the towels in the shower. The shower itself is very small with a claustrophobic feeling. One of the rooms we were given had no door to the shower, which forced us to change rooms. The breakfast was good and varied, but the dinner...

Excellent location, most of the restaurants are in approx 3-5min walk. Beautiful river in front of the hotel. Bus stop to Santa Claus village in front of the hotel. Safartica, Artic GM 2-3min away form hotel. We stayed in the new part of hotel in a family room. Excellent breakfast with a big choice.

Really good view of frozen lake. Good service and best kindly. Room is charming on rustic way. Restaurant is nice with tasty food and experience staff.

Breakfast is good. Coffee is good. Hotel staff and front desk staff are very helpfull. The hotel has very bare amenities. No bedroom slippers. No dental kit. No shaving kit. The packed dinner they provided did not have knife and fork. You have to request for new towels for the old ones to be replaced. No intercom in the room for communication with staff. You have to go down to front desk for your...

I was working in Finland and needed to stay over the weekend in a mediocre town with not much to do, so I decided to jump in the train to Rovaniemi. I picked this hotel as they have some balcony rooms and my sole purpose for coming was to try to catch a view of the northern lights. I didn’t have appropriate clothing for traveling into the wilderness to find a spot free of city light pollution so was...

We were only here for less than 12 hours due to train delay, but the hotel was the best we had encountered on our group tour. We arrived well past midnight, but receptionist welcomed us warmly. Rooms were modern and roomy, shower was excellent. Only hotel so far to have chromecast, and the northern lights display on the wall was nice touch. Breakfast - not a great deal on offer but we loved the white...

We stayed there for 3 nights as our travel agent booked this hotel for us as a part of an organised tour. Our experience was very positive. The location is great, everything (shops, cafes, landmarks) is at walking distance. The room was well equipped. The restaurant and the breakfast was also good. Some few negatives, did not spoil our enjoyable stay: Small reception area (crowded when groups check...

A pleasent stay in an otherwise crowdy hotel. Probably the "high seasson" is the explanation. Clean room, warm and polite personel. Having an halfboard accomodiation, we enjeoyed a breackfast and dinners whit a lot of international dishes

The hotel was ideally situated within walking distance to the vibrant city center and delightful restaurants. We felt fortunate to witness yet another breathtaking display of the aurora borealis shimmering behind the hotel, by the river. Dragons danced and curtains flowed in the sky, creating an unforgettable spectacle…

Receptionist was so friendly - i wish i remembered her name. The sauna was great and rooms were nice! Breakfast was excellent too.

Friendly, clean, perfect location in the city. All you need to have a great stay.

Lovely hotel in a great location! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and assisted us with luggage storage, snow sleds for the children and a packed breakfast when we had an early morning tour. Highly reccommend this hotel!

We love our stay here, the room was really pretty, I just find some hair (not mine) on the pillows so I’ll recommend have a better look at the room cleaning, other wise it was really nice. The location is perfect at the city center and everything is walking distance. If you’re here on winter check out the river close to the hotel! You might see some pretty northern lights at night

Wife, I and grand-daughter just returned; 1-6/January 2025. The hotel is very nice. The service, front desk personnel, and location the best. The restaurant and breakfast buffet top notch. Maybe **** for Europe. but no way a four star hotel for the states. The room was way too small. I think I booked this room a year ago and could only get two twin beds. We squished together the two beds so the eight...

“Rooms were beautifully appointed, large warm comfy and clean. The breakfast was just fabulous… probably the best i’ve had in a hotel.. they had it all from juice shots to... “Position, restaurant and breakfast were very good and flavourful, they even provided us with a private sauna that was not initially included and were very kind in front of...” “Everything! Just as magic as the surroundings! And...

Incredible stay at this hotel right in the centre of Rovaniemi. The staff couldn’t be more helpful - huge props to both Duty Managers Antonio in particular - who went above and beyond. Super kid friendly, lovely food, wonderful cocktails and the delights of Lapland on your doorstep. Highly recommend!

An all around fantastic experience here. The location provided easy access to the city centre, and was right next to a bus stop that brought us to santa claus village. The rooms were spacious and clean, with a cozy yet modern aesthetic. Accessibility to hotel services was made easier by an app that allowed room service, towels etc. to be ordered directly. Our stay was made significantly better by...

A perfect place for a stay! The rooms were extremely clean, and set up very well for a family. The front desk receptionist was incredibly kind and friendly, and we ate at the restaurant that is on location several times. Each time the food was very good, and the staff was very accommodating and pleasant.

