We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Lapland Finland, Finland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Trendy. Located within Santa Claus Village, Glass Resort is set in Rovaniemi. All apartments comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, sauna and a private outdoor hot tub. Santa Claus' Office is just a few minutes by foot. Each unit has a flat-screen TV and seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kitchenette and tea/coffee facilities in the room. At Glass Resort, you will also find a 24-hour front desk, tour desk and on-site restaurant. Chasing Northern Lights is popular in this area between October - March. Arktikum Science Centre and Ounasvaara Ski Resort are each about 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 3 km from Glass Resort.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Set in the centre of Rovaniemi, HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi access, self-check-in/out, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Free parking is available on site. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and coffee machine, central air conditioning, seating area, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some apartments have a private sauna. Breakfast is delivered to the room and will be waiting in the fridge. HAAWE is 10 minutes walk from the beach. Sampokeskus Shopping Center is 230 m away. Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle are 8 km from the hotel. The Artikum Museum & Science Center is 1 km away. Rovaniemi airport is 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most STYLISH apartment hotels in Lapland Finland.
Comfortable beds. Great restaurant. Northern Lights Ranch provides cabins with large windows and a heated glass ceiling. Each unit is equipped with a seating area and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A patio with garden views is offered in every unit. Various seasonal activities are available such as huskies, reindeers, snow mobiles, cross country skiing, down hill skiing and aurora hunting trips can be arranged for an extra fee. Also autumn activities such as canoeing, hiking and fishing can be enjoyed. Ice skating and showshoeing are available free of charge in the winter. The property has a restaurant with a bar. Levi is 17 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Kittilä Airport, 31 km from the property.Show full description
Highly elegant. Creative. Friendly staff.Opened August 2021. Boasting a bar, Aurora Queen Resort Igloos is situated in Saariselka. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a stovetop. At the resort rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Aurora Queen Resort Igloos. The nearest airport is Ivalo Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Stylish. Located in Santa Claus Village within the Arctic Circle, Nova Skyland Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and flat-screen TV. The accommodation features a sauna. The units feature modern Scandinavian design and have a large window, which is ideal for watching the Northern Lights. The units also have tea and coffee facilities, a minibar, free toiletries and bathrobes and slippers. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the hotel. The staff can help arrange aurora hunting tours, husky safaris, reindeer farm tours and snowmobile safaris. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Arktikum Science Centre is 7 km from the property. Rovaniemi Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
Great location. Friendly staff. Offering an outdoor hot tub and a sauna, this adults-only, wilderness boutique hotel is set in Meltaus, 48 km from Rovaniemi. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar as well as ski and hiking trails begin only steps away from the property. All rooms feature sled dog-themed decor and a mini bar. The private bathroom comes with bathrobes and slippers. Some units have a sauna. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is offered. You will find a gift shop at the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling, fishing and canoeing. The property is able to arrange a variety of husky safaris including multiple day safaris. All the huskies are owned by the property and guests are welcome to visit the dog kennels. There are also other activities which the property can help arrange, such as northern light safaris and snow shoeing. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 58 km from the property.Show full description
Cool. Cosy rooms. Great views. Located near SantaPark, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel offers accommodation in Rovaniemi. Offering suites, guests can enjoy views of the surrounding forest and even the Northern Lights if lucky. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is 2 km from Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, while central Rovaniemi is 5.7 km from the property. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site. Decorated with Nordic design, the rooms have a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a minibar. The rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and gift shop at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Ask the staff for more information on arranging husky safaris, reindeer farm tours, Finnish sauna and visits to SantaPark. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing, cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 3.4 km from the property.Show full description
Great value. Ranua Resort Arctic Igloos features igloo accommodation in Ranua, with impressive views of the Finnish Lapland sky and the neighbouring Lake Ranuanjärvi. Each igloo has a private sauna, kitchenette and bathroom. Sleep under the stars in the glass-walled bedroom, as well as have the privacy of a closed-in area where the sauna and bathroom can be found. Free WiFi is available in each igloo. There is an on-site restaurant with a bar, where a daily breakfast is served. There is also a garden with barbecue facilities. Ranua Resort Arctic Igloos staff can help arrange transfer services and safari activities. Guests can enjoy swimming, hiking and snowmobiling in the surroundings. Ranua Wildlife Park is 5 km away, while the nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 93 km from the property.Show full description
Super central. Cool. Superb breakfast. This boutique hotel is 8 km from Rovaniemi Airport and Santa Claus Village. It features bright, ultra-modern rooms with individually themed décor. WiFi and parking are free. A flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee facilities are standard at Arctic Light Hotel. Bathrobes and slippers add extra comfort, and some rooms have their own kitchenette. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. Facilities at Arctic Light Hotel include a sauna, a terrace and a lounge bar. The healthy, energising breakfast is created by Finnish-American TV chef Sara La Fountain. Staff at the 24-hour reception will gladly recommend local restaurants, attractions or activities. The hotel is 200 metres from Sampokeskus Shopping Centre and 800 metres from Arktikum Science Centre.Show full description
This is the most central central luxury hotel in Lapland Finland. It also has a central location and very cosy rooms.
