Travelers warm up with a leisurely breakfast on the serene terrace at Santa Claus Village while convenient dry cleaning services handle their needs nearby
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.
Located in Rovaniemi, Scandic Polar is in the city centre. 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 try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Rovaniemi travel guide
Valtakatu 23, Rovaniemi, 96200
What's nearby
Lordi's Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Arktikum
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Sampokeskus Shopping Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Maxim Movie Theater Complex
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Revontuli Shopping Center
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Rovaniemi Station
6 min drive
Rovaniemi (RVN)
12 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe & Bar 21
6 min walk
Hostel Café Koti
2 min walk
Rovaniemen Oluthuone
3 min walk
Coffee House
3 min walk
Nili Ravintola
1 min walk
About this property
Scandic Polar
Hotel near Santa Claus Village
Consider a stay at Scandic Polar and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
A TV in reception, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
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 cot
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.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
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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
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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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
Property is also known as
Cumulus Hotel Rovaniemi
Scandic Polar Hotel Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Cumulus
Cumulus Rovaniemi Finland - Lapland
Rantasipi Polar Hotel Rovaniemi
Rantasipi Polar Hotel
Rantasipi Polar Rovaniemi
Scandic Polar Hotel
Rantasipi Polar Rovaniemi, Finland - Lapland
Scandic Polar Rovaniemi
Scandic Polar Rovaniemi
Cumulus Rovaniemi
Rantasipi Polar
Cumulus Resort Polar
Scandic Polar Hotel
Scandic Polar Rovaniemi
Scandic Polar Hotel Rovaniemi
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 does it cost to stay at Scandic Polar?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Polar on 15 Mar 2026 start from ฿7,473, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Scandic Polar?
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?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Scandic Polar located?
Located in the heart of Rovaniemi, 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.
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Reviews
Scandic Polar Reviews
7.8
Good
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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!
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!
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
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.
Noriko
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Tobias
17 Mar 2025
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.
Tobias
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Adam
19 Feb 2024
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.
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.
Thomas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
michelle
5 Jan 2025
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.
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
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
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.
Shireen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Marek
7 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean and spacy, staff helpfull and breakfast very good
Marek
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Roar
19 Nov 2025
Nice
Roar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Maria Montserrat
4 Dec 2025
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
Not worth the price at all. The property is old and needs a serious revamp. Despite being in arctic circle with such cold weather, the least we were expecting is a water heating kettle in the room which was absent. The rooms allocated were on 3rd floor in a section of the hotel where the elevator goes only until 2nd floor. Had to bring huge suitcases up the stairs.
The staff were friendly and the room was spacious. However there are a lot of rooms that are not accessible by lift, and very often tourists had to carry their luggage’s up and down the long staircases, which is very often not easy to do. So be careful when selecting this hotel - if you’re travelling with wheelchairs or heavy luggages, maybe another hotel would be better. If not, Scandic Polar is perfect.