Lapland Hotels | Places to Stay in Lapland

August 8, 2022 Janean Rudisill

The northern most part of Finland, Lapland, is the magical arctic region full of contrasts. In fact, contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark winter days filled with Northern Lights. Every season in Finnish Lapland is uniquely different from each other. The inhabitants of the region say that Lapland actually has 8 seasons instead of 4. In the wintertime, Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Spring brings along light that follows the long season of ‘kaamos’ (arctic night in Finnish). During the spring time, the snow covered hills and fells offer exciting experiences for all winter outdoors enthusiasts from skiiers to snowshoe walkers. Summer in Lapland is a season like no other – there are endless white nights and peaceful arctic nature as far as the eye can see. Summer’s glow is followed by the majestic season of fall when Lapland gets its truly iconic ‘ruska’ colors. This is the best season to go for a hike in one of Lapland’s many national parks. It is meditation and mindfullness all wrapped in one in one of the world’s most unique and breath-taking sceneries. And don’t forget the best and purest air and water this planet has to offer. After you have recharged in nature, Lapland also offers other interesting places to visit. Meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi, try one (or two!) of Lapland’s great restaurants, visit a reindeer or a husky farm, venture out to a quirky festival or go look for gold. Finnish Lapland is all this and more.
Restaurants in Lapland

1. Santa Claus Holiday Village

Tahtikuja 2, Rovaniemi 96930 Finland
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1081 reviews

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Hotel-standard cottage accommodation at the Arctic Circle, heart of Santa Claus Village. Our cabins are all equipped with up-to-date facilities, such as private saunas, bathrooms, kitchenette and terrace. There's no better way to enjoy your stay. From your cabin just a minute or two walk to Santa Claus Main Office. All activities & excursions, such as Reindeer rides, Husky dog sledge rides, snowmobile rides, etc.. available on the village.

Zo maar !

Reviewed By Karlijn47

Our first night in Lapland we stayed here in a perfect cottage. All you need is available, the beds are very well, also the bathroom with a sauna in it, was okay. It's not a holiday season at the moment, butt we had a pleasant stay. When we came in the heating was already on, the cottage is near all the availabilities of father christmas. Also a restaurant is open. The breakfast in Santa's house was okay. Next time we stay here again !

2. Wilderness Hotel Inari

Inarintie 2, Inari 99870 Finland 011 358 50 4477887
Excellent
72%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 414 reviews

Wilderness Hotel Inari

Wilderness Hotel Inari is located by the beautiful arctic wilderness lake, Lake Inari, offering breathtaking views and an ideal location for aurora viewing. Our newest resort unites an exquisite blend of comfort and our wilderness themed style with our signature services which we have become known for. Just five minutes from Inari village’s attractions and services, this top resort in Inari gives you the perfect setting to combine quality accommodation with pristine nature. The resort offers unique accommodation in 12 Aurora Cabins, 40 wilderness rooms and 8 log cabins, as well as a Lappish themed restaurant with panorama views onto Lake Inari. Wilderness Hotel Inari is the ideal base for your nature and aurora activities – summer or winter, go out and connect with the wild!

Top class

Reviewed By Sunshine29052026975

My initial feeling for the hotel was quite bad. That was solly based on Booking.coms communication. The hotel was actually quite a lot more than promised. The cabin was spacious, new and clean. The personel very friendly and polite. The restaurant was at least a four star experience. This hotel I can easily recommend to anybody who has taste and values high quality.

3. Santa Claus Holiday Village

Tahtikuja 2, Rovaniemi 96930 Finland
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1081 reviews

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Hotel-standard cottage accommodation at the Arctic Circle, heart of Santa Claus Village. Our cabins are all equipped with up-to-date facilities, such as private saunas, bathrooms, kitchenette and terrace. There's no better way to enjoy your stay. From your cabin just a minute or two walk to Santa Claus Main Office. All activities & excursions, such as Reindeer rides, Husky dog sledge rides, snowmobile rides, etc.. available on the village.

Zo maar !

Reviewed By Karlijn47

Our first night in Lapland we stayed here in a perfect cottage. All you need is available, the beds are very well, also the bathroom with a sauna in it, was okay. It's not a holiday season at the moment, butt we had a pleasant stay. When we came in the heating was already on, the cottage is near all the availabilities of father christmas. Also a restaurant is open. The breakfast in Santa's house was okay. Next time we stay here again !

4. Arctic Light Hotel

Valtakatu 18, Rovaniemi 96200 Finland
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 726 reviews

Arctic Light Hotel

See why so many travelers make Arctic Light Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Rovaniemi. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Arctic Light Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a concierge and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a fitness center and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Nearby landmarks such as Lumberjack's Candle Bridge (0.1 mi) and Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas (0.4 mi) make Arctic Light Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Rovaniemi. Travelers looking to enjoy some shrimp can head to Cafe & Bar 21. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant such as Kotipizza, Rosso Rovaniemi, or Martina. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out an art museum, such as Korundi House of Culture. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Arctic Light Hotel as you experience all of the things Rovaniemi has to offer.