Friendly staff. Great views. Aurora Village Ivalo is situated in Ivalo and offers cabins with a glass roof, offering the possibility to spot the Northern Lights from the bed. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. All cabins are equipped with a coffee machine and a seating area. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hair dryer. Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are included. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Aurora Village Ivalo also offers safaris and other outdoor activities on site. Saariselkä is 34 km from Aurora Village Ivalo, while Inari is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ivalo Airport, 13 km from the resort.Show full description
Creative. Great breakfast. Great restaurant.Opened October 2021. Cahkal Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kilpisjärvi. Featuring ski-to-door access, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. At Cahkal Hotel rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for skiing, and bike hire is available at Cahkal Hotel. The nearest airport is Sorkjosen Airport, 154 km from the hotel.Show full description
One of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Lapland Finland.
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Situated within 70 metres of Spa Water World, Design Hotel Levi in Levi provides ski-to-door access and all-year outdoor and indoor pools. Every guest at the 5-star property can enjoy mountain views from the rooms, and has access to free Wi-fi and free parking. All rooms in Design Hotel Levi are equipped with a coffee machine, a seating area, and a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer either a full or French balcony. The restaurant serves seasonal ingredients and organic products. A breakfast featuring Lappish and Finnish specialitites is served daily, in addition to continental dishes. Guests will be able to enjoy activities in and around Levi, like skiing, or visit the spa and wellness centre on the property. Staff at Design Hotel Levi are always available to provide advice at the reception. Situated in Levi, Peak Lapland Viewing Deck is 6 km from the hotel, while Kittilä Airport is 13 km away. Mary's chapel in Levi is 500 metres from the property. Design Hotel Levi opens in November 2019.Show full description
This luxury hotel has exceptional cleanliness and super comfortable beds.
Elegant. Creative. Friendly staff. Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos is located right by Lake Inari, offering lake views and accommodation in idyllic log buildings. In the winter, guests may experience the Northern Lights, and enjoy the midnight sun in the summer time. The rooms feature traditional log walls and Lappish décor. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in buffet style. Dinner options include Lappish delicacies. A range of winter activities are arranged at Wilderness Hotel Nangu & Igloos, such as Northern Lights hunting trips with snowshoes or snowmobiling. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing can also be arranged. Guests can enjoy a ride by husky sledges and visit a nearby reindeer farm. Ivalo is a 20-minute car ride away. Ivalo Airport is 31 km away from Wilderness Hotel Nangu.Show full description
Central. Santa's Igloos offer stylish glass-roofed igloos by the Arctic Circle, 8 km from central Rovaniemi. WiFi and parking are both free. All air-conditioned igloos at Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle have a private bathroom with a rain shower. For extra comfort, sleeping masks, bathrobes and slippers are included. A flat-screen TV and electric kettle are also found in the rooms. Each igloo is equipped with a tablet through which guest can contact the reception and receive Northern Lights alarms. Breakfast is served daily at the property. During summer, guests can enjoy the midnight sun of the Lapland Region. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the area. Santa Claus Village is just 600 metres away. Rovaniemi Airport is a 5-minute drive away from Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle.Show full description
