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Asemieskatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland

#9 of 17 B&Bs and inns in Rovaniemi

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 330 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The restroom had a pretty bad smell and it sometimes went to the room as well.

    The breakfast and location were good and worth the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Clean cheap guesthouse close to city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good for the price with good basic finnish breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent option to visit Rovaniemi by train
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The host is amazing, she cooked breakfast for me the night before departing because I'd be leaving early. The location is excellent if you are using the train, it's within walking distance from the station.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was very close to the railway station which was very convenient and a 20 minute walk into the centre. A small kitchen that guest could use was great. Rooms were a good size but beds on the older soft side. Great ensuite with excellent hot water.

    Friendly staff and great breakfast. Good check in experience and staff happy to store bags.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Rustic accommodation which is near the railway station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a bit cold. The room door was hard to open and other people found it so too so there was a lot of noise at odd times.

    Staff were friendly and helpful. The shower was really hot, just how I like it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast is wonderful! The room is small but quiet and comfy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Cute guesthouse with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cute and clean rooms, nice breakfast, close to train station, friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was not so cozy like the pictures? But, of course, good enough for one night.

    Strategic good situated near railway and bus station, also not far to the city. Friendly and helpful personal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was a very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing we have to point out is the cold that comes in through the window, it is not well sealed (we were in Rovaniemi at a very cold time), we had a second heating system in the room because the central heating was not enough to overcome the cold that comes in through the window (we weren't cold, but it's not a very efficient or sustainable solution either). We also had to place the decorative bed blankets on the window sill to reduce the cold from entering.

    The location near the train station was excellent for us. All the staff were very friendly and helped with everything we needed. Despite being an old building, it is very well maintained and is impeccably clean. The common kitchen was always impeccably clean and tidy, making us feel at home. The breakfast was also good. If we return to Rovaniemi we will stay here again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice locations and breakfast. Hotel staff members are really nice and hospitality!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not really

    The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. Value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    This was a great budget hotel that was available on short notice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There didn't seem to be a lot of hot water for a shower.

    This was a great experience for a budget hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    location close to the train station which was also really quiet in the night also close to the shops and the centre

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    Good, but basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very basic. No water boiler. Even not even one glass or beker in the room.

    The hotel is close to the railway station and bus station.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable temporary place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no hairdryer, the kitchen (including the microwave) is not available after 9pm, and there is no refrigerator in the room (although it is cold enough outside- refrigerator of nature)

    The room was very warm when the outdoor temperature was -4 degrees, the bed was very comfortable, and the microwave was very convenient for heating food. The Rovaniemi posters and paintings of dogs and reindeer in the corridor are lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We came by car and for us the position was not the greatest (somehow in the suburbs). The room was quite small with not that many facilities. The bathroom door was barely closing and there was no privacy for the person who was in the bathroom. The shower head had a problem and during showers you had to hold the knob to have water running through it. Overall, some investments need to be done to modernize or at least to fix what was used over the years.

    The hosts were nice and friendly, the room was small but somehow cozy and breakfast simple but convenient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike. It’s very basic but you get what you need for staying over a night or two.

    Reasonably price, especially compared to other alternatives at same time.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sweet atmosphere and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    9.0
    Great staff! Good location and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kettle or utensils in room, and our room was on 2nd floor so it was bit of a struggle to move luggage up and down without lifts. Overall liked the hospitality Would be good to include couple of extra hot options in addition to porridge

    Really friendly staff, nice location, walking to station and short drive from airport, good property conditions, Good breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    8.0
    Overall it is ok to have a short stay in this guesthouse if you’re driving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could be improved with more variety. The location is far from the city center and about 20 to 25mins walk away from the guest house. It is challenging when the weather is so cold and snowing.

    The best thing is the shower room equipped with floor heating. Not sure if this is common in Rovaniemi but it is the most impressive of this guest house.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    8.0
    A decent experience overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I'm not a picky person so if it's warm, clean, I have a hot shower and a somehow a comfy bed in which to crash...then everything it's fine. I've had all the aforementioned at the location so nothing is wrong.

    The location is right next to railway station - its very easy to reach within walking distance even on -18 Celsius :) Also very warm (in terms of actual indoor temperature) and cosy (in term of feelings). As a side note I have to mention the helpful staff when I announce them that I've left a personal item and they search for it (and found it) and I expect to receive it by mail.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    9.0
    A very nice place to stay in Rovaniemi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It was a little bit difficult to lock and open the door to the room. There is no chance to use kitchen after check out.

    Guesthouse is located 5 minutes from the Railway Station and 10 minutes from the Bus Station in Rovaniemi. Just around the corner are shops. City center is situated 20 minutes from the guesthouse. Staff is really nice and helpful. Breakfest was very tasty and various. There is a possibility to leave your luggages after check out. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay near to City Centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing specific.

    This property is quite reasonable which offers comfortable beds for a good night sleep with appropriate heating and simple breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

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