Wonderful stay

Reviewed By epigramic

Great location near the pedestrianized shopping area. Had 2 types of rooms the arctic room was huge and spacious while the polar room with sauna seemed smaller because of a wall between the sofa area and the bed. But you get 2 TVs due to the wall. Rooms were beautifully decorated and the polar bear wallpaper reminded you that you are in the arctic. Bed was comfortable and air-conditioning kept the room cool. Three provided toiletries and bathrobes/slippers were luxurious. Staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet had a wide selection but did not appear to offer fresh juices. The car park was quite full even during the low summer season. Overall a wonderful stay.

5. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Kiilopaantie 9, Saariselka 99830 Finland
Excellent
41%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1998 reviews

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Incredible

Reviewed By sbyker

Fantastic resort, beautiful igloos, delicious meals. Loved the husky safari and reindeer sled rides. We say incredible aroma borealis shows. The hospitality was amazing and the location was perfect. Even the sauna after a cold day was awesome. I highly recommend this place.

6. Scandic Rovaniemi City

Koskikatu 23, Rovaniemi 96200 Finland
Excellent
40%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 346 reviews

Scandic Rovaniemi City

A calm and cosy hotel right in the centre of Rovaniemi. Uniquely refurbished rooms with everything you need will guarantee an unforgettable visit in an authentic Lappish atmosphere for everyone who wants to experience the magic of the Arctic Circle.

Fabulous Stay

Reviewed By gkelly849425

The hotel was fab, very central with easy access to busses to Santa Claus Village and plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Breakfast offered lots of choice, our favourite being the really fresh breads and pastries. Rooms are warm, modern and very clean. Beds were cosy. Reception staff were very friendly and so helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

7. Santasport Resort

Hiihtomajantie 2, Rovaniemi 96400 Finland 011 358 20 7984202
Excellent
23%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 167 reviews

Santasport Resort

Santasport is a centre for sports and wellbeing in Rovaniemi offering a variety of activities in the middle of naturally beautiful northern nature, close to the Arctic Circle. We offer a vast range of services for sports and other activities to travelers, families, athletes and business groups. Our accommodation options are versatile from single rooms to luxury cabins. Santasport is located 2km from Rovaniemi city centre.

Great stay

Reviewed By durhamwasp

Stayed here for 3 nights with 4 kids and had a brilliant time! First it must be noted that Santasport is a sports training resort/centre and not a 5 star hotel, if you are ok with this then you'll have a great time! We stayed in a Hotel suite for 6 with a sauna in the main building and used the excellent swimming pool each day, as well as the kids play centre multiple times. We ate breakfast (self service buffet) each morning which was fine for us (again, don't expect a full English) with porridge, beads, cheeses, fruits etc as well as bacon, small sausages and scrambled eggs. We also ate on the evening time, which was equally good value at €11 per adult for self service buffet. The resorts position is less than 10 minutes walk to the supermarket and about 25 minutes into the city or to the ski slopes. Buses are rare and so other than walking you'd need to take a taxi. Will definitely recommend this hotel and hope to be back one summer too.

8. Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets

Antinmukka 4, Rovaniemi 96600 Finland
Excellent
48%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 394 reviews

Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets

Chalet Hotel Rovaniemi is located in the Kemijoki riverside an unly few steps from Ounasvaara Ski Center. This hotel is a complete holiday resort with restaurant services and activities. We want to provide our guests with the best of Lappish culture: generous hospitality, the tastiest delights of Lappish cuisine, and Arctic, magical adventures in the surrounding countryside. 68 Idyllic and cozy apartments for 2-6 persons. 5 Suites up to 13 persons. Each apartment has its own sauna, kitchen, vehicle heating point, private terrace. The rates always include various types of towels and full bed sets as well as hotel standard breakfasts, internet connection, satellite flat TV and cleaning. Pets are allowed.

1 night stay Ounasvaara Chalet near river

Reviewed By trary2015

We requested a chalet near the river and got one just back from it. It was very quiet when we stayed in February. It was clean and compact, the kids loved sleeping upstairs and the beds were huge. We had breakfast which was busy, but everything was restocked as it went down, and there was a good selection. The kids liked the waffle maker. Perfect for one night, to be near the airport.

9. Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

Pappilantie 1, Ranua 97700 Finland
Excellent
45%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 78 reviews

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos

Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos is a B&B guesthouse that mixes traditional guesthouse accommodation with more modern igloo option. In the guesthouse, there are 18 rooms with 51 beds in total available in different sized, which makes it highly suitable for multi-sized traveling parties. From the middle of November, there will also be 10 AuroraHut-igloos available for travelers. In the yard of the guesthouse, there is also a private beach and a traditional sauna with wood-stove which was built already in 1940s. There is also a caravan area and hut with a fireplace available. Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos is located close to the centre of Ranua, which makes it easy to reach the main services of the town by walking. The walk to the village center is only about five minutes long.

A great suprise!

Reviewed By PisanoB

Very warm welcome with big smile at first when we step in.we had a great stay during 4 days and really enjoyed our time with Arctic guesthouse.Staffs are adorable and helpful that make us really feel like home. Highly recommended!!

10. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi

Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi 96200 Finland
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 631 reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi

Contemporary hotel situated in downtown Rovaniemi, in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

Very good visit

Reviewed By laura1234591

We stayed one weekend night at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi. The hotel's staff were friendly and willing to serve. Our standard room was nice, very clean and quiet. The room temperature was quite warm but we enjoyed it after the day spent outside. Parking in a garage was cheap (12 €/day) and the hotel's location was very good. The breakfast was also very good and included some tasty Lapland foods.

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