Located in central Rovaniemi, 492 feet from the Kemijoki River, this hotel offers 2 restaurants. Rooms feature a mini-bar and tea/coffee maker. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and sauna access. Some of the guest rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi are fitted with a work desk. Each room has cable TV. French cuisine and Mexican dishes are served in Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi’s restaurants. Santa Claus Village is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The Jätkänkynttilä Bridge is only 656 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Sokos Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    the United States the United States
    Our first time in Finland and it was just wonderful! I’d say perfect accommodations, our beds were so comfortable, the staff was exceptional, food was delicious. Nothing but good things to say! Loved everything!
  • Saniya
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Was a very cute place and the breakfast was the best!! The variety was just great.
  • Jonathan
    the United States the United States
    Friendly and helpful staff clean and comfortable rooms excellent breakfast
  • Melanie
    Austria Austria
    the room was really nice and spacious. a garage was available for parking too (€15 per day) the breakfast was nice too - local jams and fresh food. the location was great too. you are in the middle of the city
  • William
    the United States the United States
    Fantastic breakfast! So much different selections and beautifully presented. This was my favorite breakfast place in my travels of Finland.
  • Hanna
    Finland Finland
    Very nice staff in the reception. Also friendly in the restaurant when serving, but made customers to wait to be taken to the tables very long and ignored guests who were waiting. The room was very basic and boring. Nothing like in the photo.
  • Christina
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The staff was extremely kind and helpful. Great location, very close to the city centre. A lot of options for breakfast and the room was clean and cosy
  • Halil
    Turkey Turkey
    - Room was spacious and very quiet. - It was very clean.
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    The staff was very friendly. The location was great. Breakfast was good and rooms were comfortable. Would definitely come back.
  • Katrin
    Germany Germany
    Loved the ease and comfort, the lighting and the friendliness of the staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Frans & Chérie bistro
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Amarillo
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 19 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish

House rules
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 or more rooms or for more than 11 people, different policies and additional supplements apply.

FAQs about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi

  • Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
  • Room options at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
  • Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi is 1,000 feet from the center of Rovaniemi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi has 2 restaurants:

    • Amarillo
    • Frans & Chérie bistro