Where to Stay in Lapland: Unique Accommodations for your Visit

Best Unique Accommodation in Lapland 

Every year as Christmas approaches, you may start to think about Lapland and wonder how to get the absolute most out of your upcoming visit. Lapland is a dream festive destination, being the birthplace of Santa and one of the best places in Finland to see the Northern Lights. From its husky or reindeer-pulled sleigh rides and Santa’s Village to the variety of winter sports, there is much to do and see to make your trip all the more memorable. If you want a unique and unforgettable experience, you may want to consider the type of accommodation you stay in too. 

While Lapland is full of generic hotels, there are also cool and quirky types of accommodation that will make your stay better than ever, from cosy log cabins to glass igloos that offer perfect views of the sky. Let’s take a look at the top unique accommodation styles in Lapland: 

Igloos 

Several Lapland resorts offer igloo accommodation– think teepees or huts with glass ceilings and walls that are perfect for viewing the midnight sun or aurora borealis from the comfort of your own private bedroom. The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is one of the most popular resorts that offer cabins, igloos and glass accommodations in Lapland. Igloos at this resort can have an average nightly price of £300-£400, which can change depending on the time of year. Igloos can fit 2-4 people inside depending on which one you choose, and usually feature basic essentials like a bed and bathroom. 

Log Cabins 

Nothing says rustic and cosy quite like a log cabin, and Lapland is rife with cabin-style accommodation that is open for public use. Across a variety of Lapland regions, resorts and ski villages, you can find log cabins in abundance that are perfectly equipped and suited to you. Log cabins tend to feature small rooms, wood fires and cosy living spaces that can be adjusted to suit the amount of guests. Log cabin prices can vary dramatically depending on area, guests and length of stay, but prices can range from £200 to £1,000 per night.

Seaside Glass Villa 

You may not initially associate Lapland with beaches or the coast, but the Kemi region is adjacent to the Bothnian Bay, where you can enjoy a cold beach day or overlook the bay from the comfort of your own private chalet-style Seaside Glass Villa. These private villas include beds, living spaces, kitchen space and bathroom facilities with showers. Seaside Glass Villas can cost anywhere between £300-£600 per night, depending on how long your stay is, how far in advance you book and how many guests you have.

 Mobile Lake Cabins

Think of this like a caravan, only much smaller and instead of being towed across a road, it’s towed across a frozen lake. Lake Inari is one of Finland’s largest lakes, and during the middle of the Arctic winter, the lake freezes over. This has sparked the idea for a pretty unique accommodation concept, where your cabin is pulled into the middle of the lake to have a panoramic view of the aurora borealis if you’re lucky. Cabins usually include 1-2 beds, toilets and luggage storage spaces, as well as Wi-Fi. Prices per night tend to range from €350- €600, but this can vary depending on the length of your stay and the type of cabin you book.

Santa’s Igloos

You don’t get more festive than this! Located in the Lapland capital Rovaniemi, these luxury and modern igloo-style huts are perfect for those who want to really splash the cash and make their Lapland experience the best it can be. Much like hotel rooms, these private cabins feature beds, living spaces, bathrooms, minibars, saunas and hot tubs (select igloos only). What better way to spend your time in Lapland than lying in bed or enjoying a hot drink in the hot tub with the aurora borealis lighting up the sky above through the glass roof? Prices per night of Santa’s Igloos can range from €400-€600 per night depending on the type of igloo you book.