Star Arctic Hotel (Saariselkä, Finland)

About Star Arctic Hotel

Located on top of Kaunispää Mountain, Star Arctic Hotel is situated in Saariselka in the Finnish Lapland Region. Each room features large windows to view the surrounding nature and if lucky, the Northern Lights during winter. A shared sauna is also available. Rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. A mix of traditional Lappish cuisine and modern dishes are available at the on site restaurant. Wine tasting are also held on site next to the fireplace. There is also a gift shop featuring Sami handcrafted goods. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing, husky and wildlife safaris, and ice fishing. Saariselkä’s Ski Centre as well as a newly-built 1.2 km long sledding slope are just a minute’s walking distance from the hotel. There is an excellent transportation network in the area, despite laying in the heart of the Arctic. The European highway number 75 runs through the area, along the road to the Arctic Sea, and it is only 28 kilometres away from Ivalo International Airport, which have regular direct flights from Helsinki. Here, the Nordic modern civilization is perfectly integrated with Lapland's own unique culture, which are all surrounded by a pure and touchless natural environment with a beautiful and unique arctic landscape.