Rovaniemi Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Rovaniemi, Lapland

A trip to the significant historical sites in Rovaniemi is likely at the top of your sightseeing list. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here.

Based on our travel expertise, Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a restaurant and free WiFi. Other choices to soak up the local history include Nova Skyland Hotel and SKY Ounasvaara.

Rovaniemi is home to 166 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Santa Claus Village, Lordi’s Square and Arktikum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Lappia House and Lappi Arena.

Guests who book a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Rovaniemi, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Rovaniemi, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.