Star Arctic Hotel & Activities  

Perched on Kaunispää ‘Beauty Hill’ in Saariselkä, 270 km north of the Arctic Circle, this mountain-top ski hotel sits steps from Saariselkä Ski Resort and a newly built sledding slope. Ivalo Airport is about 25 km away and the town center is roughly 2 km — ideal for ski-in/ski-out adventures and pet-friendly escapes.

Nordic-modern design meets Lapland culture across 57 rooms and Scenic View Suites with large glass windows and private balconies or patios, offering wide tundra and village panoramas. Rooms come with minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with toiletries and slippers; the lobby features a cozy fireplace.

Ski-in/ski-out access, sauna and hot tub, fitness center and ski storage headline the facilities — plus a terrace for panoramic views, tour desk for winter excursions, free self-parking and an on-request airport shuttle. Wake up to crisp Arctic air and wide-open tundra vistas.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; the hotel also offers 24-hour front desk service, concierge help and safe-deposit boxes.

Restaurant Kaunis serves Scandinavian cuisine with a bar/lounge vibe, complemented by a coffee shop/café on site; a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–11:00.