Amazing location, amazing rooms with fireplace and sauna inside the room. It is just 100mts from Santa's Village. Not the best location for aurora's but it is beautiful, the food they served was very very good!!

Is it overly predictable to say that my favorite aspect of the hotel was the reindeer? I'll mention instead that I was particularly impressed by the hotel's staff. The level of kindness and exceptional service was remarkable. I wish I could take this level of hospitality back to Boston with me. One notable instance was when a front desk employee took the initiative to research a question we had about...

We visited Nova Skyland Hotel for 2 nights, and I can only say “What a hotel!” From the amazingly professional and friendly staff (especially upon arrival at 3am), to the beautiful cabins, Nova Skyland takes to you to new heights of luxury, comfort, relaxation and peace of mind. We were lucky enough to be allocated cabin No.1, one of their best cabins with a view of their Reindeer Garden (which had...

The Hotel and the rooms are beautiful. We stayed at the Aurora Suite Double Bed. The Sauna was great, you get two big windows at opposite sides of the room for more chances to see the auroras. The only downside I found was they had sensor lights, so no matter if you turn off the power to the entire room the sensor lights at the stair will still come one at the slightest movement. This made it very...

We stayed for 4 nights during our visit to Santa Clause Village and it was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful interior, very clean, great restaurant and kind staff. Location was perfect - only 10mins (car) to airport and 3min walking distance to the Santa Claus Village. Recommended and we hope to come back again some day 😊

The Hospitality of the whole staff was outstanding. Also the room couldn't be any better. It got quite hot inside the whole room before the night (due to the usage of the sauna) but the aircon was a big help.

Highly recommended, great and modern huts with saunas and hot tubs. Not just an ordinary hotel stay, but an experience in itself. The staff was also great, very friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast and good food.

Fancy, expensive, but worth it.That's the point, innit? Hot tub in the outside, spacy sauna in the inside, and a hell a lot of windows for lucky people watching Aurora Borealis. The waitresses, chefs and the whole staff are professionals and kind people. I have never been asked so many times if I like my food or if I need anything. Definitely a must-have experience, where the high prices contain high...

We cannot say anything bad about this place. Wonderful apartment with 2 big beds, sauna, kitchen and the fantastic hot tub outside. Cosy restaurant with delicious food, great breakfast buffet and nice staff. We'd liked to be there longer. Hope we can come back in the future.

Beautiful surroundings. Near to Santa Claus home, Neat, comfortable cottages. good sauna, great outdoor jacuzzi. staff nice. Recommend.

The rooms are perfect and the location is great, I couldn’t be happier about my stay. All the staff is kind and beyond helpful, super attentive to details that can make you more comfortable. Special thanks to Henni, who did the absolute best to make us more comfortable in every way possible. Loved it and would live there if I could!

The Room had 2 twin bedrooms and a double bed in the main area.A kitchen with dining area .A bathroom with Shower and Sauna.And a Balcony high enough to keep the kids safe. Locks were secure n safe.Noise was minimal TICKS ALL BOXES The Hotel had lots for the kids Bowling alley Pool with waterslide Playzone area Plus im sure lots more as it was an Olympic training centre. Location just 10 to 15 mins...

Great family friendly sports hotel. There is a pool, indoors playground and a bowling center within the same building. Highly recommended for eve.

Very friendly staff who are excellently capable of speaking English. The rooms are very clean en we have everything we need in the rooms. The food here was great! Breakfast and diner buffet. The hotel is not far from Ravaniemi, I think it's a 20 minute walk.

This hotel offers excellent value in Rovaniemi. Clean, simple rooms. Super friendly staff. Good breakfast. Great facilities including a pool with hot tubs, but also - at additional cost - a big kids play area, bowling, and all kinds of sports and/or equipment. They also have a restaurant with simple meals like burgers and chicken, etc. - decent food at very fair prices. Great location if you have a...

Really great hotel. Staff were friendly and the room was spacious. The balcony overlooking the forest was great. The breakfast was delicious and the hotel had a lot of facilities (we particularly enjoyed bowling). Great stay

If you are more interested in the sports part this place is great! If your focus is more on the hotel side I'd suggest looking for another accommodation. Food options aren't great, it's a bit far from everything and rooms are OK. Nothing is bad, just feel like the nice hotels in town would offer a better experience overall

Pros We had an amazing stay here. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Being vegetarians, the meal choices we had were abundant. Cons 1. No handjet in toilets. So people not used to tissue cleaning please carry your own portable handjet. 2. Only single toilet bathroom available. The ones sleeping above will have to climb all the way down to answer nature’s call.

The rooms are very small, with the beds taking up almost all the space. There is no sound insulation at all between the rooms. We could clearly hear conversations, TV, and other noises from the neighboring room, which made it very difficult to sleep and relax. There is also no smell insulation. The strong smell of food from the next room filled our entire space, making it very uncomfortable. The...

I did not book a room here but my friends and I asked whether we could store our luggage for one day because most of us wanted to go skiing for our last day. The receptionist was super friendly and let us store everything. I sat down in the lobby for the day to work and read and was served cappuccino and chocolates on the house by the kind receptionist. I felt very welcome despite not even having booked...

I thought it was a small wooden house, but it turned out to be a big wooden house😂 The sauna is very hot and refreshing. It is some distance from the city, but there is a ski resort next to it, which is very suitable for skiers. Although there is food available in the morning, lunch and dinner are a bit expensive, with a burger costing 24 or 25 euros.

We stayed here just before Christmas, Location was good to local attractions via taxis. Local shop was a bit of a trek in the snow with young kids. But what I really wanted to review was the service received from everyone on the front desk, very pleasant, polite and helpful. My daughter (age 6) wanted to learn some of the Finnish lingo and a very kind lady on the reception took the time to sit down...

The chalet was comfortable with heated floors in the kitchen and bathroom and a private sauna. Our 4 person chalet had two beds in a loft, and two beds on the main floor. The beds were comfortable but the pillows were small. The kitchen had a microwave, small refrigerator, and stove top. The location is a bit far from city center but we were able to utilize the bus stop that was about a 10 min walk...

Highly recommend this place to stay very clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and location is great. Our daughter’s birthday on arrival and they got her a cake a decorated the room. Would return again.

Our family of two adults and two teenagers visited northern Finland during the second week of November 2024. We stayed in cabin Lauri IV, and it was a cozy, cute little cabin. The cabin was clean and we had plenty of space. We only wished the fireplace worked!

Lauri exceeded all my expectations! The rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated. The location was good for exploring while still offering a quiet place to unwind. Loved every minute of my stay. Besides the stay they also have a charming shop that offers beautifully handcrafted items, from cozy beanies to unique home decor. The quality is top-notch, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable...

Our stay here for a couple of days was truly delightful. The rooms were immaculate and had a cozy, homely vibe that made us feel welcome. The well-equipped kitchen area was a bonus that made our stay even more comfortable. Lauri's location was very convenient, as the grocery store was nearby. Additionally, the guesthouse had a charming shop with good quality items. One of our favorite experiences during...

Excellent value. Lovely log cabin style accommodation, perfectly suited for families. Fully equipped with loads of little extras to help people feel welcome and at home. A short walk from the centre of Rovaniemi. Excellent system for storing your luggage before check-in, making arriving by early train and storing luggage easy. The guesthouse is approximately 20-30 minutes walk from the train station...

Such a cozy place to have a graduation party. Organizing went smoothly and the staff was very helpful.

Beautiful place to enjoy the day . Just 28Euros/person entrance ticket which includes Ice rolling, Ice Skating and enjoy the Ice sculptures. There is a Ice restaurant inside. Not only children's , even adults can enjoy .

I was so excited to visit this place. I just wanted to take that icy feel. Best part was we had multiple entry on the same ticket. There were many activities such as skating, slide down an icy hill on a tube, an ice bar , and an ice restaurant. It is a place where adults also become children. I enjoyed a lot here and would suggest you too to visit snowman world in Santa Claus village. Follow me on...

Quite fun place. Its in Santa claus village and our schedule to meet Santa was on 24th Dec. 23rd. we were free and we went to Santa Claus Village and visited Snowman world. It’s a nice place to spend some hours. There are some picturesque points. You have an option to ice skate. I tried ice skate but failed terribly :D. If you like ice skate, you can attempt it and if you are already a pro in ice...

It doesn't worth 28€. Yes, snowy igloo was wonderful but what else? One place for tubing and one very small and terrible ice rink? All skates was randomly placed all around the changing room and it was pretty difficult to find my size. I even arranged the skates at the shelves while waiting my husband. All the skates were very cold and so the room itself. The ice rink is super small, it's ridiculous...

Good place in winter for holidays.

