Saariselka Homestays

We were lucky enough to win a week in the Holiday Club in a draw from Inghams Holidays! My lady gave way to a silver-tongued salesperson at an event and gave her email address never believing it would ever be her that wins. Then she nearly deleted the notification email as it was probably a scam. And so we were off to lands well north of the Arctic Circle in the middle of January. Neither of us were skiers so we weren’t sure what to expect. And we are both in our mid-70s so we weren’t going to take many risks. It's a three-hour coach trip from Kittila Airport to Saariselka including a 20-minute rest stop. The first stop in Saariselka was to get issued with heavy overalls, snow boots and mittens which are vital for temperatures of around -25c to -30c which was what we experienced. The hotel is in the centre of town and most places are walkable. Temperatures indoors were pleasant, not hot, but to go outside needed around 20 minutes to put on the kit to go outside. While we were there the sun rose about 11 am and set around 2.30 pm but there was another hour or two of reasonable light. The rooms were basic with twin beds easily pushed together and the continental individual duvets. Bathroom was fine. Lighting in the room was OK but could have been brighter. There’s a TV but the only English programmes were subtitled. The rooms aren’t serviced during the stay but we asked the rep and he organised the cleaners to change towels and empty bins mid-week. We had half-board so breakfast and dinner were buffet service and the food was filling and plentiful. My lady is vegetarian and the rep told the kitchen and they provided a fresh-cooked vegetarian dish for every dinner just for her which was easily added to with the salads and vegetables on the buffet. Dinner was usually soup with two main meat or fish courses plus plentiful bread, vegetables and salads. There was usually just one choice of sweet plus endless hot drinks and an adjacent bar. During the week we were there large numbers of French came and went plus some oriental parties. A couple of times we encountered a rather full house but the turnover of tables is quick and the food doesn’t seem to run out. There is a swimming pool which seems to be for play rather than swimming plus a sauna and a spa but we didn’t try them. There’s no gym. Inghams offered excursions such as husky driving, reindeer farm visits, skiddoos plus there is a regular public bus service to the ski lifts. We found it delightful to walk the signed trails in the hills – a walking pole is useful. The silence in the woods is wonderful. Everyone wants to see the Northern Lights but that is entirely by luck. During our week there were plenty of sightings but the quality was not good. Enough to show you have seen them but not enough to be thrilled. Plenty of green but no reds or blues. I never knew that the vague wisps of white cloud can be seen as green by taking a picture! Amazing. One lesson we learned, don

My family and I couldn't choose the best chalet for our holiday in Finland! Hirvas suite is a fantastic apartment, clean and near the main attractions of Saariselka. It has a beautiful living room with a fireplace, two comfortable and clean beds, a kitchen with equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a private sauna, perfect for relaxing after a cold day. Breakfast and dinner are served in the bar in the country's small shopping centre, 5 minutes walk from the chalet.

The most cost-effective accommodation in Finland. It took some time to find the front desk, and I was very satisfied with everything else! There is a large space for breakfast, and the bathroom provides a sauna room with bath towels and towels. I am really surprised! It snowed when we went, and we participated in the husky sledding activity. There was a 10[%] discount and the hotel was a partner. It was more affordable than ordering online in advance, so satisfied! The transportation is convenient. The bus is in the Holiday club, dozens of meters away from the front desk, and the supermarket is about 600 meters away. There is also a public sauna, but it is too cold to go out. It is more convenient to enjoy in the room! Will choose here next time I go...

When you stay at Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn in Saariselka, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Saariselkä Ski Resort and Saariselkä Sport Resort. This lodge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Urho Kekkonen National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaunispään Tower.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cafe/Restaurant Kuukkeli serving guests of Kuukkeli Log Houses Porakka Inn. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

There is no breakfast, but there is a supermarket on the side, there are many restaurants around, and there is a kitchen full of equipment to cook for yourself. It can be an extra bed and the double sofa can be turned into a double bed. Convenient transportation and parking. The room has a washing machine and a dryer. Suitable for families.

