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Valtakatu 18, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
#6 of 41 hotels in Rovaniemi
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 493 hotel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.9
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Sofia
Finland24 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“High-quality boutique hotel”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Polar Double Room with Sauna
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel is stylish yet cozy, clean and quiet. Rooms are well-decorated and comfortable. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Barcas
United Kingdom13 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Cosy boutique stay in the Arctic Circle”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Poor quality coffee pods in room
Beautiful room, very comfortable bed. Staff very helpful. Fabulous sauna. Great breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Samuel
United Kingdom4 Reviews10“Great summer stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Aurora Loft - Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean rooms, friendly staff. Excellent location and breakfast options
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Alessandra
United Kingdom26 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Really pleasant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Arctic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing - it was what we expected.
Great room - large and very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Lukas
Austria19 Reviews10“Good central location, very large and clean room. The hotel restaurant is well worth a visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
friendly staff, great room and breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Maija
Finland7 Reviews10“A fantastically beautiful spot close to everything in Rovaniemi!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polar Double Room with Sauna
- • Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed everything!
The breakfast in Arctic Light is fantastic! We had quite a big group from overseas as it was my wedding to an Australian partner and it was nice to gather together every morning for the breakfast. We had booked the Polar room with sauna, and it was a very spacious, beautiful room with a lounge area. The sauna was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay and it was luxurious enough for a wedding night!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Carla
United States1 review9.0“We were so pleased with the location, the amenities, the food and of course the warm, friendly Lapland hospitality. Can”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Property design involves a lot of transitions with step ups /down can be challenging coming in from sun with dark areas and floor. No other negatives to note.
Staff super friendly and responsive to requests. Antonis especially helpful and warm. Room very cozy and inviting. Very comfortable bed and space. Good amenities including bikes to borrow no fee and close to the water and bike paths. Great 30’ sauna experience included each day. Close to shops, restaurants and bus stops. The shower was amazing!!! Delectable breakfast included with large selection for all tastes.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Mary
United States11 Reviews9.0“Great hotel, staff & location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Polar Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower would leak out and make the floor all wet
Very convenient excellent staff, fantastic breakfast. Lovely hotel
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Wim
Netherlands131 Reviews8 helpful votes10“From the outside it looks a simple building but the room is very nicely decorated and conformable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room is beautiful and very comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 2, 2025
John
United Kingdom25 Reviews4 helpful votes10“A lovely boutique hotel in the centre of Rovaniemi”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Aurora Loft Mini
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautifully appointed boutique hotel in the centre of Rovaniemi with a top rated restaurant.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Magdalena
Poland83 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great location, nice interior!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom could be cleaner.
Breakfast, interior, kind staff❤️
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Esther
Italy19 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to complain
Grest room and great location, and great staff
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: June 23, 2025
John
Australia58 Reviews1 helpful vote10“An excellent stay in a very nice hotel, close to everything and exceptional staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
N/A
Lovely boutique hotel and nothing to fault. Mark at Reception was excellent and his service was first rate - nothing a problem and good suggestions. Good location in town and close to shops and museums etc. Great breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Nicholas
France55 Reviews15 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is nothing not to like about this beautiful and well managed boutique hotel. If you are traveling to Rovaniemi, this is definitely the place to stay
We liked: - the well appointed rooms, nicely decorated - great communal areas at the hotel lounge / bar - fantastic breakfast - the hotel doesn't look much from the outside but the interior decoration is beautiful - we arrived early (8am) on the night train from Helsinki but were kindly allowed to check in and were given a room straight away - Mr Mark at reception took great care of us and helped us a lot with local advice
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
J-p
Finland19 Reviews4 helpful votes10“a pleasant stay”- • Solo traveler
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Clean and nice
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Dimitris
United Kingdom63 Reviews11 helpful votes10“It is in a central location to discover the city and to explore the surroundings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Aurora Loft Mini
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location, the breakfast, the staff. A special mention to Antonis the front desk manager for being helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Anna
Poland70 Reviews13 helpful votes10“If you value comfort, this is the perfect place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If you value comfort, this is the perfect place. Everything this hotel offered was top notch. We got an extremely spacious room, comfortably and fashionably furnished with our own mini kitchen, ironing board and all the other equipment that should be in such a place. The bathroom had all the cosmetics, including separate shampoo, body gel, conditioner, body lotion and hand wash. We came with a dog and got a special room, located at the entrance to the hotel on the other side (so we didn't have to go through the entire hotel to go for a walk). Another convenience was the private parking. The hotel is also located by the river and a nice place for longer walks, as well as near shops. However, the biggest advantage of this hotel is the food. Breakfasts are fantastic. Everything you could dream of is served, of the best quality. We also visited the restaurant and the dinner served to us also delighted us. Additionally, our dog received a bowl for the duration of his stay, a blanket and a small gift. Thank you very much for an incredibly successful stay. We will definitely return to this hotel next time in a larger group.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 8, 2025
Enrico
Italy1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Niente
The Duty Manager Antonios was very nice
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 8, 2025
Jon
United States1 review10“Great location, great price for the value, quiet and very comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely nothing
Our room was exceptionally comfortable and modern with adjustable lighting features, a well stocked refrigerator, super comfortable attached twin beds, robes and slippers for the sauna that was very modern with an electric stove that was really hot. The morning breakfast buffet had plenty of healthy choices with arctic berries, delicious breads and jams, tasty hot oatmeal, juices, and of course, very good coffee and a variety of teas to choose from. The hosts at the reception counter were very friendly, spoke multiple languages, and gave very helpful information. Best place I've ever stayed at in Finland. Kiitos oikein paljon!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 5, 2025
Frederick
United States1 review10“We picked the right place for our short visit to Rovaniemi.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Polar Double Room with Sauna
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gorgeous rooms, immaculate lobby, amazing restaurant, beautiful breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Kelly
United States16 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Best accommodations in Rovaniemi”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Polar Double Room with Sauna
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gorgeous rooms, amazing breakfast, central location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 10, 2025
Melanie
United Kingdom99 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Our stay at this hotel was worth the trip alone!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polar Double Room with Sauna
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Lovely hotel with everything you need. It feels welcoming from the minute you walk in the door. Went to the restaurant which was very good and the breakfast was exceptional. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 9, 2025
Hazel
United Kingdom18 Reviews10“A little Lapland luxury”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I can't think of anything that could have been better
Beautifully furnished. Excellent evening meal and breakfast. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Kengo
Japan7 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Great Experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Magic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
none
It was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the sauna and it was a very wonderful experience. And the food was delicious.
Stayed in May 2025
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