Vaalajärvi
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Hotel Karhu
The room was dirty very old fashioned sauna only you can use for 7pm to 9 pm breakfast was not good at all reception staff was nice I stayed three nights in this hotel and they haven’t t done any Room service I would not recommend this hotel
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Hotelli Sodankylä
The best part of this hotel is the food. Absolutely fantastic dinner with two different pan fried fish with vegetables. The breakfast was even better. So delicious you would like to spend the rest of the day there. It compensates for the humble and even little primitive room.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Kuukkeli Apartments Sodankylä

Kuukkeli Sodankylä Apartments

Puljunharju by Interhome
This cabin is in a quiet neighborhood about a kilometer from the main road. It has plenty of room and the summer sunsets are beautiful over the river.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Popular places to visit
Amethyst Mine
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Amethyst Mine in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
Luosto Nature Trail
You can take time to visit Luosto Nature Trail during your travels to Luosto. Wander the forest or discover the area's northern light views.
Keski-Luosto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Keski-Luosto during your travels in Sodankyla. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.
Sodankyla Old Church
You can find out about the history of Sodankyla with a trip to Sodankyla Old Church. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Alariesto Galleria
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alariesto Galleria in Sodankyla. Take in the jazz scene and northern light views in the area.
Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
Explore the great outdoors at Koilliskaira Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Tankavaara. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Things to do

Saariselkä: Aurora Hunting Photography Tour



