5-Star Hotels in Lapland

For a true Arctic escape, look north to Lapland. This is the realm of the midnight sun and the polar night, where the main event is the sky itself. Winter visitors come for the Northern Lights, best seen away from town lights in wilderness areas like the Urho Kekkonen National Park. By day, you can meet reindeer at a Sámi farm, race across frozen lakes on a snowmobile, or cross into the Arctic Circle at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Summer brings endless days for hiking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park or fishing on the Inari River.

Rovaniemi, the capital, is the most practical base with its airport and train station, offering a good mix of services and access to the wild. It works well for families and first-time visitors. For a more remote experience, consider a glass-roofed cabin in Levi or Ylläs, which are popular with couples and outdoor enthusiasts. Solo travelers will find friendly hostels and guided tour groups in the main towns. Getting around often requires a rental car, especially to reach the more isolated lodges.

On HOTEVI, you’ll find around 15 places to stay across the region. Accommodation is dominated by functional city hotels in Rovaniemi and rustic, family-run cabins or chalets in the resorts. A handful of unique properties, like the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel or the snow castle in Kemi, offer special design-led stays.