Welcome to Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus. For every day of the year there are plenty of things to do to fill your days: outdoor activities, guided excursions, Lappish culture, art and entertainment. The two grand rivers of Lapland: Kemijoki and Ounasjoki connect at a stone-throws away from our hotel. River boat cruises, water jets, stand up paddling, fishing and canoeing are some of the great activities to try!
The vast forests and wilderness areas are easily accessible with guided and fully-equipped excursions: in the winter by snowmobile, snowshoes, husky or reindeer sleigh rides and in summer and autumn by for example fat bikes, quad bikes, hiking. Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle is only 10 minutes drive away, or you can hop on the Santa’s Express Bus to take you there.
Hotel Rooms
With a ceiling height of 3.5 meters, our superior and standard rooms are truly spacious! All our rooms feature a bathtub to give you a pinch of luxury to your stay. Our suites and deluxe rooms are located on the top floor with beautiful views over the city and the grand river of Kemijoki.
read moreRestaurants
Restaurant Gaissa has the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs recognition for the excellent quality of the food. Welcome to enjoy the delicious tastes from Lapland!
Eat, drink and enjoy in Bar Zoomit! Delicious drinks, street food, great company and relaxed atmosphere. In the adjoining Kuluma Lounge enjoy your favorite sports games in the large screen, play a round of billiard or board games. Feel Vegas is located also next to Zoomit for you to enjoy a full night out.
Café Linna is in the prime location in the heart of Rovaniemi: sit back to enjoy the atmosphere of the city indoors or on our year-round outdoor terrace, have a cup of the finest fresh coffees and teas and endulge yourself with our homemade cakes and sweet and savoury pastries!
Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is the most versatile hotel in Rovaniemi for meetings and events. With altogether 13 meeting rooms in different sizes from 8 to 450 persons, the spaces are suitable for everything from small meetings to larger exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, cocktail parties, banquets, private gala dinners and of course conferences. From all hotel rooms you have direct elevator access to the congress center, private garage and all restaurants, which enable utmost privacy for the most demanding VIP and high-status events.
Our meeting roomsIn the heart of Rovaniemi, Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is ideal place to stay on your visit to the Official Hometown of Santa Claus! Arctic adventures, Lappish culture, art and entertainment, as well as safaris and excursions under the midnight sun or the long polar winter are all steps away from our hotel.
Our full-service hotel has excellent conference facilities, in-house à la carte restaurant, bar and café as well as a small casino. We are happy to tailor holidays and events for individual travellers, high-end guests as well as meetings and incentives groups. Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus has a total of 170 rooms.
Book a room- Address:
Korkalonkatu 29
96200 Rovaniemi - In the heart of Rovaniemi city center
- Walking distance from all services, sites and attractions
- Santa Claus Village 10 min (8 km)
Santa’s Express Bus
- On Route 4 (E75)
- Garage (18 EUR/day)
- Outdoor parking spaces
(pay per hour) - Railway Station: Rovaniemi 2 km
- Excellent train connections from Helsinki and Oulu
- Bus Station: Rovaniemi 1 km
- Electric Car Charging Station
- Nearest Airport:
Rovaniemi RVN 10 min (9 km) - Airport Taxi Shuttle Service to hotel
7 EUR/one-way - Santa’s Express public bus
- Other airports:
Kemi KEM
1h 15 min (115 km)
Kittilä KTT
1h 30 min (155 km)
Kuusamo KAO
2 h (193 km) - Public bus or private transfers from other aiports
- 170 Rooms
- Most rooms with bath tub and 3,5 m ceiling height
- Rooms with own sauna
- Rooms with private balcony
- Amenities: Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer, safety box, kettle and coffee/tea set, iron
- Cafe & Bar Zoomit, summer terrace
- Lounge Kuluma billiard tables
- Restaurant Gaissa
- 13 meeting rooms and event spaces
- Rooms for 8 – 450 people
- Most versatile meetings hotel in Rovaniemi
- Direct access from hotel rooms to congress center
- Santa Claus Village 10 min (8 km)
- Art Museum Korundi 5 min walk (800 m)
- Arktikum Museum and Pilke Science Center 5 min walk (800 m)
- Ounasvaara forest by the city with routes for running, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing.
