See all properties
Save

Tankavaara Gold Village

2.5 star property
Inn with free parking, 5-minute walk to Kultamuseo

Photo gallery for Tankavaara Gold Village

Bed sheets
Deluxe Apartment
Superior Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Snowshoeing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Basic Cabin, Shared Bathroom

Bed sheets

Basic Cabin, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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 8:00 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.
View more Inns in SodankylaOpens in a new window

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 - 17 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Kaunispään Tower - 24 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, 5-minute 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.

Similar properties

Small Glass Igloo (East Village)
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 231 reviews
The price is AU$857
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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 start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 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 8:00 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Tankavaara Gold Village Sodankyla
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 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tankavaara Gold Village on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$146.18, 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 8:00 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.

Tankavaara Gold Village Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a rustic cabin in the woods but beds comfy and staff on site very helpful - restaurant good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bardia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottage in a perfect location. Moreover, you can learn about Gold panning which is an onsite activity as the place used to be a place for gold seekers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upea majoitus

Upea majoitus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cabin stay

I stayed in the cabin with a friend for a couple of nights and did some gold digging across the road. The cabin was neat and served our purpose. The camping washroom facilities ok but the shower could use some improvements. The restaurant had really good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

J.T.M.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

E Wan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cozy place in finland

Cozy place for travel. good location to see aurora. highly recommend for all traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great overnight accommodation up north travel

Great staff. Shower/bathroom was small and difficult to take shower if you were tall. Clean, basic accommodations. Would stay again for an overnight if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun rustic cabin in middle of nowhere

Great to be in cabins in nowhere in middle of Finnish snowy winter. In summer probably a little tacky next to fake Gold Mine town. Bathrooms are communal and have ventilation and plumbing issues. Food is excellent, prices are great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy cabin with fireplace.

Proposed to my partner in one of the log cabins. Great service feom staff and the food was great at the onsite restraunt. Also saw the aurora dueing our stay. Awrsome accomodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent winter trails for XС Skiing! Nice cabins. Wonderful bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very fabulous and mystical place Tankaavara. The team was maximally helpful. I recommend it to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Adeline, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was also warm and cosy. During the stay in the hotel, we managed to see the northern light! Thankful that we stayed in the hotel. The food was also great and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter road trip

Cottage was like was like were said on page, bed was comfy, there should be have better pictures from cottage on page tho. Fireplace was awesome and romantic. We did sausages and marshmallows there. Area was cozy and quiet middle of nothing as we wanted. We were traveling with own car so was easy to go example to Saariselkä. Service on place was friendly and home like and I really liked it. Because we travelled on wintertime place was really quiet from other quests. Summertime this place is more busy for sure. It was sad that we didn’t saw northern lights but it’s not place fault. :) breakfast was 10e, and really homemade. We loved reindeers there, Lumi and Urho really made our day there. Recommended this place everyone who want to be in quiet and basic and near nature like place. I want to go there again on summertime.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert, South Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy cabin next to the nationalpark

I stayed in one of the wooden cabin which are moderate equipped but that was the appeal of the place. Living close to nature with no modern frills. The place has a good heater so it was comfortable warm and there is a open fire place you can use. There are nice walking trails starting there or in the closely area and of course the gold museum and some other attractions of former times. The staff is very helpful and always open for a chat. You can get tasty local food as well. What does one need more to have a good time?

10/10 Excellent

Wing Yan Yeda, Hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very happy experience

We started our honeymoon in Tankavaara Gold Village. We stayed there for three nights. It was overall a very great experience to me as I had never stayed in a cottage before. The size of the cottage is good enough for a couple, nice, warm and very clean. Although I thought there would be a kettle inside the cottage. The kitchen wasn't far away from the cottage at all, so it was okay. We got to see the Northern lights twice, on our first and third nights during our stay. Marko and Samo were very friendly, and were very responsive to email enquiries. The food there were very delicious, especially the reindeer beef burger with bacon. The prices of the food were very reasonable. The hotel itself has its own character, and the location is just perfect for guests who are looking for somewhere close to the nature. It's a fantastic stay for us. the bathroom and toilet were generally clean as I was the only one using it as it was low season. But for the kitchen, it could be a bit cleaner. However, they have all kinds of utensils you need for cooking, so convenient. airport pickup was very reasonably priced compare to other hotels. So much easier than to catch a bus. Highly recommend! As it's a gold village, of course we had to try gold panning.nThis is what you can't miss when you stay there I think!

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ho, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fantastic village

The village may be quite small, but the atmosphere is simply fantastic. The staff there is very friendly, they had also sent us information on the activities they could help to arrange before we arrived there. They also helped to arrange a guided tour to the Gold Museum nearby, which does worth a visit. The restaurant there is very good too, except that there are too many reindeer dishes (this is a common problem in Lapland anyway...) The village is also a very good place if you are looking for northern lights, there is nearly no light pollution, and we were able to see the lights during the first night of our stay. Would recommend everyone to stay there for at least 1 to 2 days, but make sure you have got everything you need before getting there, as the nearest supermarket is kilometers away.

8/10 Good

Tenho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

magali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025