Hotel Metsähirvas offers a cozy retreat near the University of Lapland. Enjoy local flavors with free breakfast, unwind by the firepit or in the sauna, and explore nearby Hiidenkirnut. The on-site Saihu bistro serves up delicious pizzas for dinner or light fare.
Located near a train station, Hotel Metsähirvas is a great choice for a stay in Rovaniemi. Guests can enjoy pizza at Saihu, which serves breakfast and dinner, and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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 daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (late night)
What to do
On a private beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Bicycle parking
Sauna
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Banquet hall
Firepit
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Heated floor (bathroom)
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Saihu - This bistro specializes in pizza and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lounge - Onsite brewpub. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 70.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 1 to May 31:
One of the dining venues
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Hotel Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Metsähirvas
Hotel Metsähirvas Hotel
Hotel Metsähirvas Rovaniemi
Hotel Metsähirvas Hotel Rovaniemi
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Metsähirvas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Metsähirvas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Metsähirvas?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Metsähirvas?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Metsähirvas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 70.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Metsähirvas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Metsähirvas and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, a sauna, and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Metsähirvas?
Yes, Saihu offers pizza.
What's the area around Hotel Metsähirvas like?
Hotel Metsähirvas is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include University of Lapland, which is 16 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Hotel Metsähirvas Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and great with a variety of options. (12 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2025
Excellent stay. Highly recommended.
Excellent stay. Clean comfortable and great breakfast!
Kelvin
Kelvin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Godt hotel til prisen
Fint hotel i forhold til pris. God beliggenhed i forhold til en enkelt overnatning. Flot morgenmad
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Ett hotell med bra service och lugn.
Ann-Sofie
Ann-Sofie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Nice stay with great service
Excellent service and reception.
Restaurant and breakfast was very good.
Nice fireplace ("Laavu") at beach.
Sami
Sami, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Ihana hotelli! Ystävällinen henkilökunta!
Artem
Artem, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Kokonaisuus
Kyllä tullaan uudestaan 👍
Sirpa
Sirpa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Huoneet olivat siistejä ja mukavia. Palvelu oli hyvää ja yatävällistä. Aamiainen oli maukasta ja monipuolista.
Kirsi
Kirsi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
Ystävällinen palvelu, siistit huoneet, monipuolinen aamiainen, kiva oma uimaranta 😊 Kuuman päivän vuoksi olisi ollut mukavaa saada ikkuna auki yöksi tai ilmastointia merkittävästi kovemmalle. Hyvät sängyt kuitenkin takasivat mukavat yöunet.
Minna
Minna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Rauhallinen paikka
aki
aki, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
Poissa kaupungin sykkeestä
Paikka mukavasti syrjässä, jos ei välitä keskustan sykkeestä. Kemijoki vieressä, jonne helteellä voi pulahtaa. Kiva paikka, mutta oma huone näillä hellekeleillä turkkasen kuuma, koska huoneessa ei ilmastointia. Sänky ja tyyny kaipaavat updatingia. Muutoin mukava paikka.
Satu-Maarit
Satu-Maarit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Hyvä kokemus
Kalle
Kalle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Very Nice
Emile
Emile, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Huone erittäin hyvä henkilökunta ystävällinen aamiainen paras tähän asti tyylikäs asettelu tarjonta erinomainen ystävällinen tarjoilija hinta laatu suhde 10 arvoinen tulen uudelleen
Heikki
Heikki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
Erittäin siisti ja rauhallinen
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Really great staff and beautiful outdoors
Crystal Diana
Crystal Diana, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
Ein bisschen außerhalb von Rovaniemi, aber perfekt, um Nordlichter zu
Cordula
Cordula, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
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Joakim
Joakim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
The staff was absolutely amazing, my Fiancé and i stayed for about 5 days and it was very peaceful and friendly. We got engaged on this trip and it was just the perfect vacation.
KATY
KATY, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Mukava majoitus
Kiva ja persoonallinen hotelli
Juha
Juha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
The setting and scenery was gorgeous
Tyler
Tyler, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Wir waren rundum zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Excelente opção proximo a Rovaniemi
O hotel esta localizado em meio a um bosque lindíssimo.
O pessoal é muito prestativo e simpático.
Vale a estadia.
Um excelente local para admirar a aurora boreal.
Eduardo
Eduardo, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Great stay, love the fireplace by the river. We were lucky enough to see Aurora
Simona
Simona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Far exceeded expectations!
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The amenities were excellent from the food and bar to the activities and location. From start to finish our expectations were exceeded and we had an amazing time!
Neil
Neil, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Super équipe
100% du personnel était incroyablement gentil, que ce soit pour les activités, le restaurant ou le bar.
Une très belle équipe.