When you a stay at this aparthotel in Saariselka, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Saariselkä Sport Resort and Saariselkä Ski Resort. This spa aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Urho Kekkonen National Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pyhan Paavalin Chapel.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance.You can enjoy a meal at Ravintola Kuukkeli serving the guests of this aparthotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your apartment. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a dryer and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Cozy ground-floor apartment in a 2-floor terraced house in Etelärinne I area. Saariselkä services only 1.5 km away.The 33-square-meter apartment has a kitchen/livingroom, a washroom/toilet, a sauna and a small storage room. In addition, shared with the other apartments ski maintenance room with a ski lubrication rack and an infrared heater. The apartment has been renovated in 2019.Sleeping facilities: 2 beds in the livingroom.Firewood is not included in the price in summer.The apartment is equipped with crockery, coffee and water kettle, toaster, thermos bottle, hair dryer, ironing board and iron.

Located in the centre of Saariselkä, this multi-apartment coel house is an excellent choice for an easy holiday. Apartment Lomarati 3 offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.The apartment has a convenient kitchen-living room with access to a bedroom separated by a sliding door. The bedroom has two beds for a good night's sleep. In addition, the living room has a sofa bed, providing extra space for two if needed.At the end of the day you can relax in the sauna. The washroom and toilet are located in the same room.Final cleaning and linen and towels can be ordered as an extra service.The apartment is equipped with basic kitchenware, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, electric mixer, blender, hairdryer and iron and ironing board (shared with other apartments in the building).There is also a ski maintenance building in the courtyard with a ski rack and a waxing iron.Access to the apartment is via the main entrance.

Located in the centre of Saariselkä, this rowhouse offers the perfect setting for a holiday. The cosy main apartment is ideal for families and groups of friends.The apartment has a handy kitchen-living room where you can prepare delicious meals, and the living room where you can relax watching TV or enjoying the glow of the fireplace. From the lounge there is also access to the terrace where it is possible to admire the views.On the entrance floor there are two bedrooms, each with two beds. Additional sleeping accommodation is available on the loft, where there is an alcove with two beds. In addition to the alcove, the loft has a TV, DVD, sitting area with two beanbag chairs.The sauna offers a great place to relax.The sauna has speakers installed under the ceiling for listening to music and can be connected via bluetooth to the amplifier in the KPH on all playing devices.The apartment has two toilets, one of them is in the washroom.The price includes final cleaning and bed linen and towels supplied for the number of persons booked. The apartment is equipped with a full set of crockery, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, electric kettle, blender, electric mixer, immersion blender, coffee grinder, raclette grill with stone top, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. Chromecast media player and 2 x dvd. Two sets of frisbee golf discs (about 1 km to the course).There is a children's gate at both ends of the stairs. Children's potty available by pre-order.The apartment has an outside storage room where you can store your firewood, suitcases and skis. Ski enthusiasts can also use the same room to keep their equipment in good condition, as there is a lubrication table and iron.A separate ski rack is available for ski maintenance, which is shared with another apartment. If you would like to use this, please check availability at the time of booking.Firewood is not included in the price in summer.

Located in the centre of Saariselkä, this rowhouse offers the perfect setting for a holiday. The central apartment is ideal for families and groups of friends.The apartment has a handy kitchen-living room where you can prepare delicious meals, and the living room where you can relax while watching TV or listening to the glow of the fireplace. From the living room you can also access the terrace to admire the views.On the entrance floor there are two bedrooms, each with two beds. Additional sleeping accommodation is available on the loft, where there is an alcove with two beds. In addition to the alcove, the loft has a sitting area with a small library, board games and two beanbag chairs. There is a child gate at either end of the stairs.The sauna offers a great place to relax.The sauna has speakers installed under the ceiling for listening to music and can be connected via bluetooth to the amplifier in the KPH on all playing devices.The apartment has two toilets, one of them in the washroom.The price includes final cleaning as well as linen and towels supplied for the number of persons booked. The apartment is equipped with a full set of crockery, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, electric kettle, blender, electric mixer, immersion blender, coffee bean grinder, raclette grill with stone top, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. 2 x dvd, Chromecast media player. Two sets of frisbee golf discs (about 1 km to the course).There is a children's gate at both ends of the stairs. Children's potty available by pre-order.The apartment has an outside storage room where you can store your firewood, suitcases and skis. Ski enthusiasts can also use the same room to keep their equipment in good condition, as there is a lubrication table and iron.A separate ski rack is available for ski maintenance, which is shared with another apartment. If you would like to use this, please check availability at the time of booking.Firewood is not included in the price in summer.There is a marked parking...