- Guided safaris and excursions around the year
- Check-in 3 pm
- Check-out 11 am
- 24/7 Reception
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Room Service
- Pet Rooms
- Rooms for disabled
- Rooms with connecting doors
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
GPS 66°30’9.71″N, 25°43’57.64″E
Korkalonkatu 29
FI-96200 Rovaniemi
+358 400 102 220
rovaniemi@santashotels.fi
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is located in the center of Rovaniemi city. Address: Korkalonkatu 29, Rovaniemi.
How to Get There by Car?
If you are planning to drive from Helsinki, driving distance is approx. one day. Thus, the most convenient way is to load your car into the Car Train, and enjoy a good-night-sleep in the comfortable cabins with own wc and shower. More information www.vr.fi
If you are driving from Tromso, Norway driving distance is approx 5 hours. From Nordkapp approx 9 hours.
How to Get There by Plane?
The fastest way to travel to Lapland is by airplane. Finnair flies several times a day from Helsinki to Rovaniemi (RVN) around the year, as well as to Kittilä (KTT). Alternative airports are Kuusamo (KAO) and Kemi (KEM).
Norwegian also flies to Rovaniemi around the year.
During winter season, Norwegian and EasyJet fly directly from London Gatwick and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Rovaniemi. Lufthansa flies directly from Germany to Kittilä and to Kuusamo.
Airport Taxi is a convenient and inexpensive way to get from Rovaniemi Airport to Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus: the shared shuttle service staff wait at the airport exit. The cost is 7 EUR/one-way/person.
Santa’s Express Bus connection also between Rovaniemi Airport and city center.
Private taxis are also available but especially during peak seasons, we recommend that you book the taxi in advance. Our trusted partner: Lähitaksi
How to Get There by Train?
Finnish Railway (VR) offers and comfortable and convenient way to travel across the country. Book a cabin in the night train from South Finland to Rovaniemi and wake up in Rovaniemi. Cabins with private bathrooms available. You can also load your own car on the train and continue your road trip after the travel.
How to Get There by Bus?
There are excellent bus connections to Rovaniemi. From Matkahuolto.fi you can easily search the connections from your point of departure.
You can now travel easily also between Rovaniemi and Tromso, Norway! Timetables and ticket prices are available here:
The Arctic Route
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus has a heated underground garage. You can stop briefly in front of the reception (hotel main entrance on the street Korkalonkatu 29) in order to get the needed access card from the reception. From the garage you have direct elevator access to the reception and to your hotel room.
The price is 18 EUR /day. Kindly note that there is a limited amount of parking spaces, therefore we cannot guarantee availability for all hotel guests.
In the garage we have Chago Pro EVF 200 charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles. With 22 kW mid-speed charging, the charging time is 2-4 hours. The charging station parking place costs 30 EUR/24 hours and day charging 20 EUR. The charging station can be booked and paid for in the hotel reception. Kindly note that you must have your own needed charging cables with you.
Check-in time in Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is at 3 pm.
Check-out time is at 11 am.
You can ask about early check-in and late check-out from our hotel reception. Kindly note that we cannot guarantee availability. If you would like to have a guaranteed early check-in or late check-out, we recommend that you book from the previous night / to the following day.
Accommodation prices in Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus include a hearty breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi and a Christmas spirit every day of the year!
Yes, all rooms in Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus have the possiblity for one or two extra beds, depending on the room type. Extra beds are made on to the convertible sofas. Extra beds for adults and children (4-12 yrs) for an additional fee. If you do require a crib for a 0-4 year old child, please inform hotel staff in advance in order for us to reserve one for you. The extra fee of the crib is 25 EUR/stay.
Pets are welcome to Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus. Pet fee is 30 EUR/pet/stay. Kindly note that there are a limited amount of rooms available.
We do not have designated allergy rooms. However, we do not have carpets in any of the rooms. If you do have an allergy, please inform our hotel staff in advance, so we can take it to consideration when assigning your room.
Yes, in our hotel reception we have complimentary luggage storage for our hotel guests.
Yes we can, if you let us know in advance. We will do our best to satisfy your requirements.
All our meals are lactose-free or low-lactose. Gluten-free products and meals are also available at request.
If you appreciate a quality hotel room with high ceilings; bathroom with bathtub and shower; scrumptious buffet breakfast with a wide selection; delicious lunches, dinners and snacks; convenient and central location in Rovaniemi city center; and a joyful Christmas spirit every day of the year: Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is the best hotel in Lapland for you!