Boutique
Aurora
Luosto

Santa’s Hotel Aurora is a cozy hotel in Luosto with hotel rooms and glass igloos. Aurora is the perfect destination for you to experience authentic Lapland and enjoy the quiet, surrounding nature, while still being close to services. Our boutique-style hotel, rooms with private saunas and fireplaces, and atmospheric glass igloos create a warm and inviting setting throughout your stay. With low light pollution, Aurora is also a good place to see the northern lights close to the hotel.
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Who is Aurora perfect for?
The sound of fire crackling and views from the window to an evergreen spruce forest create a perfect setting for relaxing close to the nature. Every hotel room has a private sauna, and the soft heat invites you to warm up and recover after adventures. In our glass igloos you can experience the magical Lapland sky from dusk till dawn and spend an unforgettable night falling asleep under the northern sky.
- If you are looking for some peace and quiet
- Nature lovers and hikers
- Outdoorsy and active people
- If you are seeking unforgettable, once in a lifetime experiences
Hotel Services
At Hotel Aurora, we want everything to feel effortless for our guests. You can relax, knowing we take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
Restaurants & Dining
- Breakfast served daily
- À la carte restaurant
- Lobby bar
Wellness & Leisure
- Hotel rooms with private saunas
- Outdoor trails starting directly from the hotel yard
- The wide range of services and activities in the Luosto area is within easy reach
Sights & Activities
Our hotel is ideally located near the best attractions and activities in Luosto. All year round you can enjoy the beautiful nature and diverse experiences right next to the hotel.
Nature & Scenery
- Access to paths and ski tracks directly from the hotel
- National park right next to the hotel
- Northern lights viewing spots
Activities
- Husky safaris
- Reindeer experiences
- Snowmobile safaris
- Sledding
- Horseback riding
- Cross-country and downhill skiing
- Amethyst mine
- Hiking and camping
How to get here
Santa’s Hotel Aurora is located in Luosto, a small village in Sodankylä municipality. Luosto offers a range of services, such as a shop, restaurants and activity providers. The distance to the municipal center of Sodankylä is 45 km, to Pyhätunturi is 45 km and to Rovaniemi is 115 km.
By plane
- The closest airports are: Rovaniemi (110 km), Kittilä (130 km) and Ivalo (190 km)
- A direct bus connection between Rovaniemi and Luosto runs daily. The bus passes Santa Claus Village, so you can have a day trip to see Santa and the village by bus. All listed airports have car rental and taxi services.
By train
- The closest railway stations are: Kemijärvi (70 km) and Rovaniemi (115 km)
- A bus connection from and to Rovaniemi daily, access to rental car or taxi services
- In Kemijärvi you have access to rental car and taxi services
By car
- Free parking at the hotel
- Engine heaters available during winter (limited amount)
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Way to a merry stay
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