Tankavaara Gold Village

2.5 star property
Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Kultamuseo

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Front of property
Superior Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
BBQ/picnic Area
Snowshoeing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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Tankavaarantie 11a, Sodankyla, Lapland, 99695
  • Kultamuseo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gold Prospector Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Koilliskaira Visitor Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ivalo (IVL)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Sodankyla

At Tankavaara Gold Village you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Kultamuseo and Gold Prospector Museum. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Old Gold Prospector, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wild West Saloon is the inn's own pub, serving drinks along with light fare. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Sodankyla inn, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Koilliskaira Visitor Centre and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Urho Kekkonen National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kultamuseo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gold Prospector Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koilliskaira Visitor Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park - 24 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 33 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Ivalo (IVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Wanha Waskoolimies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vuotson Porokylä - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Tankavaara Gold Village

Inn with free parking, a quick walk to Kultamuseo
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Tankavaara Gold Village. Free self parking is available.

This Sodankyla inn is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Tankavaara Gold Village offers 18 accommodations with a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 9 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Gold Prospector
  • Wild West Saloon

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • Snowshoeing

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Tankavaara Gold Village Inn
Tankavaara Gold Village
Tankavaara Gold Village Inn Sodankyla
Tankavaara Gold Village Sodankyla
Tankavaara Gold Village Inn
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Tankavaara Gold Village Inn Sodankyla

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tankavaara Gold Village?

Tankavaara Gold Village offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tankavaara Gold Village?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tankavaara Gold Village on 30 Sept 2025 start from AU$149.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tankavaara Gold Village?

Yep, Tankavaara Gold Village has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tankavaara Gold Village?

The closest beach to Tankavaara Gold Village is Riesto (37.5 km).

Does Tankavaara Gold Village serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tankavaara Gold Village?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tankavaara Gold Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tankavaara Gold Village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.