Rovaniemi, Lapland

Best Hotels in Rovaniemi (2026)

Updated 2026 · Curated by local scouts

Rovaniemi's stays range from design forest suites to ice and central comfort: the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel for aurora-from-bed luxury, the Arctic SnowHotel for an ice-room night, Santa's Igloos by Santa Claus Village, and Sokos Vaakuna or riverside Pohjanhovi in the centre.

Where you stay in Rovaniemi sets the tone, from glass-walled forest suites built for the northern lights to ice rooms and easy central hotels near the river and restaurants. These are the standout choices for every style of Lapland trip.

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Stylish cube-shaped suites perched on a hillside near Santa Claus Village, each with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the forest so you can watch the northern lights or midnight sun from bed. Warm Nordic interiors, a good breakfast and a firepit make it Rovaniemi's signature design stay.

Location is approximate.

expensiveyear-roundTarvantie, near Santa Claus Village

From the scout

Request a suite with the clearest northern view for aurora season; it sits handy for Santa Claus Village.

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Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos

A short way out at Lehtojärvi, this seasonal complex offers rooms carved from snow and ice, an ice bar and ice restaurant, plus warm glass igloos for aurora watching. Spending a night on reindeer hides in a snow room is one of Lapland's true bucket-list experiences.

Location is approximate.

expensivewinterLehtojärvi, ~25 km from the centre

From the scout

If a full ice night isn't for you, book a glass igloo and just visit the ice bar; the snow hotel is winter-only.

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Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

Right by Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, this hotel offers comfortable rooms with heated floors and thoughtful touches like sound-insulated walls, a cosy bar and a local breakfast. It's the most convenient base for families doing the Santa experience.

Location is approximate.

expensiveyear-roundSanta Claus Village, Arctic Circle

From the scout

Ideal if your trip centres on Santa Claus Village, you can walk to the attractions and activities.

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

A trendy, full-service hotel in the heart of Rovaniemi near the Kemijoki, with a sauna, restaurants and a pub, and a café for coffee and pastries on the ground floor. It's the easy, central choice within walking distance of the museums, shops and restaurants.

Location is approximate.

moderateyear-roundKoskikatu 4, city centre

From the scout

Best for a car-free city stay; everything central is a short walk, and the airport bus is close.

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Scandic Pohjanhovi

Rovaniemi's historic riverside hotel, long a city landmark on the bank of the Kemijoki, with comfortable rooms, restaurants and a riverfront setting. It blends central convenience with a sense of the city's post-war heritage and lovely water views.

Location is approximate.

moderateyear-roundPohjanpuistikko 2, riverside

From the scout

Ask for a river-facing room; it's well placed for walking into the centre and along the riverbank.

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Quick Comparison

#	Name	Cost	Best Season
1	Arctic TreeHouse Hotel	expensive	year-round
2	Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos	expensive	winter
3	Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle	expensive	year-round
4	Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna	moderate	year-round
5	Scandic Pohjanhovi	moderate	year-round

FAQ

Where should I stay in Rovaniemi for the northern lights?

For watching from your room, choose a glass-walled or igloo stay like the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel or the Arctic SnowHotel's glass igloos. For city convenience near restaurants and museums, central hotels like Sokos Vaakuna or riverside Scandic Pohjanhovi are better, and you can head to Ounasvaara to see the aurora.

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