Guesthouse Arctic Heart in Rovaniemi
✅ Very clean and quiet property with comfortable beds, mentioned in multiple reviews ✅ Helpful and friendly staff providing good service and local advice ✅ Great location close to city center, bus station, and local attractions ✅ Shared kitchen and sauna facilities considered a significant bonus by guests ✅ Reasonable pricing offering good value for money ❌ Some guests experienced dusty rooms and issues with cleanliness in the kitchen and bathrooms ❌ Tricky door locks requiring slamming to close, which disturbs others ❌ No regular supervision leading to noise and kitchen use issues after 10 PM reported ❌ Upstairs shower not functioning well, forcing guests to use downstairs facilities
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Description
Guesthouse Arctic Heart is a three-star accommodation in Rovaniemi offering a variety of room types including dormitory beds separated by gender, standard single and double rooms, and family rooms. It features amenities such as a shared kitchen, sauna, and restaurant on site, as well as free bike rental and a heated rooftop pool. The property provides facilities for disabled guests and non-smoking rooms, and offers services including luggage storage, laundry, and express check-in/out. Reviews highlight its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and helpful staff, with several guests noting comfortable beds and the added value of the kitchen and sauna. Some guests mentioned minor issues with room cleanliness and facility maintenance, but overall the guesthouse is praised for its location and affordability.
Location
Located at Tukkipojantie 6 in Rovaniemi, Guesthouse Arctic Heart is about 690 meters from Arktikumin ranta beach. The city center and main bus station are within walking distance, making it convenient for exploring local attractions such as the Arktikum museum and garden. The nearest café, Café Picnic Rovaniemi, is just 332 meters away. The airport (RVN) is approximately 8 kilometers from the property, which translates into a 10-minute taxi ride. Nearby you will also find travel agencies, bars, supermarkets, and a bus stop, all within easy reach.
Tips
- Expect to use the shared kitchen, but be prepared for limited supervision and occasional cleanliness issues.
- If you plan to use the upstairs showers, be aware they may not work well.
- Take advantage of the helpful staff’s local knowledge to explore Rovaniemi and nearby attractions.
- The location makes it easy to walk to the city center and local cafes.
Policies and conditions
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Express check-in/check-out
- Chapel
- Garden
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Dishwasher
- Patio
- Reception desk
- Electric car charging
- Allergy-free rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Trouser press
- Family room
- Indoor Fireplace
- Locker
- Accessibility features
- Iron and board
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Kitchen
- Poolside bar
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Car rental
- Transfer services
- Tour assistance
- Free bicycle rental
- Library
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Casino
- Karaoke
- Mini golf
- Nightclub
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
- Beach/pool towels
- Heated swimming pool
- Rooftop pool
- Business center
- Conference Hall
- Horse riding
- Squash
- Darts
- Cycling
- Gym
- Solarium
- Massage
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- Hammam
- Ski storage
- Ski passes available
- Ski facilities rental
- Ski-in/ski-out
- Ski school
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 690 m. It takes 10 minutes To the beach!
Hotel view
Video: Arctic Heart guesthouse in Rovaniemi, Lapland Finland – hometown of Santa Claus at Arctic Circle
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Reviews
We found our twin room (Room 4) comfortable and spacious. There is an external door to the overgrown garden but there is covered seating just outside, which we made use of. The room was clean enough and the beds reasonably comfortable. There are some annoying things though. Firstly the door locks are tricky to use and you need to slam to close them, which annoys others. The light switch sometimes doesn’t work and the window was difficult to close.
There are shared bathrooms and toilets through out. The upstairs shower doesn’t work so well so the guests up there come downstairs.
Never saw the owners and the others guests didn’t abide by the rules with the kitchen use and noise after 10pm. Nothing in the kitchen was in its right place and the cooking tray was very greasy and never cleaned. It would be an even better place if there was more supervision.
The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. There's a common kitchen for use by the residents. The Arktikum museum and garden also close by so you can easily walk searching for aurora in winter. Above all, the owner and his team was quite helpful.
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Frequently asked questions about Guesthouse Arctic Heart
What types of rooms are available at Guesthouse Arctic Heart?
The hotel offers Bed in Dorm (male dorm), Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Standard Single room, Standard Double room, and Family room.
Does Guesthouse Arctic Heart have kitchen facilities?
Yes, there is a shared kitchen available for guest use.
How far is the airport from Guesthouse Arctic Heart?
The airport (Rovaniemi, RVN) is approximately 8 kilometers away, about a 10-minute taxi ride.
Are there any wellness facilities at the hotel?
Yes, the guesthouse has a sauna, spa and wellness centre, massage services, and a heated rooftop pool.
Is the guesthouse suitable for families?
Yes, family rooms are available, and the property provides facilities for disabled guests.
