Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
4.0-star · Koskikatu 4 Rovaniemi City Center
4.3(1,654 Google reviews)
4.0-star · Koskikatu 4 Rovaniemi City Center
4.3(1,654 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1992 · Renovated 2017 · 159 rooms
Near: Lordi's Square · 3 min walk
Guests love: Location · Service
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Response from the property
Dear Sirs, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our central location and found it easy to explore the city on foot, including the riverside walks, bridges, shops, and nearby restaurants. It is also great to know that you appreciated the variety of options available at our breakfast buffet and found your bed very comfortable. Your kind words about our rooms, service, value, and overall experience mean a lot to our team. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future! Warm regards, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Team
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The hotel's own Frans & Chérie Bistro serves French and Lappish dishes, and Amarillo offers Mex-Tex favorites like fajitas and burgers. Just outside, Rosso has Italian pizzas and pastas, while Coffee House is good for a snack or coffee. Uitto Pub, a short walk away, is a themed pub with specialty beers and games. These are all close by, so you can easily walk to any of them from the hotel.
The hotel sits right in Rovaniemi's city center on Koskikatu, so you are steps from the main shopping street and the pedestrian zone. Lordi's Square is a 3-minute walk away, and the Angry Birds Playground is 5 minutes on foot, making it easy to stretch your legs. The cultural quarter is close too: Arktikum, Tiedekeskus Pilke, and Culture House Korundi are each a 10-minute walk. The hotel's own Frans & Chérie Bistro and Amarillo are on site, and the nearby streets hold more dining options. For a quick escape, the river and its bridge are within walking distance, and Santa Claus Village is a short drive or bus ride north.
From Rovaniemi Airport, about 10 km north of the city, take the Airport Express bus to the centre; it takes 10 to 15 minutes and stops near the hotel. Taxis are also available at the terminal. From the train station, it is a 25-minute walk: head along Ratakatu, then Lapinkävijäntie, cross the footbridge, and continue on Poromiehentie to Koskikatu. A taxi from the station is another easy option. The hotel is right in the city centre on Koskikatu, so you will arrive at the doorstep.
In the evening, you can stay close to the hotel and enjoy a meal or a drink at its own Frans & Chérie Bistro, Amarillo, or the bar and snack bar on site. For a short stroll, Lordi's Square is a 3-minute walk away, and the Culture House Korundi is 10 minutes on foot, both good spots for an evening wander. If you want to venture further, the Arktikum museum is also a 10-minute walk, though its evening offerings vary. The hotel's central location means you can easily walk back after exploring the nearby streets. For a livelier night out, you could take a short taxi ride to other parts of the city center, where more bars and venues are found.
Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Rovaniemi. You can walk to Lordi's Square in 3 minutes, the Angry Birds Playground in 5, and the Arktikum, Tiedekeskus Pilke, and Culture House Korundi in 10. The Arktikum Arboretum is a 12-minute walk. For Santa Claus Reindeer and the Arctic Circle Line, which are 6.7 km away, you can take a taxi or a bus from the stop opposite the hotel. The hotel's central location makes it easy to start your day and return for a break.
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