Lapland is the place where you might spend a bit more money on accommodation. All because this place houses some of the nicest hotels and unique accommodations in the world. From ice hotels to igloos with a glass rooftop. In this blog, we tell you everything about the different accommodation options in Lapland in Finland. You will find both budget options and luxury amenities, so quickly scroll down and start booking your adventure to Finnish Lapland!
The best hotels for Lapland in Finland (Finnish Lapland)
One of the biggest expenses during a trip to Lapland is undoubtedly your accommodation*. Hotels are not cheap in whole Scandinavia. However, Finland is the most affordable country when it comes to visiting Lapland. We have done our best to find the nicest and most special hotels. You find these sorted by destination later in this article. There is always a budget option included (hostel, basic guesthouse or just a simple room). But we also show you more luxurious accommodations. The last category shows remarkable igloos, villas or lodges that make your trip unforgettable but require a big wallet.
Map Lapland in Finland
The above map Lapland in Finland helps you with the locations of the different destinations. In this hotel guide, we covered the best hotels of Rovaniemi, Levi (Kittila is very close located to Levi), Saariselka, Ivalo and Inari. Remember, the higher up north the better and stronger the northern lights become.
Northern lights accommodation tip for Lapland in Finland
If you are visiting Finland especially to admire the northern lights, consider booking a chalet or hotel with a glass ceiling or a room with very large windows. In this way, you can admire the stars and the milky way from your queen-size bed and hopefully also see the northern lights. How cosy: together with your loved one between the warm blankets while enjoying the aurora spectacle. Yes, you spend a little more money on the overnight stay, but this is definitely “money well spend”!
Have fun with all the preparations! It will definitely be an unforgettable holiday!
The best hotels and igloos in Levi!
If you are wondering what the best place is for skiing in Lapland in Finland, then you should definitely stay in Levi. Levi is known for its many snow pistes. Furthermore, Levi is a vibrant town and has many nice shops and restaurants. It is not without a reason that this place is a very popular winter sports destination.
Loma-Paksu €
This guesthouse is located 8 km outside the centre of Levi. You sleep in a traditional Finnish house that comes with a Finnish Sauna. The hosts are very friendly and the breakfast is very tasty. You sleep here from 90 euros per night (2 people).
Hotel Levi Panorama €€
This nice hotel is located 500 m from the ski slope. You have a beautiful view of the landscape and in the evening you can see the Northern Lights if you are lucky! Delicious breakfast is included in the price. You sleep here from 147 euros per night.
Levi Northern Lights Huts €€€
Looking for a special experience? Book an igloo with a glass ceiling and sleep under the bright sky. You are guaranteed a magical evening in these cosy lodges. Prices start from 450 euros per night (two people) including breakfast.
For more tips and travel information about Lapland, read our blog about a winter trip to Lapland!
Where do you sleep in Ivalo? The best (budget) hotels in Ivalo!
If you visit Northern Finland, you will most likely fly at Ivalo airport. In the neighbourhood of Ivalo, you have a great chance to spot the northern lights. You are also in the right place for cool activities such as a husky tour. If you are going during the European winter, make sure you book well in advance your hotel.
Ivalo River Camping €
This budget hotel is located outside the centre of Ivalo, right next to a river and surrounded by nature. The wooden cabins are small but cosy. In the summer you can also camp here. You sleep here from 40 euros per night (2 people).
Book now!Ivalo Lake Cottage €€
This big cottage is suitable for four people and has a minimum stay of two nights. The lodge is surrounded by hiking trails. There is a fireplace, sauna and well-equipped kitchen. You sleep here from 298 euros per 2 nights (4 people).
Book now!Aurora Village Ivalo €€€
In a need of a little more luxury? Then book a room at the Aurora Village. This four-star hotel has chalets with a glass ceiling. This way you have a great view from your bed! You stay here from 585 euros per night (two people).
Curious about what we packed and wore to stay warm in Lapland? Then read our Lapland packing list tips!
The best (budget) hotels in Saariselka
Saariselka is a small village in the North of Finland (Lapland). The village is surrounded by mountains and is a good base for activities like skiing, cross-country skiing and hiking. If you want to sleep in one of the hotels below, book on time, as these rooms are quickly sold out!
