Arctic TreeHouse vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Arctic TreeHouse scores 7.9, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel scores 7.9/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Rooms: Arctic TreeHouse's units are 27–55 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At Arctic TreeHouse some units have a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub; at Arctic SnowHotel no unit has a private sauna and no unit has a private hot tub.
Location: Arctic TreeHouse is in Rovaniemi, Syväsenvaara, 3 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Arctic TreeHouse | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #7 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Syväsenvaara | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Design treehouse suites | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 55 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | In some units | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 8.7 (1,510 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €367 · breakfast included | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 6.4 | 8.2 |
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Striking design, good food and a spa. The standard suite is 27 m² with no glass roof, and value scores are low.
Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos
Two experiences in one place and a dark lakeside site. Igloos are small, twin-bedded, and most extras cost more.
Also compare our #1: SkyView Igloo Resort
Two-floor glass igloo suites where every unit has its own sauna and outdoor hot tub, on a quiet forest hill 15 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport. It scores 9.5/10 in our ranking, ahead of both Arctic TreeHouse (7.9) and Arctic SnowHotel (7.2).
The short answer
Choose Arctic TreeHouse for: Distinctive award-winning design · Strong restaurant and a spa · Close to the airport and SantaPark.
Choose Arctic SnowHotel for: Glass igloo plus snow hotel in one trip · Dark lakeside site with aurora night watch. Keep in mind: 20 m² igloos with twin beds only · 30–40 minutes from Rovaniemi.
Arctic TreeHouse vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, Arctic TreeHouse or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking Arctic TreeHouse Hotel comes out ahead with 7.9/10. Arctic TreeHouse is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, dining, spa & activities and location & access, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on value for money.
Which has better guest reviews, Arctic TreeHouse or Arctic SnowHotel?
Arctic TreeHouse averages 8.7/10 (1,510 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Arctic TreeHouse or Arctic SnowHotel?
Arctic TreeHouse starts from €367 per night (breakfast included) and Arctic SnowHotel from €286 (breakfast included). Compare what is included, such as breakfast, sauna and hot tub, as well as the nightly rate.