🇫🇮 Rovaniemi, Finland
Postmaster Hotel
📍 Pekankatu 3, Rovaniemi, 96500
Photo: official website
Your stay — Postmaster Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are common and give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or along Rovakatu street where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard contactless are accepted everywhere, including taxis and market stalls; mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works widely.
Tipping is not expected; rounding up a restaurant bill or leaving a couple of euros for great service is appreciated but optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or kiosk is the cheapest, about 3 EUR.
A soup lunch at a café or takeaway grill counter costs around 10–12 EUR.
A main course at an affordable pizzeria or Asian restaurant runs about 14–18 EUR.
Grill kiosks and food trucks near Koskikatu or the market square offer affordable grilled sausages and burgers.
K-Market, S-Market, and Lidl are the main budget-friendly supermarket chains here.
For budget clothes, check the K-Citymarket hypermarket clothing section or the Sale and Halpahalli discount outlets around the Ringi area.
The cheapest way around is walking; a single bus ticket within town costs 3.80 EUR (buy via app for a slight discount). From the airport, the local bus (Santa's Express or public bus) is 3.80 EUR; avoid taxis which are about 25 EUR.
Buy groceries at Lidl rather than convenience stores. Use the bus app (Rovaniemi) for cheaper single tickets. Eat lunch before 2pm to get soup-lunch deals at cafés.
Good to know — Rovaniemi
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
RovaniemiFor all emergencies in Rovaniemi, dial 112. This single number handles police, ambulance, and fire services. Non-urgent medical advice: call 116117. For tourist information or non-emergency police matters, contact Rovaniemi Police Station at +358 295 466 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rovaniemi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Postmaster Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rovaniemi city centre (Rovakatu) → Ounasvaaran Pirtit
💡 Buy a single ticket via the 'Rovaniemi Matkailu' app to skip cash. Valid for 90 minutes including transfers.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) → Ounasvaaran Pirtit
💡 Book via 029 100 100 (local dispatch) for fixed airport fare; avoid surge pricing from the rank.
Helsinki (via overnight sleeper) → Rovaniemi Railway Station
💡 From Rovaniemi station to Ounasvaaran Pirtit, take bus line 4 (stop 'Rautatieasema') or a 10-minute taxi (€12). Book sleeper cabins early for family use.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) → Ounasvaaran Pirtit
💡 Get off at 'Ounasvaaran Pirtit' stop, not the city centre. The bus runs via the ski resort road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Postmaster Hotel?
Check-in at Postmaster Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Postmaster Hotel?
A soup lunch at a café or takeaway grill counter costs around 10–12 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Postmaster Hotel?
The cheapest way around is walking; a single bus ticket within town costs 3.80 EUR (buy via app for a slight discount). From the airport, the local bus (Santa's Express or public bus) is 3.80 EUR; avoid taxis which are about 25 EUR.
Top Attractions in Rovaniemi
💡 In autumn, the path is quiet and you might spot wild salmon jumping in the rapids near the pedestrian bridge.
💡 Visit at 18:00 on a summer Wednesday for a free evening organ recital. The acoustics are superb.
💡 Time it for Friday afternoon — the forest climbing wall and tree-house play area are great for kids, and it empties by 16:00.
💡 Pop in just for the tunnel during Arctic darkness — it's lit softly and gives a warm view of the river.
💡 Skip the paid entry if you're on a budget. The free area has Santa's chair, a photo spot, and the Arctic Circle line painted on the floor.