4-Star Hotels in Sodankyla

For those drawn to the profound silence of the Arctic, Sodankylä offers a deep and authentic Lapland experience far from the main tourist circuits. This is a place defined by the midnight sun and the northern lights, where the main attractions are the sky above and the vast wilderness of the fell highlands at your doorstep. Visit the Sodankylä Old Church, one of the oldest wooden churches in Lapland, or spend a day at the unique Tankavaara Gold Village to try your hand at panning. The Midnight Sun Film Festival, held each June, transforms the town with a round-the-clock celebration of cinema under the never-setting sun.

Sodankylä suits independent travelers, couples, and families seeking a quiet base for nature activities like hiking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, fishing, and winter dog sledding. It’s a spread-out municipality, so staying in the central village area provides the easiest access to shops and restaurants. The town is accessible by car along Highway E75, by regular long-distance bus, and by train via the nearby railway station at Vuojärvi, with Rovaniemi Airport about an hour and a half’s drive south.

Accommodation here is practical and cozy, dominated by family-run hotels, guesthouses, and holiday apartments designed for comfort after a day in the elements. On HOTEVI, you can find options like the rustic Hotel Sodankylä, the apartment-style Holiday Club Kuusamo, and the well-located Lapland Hotel Sodankylä, which often serves as a hub for aurora tours.