Must-see hotels in Finland

  • Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel

    Turku

    It's worth paying extra for a river view at this sleek business hotel with streamlined Scandinavian-style dark-wood rooms. Couples weary of sleeping in…

  • Hetan Lomakylä

    Lapland

    On the banks of the Närpistöjoki, with two riverside smoke saunas and a communal kitchen, this campground has grassy tent pitches, smart painted wooden…

  • Lomakylä Retki-Etappi

    Central Finland

    At the start of the Little Bear’s Ring and the Karhunkierros trailhead, this lakeside campground is a convenient place to stay. There are several cabins …

  • Hotel Kasnäs

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The end of the line (literally), on the island's southern tip, this modern complex sprawls over several buildings, offering affordable accommodation and a…

  • Hanko Camping Silversand

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Situated 4km northeast of the town centre, this well-shaded campground stretches along a private beach. Its simple six-person huts are supplemented by…

  • Spa Hotel Hamina

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Conveniently located between the bus station and the Old Town, this hotel has spa facilities including swimming pool, lap pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness…

  • Sandvik Gästhamn & Camping

    Åland Archipelago

    Situated 3.5km southwest of Karlby, the fabulous Sandvik Gästhamn & Camping caters to your every need, with sheltered sites, kitchen and laundry…

  • Bridgettine Sisters' Guesthouse

    Turku

    Glowing white and run by nuns, this Catholic convent's guest wing is a haven of peace, with public areas silent after 10pm and a general respectful hush…

  • Pellas Gästhem

    Åland Archipelago

    In a former schoolhouse, Pellas promises a 'genuine archipelago experience', with fishing, rowing, exploring and picnicking. Accommodation is simple and…

  • Puttes Camping

    Åland Archipelago

    Right on Bomarsund's doorstep, Puttes has plenty of grassy sites and simple four-bed cabins, plus a beach sauna, bike hire, rowing boats and a canoe jetty…

  • Hotel Tegel

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Housed in a handsome red-brick building that dates from 1888, Hotel Tegel contains 13 functional but attractive guestrooms (with additional rooms in a…

  • Hamina Camping Pitkät Hiekat

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In Vilniemi, 7km south of Hamina, this beachside spot is surrounded by quiet forest, with free rowing boats, sauna and laundry. Cottages have kitchenettes…

  • Hotelli Helmi

    Turku

    Next door to the bus station, family-owned Helmi (literally, 'pearl') has 34 autumn-hued, soundproofed rooms with mini fridges, comfy mattresses and good…

  • Villa Kolovesi

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Next to Kolovesi National Park, this well-equipped five-bedroom log villa has a private sandy beach, a children's playground and a sauna. It sleeps up to…

  • Hasslebo Gästhem

    Åland Archipelago

    About 3km outside Kumlinge village, Hasslebo Gästhem has an eco sensibility that's exemplified by bio-toilets, solar power and organic breakfasts (€9).

  • Santa Claus Holiday Village

    Rovaniemi

    This cottage complex is right at Santa's Napapiiri home, Santa Claus Village. It's run out of an enormous souvenir shop (there's a Santa in here too), but…

  • Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus

    Lapland

    Situated 4.5km northwest of the main village, this hiking centre is conveniently close to the trekking routes and M/S Malla. You’ll find a range of en…

  • Spa Hotel Casino

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Attractively situated on an island across a footbridge from the kauppatori, this old-fashioned place was slated for a major tower-block extension in 2018,…

  • Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Towering over the kauppatori, this business hotel is a safe if characterless choice. Most rooms have lake views, satellite TV and cramped bathrooms; those…

  • Golden Crown

    Lapland

    On the side of the fell, these perspex igloos sleeping up to four people have kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms and motorised beds so that you can move…

  • Amalia

    Åland Archipelago

    Inside an old farmhouse, Amalia's B&B contains six small but atmospheric rooms, appropriately decorated with floral wallpaper, painted wainscoting and…

  • Hotelli Kilpis

    Lapland

    In the centre of town, this ageing hotel has simply appointed but comfortable rooms; those facing the car park can be noisy. There’s one suite (from €135)…

  • SKO

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Six kilometres southwest of Savonlinna, this Christian college offers rooms in a variety of buildings in a peaceful location near a lake. Each building…

  • Bomans Gästhem

    Åland Archipelago

    In a peacefully located former farmstead, this guesthouse consists of four red clapboard bungalows, each with kitchenette, bathroom and beds for four. The…

  • Omenahotelli Lönnrotinkatu

    Helsinki

    One of two handy Helsinki locations (along with Omenahotelli Yrjönkatu) of good-value, staffless hotel chain Omenahotelli, the Lönnrotinkatu branch has…

  • Aaria

    Rovaniemi

    Handy for the Ounasvaara ski lift, and located in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, this cordially run timber guesthouse has five compact, cosy modern rooms …

  • Hossan Lomakeskus

    Central Finland

    Just outside the national park boundary, Hossan Lomakeskus has lake frontage and a clutch of cottages (linen costs an extra €8 per person), as well as an…

  • Omenahotelli Yrjönkatu

    Helsinki

    Handily situated, this branch of staffless hotel chain Omenahotelli has rooms with red-and-brown colour schemes, laminate floors, non-opening windows,…

  • Oulanka Camping

    Central Finland

    The Karhunkierros Trek runs right through this place, 1km northwest of the Oulanka Visitor Centre. It rents canoes and rowboats to use on the Oulankajoki,…

  • Lapland Hotel Hetta

    Lapland

    While Hetta feels old-fashioned, it has good facilities, including an indoor pool and straightforward but spacious renovated rooms – ask for one facing…

  • Kesähotelli Tott

    The Finnish Lakeland

    Not far from the kauppatori, this university residence offers accommodation during term holidays. Standard rooms feature narrow beds, cramped bathrooms…

  • GLO Hotel Art

    Helsinki

    Built in 1903 as the student clubhouse for the technical university opposite, this turreted art nouveau castle-like building features a dark but…

  • Hullu Poro Hostel

    Lapland

    A well-equipped budget option, this staff-less complex offers rooms that have two single beds and a desk; they share a decent bathroom, lounge area and…

  • Hotel Finn

    Helsinki

    High up in a central building, this friendly two-floor hotel is upbeat, with helpful service and art from young Finnish photographers on the walls. The 37…

  • Hotell Gullvivan

    Åland Archipelago

    Every room at this modest hotel has a fantastic sea view. Some also have a kitchenette, which may come in handy, as there are few places to eat in the…

  • Hotelli Aakenus

    Rovaniemi

    A quick stroll from the Arktikum, this friendly, efficient hotel 500m west of the town centre has 45 simple, spacious rooms; some have connecting doors…

  • Hotelli Kainuu

    Central Finland

    Right in the slow-beating heart of Kuhmo, this family-run hotel offers 29 rooms that are comfortable without being flashy. There’s also a gym and sauna, a…

  • Tenon Eräkievari

    Northern Lapland

    In a great spot 8.5km north of town up the Utsjoki road on the banks of the Tenojoki, this peaceful property makes a good base for river fishing. Rooms…

  • Rantakatti

    The Finnish Lakeland

    The highlight of this retreat in the forest is its wonderful lakeside location. It offers basic B&B rooms in three buildings and a self-contained villa…

  • GLO Airport

    Helsinki

    The most convenient spot for the airport is this hotel in Terminal 2 itself. The windowless rooms (no planespotting, folks) are small and somewhat…

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