Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is built around one thing: lying in a warm bed under a glass roof on the Arctic Circle and waiting for the sky to light up. A tablet in each igloo sends an alert when the Northern Lights appear, the heated glass stays clear, and Santa Claus Village is a short walk away, which makes it an easy base for a winter trip to Lapland. Guests praise the staff, the dinner and breakfast, and the igloos themselves, which they find cosy, clean and well equipped. The trade-offs are mostly practical. Many guests feel the price is high for what is included, and on a longer stay the restaurant menu can start to feel repetitive. The igloos stand fairly close together, and the walk to the main building is dimly lit. Couples and families chasing the aurora will get what they came for; travellers who want a choice of places to eat are better off in central Rovaniemi, about 8 km away.
Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 — the average across the 4 hotels we list in Rovaniemi is 9.0.
What Guests Loved
- Every igloo has a glass roof, and guests note that the heated glass stays clear. A tablet in the room sends an alert when the Northern Lights appear, and guests who came in early April still had snow on the ground and saw the aurora.
- Santa Claus Village is 600 metres away, and guests repeatedly name the walk there as a major reason to stay. Rovaniemi Airport is about five minutes by car.
Things to Consider
- Value for money draws more criticism than any other aspect. Many guests feel the experience justifies the cost, but others find the rate high for an igloo of this size.
- Some guests on longer stays found the dinner menu repeated itself night after night, and one guest with allergies found few breakfast options beyond muesli.
Should you book it?
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is worth booking for couples hoping to see the Northern Lights from bed — but pick somewhere else if you want a wide choice of restaurants on the doorstep.
Book it if you want
- Couples hoping to see the Northern Lights from bed
- Families visiting Santa Claus Village
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a wide choice of restaurants on the doorstep
- You plan to spend most of your time in central Rovaniemi
Frequently asked questions
How far is Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle from the centre of Rovaniemi?
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is 7.1 km from the centre of Rovaniemi.
How do guests rate Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle?
On Booking.com it scores 8.9/10 from 416 guest reviews.
How many stars does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle have?
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle offer?
Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle offers glass-roofed Igloos, northern Lights Alerts, free Wifi, free Parking, restaurant and bar.
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Joulumaankuja 8, 96930 Rovaniemi, Finland