Great location. Very clean. Top Star Saariselkä - Arctic Glass Cubes is located in Saariselkä on the slope of Kaunispää fell. This 4-star hotel offers ski-to-door access. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel each room includes a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a garden view. Top Star Saariselkä - Arctic Glass Cubes offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Saariselka, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Ivalo is 32 km from Top Star Saariselkä - Arctic Glass Cubes 1. The nearest airport is Ivalo Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Great restaurant. Situated right next to the Ounasvaara Winter Sports Centre on Ounasvaara Fell, Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara offers a restaurant and roof terrace with views over Rovaniemi city and the Kemijoki River valley. Parking is free. A TV, tea/coffee facilities and private bathroom are standard at Lapland Sky Ounasvaara. Most rooms have a private sauna. The Chaine des Rôtisseurs- and Nordic White Guide-awarded Restaurant Sky Ounasvaara offers an à la carte menu featuring Lappish delicacies and international dishes. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views of the surrounding nature. A souvenir shop and a café-bar with cosy fireplace are found in the lobby. Guests can relax on the terrace and enjoy the Midnight Sun during summer or if lucky enough, the Northern Lights during winter. The hotel offers direct access to ski tracks and pretty walking trails. Guests can escape into nature and pick blueberries in the forest. Rovaniemi city centre is 3 km away. Rovaniemi Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Santa Claus Holiday Village is located at the heart of Santa Claus Village in the Arctic Circle, 8 km north of Rovaniemi. Santa Claus Holiday Village offers three different types of accommodation. All of the heated cottages and suites at the Holiday Village have private saunas and kitchenettes. The cottages also have a terrace. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and LCD TVs. Staff can help arrange northern lights hunting, reindeer,- and husky safaris. Guests can also enjoy the skiing and hiking trails nearby. Lappish and international food is served at Three Elves Restaurant and Christmas House Restaurant & Coffee. Free Internet access is available in public areas. A shop selling souvenirs and traditional Lapland goods and food is also found on site. Rovaniemi Airport is located 5 minutes from the village. Guests can also visit Santa Claus a 2-minute walk away.Show full description
Located on top of Kaunispää Mountain, Star Arctic Hotel is situated in Saariselka in the Finnish Lapland Region. Each room features large windows to view the surrounding nature and if lucky, the Northern Lights during winter. A shared sauna is also available. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. A mix of traditional Lappish cuisine and modern dishes are available at the on site restaurant. Wine tasting are also held on site next to the fireplace. There is also a gift shop featuring Sami handcrafted goods. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing, husky and wildlife safaris, and ice fishing. The hotel also offers ski equipment hire and ski storage. Ivalo Airport is 28 km away.Show full description
Central. Great value. Great location. Set by Lake Kilpisjärvi off the E8 motorway, this resort is within 7 km of the Swedish and Norwegian borders. It offers cottages and apartments with private saunas, full kitchens and free Wi-Fi. A sofa, TV and dishwasher are standard at Tundrea Holiday Resort. Cottages also include balconies and fireplaces. In-room breakfasts can be ordered on site. The cosy log cabin restaurant and bar serves drinks and Lapland specialities such as reindeer and arctic char. Social evenings are sometimes arranged in the traditional kota hut. A lakeside sauna is available on site. Arctic fishing trips, snowmobile safaris and whale watching tours can be arranged. Hiking, skiing and hunting are also popular in the surrounding area.Show full description
Very central. Great value. Good breakfast. This hotel is located along the Ivalo River in Ivalo town centre. It offers three buildings for accommodation, free parking and sauna access. Traditional Lappish dishes are served in its award-winning restaurant. Hotel Kultahippu’s guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and most rooms have a work desk. Each private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms have a private sauna. Karaoke and Night Club are arranged on special evenings. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access in all areas of the hotel. Kultahippu's staff will gladly help to arrange area activities such as fishing on Lake Inari, cross-country skiing or hiking, aurora trips, husky safaris, snowmobile safaris and reindeer safaris. Ivalo Bus Station is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
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