Must-see hotels in Lapland

  • K5 Levi

    Lapland

    Directly opposite the tourist office, this sleek, modern hotel has spacious rooms with checked fabrics in warm shades of red; most come with a sauna and…

  • Nuorgamin Lomakeskus

    Northern Lapland

    The heart of village life, Nuorgamin Lomakeskus offers camping, cabins and cottage apartments with the works. It sells fishing permits, has a cafe…

  • Guesthouse Borealis

    Rovaniemi

    Friendly owners and proximity to trains make this family-run spot a winner. Rooms are simple, bright and clean, and guests can use a kitchen. Breakfast,…

  • Uruniemi Camping

    Inari

    The most pleasant place to pitch a tent hereabouts is this well-equipped lakeside campground 2km south of town. Along with campsites, there are basic…

  • Villa Lanca

    Inari

    Atmospheric rooms at this central guesthouse are decorated with Asian fabrics, feather charms and real artistic flair. The cute attic rooms are spacious…

  • Hetan Lomakylä

    Lapland

    On the banks of the Närpistöjoki, with two riverside smoke saunas and a communal kitchen, this campground has grassy tent pitches, smart painted wooden…

  • Santa Claus Holiday Village

    Rovaniemi

    This cottage complex is right at Santa's Napapiiri home, Santa Claus Village. It's run out of an enormous souvenir shop (there's a Santa in here too), but…

  • Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus

    Lapland

    Situated 4.5km northwest of the main village, this hiking centre is conveniently close to the trekking routes and M/S Malla. You’ll find a range of en…

  • Golden Crown

    Lapland

    On the side of the fell, these perspex igloos sleeping up to four people have kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms and motorised beds so that you can move…

  • Hotelli Kilpis

    Lapland

    In the centre of town, this ageing hotel has simply appointed but comfortable rooms; those facing the car park can be noisy. There’s one suite (from €135)…

  • Aaria

    Rovaniemi

    Handy for the Ounasvaara ski lift, and located in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, this cordially run timber guesthouse has five compact, cosy modern rooms …

  • Lapland Hotel Hetta

    Lapland

    While Hetta feels old-fashioned, it has good facilities, including an indoor pool and straightforward but spacious renovated rooms – ask for one facing…

  • Hullu Poro Hostel

    Lapland

    A well-equipped budget option, this staff-less complex offers rooms that have two single beds and a desk; they share a decent bathroom, lounge area and…

  • Lomakylä Inari

    Inari

    Inari's closest campground is 500m south of the town centre, and offers a range of 40 cabins and cottages, 40 caravan pitches and 30 tent sites, as well…

  • Hotelli Aakenus

    Rovaniemi

    A quick stroll from the Arktikum, this friendly, efficient hotel 500m west of the town centre has 45 simple, spacious rooms; some have connecting doors…

  • Tenon Eräkievari

    Northern Lapland

    In a great spot 8.5km north of town up the Utsjoki road on the banks of the Tenojoki, this peaceful property makes a good base for river fishing. Rooms…

  • Hotel Santa Claus

    Rovaniemi

    Thankfully, this 169-room hotel is devoid of sleigh bells and ‘ho-ho-ho’ kitsch. It’s right in the heart of town and very upbeat and busy, with helpful…

  • Majatalo Kolme Veljestä

    Northern Lapland

    Situated 500m north of the town centre, this family-run guesthouse has small but spotless rooms with Ikea-style furniture such as wire storage units…

  • Kalastajan Majatalo

    Northern Lapland

    In the village centre, Kalastajan Majatalo offers comfortable rooms, including 12 in a 2016-opened annexe, as well as apartments equipped with full…

  • Lomamaja Pekonen

    Lapland

    In the centre of town, this appealing spot has cute red wooden cabins running up a slope just across from the Muonionjoki, and more upmarket apartments…

  • Camping Sodankylä Nilimella

    Northern Lapland

    Across the river from the town centre, this campground has a riverside cafe-bar, good showers and several saunas. Cabins, discreetly angled for privacy,…

  • Hotelli Palomestari

    Lapland

    Near the train and bus stations on a pedestrian street, the 'fire chief' has 32 timber-floored rooms with trademark Finnish furniture, including a desk…

  • Mestarin Kievari

    Lapland

    The 21 rooms are comfortable if fairly unadorned at this central inn. Some are in a newer wing, while others have a private sauna; spacious family rooms…

  • Hotelli Karhu

    Northern Lapland

    This central hotel offers old-fashioned but decent rooms with grey-wood floors and modern bathrooms. Some single rooms come with a cute mini-sauna. There…

  • Camping Kemijärvi

    Lapland

    Close to the town centre on Pöyliöjärvi, a secondary part of the main lake, this grassy campground has 70 pitches on a compact site, so there's a sociable…

  • Ounaskoski Camping

    Rovaniemi

    Just across the elegant bridge from the town centre, this campground is right on the riverbank. There are no cabins, but there are plenty of grassy tent…

  • Saariselän Keskusvaraamo

    Saariselkä

    A wide range of cabins, cottages and apartments in and around the village can be booked through accommodation service Saariselän Keskusvaraamo.

  • Pyhä-Luosto Matkailu

    Lapland

    On the main road in Luosto, this booking agency offers cottage and apartment bookings.

  • Destination Lapland

    Lapland

    The major booking agent for cottages and apartments around the Ylläs ski area.

  • Pyhähippu Oy

    Lapland

    Pyhähippu Oy handles cottage and apartment bookings in the area.

  • Hotel Rudolf

    Rovaniemi

    Run by Hotel Santa Claus, 700m southeast – where, inconveniently, you have to go to check in – this staff-less hotel has basic but serviceable rooms with…