Never been would really love to go, please tell me how much it is?

We had a lovely week with a group of 4, perfectly equipped and heated by arrival. Beautiful surroundings and marked hiking trails, very nice place to have holidays.

Safe, clean, beautiful and very formal. recommendable

The chalet is very welcoming. Nothing is missing. Connected to the bathroom there is a sauna for exclusive use. In the external storage there is wood for the fireplace and sleds for having fun on the snowy roads. Near the chalet there is a restaurant and above the restaurant a dimly lit area where you can see, if weather conditions allow, the Northern Lights. The managers of the property are very helpful...

Perfect place to spend few days with your friends or family. 5-6 in total. Be prepared to poor WiFi, but who needs internet while on holidays? All the rest was perfect.

Top hotel, Marcus and his sidekick Kyle in our little care. The cuisine is refined and well presented. Great memories!!!😍😍😍

The perfect arctic circle island with the most amazing hosts. Kyle is truly amazing and has real attention to your needs and Markus is a very gracious host. Perfect cabins and great restaurant. The auroras there have a diferent vibe!

This place is awesome. Such a great history behind and very close to Rovaniemi centre.

Perfect location on an island, nice atmosphere and great food. I've had salmon, overcooked beef, grilled and cooked potatoes with carrots and salad with mustard dip. Everything was prepared on a very high level and the taste was just amazing. The rooms are very spacious and generously equipped. Saunas are also very nice, one has even direct access to the river. It's open during the winter season. During...

Cozy and exotic! Beautiful place! Travel tip: Takeaway food from city center (Restaurant Himo(ex Wakkanai): sushi👌)

The rooms not spacious, very small.other than that the reception was great and helpful. The restaurant is good. We have stayed for 7 nights. The only downside is the room which is not spacious enough for 2 and their luggage. Lack of cabinets also

Location is central which is convenient for those with cars like us. We noticed the reception was almost always 'totally full' with roomless tourist groups and their bags. It is not pleasant to have to almost step over people walking in and out of the building. Hence only 4 stars. Reception staff were helpful. Restaurant was very good and the local waiter was fantastic - gave us a lot of cool insights...

I had a pleasant stay overall. The breakfast was quite nice, with a good selection of options to start the day, though it was the same menu every morning, which might get repetitive for longer stays. The hotel is very central and has a mall with grocery store accross the street. The room itself was very basic—clean and functional, but it lacked tea and coffee-making facilities, which was a bit of a...

Ideally situated in the heart of the city, directly across from a shopping center with a well-stocked supermarket, and within close proximity to restaurants and tour operators. The buffet breakfast was extensive and delicious. The staff were friendly and highly accommodating.

Location is perfect. Service is very good. The rooms themselves are not soundproof, so you hear all the excited kids in the corridor, and they lack tea/coffee in the room. Come on, if you're paying a few hundreds euros per night, you can add a boiler, tea and coffee. Breakfast is good (4 out of 5).

Very nice experience here in early August. Family room is spacious and cozy and perfect for 4 people. A separate area for coffee bar/coat hanging outside toilet. Visited the Sauna in 5/F which is great for Finnish experience. Buffet Breakfast is far better than expected as various choices of drinks available, and supply of food is really abundant. Staff are more than nice to help. As some luggage...

I have been there for 3 days and I am really happy. What I loved most was the breakfast. The owner is super nice and he gave me a lot of advices about the city!

Excellent service, affordable and convenient. I arrived at midnight and was greeted by my name, handed the key card and told when breakfast was and where: the least hassle I've ever had when checking in to a hotel. The buffet breakfast has hot eggs, bacon and sausage as well as porridge, cereals, croissants and other cold food. The sauna is excellent; large and clean and hot. The room was comfortable...

Came late night at 12 for a coffee, the waiter in The restaurant bar ,made freshly ground coffee , very good hospitality.

It is pleasant to stay here. Stuffs are extremely helpful. The food is good. Dinner and bf were very good

They kept cleanliness. There aren’t any amenity. You don’t take bath towel. There are some kinds of tea and pot. We often use supermarket and we borrowed spoons . We could leave our own luggage in the luggage room both before check in and after that. But that room is easy to come in, so you must use your own key to protect your luggage. However this service is so helpful!

The hotel might be not quite in the center of Rovaniemi, but it's great! Cery cozy, nice breakfast and confortable. Nice sauna as well

Rooms are superb! Clean and good decoration. Breakfast are of high quality and provides a variety of choices. Staff are helpful. But parking costs 18 euros per night. Excellent location, just in the city centre. Shopping malls are 1 to 2 minutes' walk.

