Hotel Metsähirvas

This place is a bit outside Rovaniemi (18 min by car) along the road towards South. We took it to accomodate us on our way back home from family skiing trip at Levi. The building is an old schooling facility for the forest rangers. You can feel the history of the buildings but inside the rooms you have a modern touch. The rooms are very spaceous and allowed easily our 4 person family to fit in with ease. The breakfast was great and the staff was very helpfull and nice. There was a sauna also downstairs that we didn't get to test this time. Also I suppose the river next to the hotel would be open for swimming during the summer months.

This historic old building away from light pollution not far from Santa’s Village or City Center is one of a kind. A series of unfortunate events resulted in 36 hours of travel from Florida to Amsterdam and lost luggage. Desperately in need of sleep and smooth sailing for the Finland portion of our trip. I have so many wonderful things to say about the whole experience but there was some miscommunication that our already extremely tight budget really put us in a tough spot. First off I don’t want this to come off as we did not enjoy our stay or that it was anyone’s fault really booked for 17.03.2025 -20.03.2025 and another hotel in Levi 20.03.2025-22.03.2025 in June for my boyfriend’s first international trip for his 30th! We checked out Tuesday morning and enjoyed half a day in Rovaniemi then drove 2.5 hours to what we thought was our next hotel in Levi arriving at 1930 thinking we had reservations Wednesday night but I was wrong. I know customer service is different in the EU but wow why the heck wouldn’t you want to inform or inquire why a guest was checking out early. I’m not rich I cannot just pay for 3 nights use two then buy another night elsewhere. I emailed the hotel immediately and I was told people check out early all the time and it is not their business to ask why. This situation resulted in 229£ of a night reserved lost here 180£ for the sauna cold plunge that was an extra fee not disclosed and 166£ for a crappy hotel in Levi for a total of 575£ screw up.

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.

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!!

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 :)

All time the staff help me.. thanks a lot

The staff is the highlight of the property. The rooms are not heated enough and there is no lift. The breakfast was fresh. The location is away from Rovaniemi airport and city.

Really great staff and beautiful outdoors

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!

Our experience is truly positive in this hotel. Our room was comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff, great food, relaxing atmosphere and well organized activities. Only good words and memories in here. Thank you! Sara

Great stay, love the fireplace by the river. We were lucky enough to see Aurora

The setting and scenery was gorgeous

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.

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

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

The staff were amazing - very kind and helpful. Our family apartment was stunning, clean and comfortable.

It’s a great hotel for family or couples. Friendly staff and the owner is actively involved in day to day. Just make sure to pre book your lunch and dinner and any dietary requirements you have and rest should be smooth.

Great location and facilities , kids had an amazing time , very friendly and helpful staff throughout no complaints at all

We stayed in Appartment F. The site is beautiful and well cared for. It's about 20 minute drive to Rovaniemi. The site is next to a river which froze over winter. There is a lovely hut here which has an evening fire. You can also ice bath and enjoy a hot tub here. The room we stayed in was incredible. It included a sauna which was very welcome. The room was big, cozy and well equipped for our stay. The beds were super comfy and had a lot of room around them too. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was a lovely buffet which included cooked items as well as local cuisine. We will be coming back and I would recommend others to visit!

We stayed in Appartment F. The site is beautiful and well cared for. It's about 20 minute drive to Rovaniemi. The site is next to a river which froze over winter. There is a lovely hut here which has an evening fire. You can also ice bath and enjoy a hot tub here. The room we stayed in was incredible. It included a sauna which was very welcome. The room was big, cozy and well equipped for our stay. The beds were super comfy and had a lot of room around them too. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was a lovely buffet which included cooked items as well as local cuisine. We will be coming back and I would recommend others to visit!

A very nice and old Hotel with a lot of atmosphere and very serviceminded staff. Beautiful area down to a nice lake.

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

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

So quiet and peaceful by the river and easy access from the main road.

So quiet and peaceful by the river and easy access from the main road.

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.

Clean, inexpensive, great value for my money, good breakfast, convenient location

Clean, inexpensive, great value for my money, good breakfast, convenient location

Friendly service, the place with interesting history. We got enjoy sauna after 10 pm.

Friendly service, the place with interesting history. We got enjoy sauna after 10 pm.

Warm welcoming also for our dog who got treats. Familiar staff. Cozy room, very clean, beds etc comfortable. I would put more towels hooks in the bathroom. And simple website where you find lots of interesting and useful information eas.

Warm welcoming also for our dog who got treats. Familiar staff. Cozy room, very clean, beds etc comfortable. I would put more towels hooks in the bathroom. And simple website where you find lots of interesting and useful information eas.