ARCTIC CITY HOTEL | Airport hotel in Rovaniemi | From 155$/Night

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Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi, Finland, 96200

Arctic City Hotel, a modern 4-star property, is located 1 miles from Rovaniemi city center and 6 miles from the airport. The hotel near airport offers easy access to Santa Claus Village and serves as a gateway to the Arctic. Nearby attractions include Lordi's Square (0.5 miles) and Kauppakeskus Rinteenkulma (0.5 miles).

Comfortable Accommodations

Arctic City Hotel Rovaniemi features 55 Classic rooms, 33 Style rooms, and 2 Junior Suites with en-suite saunas. All rooms include premium bedding, air conditioning, and free WiFi. The elegantly furnished Junior Suites offer soft wall-to-wall carpets and King Size beds.

Diverse Dining Options

The in-house restaurant Monte Rosa serves international dishes and Lappish specialties, while Bull Bar & Grill specializes in North American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the 303 Lounge Bar in the lobby. The impressive breakfast buffet includes local specialties.

Year-Round Activities

Activities include northern light hunting, husky safaris, and snowmobile rides. The hotel provides free parking and hybrid/electric car charging stations. Rovaniemi offers year-round experiences like visiting reindeer farms and cultural sites.

Business & Services

The top floor houses meeting rooms with AV equipment and a sauna wing. Free WiFi and air conditioning are available throughout the property. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested for an additional fee.

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Junior Suite Sauna

Max:

4 persons

435 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Sauna

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Style Twin Room

Max:

3 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

City view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Rovaniemi1000 ft

Airports

Rovaniemi (RVN) 5.8 mi

Kemi Tornio (KEM) 72.5 mi

Train

Rovaniemi Railway Station4300 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room
Sauna

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi, Finland, 96200

Map view

Pekankatu 9, Rovaniemi, Finland, 96200

City landmarks

Pohjoisranta 4

Arktikum

2800 ft

Church

Rovaniemi Church

3000 ft

Museum

Korundi

3200 ft

Ounasjoentie 6

Pilke Science Centre

3400 ft

Store

Rovaniemi Theater

3700 ft

Vartiokatu 32

Marttiinin Shop Wanha Tehdas

2700 ft

Hiihtomajantie 6

Lappi Arena

1.7 mi

Museum

Jatkanpatsas

2100 ft

Poeykkoelaentie 4

Rovaniemi Local History Museum

1.5 mi

Pohjoisranta 4

Regional Museum of Lapland

2900 ft

Church

Ortodox Church Rovaniemi

1.1 mi

7 Lapinkävijäntie

K-supermarket Kauppatori

3400 ft

Rovaniemi Bridge

2400 ft

Park

Arktikum's Park

3800 ft

Kairatie 3 Korundia vastapaata

Gallery Napa

3300 ft

Finland

Arktikum Shore

3900 ft

Harjulampi

1.0 mi

Museum

Forestry Museum of Lapland

1.8 mi

Island

Kotisaari

1.0 mi

Ski Area

Ounasvaara Ski Oy

1.8 mi

Sodankyläntie 137

Koivusaari nature trail

1.9 mi

Island

Koivusaari

2.1 mi

Nearby

Maakuntakatu 29-31

Lordi's Square

600 ft

Mall

Sampokeskus Shopping Centre

600 ft

Jatkankynttilasilta

Lumberjack's Candle Bridge

1400 ft

Mall

Revontuli Shopping Center

1500 ft

Bridge

Jatkankynttila

1400 ft

Shopping Area

Arctic Circle Mall

1300 ft

Mall

Kauppakeskus Rinteenkulma

1300 ft

Night club

Half Moon

1300 ft

Restaurants

Bull Bar and Grill

0 ft

9 Pekankatu

Rosso Rovaniemi

300 ft

Maakuntakatu 30

Ravintola Roka -Street Bistro

1000 ft

Ainonkatu 3 Lh 2

Coffee House

300 ft

Maakuntakatu 26

Saigon Noodle Bar - Vietnam Restaurant

600 ft

Rovakatu 26

Rang Mahal

600 ft

Rovakatu 26

Vamos Tapas Bar

600 ft

Rovakatu 26

Cafe Rovaniemi

600 ft

Rovakatu 26

Piano Bar

500 ft

Korkalonkatu 19

Pancho Villa

700 ft

25-27 Rovakatu

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

84%

enjoyed their visit and would return

Friendly staff

Great dining options

Room size

Temperature near lifts

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.6

Service

8.5

Dining

7.9

Michael

United States, May 2024

8.2/10

The hotel is centrally located in Rovaniemi, making it convenient for exploring the city sights and close to essential amenities. The rooms, while cozy, may feel a bit cramped for longer stays, especially for two guests with large luggage. The service is exceptional, with a warm and welcoming staff that goes above and beyond to assist guests. The dining options are fantastic, catering to special dietary needs like lactose-free choices. The overall value for money is good, although some may find the room size a bit limiting and the lack of air conditioning near the lifts and stairs can make the area hot at times.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although cozy, may feel a bit small for an extended stay or for two guests with large luggage. The presence of a fan helps with ventilation, but the proximity to the lifts and stairway can lead to occasional warmth.

Service

9.0

The service here is top-notch, with a genuinely helpful and friendly staff that ensures guests feel welcomed and taken care of. They even assisted with lost luggage before check-in, showing exceptional dedication.

