Name: Guesthouse Borealis
Address: Asemieskatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland, Asemieskatu 1, Lapland, 96100, Finland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $73 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Guesthouse Guesthouse Borealis

Asemieskatu 1, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland –

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We were not expecting this to be a Hostel. We thought it was a regular hotel. We were disappointed when we arrived but had no other choice. It turned out ok but what could we do! We at least had toilet paper in the bathroom!

Wayne, United States of America

The place is a simple, old style traveller's home (matkakoti). I had a small single room with simple facilities. The place was peaceful and provided a good breakfast. The bonus was the location close to the railwaystation. Definitely worth 50 euros / night.

Lauri, Finland

Could see Northern Lights from our room ( 1 of 4 nights).

Dale, United States of America

Good location walking distance from the railway station. Friendly staff, good breakfast, tiny but clean rooms. Late check-in was facilitated by leaving the key in the mailbox; unfortunately, the kitchen was closed.

Marketta, United States of America

Location was convenient to the train station but kind of far from town.

Kate, United States of America

Very nice and efficient staff and easy parking at rear of hotel. Nice shared kitchen facilities which enabled us to do our own cooking. A little way into centrum in Rovaniemi but we still managed to walk into town. Generally pretty good value

Mark, Australia

The guesthouse is ver close to the train station which is perfect if you're arriving/departing by rail. The facilities and rooms are pretty basic and old, but it was clean and facilities were all working (e.g kitchen stove, hot water etc). Breakfast included in the room rate - basic but tasted ok. It's a short walk to the main city centre, but would take 10-15mins to get to most restaurants etc. there is a K-market and Supermarket within a couple of minutes walk of the guesthouse. Good wifi signal.

Merryl, Australia

It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We loved how there was a Sauna with a booking schedule and an outdoor hut as a second choice to hangout. It was only 10km out from the main town of Levi too. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful too.

Vivian, Australia

the location is excellent:a few minutes walk from train station and bus stop.Staff is very friendly and told us everything about what we need and want to know. shared kitchen also comes in handy.

Yan, China

Communal kitchen was great. Staff were friendly and helpful =)

Cheung, United Kingdom

9.1

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“We were not expecting this to be a Hostel. We thought it was a regular hotel. We were disappointed when we arrived but had no other choice. It turned out ok but what could we do! ”

Wayne United States of America
“The place is a simple, old style traveller's home (matkakoti). I had a small single room with simple facilities. The place was peaceful and provided a good breakfast. ”

Lauri Finland
“Could see Northern Lights from our room ( 1 of 4 nights).”

Dale United States of America
“Good location walking distance from the railway station. Friendly staff, good breakfast, tiny but clean rooms. ”

Marketta United States of America
“Location was convenient to the train station but kind of far from town.”

Kate United States of America
“Very nice and efficient staff and easy parking at rear of hotel. Nice shared kitchen facilities which enabled us to do our own cooking. ”

Mark Australia
“The guesthouse is ver close to the train station which is perfect if you're arriving/departing by rail. ”

Merryl Australia
“It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We loved how there was a Sauna with a booking schedule and an outdoor hut as a second choice to hangout. ”

Vivian Australia
“the location is excellent:a few minutes walk from train station and bus stop.Staff is very friendly and told us everything about what we need and want to know. shared kitchen also comes in handy.”

Yan China
“Communal kitchen was great. Staff were friendly and helpful =)”

Cheung United Kingdom

One of our best sellers in Rovaniemi! 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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Rovaniemi Railway Station
0.1 miles
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 & Markets

Ravintola Roka Restaurant
0.7 miles
Cafe Bar 21 Cafe/Bar
0.7 miles
Ravintola Nili Restaurant
0.9 miles
Railway station Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Kotipizza Restaurant
0.2 miles
Kauppatori Market
0.2 miles
KKK-supermarket Supermarket
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Rovaniemi Airport
5.6 miles
Kemi Tornio Airport
58.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Self cooking facility and very near to the train station and city centre ”

Kaiyosh

India

“Staff , breakfast ,location, WiFi”

Ting

Taiwan

7.9

“nearby train station, walk 10-15 mins to supermarket, museum, Rovaniemi church.”

Irene

Hong Kong

8.3

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Cribs are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are not allowed.

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

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.

“We were not expecting this to be a Hostel. We thought it was a regular hotel. We were disappointed when we arrived but had no other choice. It turned out ok but what could we do! We at least had toilet paper in the bathroom!”

Wayne

United States of America

“The place is a simple, old style traveller's home (matkakoti). I had a small single room with simple facilities. The place was peaceful and provided a good breakfast. The bonus was the location close to the railwaystation. Definitely worth 50 euros / night.”

Lauri

Finland

“Good location walking distance from the railway station. Friendly staff, good breakfast, tiny but clean rooms. Late check-in was facilitated by leaving the key in the mailbox; unfortunately, the kitchen was closed.”

