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Hotel Aakenus

3.5 star property
Hotel in Rovaniemi with free breakfast and a sauna

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Located near Santa Claus Village, Hotel Aakenus offers a comfortable retreat with a relaxing sauna and peaceful garden. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, free WiFi, and access to newspapers and meeting rooms. The helpful staff receives consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Koskikatu 47, Rovaniemi, 96100

What's nearby

  • Arktikum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Revontuli Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lordi's Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Claus Village - 5 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Ounasvaara - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station - 17 min walk
  • Rovaniemi (RVN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scandic Rovaniemi City - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King Rovaniemi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roka Street Bistro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rovaniemen Oluthuone - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Picnic - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aakenus

Hotel near Santa Claus Village
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Aakenus. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurant Hotel Aakenus, the on-site buffet restaurant. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Aakenus include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar
  • Restaurant Hotel Aakenus

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Aakenus Rovaniemi
Hotel Aakenus
Aakenus Rovaniemi
Aakenus
Hotel Aakenus Hotel
Hotel Aakenus Rovaniemi
Hotel Aakenus Hotel Rovaniemi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Aakenus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Aakenus?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aakenus?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available from noon–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Aakenus?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Aakenus located?

Located in the heart of Rovaniemi, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Revontuli Shopping Center, Maxim Movie Theater Complex, and Pilke Science Centre. Arktikum and Lappia House are also within 10 minutes. Rovaniemi Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Aakenus Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 774 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay , very helpful staff would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RASHMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent, clean affordable accommodation in the centre, friendly staff and decent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Breakfast was very good. Room was perfect for 2 nights and 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner are both included
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will be back Arkenus

Excellent location , daily breakfast spread , staff are all so helpful and efficient !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A good place to stay

Not a bad place to stay. Room was nice, quiet (except some random low frequency intermittent noise), but it didn't last into the night. Close and convenient to downtown. A short walk, but not bad. Staff was friendly and breakfast wasn't bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, modern hotel. Close to downtown 5-10min. Also close to the train station 15min. Breakfast buffet is very good. The staff is nice and friendly. The only downside is the small shower but overall, this is a great hotel for your visit to Rovaniemi.

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze Venus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for luxurious accommodations, I'd pass. It's a little rustic. Almost spartan. But it was clean, quiet, comfortable, very friendly staff, and great breakfast buffet! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good deal and a good meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Klaus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Road is very loud all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the city center and a very convenient mall and restaurants. Great location. Only 9 minutes walking if there is not ice. Lordi Square, Nili restaurant, Pure burger and more all by walking distance even the bus to Santa Calus Village and airport. At the mall there is a Article Park office where you can be able to book the aurora tour and more. Also a supermarket. The breakfast is good many options. Sauna available only two hours based in a schedule. A little expensive but is close to de city. I booked two weeks before and l stayed four nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kazutaka

Liked: Cleanliness
All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laëtitia Sylvie Fabry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon hôtel ! Personnel de qualité, agréable et souriant. Accessible à pied pour se rendre a la rue commerçante de Rovaniemi (3 minutes). Petit déjeuner varié. Chambre cosy. Rapport qualité/ prix vous pouvez reserver les yeux fermés.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
La struttura è un po' datata e il letto scomodo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sari

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toimiva.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ossi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hyvä
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ihan ok hotelli. Ainoa miinus oli , että huoneissa oli tosi kuuma.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Gast war bereits im Zimmer…

Wir waren für eine Übergangsnacht da. Unser Flug kam weit nach Mitternacht an. Der Mitarbeiter an der Reception checkte uns ein, als wir die Zimmertür öffneten, lag da bereits jemand tief und fest am schlafen. Absolutes No-Go! Freundlicherweise bekamen wir dann ein etwas grösseres Zimmer, auch wenn wir das für diesen kurzen Aufenthalt nicht brauchten. Das Zimmer war sauber und in Ordnung, es ist aber alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen und sehr ringhörig. Fazit: ohne grosse Ansprüche für eine Nacht geht das, länger auf keinen Fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Markku Kalevi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vastaanotto ja vierailu h

Vastaanoton henkilö sisäänkirjautuessa vaikutti tressaantuneelta ja hyvin rasittuneelta, taisi olla loman tarpeessa. Huoneen varustelusta puuttui irtotuuletin ja sama henkilö ilmoitti pienen etsinnän jälkeen ettei tuuletinta ole tarjota. Ulkoilma oli hieman lämmin +28+30 astetta, samoin huone päiväsaikaan. Aamiainen kuivaa munakasta etc Sijainti ja yleinen siisteys oli hyvä mutta panostus omistajilta lie talvituristeissa joilta saa otettua paremman hinnan. Rovaniemellä aiemmin 20v asuneena oli mieli apea jos tämä on taso ja asenne kesällä kotimaan vierailijoille. Kiitos ja anteeksi että kävimme teillä.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Not staying again

The room was clean, but that was the only positive aspect. The hotel is a two-storey building located next to a busy road, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. Breakfast was well below expectations, though the staff were friendly and welcoming. I will avoid next time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra hotell

Utmärkt frukost och bra parkering gratis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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