We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Rovaniemi, 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 Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Unique. Trendy. Great views. Popular among couples. 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
The stunning property with breathtaking glass chalets offers a private sauna, jacuzzi, and spectacular views. The location is perfect for exploring all that Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi offer.
Nice style. Beautiful. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. 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
Hip. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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
This might be the coolest and most stylish luxury hotel in Rovaniemi. It also has SUPER COMFORTABLE BEDS. It is very popular among couples travelling to Rovaniemi.
Charming. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. 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. 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. Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office is 2 km from Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, while central Rovaniemi is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 3.4 km from the property.Show full description
This property offers cozy cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the northern lights right from the bed. Sounds like a dream!
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Great views. Popular among women. 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
This is likely the most ELEGANT luxury hotel in Rovaniemi. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Apukka Resort is in Apukka, just 15 minutes drive from Rovaniemi. The property features multiple saunas, including an ice sauna, igloo sauna and movable saunas. Property offers multiple activities on site. Winter activities such as snowmobiling, husky safaris, Northern Lights safaris and reindeer sleigh rides can be arranged with property. During other seasons guests can enjoy tours to Finnish nature, riding with Finnhorses, fishing and cooking course in nature, which all can be arranged with Apukka Resort. Guests can also choose a cabin with a glass roof, giving the opportunity to spot Northern Lights from the bed. Other options include a villa, holiday homes and self-catering apartments. All accommodation options has a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available. Restaurant Aitta can be found on site. Aitta is specialized in Nordic cuisine with modern twist and uses locally produced ingredients. Rovaniemi Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most RELAXING luxury hotel in Rovaniemi.
Delightful property. Elegant. 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
I would describe this as the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Rovaniemi. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Boutique hotel.Popular among couples. 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
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets is by the Kemijoki River, next to Ounasvaara Ski Centre. It offers free WiFi, free parking and apartments with private saunas and fully equipped kitchens. Rovaniemi town centre is a 5-minute drive away. Ounasvaara Ski resort is part of the same resort with the hotel. Ski slopes, cross-country skiing tracks and frisbee golf routes start right next to the hotel. All apartments at Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets feature a private terrace and a living room with satellite TV. Shared BBQ facilities are available on site. Cycling, hiking and fishing are popular summertime activities in the surrounding area. Ounasvaara Golf Club is 500 metres away. Skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling are fun activities during winter. Restaurant Rantasauna offers grilled delicacies in a beautiful lakeside setting. Rantasauna's services also include a traditional Finnish wood heated sauna. Guests can enjoy hot and cold drinks in the lobby bar. Restaurant Thulia serves breakfast, and during winter, traditional Lapland dishes in a fine dining setting. Throughout the rest of the year, Thulia and the Tepee Shelter & Barbecue are open on request. Santa Claus Village is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic property. Great value. 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
Cosy rooms. Great location. Situated in central Rovaniemi, 150 metres from the Kemijoki River, this hotel offers 2 restaurants. Rooms feature a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and sauna access. Guest rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi are fitted with a work desk. Each room has cable TV. French cuisine and Mexican dishes are served in Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi’s restaurants. Santa Claus Village is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The Jätkänkynttilä Bridge is only 200 metres away.Show full description
Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Arctic City Hotel is located in central Rovaniemi, a 2-minute walk from Sampokeskus Shopping Centre. It offers free parking, 2 relaxing saunas and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. All guest rooms at Arctic City Hotel have a work desk, minibar and a black stained mirror wall. Room service is also available. The in-house restaurant Monte Rosa serves both international dishes and Lappish specialties. A buffet breakfast is served every day. Drinks and light meals are served at Bull Bar & Grill. The Santa Claus Village is located 6 km from the hotel. The Arktikum Museum & Science Centre is a 7-minute drive away.Show full description
Great value. Close to the Arctic Circle in central Rovaniemi, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village. It offers spacious, well-equipped rooms and 3 restaurants serving Lapland specialities. Each air-conditioned guest room at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus features a TV a minibar, an electric kettle and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms include a modern shower and bath tub. Most rooms have 3.5-metre high ceilings. Restaurant Gaissa serves modern Finnish dishes and Lapland specialities for dinner, while Bar & Grill ZoomUp offers a lunch buffet and an à la carte dinner menu. Guests can enjoy drinks and light snacks at the Café & Bar Zoomit, open until late in the evening. During the summer months, Hotel Santa Claus guests can enjoy dining or having a drink on the hotel’s terrace. A free sauna is also available for relaxation. Hotel staff can help arrange nearby area excursions, such as snowmobile trips, reindeer safaris or husky dog tours. The popular Arktikum Science Museum is only a 10-minute walk from Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus.Show full description
Great location. Popular among women. Welcome to Hotel Golden Circle Suites, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, located on the Arctic Circle. Hotel Golden Circle Suites is a tranquil oasis in the city centre, providing a serene escape for those seeking peace and quiet. If you crave convenience without compromising on authenticity, Hotel Golden Circle Suites is your perfect retreat. At Hotel Golden Circle Suites, immerse yourself in the true local experience with the well-equipped suites, each featuring a private sauna for an authentic Lappish indulgence. Each apartment at Hotel Golden Circle Suites comes with a well-kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and coffee and tea making facilities, allowing you to prepare meals at your leisure. Breakfast is served as a Finnish buffet breakfast in a dining room located 100m from the hotel, and while Hotel Golden Circle Suites does not provide breakfast on the premises, the well-equipped suites enable you to create your own culinary experiences! If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the nearby nature areas, and a bicycle rental service can be arranged. Santa Claus Village and Santa's Main Post Office is 7 km from the accommodation, easily reachable by a bus stop located nearby Hotel Golden Circle Suites. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 8 km from the property.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Rovaniemi!
Good breakfast. Great location. Just 2 minutes’ drive from Rovaniemi Train Station, this hotel offers free access to a traditional Finnish sauna, a gym and WiFi. Arktikum Science Museum is 600 metres away. Scandic Rovaniemi City’s rooms feature modern design, wooden floors and comfortable easy chairs. All have a TV and a bathroom with a shower. The hotel restaurant serves up Nordic dishes, and you are can also enjoy a drink at the hotel bar. Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks can be borrowed for free at reception. Santa Claus Office and Rovaniemi Airport are about 9 km away from Scandic Rovaniemi.Show full description
Set on a riverside location in central Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi is 4 km from Ounasvaara ski slopes and golf course. Santa Claus Village is 8.3 km away. This hotel features The Life Nightclub dance floor and karaoke are open during special events. Rooms at Scandic Pohjanhovi come with hardwood floors, a TV and desk. Each private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer. Free WiFi is included. Breakfast is served at the Pohjanhovi restaurant, complemented by enchanting views of the Kemijoki River. Pohjanhovi also offers an á la carte menu. Additional facilities at Ounasvaara include a 19 metre long swimming pool and 4 saunas, 2 of which can be privately booked. If you feel like exploring the surroundings, restaurants, cafes and shopping are found within 600 metres. Rovaniemi Airport is 9 km from the hotel.Show full description
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