Consider a stay at Scandic Pohjanhovi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Pohjanhovi, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
Located on the waterfront, Scandic Pohjanhovi is in Keskusta, a neighbourhood in Rovaniemi. Some of the area's popular attractions include Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rovaniemi Stadium or Lappi Areena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Rovaniemi travel guide
Pohjanpuistikko 2, Rovaniemi, 96200
What's nearby
Lordi's Square
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Arktikum
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Sampokeskus Shopping Centre
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Revontuli Shopping Center
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Rovaniemi Stadium
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Rovaniemi Station
7 min drive
Rovaniemi (RVN)
12 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King
6 min walk
Coffee House
4 min walk
Arctic Restaurant
3 min walk
Cafe & Bar 21
7 min walk
Espresso House
4 min walk
About this property
Scandic Pohjanhovi
Upscale hotel near Santa Claus Village
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym at Scandic Pohjanhovi. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Pohjanhovi, serves breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
An indoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
A banquet hall, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All 212 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Nordic Swan Ecolabel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Pohjanhovi?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Pohjanhovi on 12 Nov 2026 start from HK$682, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Scandic Pohjanhovi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Scandic Pohjanhovi?
Self-parking is available for EUR 11 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Scandic Pohjanhovi?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Scandic Pohjanhovi?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Scandic Pohjanhovi provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-7:00 PM at scheduled times. A fee of EUR 8 per person applies.
Where is Scandic Pohjanhovi located?
Located in Keskusta, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Jätkänkynttilä (Lumberjack's Candle Bridge), Lordi's Square and Sampokeskus Shopping Centre. Maxim Movie Theater Complex and Revontuli Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes. Rovaniemi Station is 22 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Scandic Pohjanhovi Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Very clean, the choice at breakfast was great, something for everybody.
Staff were very nice and we really enjoyed the stay. So central, easy to get to anything we wanted
Highly recommend staying there good service good breakfast excellent rooms as a family of four it suited us extremely well thank you for a great time away
If is centrally located, with good parking. Rooms are clean, pool is dated and water is cold, fridge was not working and because of that a lot of our food went bad.
Great location for walking into the city centre, not far from sledging at the Naava cafe, we had a family superior room, the room was huge and very modern, breakfast was great, lots of choice of hot and cold food, would definitely recommend
We have stayed here before and returned due to many factors. High quality rooms and amenities. Location of the hotel is perfect for any trip out. Views across the river are outstanding. Lots of parking spaces. Breakfast is great and the bar really good. The hotel has everything for families or couples.
Great facilities in the spa and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
claire
29 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were extremely helpful. Breakast was super. We had a newly renovated room with a river view which was spectacular, and bunk beds which proved very popular. Location was perfect, close enough to everything but far enough away to feel like your not in the city...a lovely mix. Overall a fabulous stay. Would definitely recommend,
Overall not a bad stay. We stayed 4 nights. The housekeeping could have been better and top up of tea/coffee/milk didnt happen. The family room had a great view of the river and lumberjack bridge. Location is great with lots of shops/cafes/restaurants nearby. Bus to Santa claus village leaves right outside. Lots of options for breakfast. Swimming pool is on the cold side when you first get in but you get used to it, maybe too cold for very small kids.
Good hotel. Excellent location. Great view of the river. New rooms. Not sure why reviews have the hotel as dated. Looks great. Just crazy at breakfast. Could have better coffee options.
We loved the location.
Very easy for our family to get around.
Very close to shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was much nicer then the pictures make them look, was expecting budget travel lodge style from the photos bust actually really well done, good quality and lovely and warm, view was beautiful. I've seen comments about the tunnel, but it's not really that long and saves you going outside in the freezing temps to get to breakfast or the bar.
Staff were lovely, friendly and so helpful. Bus stop for Santa village/ park / airport just outside hotel (only real stop in the city for it) so perfectly located, breakfast was good and varied plenty of options for the whole family. If we were to come back we'd absolutely look to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jaymie
25 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotels with renovated rooms. Got a family room facing the lake in the second building above the Lapland Safari adventures shop. Elevator actually went straight into the Lapland Safari shop so I didn’t have to exit the building and wear tons of clothes in order to start my activities. The staff was super friendly and the hotel is close to the city center, shops and restaurants. The bus stop is right next to the building so if you didn’t want to use Uber, public transport was right there. I was traveling for work so needed a place that allowed me to work and have fun on my days off. The hotel was great for my 4night stay. Highly recommend for business or solo travelers like myself. Warm, renovated, cozy rooms with good WiFi and easy access to all Rovaniemi offers.
Wonderful hotel, our room was modern and clean and fitted 5 of us in (2A, 3C).
The bus from the airport and to SCV stops right outside. Our room overlooked the river, there are playgrounds and shops within walking distance.
We didn’t eat at the restaurant as the menu wasn't to our taste, but there are loads of places to eat nearby. But the breakfast had a good selection, and we all managed to find something to fill up on for the day!
Also to note there are multiple playrooms for kids in both the restaurant and main reception area, which our kids loved!
Would absolutely rebook this hotel in a heartbeat!
The hotel was excellent, while the main hotel is a little dated the service and cleanliness of the rooms was excellent. Breakfast had a huge selection. Would highly recommend and plenty of restaurants to choose from in the City.
Fabulous stay for a family of 4, the hotel is ideally located and has all the facilities that we needed. The breakfast was included and was delicious with plenty of choice. The room was large for a family of 4 and the kids loved the bunk beds. It was quiet and had a beautiful view of the river. I would highly recommend this hotel
Location is great. Behind the hotel is the river with beautiful views, in front is a bus stop to Santa Claus village. Multiple restaurants and stores around and close to city center. It's just that we refused cleaning but housekeeper came anyway while we were out.