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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Smart TV, pay films
Exterior
Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
Koskikatu 4, Rovaniemi, 96200
  • Lordi's Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Arktikum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ounasvaara
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rovaniemi (RVN)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2015
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Minibar, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2015
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Rovaniemi

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi places you in the centre of Rovaniemi, within a short 5-minute stroll of Lordi's Square and Sampokeskus Shopping Centre. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .The restaurant, Frans Chérie bistro, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Rovaniemi hotel, you'll be 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from Santa Claus Village.

What's nearby

  • Lordi's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arktikum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lappi Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ounasvaara - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Claus Village - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station - 6 min drive
  • Rovaniemi (RVN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Rosso Rovaniemi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hostel Café Koti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roy Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub Oliver's Corner Rovaniemi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Rovaniemi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi offers 159 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 19 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amarillo
  • Frans Chérie bistro

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 19.00 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Sokos Rovaniemi
Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi has a covered self car park for EUR 19.00 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$265.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi is a short 10-minute walk from Ounaskosken uimaranta.

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi is a hit with families.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi?

Furry friends are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi, with food and water bowls on offer.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 349 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice in Rovaniemi
Excellent location in the city center of Rovaniemi. The hotel itself is rather functionally furnished, but offers all the amenities which a traveller might need. The breakfast is excellent and prepares you well for a day of exploration in Lapland. The friendly staff is an enormous asset - they helped us a few times with taxi bookings and even helped us to find an intercity bus schedule. The only downside is a somewhat neglected maintenance - there’s quite a bit of wall chipping which is probably a result of customers hitting them with big bags. However, those do not diminish the experience. Would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean but disappointed
Rovaniemi is a small city so I’m not sure what the other hotels are like. While the service and location of this hotel was excellent, I didn’t understand the 4star hotel rating. There were holes in the curtains, the conditioner was almost empty when we arrived, there was no hand lotions, the shower rack was falling off the wall. There’s no safe in the room so we had to travel everywhere with our passports and valuables. I just expected a bit nicer accommodation for a 4star hotel. Again, the staff were friendly and the room was clean so I don’t want to seem ungrateful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shahrzad

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yuan Yuan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic guest service! really close to city center, bus stop, and river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

TSZ YING JOYCE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in great location. Easy to access transport to main tourist attractions

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Aine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raghu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Very comfortable stay. Excellent location, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Your typical S-chain hotel, not much to say. Kind and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Sauna is decent. No gym at least not that I’m aware of which is a bummer. Very helpfull staff. Breakfast is your typical hotel buffet breakfast, either you enjoy it or you don’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan Vhal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend!!!! Location is perfect! My husband and I were able to walk to the mall, restaurants, souvenir shops and always had the option to take the bus to popular sites like Santa Park and Santa’s Village. Staff is the best! Very helpful and so kind!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Bracha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021