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 Guesthouse Borealis

Asemieskatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
1,149 reviews

We were able to walk to the grocery stores. Nice kitchen facilities, and other services available. Clean, able to ventilate with screens so no worries about mosquitoes.

Rebecca Spain

It was a warm nice room to stay just for transition. The breakfast was great and also the staff was perfect. We checked in without any issue after 22.00 and checked out also earlier without any issue.

Ömer Greece

location to the train station was great and the staff was awesome!

Kurt United States of America

it’s location was perfect! the staff were super nice and allowed me to store my bags even when I had checked out!

Tina Ireland

Lovely to have a private shower in the private room. Excellent for a guesthouse. Breakfast was also fantastic.

Clayton United States of America

We liked everything, from the breakfast to the fact that the owners helped us keeping our stuff in the hotel after checkout

Felipe Finland

Very cozy and quiet place with friendly staff. Nice breakfast in the morning with some traditional Finnish food.

Dmitrii Finland

Great place to stay a night: central and quiet. It's located close to the centre of Rovaniemi.

Sari Belgium

Room was clean, near the city, staff was kind and helpful. Few minutes away from k-supermarket which is convenient. Kitchen is useful.

Samantha Malaysia

Just only 5 minutes walking from the train station. Room was clean comfortable and nice. Staffs were friendly. Totally valuable of money !

Thanuwat United States of America
8.4
Very Good
1,149 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We were able to walk to the grocery stores. Nice kitchen facilities, and other services available. Clean, able to ventilate with screens so no worries about mosquitoes.”
    Rebecca Rebecca Spain Spain
  • “It was a warm nice room to stay just for transition. The breakfast was great and also the staff was perfect. We checked in without any issue after 22.00 and checked out also earlier without any issue.”
    Ömer Greece Greece
  • “location to the train station was great and the staff was awesome!”
    Kurt Kurt United States of America United States of America
  • “it’s location was perfect! the staff were super nice and allowed me to store my bags even when I had checked out!”
    Tina Tina Ireland Ireland
  • “Lovely to have a private shower in the private room. Excellent for a guesthouse. Breakfast was also fantastic.”
    Clayton Clayton United States of America United States of America
  • “We liked everything, from the breakfast to the fact that the owners helped us keeping our stuff in the hotel after checkout”
    Felipe Felipe Finland Finland
  • “Very cozy and quiet place with friendly staff. Nice breakfast in the morning with some traditional Finnish food.”
    Dmitrii Dmitrii Finland Finland
  • “Great place to stay a night: central and quiet. It's located close to the centre of Rovaniemi.”
    Sari Sari Belgium Belgium
  • “Room was clean, near the city, staff was kind and helpful. Few minutes away from k-supermarket which is convenient. Kitchen is useful.”
    Samantha Samantha Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Just only 5 minutes walking from the train station. Room was clean comfortable and nice. Staffs were friendly. Totally valuable of money !”
    Thanuwat Thanuwat United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi7.7

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This family-run property is 650 feet from Rovaniemi Station. It offers en-suite guest rooms with free WiFi and parking. The main street, Rovakatu, is about 10 minutes’ walk away.

Borealis’ guest rooms have a bathroom with shower and include access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. Guests can book reindeer and husky safaris, guided hiking trips and other activities.

