Arctic Light Hotel is a characterful city-centre hotel on Valtakatu, built around a polar and Lapland theme with a lively mix of room types. A buffet breakfast is included in every rate, with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free items marked. Guests can book a free private sauna session, and the Polar rooms have their own saunas, apart from the Polar+ and Polar Street categories. A small gym is open around the clock with your key card, and free parking is available nearby. It suits couples and families who like a distinctive hotel with plenty included.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at Valtakatu 18 in the city centre, about eight kilometres from Rovaniemi airport. An airport bus stops opposite reception, a taxi is a modest fare and a private transfer can be booked ahead. From the hotel you can walk to restaurants and shops, and buses and tours depart from the centre for Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. Distances to the station and the village are not listed on the hotel's pages, so ask when booking.
Rooms and atmosphere: there is a wide spread of room names, including Magic Twin and Double, Arctic, Aurora Loft, Mini Loft, Polar and a Christmas Cabin suite. Most rooms have air conditioning, except the Christmas Cabin, and heating comes from radiators and bathroom floor heaters. Bathtubs are limited to suites, the Mini Loft and most Auroral Loft rooms, so request one if you want a bath. The Polar rooms with an in-room sauna are a standout for couples. Five pet-friendly rooms are available for a nightly fee.
Who it suits and good to know: a good choice for couples and families who want a distinctive base and value the sauna and breakfast. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00, with free luggage storage. Free parking is available at Aallonkatu 1, with overflow options, and there are six EV charging stations for a fee. Accessibility is partial, with doorsteps and raised beds in rooms, though some room types have a lift, so ask about your needs. Book early for the Polar rooms in December and February.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast buffet included in all rates
- ✓Free bookable private sauna
- ✓In-room saunas in Polar rooms
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Free parking at Aallonkatu 1
- ✓EV charging stations (fee)
- ✓Free luggage storage
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms (fee)
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Arctic Light Hotel?+
Yes, a buffet breakfast is included in all rates, with vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free items marked.
Is there a sauna?+
Guests can book a free private sauna session, and Polar rooms have in-room saunas, apart from Polar+ and Polar Street. Book the shared sauna in advance.
Is there parking?+
Free parking is available at Aallonkatu 1, with overflow options nearby. EV charging is available for a fee.