Experience the magic of Finnish Lapland at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi. Take a leisurely bike ride, enjoy French cuisine, or unwind in the sauna. With free in-room WiFi, a bar and business center you'll feel right at home.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Free breakfast
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Sauna
Self parking
Room service
Business centre
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Snack bar/deli
Meeting room
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Playground on-site
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Terrace
The current price is $138
$138
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Room options
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Standard Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2015
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
21 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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About this property
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
At Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Claus Village. After relaxing at the sauna, guests can enjoy French cuisine at Frans Chérie bistro, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
159 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 19.00 per night)
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1992
Terrace
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Cable TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Frans Chérie bistro – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Amarillo – This restaurant specialises in Tex-Mex cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 19.00 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel Sokos Rovaniemi
Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Sokos
Rovaniemi Vaakuna
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Sokos Rovaniemi
Sokos Rovaniemi Hotel
Sokos Vaakuna Hotel Rovaniemi
Sokos Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Vaakuna Rovaniemi
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 19.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi also has a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring French cuisine.
What's the area around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi like?
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi is located on the Rovaniemi Strip, a short 3-minute walk from Lordi's Square and 6 minutes' walk from Revontuli Shopping Center.
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Room
Restaurant
Luggage
Cities
Public sauna
Transportation
Bus
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
Convenient hotel at city centre
It’s a hotel right at the city centre with easy access to shops and restaurants. Also, one of the main locations to get picked up for different activities and very friendly and helpful staff.
Karthik
Karthik, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
Highly recommend this hotel
Lyndsey Lee
Lyndsey Lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jan 2023
Comfortable hotel in great location. Easy to access transport to main tourist attractions
Anne
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2023
fantastic guest service! really close to city center, bus stop, and river.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
A very welcoming hotel close to everything in town. Staff were so welcoming. The room was nice and clean. Very close to transportation to the train, airport and Santa’s village. I highly recommend this hotel.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Nearby the city center bus stops, a distance of around 1.5 miles to the passenger train station. The bus stop for connections to Santa's Village is right next door
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2022
The staff were very friendly and professional. The rooms are very clean, beds are not the comfiest, but we had everything we needed. The location is perfect for transport links, tour operating offices and restaurants. Thank you
Kelly
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2023
All perfect. With a gym would it be fantastic. But they have a nice sauna
Simone
Simone, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
Lovely, comfortable stay
We stayed for the night on our way to Ranua.
The rooms were very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was lovely and even something for our youngest, fussy daughter.
We wanted to go to Santa’s village in the morning before getting the bus to Ranua and were able to leave our luggage in their cupboard whilst we did.
The bus goes from across the road to Santa’s village.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2023
The receptionists we met on Sunday around 1pm were super friendly and accommodating. The two receptionists working on Monday 5pm were super not friendly and they did not even want to open the locker room for us to get our luggages. They also asked us to use the bathrooms in the restaurant not inside the hotel. Their attitudes were as cold as the weather in rovaniemi.
Yuan Yuan
Yuan Yuan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Juha
Juha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2025
Esko
Esko, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2025
Ari
Ari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
25 May 2025
Ossi
Ossi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Jamieann
Jamieann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Ping Nam
Ping Nam, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Sep 2024
Joni
Joni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2024
Jörgen
Jörgen, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Sep 2024
Paikoitushalli on nykyautoille liian ahdas. Onneksi ympäristöstä löytyi 24h maksullinen paikoitus
Pia
Pia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
giovanna
giovanna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Wir waren 1Woche im Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. Der Empfang war sehr herzlich und wir fühlten uns sofort wohl. Auch das Doppelzimmer war top. Sehr sauber, Wasserkocher mit Tee, Kaffee, Kakao standen jeden Tag bereit. Zimmerservice täglich top. Als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge auch hervorragend, da die Bushaltestelle gleich gegenüber war. Frühstück war alles da, was man benötigte und auch genügend Sitzplätze waren vorhanden. Wir haben die ganze Woche nicht auszusetzen gehabt. Wir würden dieses Hotel jedem empfehlen!!!!
Kathrin
Kathrin, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2024
Hôte dans la ville de Rovaniemy fonctionnel mais manque de charme et de services