Ounasvaara Ski Center and Santa Claus Village are within 15 minutes’ drive of Borealis. Staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Guesthouse Borealis has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 3, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 1,149 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi7.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rebecca
    SpainSpain
    “We were able to walk to the grocery stores. Nice kitchen facilities, and other services available. Clean, able to ventilate with screens so no worries about mosquitoes.”
  • Ö
    Ömer
    GreeceGreece
    “It was a warm nice room to stay just for transition. The breakfast was great and also the staff was perfect. We checked in without any issue after 22.00 and checked out also earlier without any issue.”
  • Kurt
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location to the train station was great and the staff was awesome!”
  • Tina
    IrelandIreland
    “it’s location was perfect! the staff were super nice and allowed me to store my bags even when I had checked out!”
  • Clayton
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Lovely to have a private shower in the private room. Excellent for a guesthouse. Breakfast was also fantastic.”
  • Felipe
    FinlandFinland
    “We liked everything, from the breakfast to the fact that the owners helped us keeping our stuff in the hotel after checkout”
  • Dmitrii
    FinlandFinland
    “Very cozy and quiet place with friendly staff. Nice breakfast in the morning with some traditional Finnish food.”
  • Sari
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Great place to stay a night: central and quiet. It's located close to the centre of Rovaniemi.”
  • Samantha
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Room was clean, near the city, staff was kind and helpful. Few minutes away from k-supermarket which is convenient. Kitchen is useful.”
  • Thanuwat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Just only 5 minutes walking from the train station. Room was clean comfortable and nice. Staffs were friendly. Totally valuable of money !”
Property questions and answers
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  • can I cook at the shared kitchen?. and are there any refrigerator?
    Hi yes you can cook there and there is a big fridge as well. Br, Saila.
    Answered on October 17, 2019
  • If I booked in your Place, Do you offer A Tour package also for Snowmobile & Aurora Borealis hunting please?
    Hello, thank you for your question. We can help you to book snowmobile& northern light safaris. We don`t offer them but we are happy to help you!
    Answered on February 21, 2021
  • Moi, mun kysymys on, niin tarvitko teillä Coronanpassi?
    Hi! Koronapassi ei koske majoitustoimintaa, meillä ei ole ravintolatoimintaa aamiaisen lisäksi.
    Asked about: Triple Room • Answered on December 17, 2021
  • do you have somewhere secure to store my recumbent trike (a very large bicycle)
    Hello, yes we have space for your bicykle on the basement floor. Br, Mirka
    Answered on June 7, 2022
  • Hi, is the any transportation to go to your guesthouse from airport?
    Airport express or taxi.
    Answered on December 17, 2021

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rovaniemi Bus Station
    0.3 miles
  • Rovaniemi Art Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Korundi - House of Culture
    0.4 miles
  • Rovaniemi Stadium
    0.5 miles
  • Rovaniemi Theater
    0.5 miles
  • Lappia House
    0.5 miles
  • Revontuli Shopping Center
    0.6 miles
  • Bio Rex
    0.6 miles
  • Sampokeskus Shopping Centre
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Ravintola Roka
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Bar 21
    0.7 miles
  • Restaurant Ravintola Nili
    0.9 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Railway station
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Kotipizza
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Lordi Square
    0.7 miles
  • Rovaniemi Tourist Information
    0.7 miles
  • Science Center Pilke
    0.7 miles
  • Rovaniemi Church
    0.8 miles
  • Arktikum Science Centre
    0.8 miles
  • Arctic Golf Finland
    3 miles
  • Santa Park
    3.7 miles
  • Santa Claus Village - Christmas House
    4.8 miles
  • Santa Claus Village
    4.9 miles
  • Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office
    4.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Rovaniemi Railway Station
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Rovaniemi Airport
    5.6 miles
  • Kemi Tornio Airport
    58.3 miles
How to get to Guesthouse Borealis from Rovaniemi Airport
    Public shuttle
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Guesthouse Borealis

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Guesthouse Borealis accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

The shared kitchen is available during reception opening hours.

Guest house Borealis requires that the credit card used for booking the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in.

Guest house Borealis requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking.

Please inform Guesthouse Borealis of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Guesthouse Borealis

  • Guesthouse Borealis is 0.7 miles from the center of Rovaniemi.

  • Guests staying at Guesthouse Borealis can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Borealis is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Guesthouse Borealis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Guesthouse Borealis by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 25min

  • Guesthouse Borealis offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Guesthouse Borealis include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Triple