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

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 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

  • Revontuli Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arktikum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lappia House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rovaniemi Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lordi's Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
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 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?

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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Reviews

Hotel Aakenus Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 789 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good budget hotel. Clean & everything you need. Easy walk into city centre. Was able to hire winter clothes through the hotel. Staff extremely friendly. 20euros for laundry. Breakfast range was good - cereal and hot food options. Dinner was amazing - 3 different hot meals, plus salad bar and soup options. Tea and coffee included. Only negative was the rooms were so so so cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

RASHMI

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, clean, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel & breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Camila Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely budget friendly hotel, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

GLORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
UNFORGETABLE TIME WITH THE EXCELLENT AND WARMEST STAFF. LOVE IT SIMPLE, FRIENDLY AND CLEAR STAFF. NICE FOOD
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Binod Kumar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in good location staff were friendly and helpful my only concern was bathroom shower room was too small.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edoardo

Liked: Staff & service

Oldish but still good

The hotel is pretty oldish, but still functional and few hundreds meters away from the center. Good deal including breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable to town - lovely hosts - comfy and well priced and I travelled with my 8 year old and it was magical
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Walkable from the train station and to the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy small hotel within a few blocks from the centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value

Great location. Helpful staff. Rooms were warm. A decent 3 star hotel which was good value and provided a good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful . The breakfast was amazing . The beds were really comfortable and rooms a food size .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Manuel Antonio

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t expect much in terms of facilities/ decor it is however conveniently located and has a superb breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Silvana Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old small hotel in Rovaniemi, the location is convenient, staff extremely amicable and friendly. The only inconvenients are the stairs since there are no elevators and the room’s bathroom which is very small. However, if you are staying for just a few nights, I think the hotel is a good option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a wide variety of options. Ample room size.The sauna was a comfortable. However, the all in one bathroom was a bit small and should at least have a shower curtain.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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