Location

8.0

Situated in the heart of Rovaniemi, the hotel offers a prime location for easy access to the city center, restaurants, and attractions. Basic facilities like a supermarket and tourist info are nearby, enhancing the overall convenience.

Dining

9.0

Dining at the hotel restaurant is a delightful experience, especially for those with dietary restrictions, offering a variety of quality options, including lactose-free choices. The glazed cakes are a standout treat for guests.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides essential facilities to ensure a comfortable stay, including luggage storage options after checkout, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Friendly staff

Room size

Edward

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is cozy but a bit cramped, especially the washroom and showering area. The service was exceptional, with very kind and welcoming staff that even took care of our lost luggage. The location couldn't be better, right in the heart of Rovaniemi with everything within walking distance. Dining offered a great variety of options, and the breakfast was a delightful mix of local delicacies and classic choices. The facilities were adequate and well-maintained.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were too small for my taste and comfort, but they were clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was very kind and welcoming, going above and beyond to assist with our lost luggage. Try the salmon soup and sauteed reindeer!

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, central in Rovaniemi with easy access to shopping malls, adventure companies, bars, and restaurants.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very good, offering many options for different tastes, including a pub atmosphere at night.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were sufficient and well-maintained.

Graham

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.6/10

The hotel is situated right in the heart of Rovaniemi, making it convenient to explore the city on foot. The rooms are fresh and decorative, though a bit small, and the service is excellent with helpful staff. The dining options are hearty and varied, perfect to fuel up for snowy adventures. However, the rooms could use a bit more space.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms in Rovaniemi are fresh and decorative but could be a little bigger.

Service

9.0

The service is nice, and the staff tries their best to be helpful.

Location

9.0

The location is great, as it is in the center of Rovaniemi, allowing easy access to the city attractions.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience is really hearty, offering a fantastic variety of choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various amenities to make your stay comfortable.

William

United States, July 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The location was very convenient and the service was amazing. However, the rooms were rather small and dark, needing refurbishing. The dining experience was good, with a decent selection of food.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were on the sun side but were rather small and dark, in desperate need of refurbishing. There was no air conditioning, but a large separate opening allowed for cold air, which was helpful.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch. The staff was very kind, efficient, and prepared breakfast for us as we had an early flight. They were also friendly and helpful throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was great, right in the heart of Rovaniemi with easy access to shopping centers, tourist information, and other Lapland safari activities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with a variety of choices including local delicacies and classic options. It wasn't fantastic but it was satisfactory.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities including room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, pet amenities, and tours/ticket assistance.

Marilyn

United States, May 2023

8.4/10

Walking into the hotel felt like stepping onto the set of an Austin Powers movie with its interesting decor, although some areas seemed dated. The location was excellent right by the river, perfect for exploring the city easily. The dining experience was faultless, offering a cozy buffet spread. The service was top-notch with friendly and helpful staff offering great advice on local places. Overall, a charming stay with a few quirks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were uniquely decorated, reminiscent of an Austin Powers movie set, but some areas showed signs of age.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic; the staff went out of their way to provide restaurant recommendations and were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near the frozen river was picturesque, offering easy access to all the city's attractions within minutes.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was faultless with a cozy buffet spread that catered to a variety of tastes, perfect for early check-outs.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a decent range of facilities to cater to various needs during the stay.

Bobby

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel has tiny rooms which are still new and comfortable, dark though bright and modern with lovely bathrooms, very hot with uncontrollable temperature. The location is equally good, right in the center of the city allowing for easy exploration. The dining experience varies from disaster to amazing, offering a mix of good and not so good choices.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are quite tiny but still new and comfortable, dark but bright and modern with lovely bathrooms. Temperature control is an issue.

Service

8.0

The service was somewhat mixed, initially unhelpful but later very friendly and accommodating. Staff made sure I had an early breakfast and taxi for my early flight.

Location

9.0

The location is very central, with easy access to shopping malls, adventure companies, bars, and restaurants. Conveniently located with good breakfast options.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience varies from disaster to amazing, offering a mix of good and not so good choices. Indonesian dishes are available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various facilities including room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, pet amenities, and tours/ticket assistance.

Russell

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.6/10

I found the hotel room to be small but cozy, beautifully furnished, and with the downside of being able to hear people speaking on the streets. The service was kind and helpful, but there were shortcomings in clearing dishes and replenishing cutlery and food. The location was brilliant, close to all amenities, and highly recommended. The dining options were very good with various choices to energize for the day. Overall, a pleasant stay with some minor inconveniences.

Rooms

7.0

The room was small but cozy, beautifully furnished, with some street noise audible.

Service

6.0

The staff was kind and helpful, but lacked efficiency in dish clearing and replenishing.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is brilliant, close to all amenities, and highly recommended.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very good with multiple options to choose from.

Facilities

Joe

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.0/10

I was delighted with my stay at the hotel. The rooms were spacious with plenty of storage space, and having tea and coffee facilities plus a reasonably priced mini-bar enhanced my experience. The only downside was that the room was a bit small, but it didn't really take away from the overall quality of the stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious with lots of storage space and had convenient tea & coffee facilities. The mini-bar prices were reasonable.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Every interaction was pleasant and efficient.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was perfect, downtown and close to public transportation. Although a bit noisy at times, it was convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were rather comprehensive, offering a great variety of hot food and fresh fruit.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.