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…
Must-see hotels in Finland
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…
Finland's West Coast
Surrounded by forest and just footsteps from the beach, this large family campground has it all: an on-site restaurant, an Angry Birds–themed playground,…
Karelia
At the mouth of the river, well-equipped Timitraniemi has 45 log cabins of varying sizes and plushness and plenty of grassy pitches. Facilities include a…
Finland's West Coast
This small, super-friendly riverside campground is 2km north of the town centre at the harbour. There's a wide range of accommodation, from simple wooden…
Mariehamn
All rooms at this sophisticated spot on the main boulevard feature big windows, sandy hues and parquetry floors. There's a swimming pool and sauna, and a…
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…
Åland Archipelago
Situated 3.5km southwest of Karlby, the fabulous Sandvik Gästhamn & Camping caters to your every need, with sheltered sites, kitchen and laundry…
Karelia
Each of these simple but comfortable lakeside apartments has a full kitchen and laundry, making them ideal for larger families; some also have private…
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…
Åland Archipelago
In a former schoolhouse, Pellas promises a 'genuine archipelago experience', with fishing, rowing, exploring and picnicking. Accommodation is simple and…
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…
Karelia
Great-value, sizeable rooms here come with bathroom and kitchen facilities as well as small balconies. Prices include breakfast, and access to a sauna and…
Finland's West Coast
Housed in the elegantly restored customs house, the Epoque is the town's best place to stay, with 16 modern rooms and a refined, intimate atmosphere. Most…
Karelia
The pick of Joensuu's central chain hotels has squeaky-clean rooms with ultrapowerful showers, a small gym, free parking, friendly staff and fast wi-fi…
Kuopio
Part of the Spa Hotel Rauhalahti complex, this has modern apartments with all the trimmings, including (for not much extra cash) a sauna. Guests have full…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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).
Kuopio
Though it's looking faded, this spa hotel 6km south of town is hugely popular, largely because of the huge scope for family-friendly activities. The spa…
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…
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…
Kuopio
Clean but characterless, this hostel tucked away in a quiet area 1.5km south of the kauppatori offers narrow rooms and single-sex dorms with wooden bunks…
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…
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…
Åland Archipelago
Inside an old farmhouse, Amalia's B&B contains six small but atmospheric rooms, appropriately decorated with floral wallpaper, painted wainscoting and…
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)…
Finland's West Coast
Look for the happy dancing bears, who will lead you to this rambling holiday village with a range of red cottages amid the forest. Options include rooms…
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…
Finland's West Coast
The spectacular views of the alluring Gulf of Bothnia are the selling point here. Perched on a dune overlooking the wide, glorious beach, the main…
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…
Helsinki
One of two handy Helsinki locations (along with Omenahotelli Yrjönkatu) of good-value, staffless hotel chain Omenahotelli, the Lönnrotinkatu branch has…
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 …
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…
Helsinki
Handily situated, this branch of staffless hotel chain Omenahotelli has rooms with red-and-brown colour schemes, laminate floors, non-opening windows,…
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
While Hetta feels old-fashioned, it has good facilities, including an indoor pool and straightforward but spacious renovated rooms – ask for one facing…
