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Best Hotels in Rovaniemi Finland

Where to stay in Rovaniemi Finland: luxury and budget hotels

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Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi Finland? Information on the best, budget, luxury, or boutique hotels in Rovaniemi (Lapland). Click here for tips on affordable or luxurious stays in Rovaniemi!

Where to Stay in Rovaniemi Finland?

Are you looking for a hotel for your Rovaniemi visit? First, choose a base from which to explore Rovaniemi and its surroundings:

  • Rovaniemi City Center: This is the most convenient location if you want to stay close to Rovaniemi attractions, restaurants, or the train station. The city center offers a range of hotels and apartments, from budget options to luxury accommodations. Luxury hotels here include the Arctic Light Hotel and the HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel.
  • Santa Claus Village: For those who want to experience Christmas spirit all year round, Santa Claus Village, 8 kilometers from Rovaniemi city center, is an excellent choice. Here you can stay in glass igloos (for example, the Glass Resort to watch the Northern Lights from your bed), snow hotels, or cozy log cabins. It is also the place to meet Santa Claus and participate in winter activities like husky safaris and reindeer rides.
  • Ounasvaara: Located outside the city center, Ounasvaara offers a quiet, forested environment and is ideal if you have your own transportation. It’s perfect for nature lovers and adventurers who want to enjoy hiking and cycling, skiing, or spotting the Northern Lights. Accommodations range from chalets to hotels with scenic natural views.

Top 8 - Best Hotels Rovaniemi

Best hotels Rovaniemi city centre

Glass Resort

The Glass Resort Rovaniemi is a luxury boutique resort in the heart of Santa Claus Village, right on the Arctic Circle. It offers 24 Premium and 3 Deluxe glass penthouses with large windows, a private sauna, and an outdoor hot tub. The interior combines modern Scandinavian design with traditional Lapland elements. From your bed, you can enjoy stunning views of the Northern Lights.

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Arctic Light Hotel

This award-winning boutique hotel offers 57 stylishly designed rooms with Scandinavian decor, including options with a private sauna and views of the Northern Lights. Guests can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a lounge bar. The hotel is located in Rovaniemi city center, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

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HAAWE Boutique Apart Hotel

A stylish design hotel with 14 unique rooms, inspired by the nature and seasons of Lapland. Housed in a historic building from 1933, the hotel offers modern amenities. A key advantage of this hotel is its good parking facilities. It is a luxury hotel with an excellent location in Rovaniemi city center, within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

Nova Skyland Hotel

Nova Skyland Hotel

This unique hotel is located in the heart of Santa Claus Village, right on the Arctic Circle. This design hotel combines Scandinavian luxury with natural elements, offering rooms with large windows and private saunas, perfect for watching the Northern Lights. Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving local cuisine, and in winter, reindeer roam the grounds.

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel Rovaniemi

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

The suites are designed in Scandinavian style with panoramic windows offering views of the surrounding forest and the Arctic sky. Guests can enjoy the stylish restaurant, wellness treatments, and traditional Finnish saunas. The hotel is located next to SantaPark and a short distance from Santa Claus Village.

Aino Private Island Hotel

Aino Private Island Hotel

An exclusive boutique hotel on the private island of Vartiosaari, 15 kilometers from the city center. This adults-only retreat offers a serene and refined experience, accessible via a suspension bridge over the Kemijoki River. The property features seven suites, four deluxe rooms, and a private villa, each designed with natural materials and Scandinavian style.

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Postmaster Hotel

The Postmaster Hotel, within walking distance of the city center and train station, is a stylish boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored 1950s building that was once the heart of Rovaniemi’s post office. The hotel offers 49 carefully designed rooms that exude comfort and warmth, blending modern luxury with rich history.

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Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets

Comfortable and well-equipped chalets in a beautiful natural setting, ideal for both active and relaxing holidays in Rovaniemi. Located on the banks of the Kemijoki River and next to the Ounasvaara Ski Resort, the resort combines modern amenities with the charm of Lapland’s nature. Each accommodation features a private sauna.

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