When you stay at Hotel Aakenus, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Finnish, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Skiing nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Ski storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Hotel Aakenus – On-site buffet restaurant.
Lobby Bar – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-in between noon and 6:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hotel Aakenus Rovaniemi
Hotel Aakenus
Aakenus Rovaniemi
Aakenus
Hotel Aakenus Hotel
Hotel Aakenus Rovaniemi
Hotel Aakenus Hotel Rovaniemi
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Aakenus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Aakenus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Aakenus?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Aakenus?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Aakenus?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Aakenus and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Aakenus?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Restaurant Hotel Aakenus.
What's the area around Hotel Aakenus like?
Hotel Aakenus is in the heart of Rovaniemi, a short 8-minute walk from Arktikum and 9 minutes' walk from Lordi's Square.
Hotel Aakenus Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Good value
Great location. Helpful staff. Rooms were warm. A decent 3 star hotel which was good value and provided a good breakfast.
BRIAN
BRIAN, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2024
Prakash reddy
Prakash reddy, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
4 Dec 2024
Its ok
Josephine
Josephine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Lovely central hotel to explore Rovanemi
We had a wonderful time staying at the hotel it was in the perfect place very close to town. Breakfast and dinner were very tasty only complaint we had was buffet prices were changed half way through our stay and we weren’t told in advance only when we went to pay. Reception staff were very knowledgeable and went the extra mile finding a sledge for my daughter to enjoy the snow. Sauna was lovely, clean only thing to say is watch your head in the sauna as the ceiling is quite low
Veronica
Veronica, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
26 Nov 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Great hotel at the right price.
Very good location. Very close to transportations and nice shopping mail if you need to get something
Everything as posted , will stay here aging
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sep 2024
Hotel was about a 2 block walk from downtown. Plenty of on site parking. Room was a decent size and clean. Came with bed sheets and towels. There's a mini fridge and small coffee station. The only "issue" I had was that check in was at 3pm. We had arrived at 1pm. They do have a luggage area so you can walk around without your bags until checkin
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
Staff was very nice. Walkable from the train station and to the center of town.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Lovely hotel, clean, great breakfast.
Riccardo
Riccardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Perla
Perla, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Jun 2024
Friendly place, good value but no way of cooling the rooms -far too hot, but it is heat wave conditions
John
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 May 2024
Just a block from heart of town.
pete
pete, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2024
Such a wonderful stay at this hotel. Is was a little nervous initially to book but I'm so glad we stayed here. It's a small hotel and a little bit further out than others but it's a completely short walkable distance to the town center and bus stop to the Santa village. There's plenty of food for breakfast and the choice to pay extra for evening meals. Staff are so wonderful and the hotel and area was so quiet when we stayed in March which we loved. Although the hotel was pretty full with guests it's probably the quietest we have stayed and it was delightful. The hotel itself is a little older but I would definitely stay here again if we were ever back in the area, such great value.
Mandy
Mandy, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Mar 2024
Meghan
Meghan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2024
Ethan
Ethan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2024
Great hotel & breakfast
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
22 Feb 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
4 Feb 2024
Deceiving pictures and reviews on line. Not bad for one night.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
I will be back Arkenus
Excellent location , daily breakfast spread , staff are all so helpful and efficient !
Teo
Teo, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
21 Jan 2024
The staff were kind and efficient. The hotel itself was okay. The room was clean and the parking was convenient. It didn't seem to be very walkable but the weather also could have played a part in this. If I returned to the area, I would probably stay again.
Katie
Katie, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Dec 2023
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2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Dec 2023
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
24 Dec 2023
Don’t expect much in terms of facilities/ decor it is however conveniently located and has a superb breakfast
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
23 Dec 2023
Clean & Comfortable - Good Location & Breakfast
Great Location 4- 5 minutes walk to shops, restaurants and town square.
Clean Comfortable rooms and bathroom , Older style but efficient with all amenities.
Good Breakfast but be sure to go early because when they run out they do not refill. Disappointed child at 9.30 to find no bacon available.
Reception Ladies were friendly and willing to offer assistance from finding Ice rink, restaurants or booking Taxi's.