Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli, Ylläs

Cozy apartments and log cabins with private saunas, and an on-site dance restaurant

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The landmark of Ylläs
Apartments and log cabins with private saunas
Direct access to the ski trails and hiking paths from the yard
Entertainment restaurant Pirtukirkko
Breakfast of northern flavors

Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli in Äkäslompolo, Ylläs, is known for its church-like appearance. The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including apartments of different sizes and rustic log cabins. Each accommodation comes with its own private sauna. The hotel's traditional restaurant, Pirtukirkko, keeps the crowd dancing into the early hours, and Pirtu's Cellar or Loft is the village's top spot for after-parties. The hotel also features a gym, sauna area, and swimming pool.

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Location and arrival

Directions

Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli is located in the village of Äkäslompolo in Ylläs, close to various services. The hotel is easily accessible by car, with free parking available for guests accommodating at the hotel.

You can also reach Ylläs using public transportation, and during the winter season, the Ski Bus operates in the Ylläs area. For more information, visit the Visit Ylläs website.

Distances:

  • Äkäslompolo center: 700 m

  • Ylläs Ski Resort: 3.8 km

  • Kittilä Airport: 50 km

  • Kolari train station: 37 km

  • Rovaniemi Airport: 180 km

  • Ylläsjärvi village: 14 km

  • Levi: 66 km

  • Lapland Hotels Snowvillage: 30 km

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Useful information for guests

Check-in and check-out

Check-in starts at 16.00, and check-out is by 12.00.

Please inquire at our reception about the possibility of late check-out. The additional fee for late check-out is €10 per hour.

Breakfast

The abundant breakfast buffet, featuring authentic northern flavors, is served in the restaurant and is included in the accommodation price. Non-staying guests are also welcome to join for breakfast. For more information about our breakfast, please visit the restaurant page.

Breakfast opening hours 28.9.–20.11.2026:

  • Closed

Parking

The hotel has a parking area that is free for staying guests, with heating plugs also available. Please inform the hotel reception of your car's license plate number at the time of booking or upon arrival. Otherwise, parking costs €1 per hour, which can be paid via the Parkkipiste or Easypark apps.

There is also a parking area and heating plugs located right next to each apartment building.

Saunas and pool

The hotel guests' saunas are heated daily, with separate saunas reserved for men and women. There is also a swimming pool adjacent to the sauna area. The pool is approximately 10 meters long and has a depth of 0,5–1,5 meters. Access to the sauna area and swimming pool is included in the accommodation price.

Each holiday apartment and log cabin also features its own private sauna.

Opening hours:

Closed

Gym

The hotel features a gym that is open to everyone. The gym is equipped with a variety of fitness machines and a punching bag.

Access to the gym is included in the accommodation price for hotel guests; otherwise, the entry fee is €8, payable at the hotel reception. Multi-visit cards are also available.

Gym opening hours:
Daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.

27.9. onwards reception is open Mon-Fri from 9AM to 4PM. Ticket sales only during customer service opening hours.

Pets

Pet-friendly rooms are available at the hotel. To ensure the availability of a pet room, please book in advance through our online store or the hotel reception. The pet fee is €20 per stay and includes cleaning, a treat, a water bowl, and the use of a pet towel during your visit.

Pets are also welcome in the hotel's Takkabaari.

For more information about traveling with pets at our locations, please read more on our website.

Performers

In the hotel's dance restaurant Pirtukirkko, live artists perform on the stage during the autumn and early spring. Access to these events is included in the accommodation price.

Check out the dance calendar for more details.

Services for cyclists

We welcome cyclists to our hotel! We have a bike washing station, and if needed, we also lend tools for bike maintenance.

Hotel reception

Open 29.9.–19.11.

  • Mon-Fri from 9AM to 4PM

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Things to do in Ylläs

Explore all our services available in the Ylläs area.

SnowVillage in Kittilä

The SnowVillage season has ended. We will open again on 25.12.2026. The theme for the next season will be announced in autumn 2026.

Lapland Hotels SnowVillage is rebuilt from scratch every year in Lainio, Kittilä, and delights its visitors with changing themes and stunning ice art.

SnowVillage is a unique icy complex covering about two hectares, with construction using over 20 million kilos of snow and about 300,000 kilos of crystal-clear natural ice each year. The annually changing theme is announced in the autumn.

Contact information

  • Seasonal opening times

    • 1.6.–19.6.2026 accommodation only available, restaurant services closed.

    • 19.6.–27.9.2026

    • 27.9.–20.11.2026 accommodation only available, restaurant services closed.

    • 20.11.2026–2.5.2027

  • Address

    Lapland Hotels Äkäshotelli

    Äkäsentie 10 95970

    Äkäslompolo