Nova Skyland vs Arctic SnowHotel
Two Lapland stays, split by split. Nova Skyland scores 8.4, Arctic SnowHotel 7.2. Here is where the difference comes from.
Summary
Nova Skyland Hotel scores 8.4/10 and Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos 7.2/10 in our ranking. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Rooms: Nova Skyland's units are 34–82 m²; Arctic SnowHotel's are 20–33 m². At Nova Skyland every unit has 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: Nova Skyland is in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, 3 km from RVN; Arctic SnowHotel is in Sinettä, near Rovaniemi, 36 km from RVN.
| Criterion | Nova Skyland | Arctic SnowHotel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Ranking | #3 | #14 |
| Area | Rovaniemi · Santa Claus Village | Sinettä · near Rovaniemi |
| Stay type | Two-floor suites, Nordic cottages | Glass igloos, Snow hotel |
| Glass-roof room size | No glass roof | 20 m² and up |
| Largest unit | 82 m² | 33 m² |
| Private sauna | In every unit | No |
| Private hot tub | No | No |
| Guest rating (avg /10) | 9.1 (1,535 reviews) | 8.7 (3,358 reviews) |
| Airport | 3 km (RVN) | 36 km (RVN) |
| From / night | €275 · breakfast included | €286 · breakfast included |
| Restaurant / spa | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| Stay & rooms | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Privacy & wellness | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Guest ratings | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Dining, spa & activities | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Location & access | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Value for money | 8.6 | 8.2 |
Nova Skyland Hotel
Big, well-designed suites with saunas at a fair price. No glass roofs, so aurora watching happens at the window.
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 Nova Skyland (8.4) and Arctic SnowHotel (7.2).
The short answer
Choose Nova Skyland for: 56 m² suites with a private sauna · Good value for the space · Minutes from the airport.
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.
Nova Skyland vs Arctic SnowHotel: FAQ
Which is better, Nova Skyland or Arctic SnowHotel?
In our ranking Nova Skyland Hotel comes out ahead with 8.4/10. Nova Skyland is ahead on stay & rooms, privacy & wellness, guest ratings, location & access and value for money, while Arctic SnowHotel is ahead on dining, spa & activities.
Which has better guest reviews, Nova Skyland or Arctic SnowHotel?
Nova Skyland averages 9.1/10 (1,535 reviews) and Arctic SnowHotel 8.7/10 (3,358 reviews), combining Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Which is cheaper, Nova Skyland or Arctic SnowHotel?
Nova Skyland starts from €275 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.