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Scandic Polar

3.0 star property
Travelers warm up with a leisurely breakfast on the serene terrace at Santa Claus Village while convenient dry cleaning services handle their needs nearby

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Scandic Polar places guests in Santa Claus Village's heart. Relax in the sauna after exploring, and start mornings with a breakfast buffet on the terrace. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and multilingual staff ensures a smooth, comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Four | Standard) | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Four | Standard)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Sauna | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, Sauna

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Master) | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Master)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Keskusta, a neighborhood in Rovaniemi, Scandic Polar is in a shopping district. Sampokeskus Shopping Centre and Revontuli Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ounaskosken uimaranta and Arktikumin ranta. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rovaniemi Stadium or Lappi Areena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Rovaniemi travel guide
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Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi, 96200

What's nearby

  • Lordi's Square
    Lordi's Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Arktikum
    Arktikum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sampokeskus Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maxim Movie Theater Complex
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Revontuli Shopping Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station
    6 min drive
  • Rovaniemi (RVN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • Nili Ravintola
    1 min walk
  • Burger King Rovaniemi
    4 min walk
  • Rovaniemen Oluthuone
    3 min walk
  • Cafe & Bar 21
    6 min walk

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that a breakfast bag is available at the reception at any time.
Please note that there is a WiFi data limit of 1 GB.
Guests must contact this property in advance to request early check-in (7 AM at the earliest) and/or late check-out (11 PM at the latest).

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Polar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandic Polar?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Scandic Polar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Scandic Polar located?

Located in Keskusta, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lordi's Square, Sampokeskus Shopping Centre, and Maxim Movie Theater Complex. Revontuli Shopping Center and Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge) are also within 10 minutes. Rovaniemi Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Scandic Polar Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 283 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean and spacy, staff helpfull and breakfast very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, central, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and cleanliness. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY convenient walkable location to city center. Property might be a little older but it’s well kept and clean. They have a sauna and staff is friendly. Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great location! Clean and spaces rooms! Good breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very pleasant stay all around! It was the best budget I could find in Dec, and was very pleasantly surprised. The room was clean, bed was comfortable and staff was very warm and welcoming! The location was great in the downtown area and very walkable to many restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable. relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aviran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are old, there is a stink coming from the shower drain, not terrible but noticeable. Staff nice and helpfu. The best thing about the hotel is the location, right at the town center
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room. excellent and kind staff. with sauna in the bathroom. sauna was sooo good. warm and comfortable. close point to the city central. I chose a room without breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fantastic Winter Vacation

We had a fantastic family winter vacation. The location of Scandic Polar is good in Rovaniemi. The breakfast was good at Scandic Polar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and breakfast was great. Super location but extremely dated property - very old and needs a major revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

The staff were very helpful. One member staff Loana was very helpful as it was just me and my daughter and I had broken my arm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, felt safe. Was clean, warm, cosy, and friendly helpful staff. Would definitely recommend. A little dated but part of its history ( pictures of how it looked many years ago on walls) and feature. Everything we needed as a base
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IONUT

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

Good enough

Scandic Polar is an old hotel what need full restauration but is good enough for holliday,excellent staff and breakfast is very good.i will come again here if the price will be ok
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location, especially for those wanting to visit the Santa Claus Village. Being so central you have a choice of several dining options and convenience shops. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and always friendly and accommodating. Where the hotel was not so great, it is very dated inside, especially the rooms. The lobby is large but in need of renovation, along with the dining area. The breakfast was also not great, limited choice and an acquired taste at best! Thankfully we only need a room to sleep and rest, and spent the majority of the time seeing the wonderful city of Rovaniemi. All in all a ok hotel in a prefect spot, but let down by its facilities and food. Based on the above we cannot recommend the hotel, as there are several others in the same vicinity for roughly the same price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shireen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed 1 night so we weren't looking for a spectacular hotel. However, for the cost we expected more than what we got. The location and complimentary breakfast options were very good. The staff could have been a bit more friendly and the hotel definitely needs an upgrade. Especially in the rooms like the beds and showers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

RAJESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel. Nothing exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hrisith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Very outdated property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roar

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria Montserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely a modern room with a phone in the room so we don’t have to go down to the reception every time we need something would be highly appreciated. A kettle in the room with few tea bags would be a nice touch
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Facility old and tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024