Marketta

“Very nice and efficient staff and easy parking at rear of hotel. Nice shared kitchen facilities which enabled us to do our own cooking. A little way into centrum in Rovaniemi but we still managed to walk into town. Generally pretty good value”

Mark

Australia

“The guesthouse is ver close to the train station which is perfect if you're arriving/departing by rail. The facilities and rooms are pretty basic and old, but it was clean and facilities were all working (e.g kitchen stove, hot water etc). Breakfast included in the room rate - basic but tasted ok. It's a short walk to the main city centre, but would take 10-15mins to get to most restaurants etc. there is a K-market and Supermarket within a couple of minutes walk of the guesthouse. Good wifi signal. ”

Merryl

“It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We loved how there was a Sauna with a booking schedule and an outdoor hut as a second choice to hangout. It was only 10km out from the main town of Levi too. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful too.”

Vivian

“the location is excellent:a few minutes walk from train station and bus stop.Staff is very friendly and told us everything about what we need and want to know. shared kitchen also comes in handy.”

Yan

China

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Newest Reviews for Guesthouse Borealis

Reviewed: January 24, 2019

Victor
Australia
8.3

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Good location and staff. Owner very helpful

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 23, 2019

VITO PELLICORO
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The clean environment, the staff and the peaceful atmosphere

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 23, 2019

Charles
France
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit far from the Center, when It's -27°c you can Feel it =)
Very close To the railway station and the staff and breakfast were super nice

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 20, 2019

Ho
Hong Kong
7.1

“good accommodation but still have a room for improvement.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
heater in the room did not work well. and i woke up by cold. the wifi didn't work in my room even the staff gave me a hand.
staff is nice and helpful. breakfast is fabulous. shared kitchen is well-equipped to the guests although quite compact.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 17, 2019

Jukka
Finland
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice modest guesthouse close to railwaystation. Decent b’fast.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 16, 2019

M_Kondracka
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It doesn’t look beautiful, but this is what all modern buildings in Rovaniemi look like - just average nothing special. So Borealis Guesthouse goes with the character of this town.
I liked homey atmosphere and privacy. It was clean, quiet and safe. Staff were helpful. Location: 10 mins walk from the actual town centre at most.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Vivian
United Arab Emirates
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guesthouse is few minutes away from the city and the train station is just behind it. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Jemima
New Zealand
9.2

“Great when travelling on a budget.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I think for the price it was more than okay. Have no negative feedback. :)
Room was exceptionally clean and additional heating was provided if needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful and breakfast was nice too. There are no kettles in the room but theres a shared kitchen if needed. All in all, I would definitely book again if I am travelling on my own. FYI bring your own cosmetics, they do provide towels so no need to worry about that. Take the shuttle from the airport and book one for your return trip, the shuttle stops right infront of the guest house. The city center is about 15 minutes walk and the train station if roughly 5-8 minutes walk depending on the weather.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Carla
Denmark
10

“It was amazing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They don’t have the hairdryer in every rooms. The hairdryer is in the reception and we need to borrow from their.
We super like the staffs. They were very accommodating and friendly. They even let us stay for a few hours while we were waiting for the shuttle bus to pick us up to the airport. The room is super clean.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“The room was clean and adequate if a bit small, however perfectly ok for one or two night stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Space within the bedrooms is quite limited, this was fine for the one night we were there but may have struggled if staying for longer and needing to unpack.
Check in/out process was very easy, the receptionist was very helpful when we arrived and provided maps of the local area

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Kaiyosh
India
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Self cooking facility and very near to the train station and city centre

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Maria
Greece

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was amazing, the girl at the reception was so kind.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Anonymous
Hong Kong
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Convenient.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 31, 2018

Mary
Australia
10

“Our stay was very enjoyable and we were more than happy with this guesthouse.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing, it was perfect for our needs.
This family owned business was extremely clean and staff very friendly and helpful. On our last day the husband drove us to the station so we did not have to pay a cab. There is a kitchen for preparing your own meals if desired, and breakfast supplied was very sufficient. The service was much more personalised than in a big hotel. I would stay again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Roger
United Kingdom
4.2

“Very disappointed ...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
the size of the room was tiny... Only 11ft from window to wall and 8ft wide. into that put a toilet/shower taking off one corner, deduct a double wardrobe across the back wall , 2x single beds side by side with a 18 inch gap between them... we had to leave the room into the lobby to change places in the centre of the beds. only on the ground floor was the dining room with kettle/microwave/toaster.. but this was closed and locked off at 10 p.m. At a cost of £213 pounds for two nights , we could have stayed a a Travellodge in England for 6 comfortable nights with full facilities ... ..What RIP OFF because its Christmas and its Finland.
all the linen was clean.....

Stayed in December 2018

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