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Hotel Metsähirvas

On a private sand beach, near Hiidenkirnut

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Room options

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Family Apartment, Sauna

Highlights

Soundproofed
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 99 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Sauna

Superior Apartment, Sauna

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 King Beds

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About the area

Map
Toukolantie 49, Rovaniemi, Hirvas, 97130

What's nearby

  • University of Lapland - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Lordi's Square - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Arktikum - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Ounasvaara - 22 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Santa Claus Village - 23 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Rovaniemi Station - 18 min drive
  • Rovaniemi (RVN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Muurolan Kioski - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Pääskynpesä - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nätintupa Muurola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tervosilla - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Nätintupa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Metsähirvas

Eco-certified hotel near University of Lapland
Located close to Hiidenkirnut, Hotel Metsähirvas provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site pizza bistro, Saihu, offers breakfast, dinner and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • 3 meeting rooms, secured bike storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Metsähirvas include amenities, such as late-night room service, free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors, showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge
  • Saihu

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 April to 31 May:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Metsähirvas
Hotel Metsähirvas Hotel
Hotel Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Hotel Metsähirvas Hotel Rovaniemi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Metsähirvas pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Metsähirvas?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Metsähirvas on 7 Apr 2025 start from AU$174.97, including 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Metsähirvas?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Metsähirvas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Metsähirvas?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Metsähirvas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 70.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Metsähirvas located?

Located in Rovaniemi, this beachfront hotel is on the riverwalk and within 12 mi (20 km) of University of Lapland, Hiidenkirnut and Lordi's Square. Pilke and Arktikum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hotel Metsähirvas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 503 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Diana

Really great staff and beautiful outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Great stay, love the fireplace by the river. We were lucky enough to see Aurora
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

The setting and scenery was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp Robert

Very friendly atmosphere, comfortable. Location at the (frozen) lake well suited to watch the northern ligths. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esa

Nice place, great value for money
So quiet and peaceful by the river and easy access from the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Great location and facilities , kids had an amazing time , very friendly and helpful staff throughout no complaints at all
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati

Clean, inexpensive, great value for my money, good breakfast, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

The staff were amazing - very kind and helpful. Our family apartment was stunning, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Very friendly staff and was near the tours I had booked. The beach area was an excellent spot to view the sunset. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

This hotel is ideal if you want to stay away from the city centre life. However, if you want to visit Rovaniemi and what it has to offer, you do need a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

All time the staff help me.. thanks a lot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlin

I was there in January, it was an absolute amazing stay! The staff was so friendly and down-to-earth like we ‘Dutchies’ are as well, I loved my stay. Would recommend this to everyone who wants to visit Lapland. The tours are great too! 5 stars *****. Greetings Arlin :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romas

Beautiful location by river Friendly staff Very good breakfast Comfortable rooms , we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESUS RICARDO

Was a beautiful hotel, the people very kind. They prepared a breakfast box guven that we had the flight very early in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

zidan

Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harri

Great place
Friendly service, the place with interesting history. We got enjoy sauna after 10 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

All good,only thing is if you will stay more than 3 days you will need to shop at the supermarket,caouye the rsstaurant is good,but very limited menu ! Other thing is transportation is at least &42 euros or more to the city center each way!! But the hotel is very good ,staff is very nice and rooms are spacius with kitchens!!👍👌 Another good thing is they have all the activigies availables fof you👍🙏 Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruiz

Property was ok. Very old fashioned, beds were good . No elevators ! We had to carry out suitcases to the third floor on stairs. Super friendly staff, very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen Sa

At the back of the hotel is a lake which was the perfect spot for Aurora sighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Rovaniemen paras hotelli
Amazing hotel! Big plus for breakfast, it was absolutely one of the best we've eaten in Finland. Thank you for big variations of vegan and gluten-free options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great breakfast/diner. great staff. hotel with a historie. Very nice/clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Alexandre

Very good experience and staff really helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Nestled beside the river in the forest. Beautiful. People are incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Exceeding expectations
What a beautiful hotel. Guests were great. Paula is wow. I will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Best hotel stay ever!!!
It was just amazing. The hotel has lots of history and they have honoured this. Lovely walk down to the lake to try catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023