Häme
Next to the Messilä ski centre, 8km west of Lahti, this lakeside holiday park has grassed campsites, a communal kitchen and laundry and restaurant. It has…
Must-see hotels in Finland
The Finnish Lakeland
Not far from the kauppatori, this university residence offers accommodation during term holidays. Standard rooms feature narrow beds, cramped bathrooms…
Helsinki
Built in 1903 as the student clubhouse for the technical university opposite, this turreted art nouveau castle-like building features a dark but…
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…
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…
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…
Inari
Inari's closest campground is 500m south of the town centre, and offers a range of 40 cabins and cottages, 40 caravan pitches and 30 tent sites, as well…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Häme
A variety of accommodation types are dotted around the 10 ski slopes here, managed as one estate. Always packed with skiers in winter, it is quiet in…
Kuopio
Though it has lost all vestiges of its former grandeur, this business hotel has a prime location on the kauppatori and a takeover by the Scandic chain…
Åland Archipelago
This campground is surrounded by 3.2 hectares of grassy meadows, smooth granite rocks and fine sandy beaches – there's nothing but peace, tranquillity and…
Åland Archipelago
Since the early 1960s the Karlsson family has run this comfortable motel-style lodging on the road to Käringsund. The modest place features spacious…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
The hilltop location can be a tough walk, but rooms here are clean and bright with desk and TV. Every two or three rooms share a large kitchen and…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Owned by the Finnish Free Church, this 64-room hotel is good for family or business visitors looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Single rooms are tiny,…
Rovaniemi
Thankfully, this 169-room hotel is devoid of sleigh bells and ‘ho-ho-ho’ kitsch. It’s right in the heart of town and very upbeat and busy, with helpful…
Northern Lapland
Situated 500m north of the town centre, this family-run guesthouse has small but spotless rooms with Ikea-style furniture such as wire storage units…
Northern Lapland
In the village centre, Kalastajan Majatalo offers comfortable rooms, including 12 in a 2016-opened annexe, as well as apartments equipped with full…
Lapland
In the centre of town, this appealing spot has cute red wooden cabins running up a slope just across from the Muonionjoki, and more upmarket apartments…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Four blocks from the kauppatori, and set in a grassy garden, this historic wooden house holds a well-kept hostel. All rooms (for one to six people) have…
Finland's West Coast
This popular family getaway is 2km from town on the island of Vaskiluoto. There's loads of fun to be had at this place, including minigolf, pedal cars, a…
Häme
It's clean and convenient for those arriving by train, but there's not much else to be said in Patria's favour, other than price. Cramped rooms have…
Åland Archipelago
Attached to Godby’s sports centre and swimming pool, this hostelry is often used by visiting youth sporting teams, and it has an institutional vibe to…
Åland Archipelago
This family resort packs the tents and campers into a wide green field by the seashore, with additional cabins and bungalows sleeping up to 10. Child…
Central Finland
Year-round, this college offers good-value budget accommodation in comfortable rooms (some share shower facilities) across a variety of buildings. There…
Karelia
If you need to stay in Ilomantsi, this recently renovated hotel, with 18 en suite rooms spruced up with patterned wallpaper, is your best bet. There's no…
Central Finland
Across the road from the Kierikkikeskus museum, this simple hotel consists of wooden buildings surrounding a little pond. Its 16 spacious rooms have…
Mariehamn
Mariehamn’s most affordable central accommodation is old style – with tiny balconies overlooking the main drag – but it’s fine for a cheap sleep. Rooms…
Northern Lapland
Across the river from the town centre, this campground has a riverside cafe-bar, good showers and several saunas. Cabins, discreetly angled for privacy,…
Mariehamn
Travellers love the Solhem's seaside location, just 3km south of the city centre. The living isn't fancy at this affordable spot, with small twin beds and…
Mariehamn
Just 700m from the ferry terminals, this basic 90-room hotel has dated decor but decent facilities, including two saunas and a swimming pool. It's…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Just north of the centre, this friendly B&B offers easy access to the train station from its rambling gardens and cosy quarters. The rooms are all…
Lapland
Near the train and bus stations on a pedestrian street, the 'fire chief' has 32 timber-floored rooms with trademark Finnish furniture, including a desk…
Åland Archipelago
The closest accommodation to Kastelholms Slott is this pleasant little guesthouse. Most of its spotless floral rooms have private bathrooms, and there’s…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
A 1.4km stroll southeast of the town centre, this easygoing campground has its own picturesque slice of beach, complete with beach sauna. Bikes and rowing…
Lapland
The 21 rooms are comfortable if fairly unadorned at this central inn. Some are in a newer wing, while others have a private sauna; spacious family rooms…
Central Finland
In Hailuoto, the 'Blue Bike Inn' is a picturesque cluster of wooden farm buildings in a tranquil setting. Four pretty rooms share a bathroom above a cafe …
