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What to order
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Breakfast Buffet
Recommended multiple times for being lovely, very complete, and having all the breakfast items; guests also praised it for being amazing and even served on Christmas Day.
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Local Tasty Things
Praised as a highlight of the hotel bar, where guests could taste deer meat and other local specialties.
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Deer Meat
Specifically mentioned as a local delicacy available in the bar and part of the tasty regional food options guests enjoyed.
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Dinner
Guests said dinner every night was very tasty, diverse, and very well cooked, with good service and a warm, cozy atmosphere.
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Meals
The reviews repeatedly describe the meals as very good, excellent, fresh, and made with quality local products, even when the choice was limited.
Details
About Hotelli Sodankylä
Relaxed rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a sauna, plus dining & Wi-Fi.
Amenities
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Laundry service
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Frequently asked
What is Hotelli Sodankylä known for?
It is especially known for its breakfast buffet, tasty dinners, and the sauna and spa facilities, including an outdoor jacuzzi on the top floor. Reviews also highlight the renovated rooms and the hotel’s location in Sodankylä for easy access to Lapland activities like snowmobile tours and reindeer visits.
What dishes are most recommended at Hotelli Sodankylä?
Reviewers mention the breakfast buffet, local dishes in the bar such as reindeer meat, and dinner plates made with local products. The food is described as well cooked, varied, and good quality, even when the menu is limited or served as a set meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Hotelli Sodankylä?
The atmosphere is described as warm, cozy, peaceful, and simple, with an authentic feel after the renovation. It seems to suit couples, groups, and travelers on organized Lapland trips, especially those who want a quiet base in town rather than a large resort.
Is Hotelli Sodankylä good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price is $132, and reviewers call it a modest or reasonable price for the area. Guests say the hotel offers good value because it includes breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and renovated, comfortable rooms.
What should I know about the spa and sauna at Hotelli Sodankylä?
The sauna is a recurring highlight in reviews, and the spa is described as being on the top floor with an outdoor jacuzzi. One review notes that spa access costs extra, about 20 euros, so it is a useful add-on rather than part of the standard room rate.