Good service, clean room, friendly staff. Breakfast was also nice.

It's right in the city center, Santa Claus' office is downstairs, and there are many restaurants nearby, which is very convenient.

Very good locations. Just walking 2-3mins distance to every activity tour meeting points.

Perfect location, many nice restaurants around. Shopping mall, tour pick-up point in less than 5 mins walk. Highly recommended.

Great central hotel! Super breakfast

Sauna in the room was a great highlight & food was delicious. All the staff were very helpful & friendly. Got lucky and saw amazing aurora from hotel's rooftop after dinner.

The room we stayed in was a normal one, but it was 961€ (just under 160,000 yen) for two nights with breakfast, which is a very high-end price. However, not only do Finnish hotels not provide toothbrushes or combs in the rooms, but this hotel also did not provide shoehorns. The room was also dry, and there were other issues such as a broken plug in the bathtub. I ended up at this hotel because I don...

Nice stay Cosy room, very comfy bed, great view, Tasty breakfaat, friendly staff

Nice experience overall expect that we booked 2 nights for a luxury room with sauna and we are told there is no sauna room available when we arrive at the reception. We only had 25% off the dinner at the restaurant...We had to negotiate to be upgraded the next night (which we were and it was nice). Also we were told we could not eat our own food at the reception which is a shame when we know the price...

We came here twice for afternoon tea and coffee by the fire. The coffee was the best I tasted of all the hotels we visited in Finland. The hotel has a very beautiful, relaxing, and cosy atmosphere. It is worth coming here just to enjoy the stunning views from the café (ground floor) and restaurant (first floor). The gift shop had overpriced but beautiful Lapish wooden mugs and gnomes. We'll visit again

We had a wonderful time there. Everything feels like a dream. Nice location on a hill to give a resort feel while also being close to the city centre. Great restaurant and food. The room with sauna is amazing. All staff are friendly and helpful.

Lovely hotel in city centre easy access to other places. Rooms compact, clean and restaurant excellent. Only negative is some rooms windows face directly on car park needs net curtain to block. Should warn customers prior to stay about view from those rooms as is a privacy issue and disappointing to keep curtains closed all the time for privacy. Good for those with allergies food clearly labelled

Good location to town center , good service! Hotel clerk are very friendly and helpful!

Very nice hotel. Supermarket is located near the hotel. Nice and clean sauna inside. Nicky was so friendly and helpful! I recommend this hotel.

Okei hotel. The private sauna did not work and the staff did not help out

Had a short stay here because we had an early morning flight. Room was cosy and clean. Hotel location was great. Did not go for breakfast as we had to leave early to the airport. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great place!

Across the road is the main street of Rorovaniemi with supermarkets and restaurants. Many local tours can also gather in front of the hotel, which is very convenient. Rich breakfast options The room size is OK. You can put 2 suitcases at the same time, but the bed is too small (are all beds in Europe like this?). Girls can sleep well, but boys with a height of 180cm will have their feet outside the...

Service is helpful but need attention on room cleaning. They only make up our bed. Location located at the center of the attraction, all was walking distance. Breakfast was good enough and staff were wonderful.

Santa Claus Holiday Village Hotel – A Magical Stay in the Heart of Lapland I recently had the pleasure of staying at Santa Claus Holiday Village in Rovaniemi, and it was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm hospitality and a festive atmosphere that truly captured the spirit of Christmas. The accommodation was cozy, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed...

Great resort in Santa Claus Village with many activities. Staff are super friendly and nice

The location is very good indeed with spending in amount of US$590 for 2 nights . The front desk services is good too! However, the aluminium plating of shower cap is peel off that my finger is hurt. 4 pieces of towels are turned into grey colour and their edge are thrown. There is no connection with house keeping or front desk about your problem in room, you need go to front desk next morning...

We stayed at this lovely hotel for two days and it was a very good experience. At the right price the cabin offers a lot of space and a cozy atmosphere. Bed is super comfortable. Sofa-bed not quite but not bad also. Fridge and microwave, helps to eat some meals in the cabin. In the room you will also find a coffee maker (but not coffee) and a teapot. Sauna es fantastic!

Employees adorables. Beautiful place. Santa Claus very nice. But : really expensive ! 30€ the small photo. Restaurant expensive too. breakfast not very good. Stairs, not handicap accessibility for toilets.