Scandic Rovaniemi City
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a central 4-star base in Rovaniemi at the lowest price among our three picks, with a breakfast guests like. If spotless rooms matter more than price, our Best Value pick scores much higher for about €83 more a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Scandic Rovaniemi City is our Budget pick in Rovaniemi, though budget is relative here: the sample median was €253.00 a night. It suits travellers who want to walk to shops and restaurants, families who need a family room, and people with early starts, since breakfast to go is listed. A gym and a restaurant are listed too, and the hotel is tagged as pet friendly.
Skip it if housekeeping standards are your priority. It also scores lowest of the 8 hotels we compared, so if you want the best-rated stay, look at our other picks.
Location and getting around
The address is Koskikatu 23. Guests rate the location 9.4 and describe it as central, near shops and restaurants, with bus connections to the airport and Santa Claus Village. We have not confirmed specific routes or times, so check them before you travel.
Arktikum is 0.5 km away, about 6 minutes on foot. Santa Park is 6.9 km away, roughly 86 minutes, and Santa Claus Village is 7 km, about 88 minutes. Both are far, so plan on the bus, a taxi or a car. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 8.2 out of 10 from 1,422 reviews. That is a decent score backed by many reviews, but it puts the hotel joint last of the 8 properties we compared.
Location and breakfast get the praise. Guests mention an extensive buffet with a wide range of hot and cold items and gluten-free choices. Vegetarian and breakfast-to-go options are listed too.
The complaints are about cleaning. Rooms are generally tidy, but some guests report dust, hair and missed daily housekeeping. Ask at check-in how often rooms are serviced.
Price compared with our other Rovaniemi picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was €195.50 per night for 2 adults, 23% below the sample median of €253.00. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Arctic Light Hotel, scored 9.3 at €278.00 a night with 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Aino Private Island Hotel - Adults Only, scored 9.5 at €1,041.40 with 5 stars. The Scandic saves you about €83 a night against Arctic Light, or €165 over two nights, in exchange for a score more than a full point lower.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Rovaniemi. The Scandic had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, while still offering a 4-star rating, a central location and a breakfast guests like.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on your rate.
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask about housekeeping frequency if daily cleaning matters to you.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Scandic Rovaniemi City from Santa Claus Village?
About 7 km, roughly 88 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so take a bus or taxi; guests mention bus connections nearby.
Is Scandic Rovaniemi City in the centre?
Yes. Guests describe it as central, near shops and restaurants, and Arktikum is about 6 minutes on foot.
Does the breakfast have gluten-free options?
Yes, guests mention gluten-free choices, and vegetarian and breakfast-to-go options are listed. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Is Scandic Rovaniemi City clean?
Mostly, but some guests report dust, hair and missed daily housekeeping. Ask about the cleaning schedule at check-in.
How much does Scandic Rovaniemi City cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €195.50 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.