Lapin Kutsu Appartments €
These apartments are very comfortable and cosy. You can make use of the private sauna and prepare your own mails since you have your own kitchen. The location is also very convenient. You sleep here from 50 euros per night (2 people).
Book now!Fell Centre Kiilopaa €€
This grand hotel has nice rooms with views of the mountain. The lobby is also cosy with a fireplace. It is surrounded by nature, but you can easily reach the city centre with the shuttle bus. You stay here from € 92 per night (2 people).
Book now!Top Star Saariselka €€€
Need a little more luxury? Then book a room at the Top Star Saariselka four-star hotel. This hotel is located directly on the ski slope. The rooms have a glass ceiling and the decor is beautiful! You sleep here from 208 euros per night (2 people).
How expensive is a trip to Lapland Finland? Read all about prices and a realistic Lapland budget during your trip in this blog!
The most special hotels to sleep in Inari!
We stayed a few nights in Inari ourselves. Inari is the least populated municipality of Lapland in Finland and therefore perfect for star photography and therefore also for photographing the aurora (northern lights). Booking here a lodge with a glass ceiling pays off enormously!
Holiday Village Inari – wooden cabins€
Holiday Village Inari has cosy wooden log cabins. You even have a small kitchen and you are within walking distance of the centre of Inari. Most rooms have their own private sauna. You sleep here from 85 euros per night (two people).
Book now!Wilderness Hotel Inari & Igloos – Wilderness Room €€
This hotel has nicely decorated bedrooms and the price includes a delicious breakfast. Many activities are provided from the hotel such as ice fishing, husky rides and more! You sleep here from 130 euros per night (two people).
Book now!Wilderness Hotel Inari & Igloos – Arctic Chalet €€€
Ready for a night of sleep in style? Then stay in one of the Arctic Chalets! Nice luxury with even a design private sauna and a beautiful iron fireplace. You sleep here from 220 euros per night (two people) including breakfast.
Best hotels to sleep in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the town where Santa Claus is officially coming from. The city is also located on the Arctic Circle, so you are already at the North Pole! It is a touristic village and has a wide selection of good hotels and restaurants.
Cozy Studio Apartment €
This small apartment is centrally located. The studio apartment is fairly basic but has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Rovaniemi. You sleep here from 84 euros per night (two people in a shared room).
Book now!Hostel Cafe Koti €€
This hostel is right located in the centre of Rovaniemi. The rooms are decorated in a Scandinavian style. Besides, you have a Finnish sauna at your disposal! You sleep here from 114 euros per night (two people).
Book now!Arctic Light Hotel €€€
This boutique hotel has an excellent service. All rooms have their own design theme. If you like luxury and beautiful decoration, this is your hotel! You sleep here from 277 euros per night (two people) including breakfast.
Looking for a Lapland itinerary? Read our blog for the ultimate trip to Finnish Lapland!
Unique hotels to admire the northern lights in Lapland in Finland!
We ourselves love finding the most unique and special accommodations. We have also done this for you in Finnish Lapland! Get inspired by these fairy-tale hotels, located across the northern part of Lapland in Finland. How bad do you want to sleep in one of the accommodations below?!
Arctic Treehouse Rovaniemi €€€€
Absolutely one of the most fantastic hotels in all of Finland! Modern rooms and everything is decorated in Norwegian style. The location is perfect and the breakfast also seems to be delicious. You sleep here from 579 euros per night (two people).
Book now!Wilderness Hotel Inari – Aurora Cabin €€€
The aurora cabin of the Wilderness Hotel in Inari is a dream place! You sleep in a beautiful house with a glass window above your queen-sized double bed. You sleep here from € 280 per night (two people) including a delicious breakfast.
Book now!Arctica Lapland – Husky Holidays €€€€
Ready for a night of sleep in the outdoors? Then stay in this unique lodge just outside of Ivalo. Here you are in the middle of nature without light pollution and close to a husky farm. You sleep here from 449 euros per night including breakfast.
Special memories of our time in Finnish Lapland!
We have so many good memories of Lapland! Lapland is the place where my fiance popped the ‘big’ question to me in the most beautiful location you can imagine. We also enjoyed endlessly the traditional Finnish saunas and had some delicious wines with friends by the fireplace. And then, I am not even talking about the most special activities that you absolutely must have experienced once: a husky ride, snowmobile driving and of course admiring the northern lights! Seeing the northern lights is so unbelievable special, we would go back in a second!
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