Santa's Hotel Santa Claus – Your Stylish Base in the Heart of Rovaniemi
❄️ Prime City Centre Location | 🍴 Award-Winning Lappish Dining | 🧖 Private In-Room Saunas | 🦌 10-Minute Drive to Santa Claus Village | 🚌 Direct Airport Bus Access
Overview
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is a high-quality 4-star hotel located right in the vibrant centre of Rovaniemi, just steps from the famous Lordi’s Square. Whether you are visiting to hunt the Northern Lights or meet the man in red, you’ll enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere that blends modern Finnish design with warm hospitality. The hotel is perfectly positioned within walking distance of major safari providers, making it effortless for you to start your Arctic adventures the moment you step outside.
Rooms
You will find the rooms here surprisingly spacious, featuring impressive 3.5-metre high ceilings that create a bright and airy feel. Each room is designed for comfort after a day in the snow, featuring:
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Minibar and flat-screen TV
- Modern bathroom with a shower or bathtub
- Electric kettle and complimentary Wi-Fi
- Work desk and comfortable armchair
- Bathrobes and slippers in Superior rooms and Suites
- Private sauna available in specific room categories
Dining
Your culinary journey starts at the hotel’s renowned Restaurant Gaissa, where you can enjoy modern Lappish cuisine prepared with local ingredients. Savour the rich flavours of Arctic char or traditional reindeer while looking out through large windows at the snowy streets. For a more relaxed evening, head to Bar & Grill ZoomUp, which offers a popular lunch buffet and a casual à la carte menu. You can choose from Bed and Breakfast or Half Board meal plans to suit your holiday pace. You’ll love the sensory experience of sipping a warm berry juice by the window as the city lights twinkle outside.
Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.
Pools and Spa
While the hotel does not have a swimming pool, the hotel provides access to a shared sauna area for guests. Please note that the use of the sauna may be subject to additional charges.
Sport and Entertainment
The hotel is the ideal hub for active travellers. You’ll be within walking distance of the Arktikum Museum and various tour operators who can whisk you away for snowshoeing, husky sledding, or snowmobile safaris. In the evening, the hotel’s central location means you are perfectly placed to explore Rovaniemi’s trendy bars and craft cocktail spots.
Family Amenities
Families are warmly welcomed at Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus. Kids will love the proximity to the Angry Birds Activity Park, which is just a short 10-minute walk away. The hotel offers spacious family room options and sofa beds, ensuring everyone has enough room to relax. High chairs are available in the restaurant, and the central location means you won't have to carry heavy gear far when travelling with little ones.
Attractive Location
The hotel's unique hook is its position as the official starting point for city-based Arctic explorers, located right where the pedestrian zone begins.
- Located in Rovaniemi city centre (Lordi's Square)
- Approx. 8 km from Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle
- Approx. 10-minute drive from Rovaniemi Airport
- Within walking distance of the Arktikum Science Centre
- 800 metres from the Kemijoki River
