Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Arctic Light Hotel is for travellers who want to be in the middle of Rovaniemi rather than out in the forest. From Valtakatu the shops, restaurants and Arktikum are a short walk away, and behind a plain exterior the rooms are spacious, clean and individually designed. Guests speak most warmly about two things: a breakfast buffet with local favourites that guests single out again and again, and staff who go out of their way, from reception to the restaurant. The drawbacks are small but worth knowing. When the hotel is busy, service at the bar and at dinner can slow down, and the breakfast buffet is not always refilled towards the end. Santa Claus Village is about 8 km away, so those visits need transport. Couples and families who want a comfortable, central base for exploring Lapland will be well looked after; anyone dreaming of a cabin under the Northern Lights should look further out.
Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Rovaniemi is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- The hotel is on Valtakatu in the town centre, 200 metres from the Sampokeskus shopping centre and 800 metres from Arktikum. Guests find it easy to reach everything on foot and a good base for exploring Rovaniemi and the surrounding area.
- Breakfast is the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe a wide, high-quality buffet that includes local favourites, and one called it the best breakfast of a two-week trip.
Things to Consider
- Several guests waited longer than expected to be served at the bar and at dinner, and some found the bar unattended at times, which they put down to the hotel being short-staffed.
- One guest noticed that the breakfast buffet stopped being refilled 30 to 45 minutes before it ended, so late risers may find less choice. Another disliked seeing items for sale with price tags in the room.
Should you book it?
Arctic Light Hotel is worth booking for couples who want a stylish base in Rovaniemi town centre — but pick somewhere else if you want to stay in the forest or right by Santa Claus Village.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a stylish base in Rovaniemi town centre
- Travellers who rate a good breakfast highly
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to stay in the forest or right by Santa Claus Village
- You plan to linger over a late breakfast every day
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Arctic Light Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.3/10 from 1,620 guest reviews.
How many stars does Arctic Light Hotel have?
Arctic Light Hotel is a 4-star hotel.
What amenities does Arctic Light Hotel offer?
Arctic Light Hotel offers sauna, free Wifi, free Parking, airport Shuttle, restaurant and lounge Bar.
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Valtakatu 18, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland