Best Hotels in Lapland 2025
Find the perfect accommodation for your Lapland trip - from luxury to budget.
Lapland is Finland's vast, mystical northern wilderness, stretching above the Arctic Circle and home to the Northern Lights, endless fells, pristine national parks, and the legendary Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. This subarctic region offers extraordinary experiences year-round, from dogsled adventures and snowmobile safaris in winter to midnight sun hiking and wild berry picking in summer. Lapland is also the ancestral homeland of the indigenous Sámi people, whose rich culture and reindeer-herding traditions add a unique dimension to any visit.
Accommodation Overview
Hotels by Budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-Friendly (Under $50/night)
Hostel Domus Arctica
The most centrally located budget option in Rovaniemi, offering clean hostel rooms and private rooms steps from the city's restaurants and attractions. Perfect for budget travelers wanting to explore Lapland without breaking the bank.
Guesthouse Borealis
A cozy family-run guesthouse in Rovaniemi offering simple but comfortable rooms with a welcoming Finnish atmosphere. The hosts provide excellent local tips and the location is convenient for bus connections.
Arctic Hostel Rovaniemi
A well-equipped backpacker hostel in Rovaniemi catering to the young adventurer crowd heading to the Arctic. The hostel organizes group activities and can help book Northern Lights tours and husky safaris at competitive rates.
Saariselkä Camping Cabins
Simple but atmospheric self-catering cabins at the edge of Saariselkä fell, offering the most affordable way to sleep in this incredible wilderness location. The cabins are basic but have wood-burning stoves and direct fell access.
Levi Hostel
Budget accommodation at Levi ski resort for skiers who want to maximize time on the slopes without the luxury hotel price tag. Dormitory and private rooms are clean and functional with easy access to the resort's lifts and activities.
Ranua Village Cottages
Affordable self-catering cottages in the village of Ranua, convenient for the famous Ranua Wildlife Park. Simple wooden cottages with private saunas and kitchen facilities make this a great value base for exploring central Lapland.
Inari Wilderness Camping
Simple but perfectly situated budget accommodation near the shores of Lake Inari, offering tent pitches, basic camping cabins, and access to the lake for fishing and swimming. Northern Lights viewing from the dark lakeside is extraordinary.
Mid-Range ($50-150/night)
Comfortable Hotels
Mid-range hotels offer good value with private rooms, reliable amenities, and often include breakfast. Popular with business travelers and tourists alike.
Luxury ($150+/night)
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The world-famous glass igloo resort in Saariselkä wilderness offers the ultimate Northern Lights viewing experience from the warmth of your private igloo. The resort also features traditional log cabins, a giant snow igloo restaurant, and world-class husky and reindeer safaris.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Perched on a forested hillside on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, this iconic hotel offers treehouse-style suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for Northern Lights viewing. The hotel's Rakas restaurant serves stunning Nordic cuisine using local Arctic ingredients.
Levi Hotel Spa
Lapland's largest spa hotel sits at the base of Levi fell, offering direct access to ski slopes with a full-service wellness spa, multiple pools, and elegant rooms. The hotel's restaurants serve local Lappish cuisine and international dishes in cozy, Nordic-designed settings.
Apukka Resort
Apukka is an award-winning glass igloo and cabin resort on the banks of the Kemijoki River, just 20 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre. Guests can watch Northern Lights from their beds in private glass igloos and enjoy world-class dog sled tours from the resort.
Nova Skyland Hotel
This award-winning boutique hotel near Rovaniemi offers unique cabin accommodations with private saunas and spectacular Arctic views. The soon-to-open Stella Nova restaurant will feature modern Nordic cuisine highlighting northern Finnish ingredients.
Hotel Ylläshumina
A sophisticated ski hotel at Ylläs resort offering modern rooms with panoramic fell views and direct ski slope access. The hotel features a relaxing spa, Finnish sauna with ice swimming pool, and a restaurant serving Lappish ingredients.
Saariselkä Inn
A premium wilderness resort in Saariselkä offering Aurora cabins and hotel rooms with direct access to Urho Kekkonen National Park. The resort provides comprehensive Arctic adventure packages including Northern Lights safaris and wilderness treks.
Complete Accommodation Guide
Booking strategies, neighborhood recommendations, and insider tips.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay
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Rovaniemi City Centre
Rovaniemi's rebuilt city centre (the original was destroyed in WWII) is planned in the shape of a reindeer head by Alvar Aalto and offers the best concentration of restaurants, shops, and services in Lapland.
Levi Ski Village
The village of Sirkka at the base of Levi fell transforms into a buzzing winter resort with restaurants, bars, and shops serving the thousands of skiers and snow seekers.
Saariselkä
Lapland's northernmost major ski resort sits surrounded by the vast Urho Kekkonen National Park, offering pristine wilderness access and some of the best Northern Lights viewing in the region.
Inari Village
The spiritual and cultural centre of Finnish Sámi life sits on the shores of sacred Lake Inari, offering a calm, authentic alternative to the resort towns.
Ylläs Resort Area
The Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi villages flank Finland's largest ski area, offering excellent cross-country skiing, downhill runs, and direct access to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Our Top Picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
The world-famous glass igloo resort in Saariselkä wilderness offers the ultimate Northern Lights viewing experience from the warmth of your private igloo. The resort also features traditional log cabins, a giant snow igloo restaurant, and world-class husky and reindeer safaris.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Perched on a forested hillside on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, this iconic hotel offers treehouse-style suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for Northern Lights viewing. The hotel's Rakas restaurant serves stunning Nordic cuisine using local Arctic ingredients.
Levi Hotel Spa
Lapland's largest spa hotel sits at the base of Levi fell, offering direct access to ski slopes with a full-service wellness spa, multiple pools, and elegant rooms. The hotel's restaurants serve local Lappish cuisine and international dishes in cozy, Nordic-designed settings.
Apukka Resort
Apukka is an award-winning glass igloo and cabin resort on the banks of the Kemijoki River, just 20 minutes from Rovaniemi city centre. Guests can watch Northern Lights from their beds in private glass igloos and enjoy world-class dog sled tours from the resort.
Nova Skyland Hotel
This award-winning boutique hotel near Rovaniemi offers unique cabin accommodations with private saunas and spectacular Arctic views. The soon-to-open Stella Nova restaurant will feature modern Nordic cuisine highlighting northern Finnish ingredients.
Hotel Ylläshumina
A sophisticated ski hotel at Ylläs resort offering modern rooms with panoramic fell views and direct ski slope access. The hotel features a relaxing spa, Finnish sauna with ice swimming pool, and a restaurant serving Lappish ingredients.
Booking Tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book glass igloo accommodations 6–12 months in advance; they sell out by March for the following winter
Christmas and New Year week (Dec 20 – Jan 7) is the most expensive and crowded period; book a year ahead
February and March offer the best skiing snow with longer daylight hours and slightly cheaper rates than Christmas
Self-catering cottages offer the best value for families and groups; many include private saunas
Check hotel websites for direct booking discounts—many Lapland properties offer better rates than OTAs
Alternative Accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced Apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.
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