Must-see hotels in Karelia

  • Asko & Maija’s Farmhouse

    Lappeenranta

    Homestay accommodation at this lakeside property 27km northwest of Lappeenranta off Rd 408 is in a traditional log cabin built in 1843. Guests have access…

  • Salpalinjan Hovi

    Lappeenranta

    Topped by a tin roof, this yellow-painted wooden schoolhouse dating from 1901 now has six rooms themed for different subjects once taught here: Languages…

  • Kestikievari Herranniemi

    Karelia

    In an idyllic lakeside setting 2km south of Vuonislahti's train station, this quaint 200-year-old farm has a range of comfortable accommodation, home…

  • Huhtiniemi Tourist Resort

    Lappeenranta

    Situated 2km west of the centre, this 10-hectare lakeside campground has waterside sites, cottages and wi-fi–equipped apartments that fill to the gills in…

  • Future Freetime

    Karelia

    Situated 14km southwest of Koli village, just off Hwy 6 on Lake Valkealampi, this multipurpose place has a huge range of accommodation options – from…

  • Jongunjoen Matkailu

    Karelia

    This charming timber lodge is 2km east of the main road towards Änäkäinen. Two of its four sparingly decorated rooms have en suite bathrooms; three have…

  • Break Sokos Hotel Koli

    Karelia

    At the top of Koli Hill, this modern hotel has some of Finland’s finest views, two restaurants, two cafes, four saunas and a spa. You can hit the ski…

  • Laatokan Portti

    Karelia

    On the shores of Simpelejärvi, this welcoming lakeside property has a private beach and boat dock, bike, canoe and motor boat hire, plus fishing equipment…

  • Erästelyn Melontakeskus

    Karelia

    Canoe-trip company Erästely offers bed and breakfast accommodation at its headquarters – a 1920s-built former schoolhouse – with rooms sleeping four to 25…

  • Ruunaa Hiking Centre

    Karelia

    Near the pitkospuu (boardwalk) to the Neitikoski rapids, this excellent hiking centre incorporates a large cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a…

  • Ruunaan Matkailu

    Karelia

    Situated 5km east of the Naarajoki bridge, these cottages sleeping up to eight people come with kitchenettes or full kitchens; some have fireplaces and…

  • Imatran Kylpylä Spa

    Karelia

    The whopping flagship of Imatra’s leisure area incorporates the family-oriented Promenade Hotel (with lake views), recently renovated Spa Hotel, and…

  • Lappeenrannan Kylpylä

    Lappeenranta

    Bronze- and gold-toned, minibar-equipped rooms – some opening to balconies overlooking the park and water – range over the revamped 1970s spa hotel…

  • Hyvärilä

    Karelia

    Next door to a nine-hole golf course, and home to a golf simulator, this lakeside resort incorporates a campground, hostel accommodation, a 14-room hotel…

  • Hotel GreenStar

    Karelia

    Eco-initiatives at this contemporary hotel include water heating rather than air-con and small communal areas to reduce heating. Clean, comfortable rooms…

  • Sokos Hotel Bomba

    Karelia

    This sprawling complex has an enormous indoor pool and spa area overlooking the lake and stylish modern rooms. There are also atmospheric Karelian-style…

  • Scandic Hotel Patria

    Lappeenranta

    Definitely one of the best places to stay in Lappeenranta, the Patria is close to the harbour and fortress. The pick of its Scandi-chic rooms feature…

  • Linnunlahti

    Karelia

    This bargain almost-lakeside campground is mobbed during the Ilosaari Rock Festival, when it's reserved for festival goers, but otherwise has sites to…

  • Vanhan Koulun Majatalo

    Karelia

    An old schoolhouse in the countryside 6km north of Koli village now houses this small, sociable guesthouse in the forest. Its eight rooms and two…

  • Hotelli Pielinen

    Karelia

    Peacefully set near (but not on) Lake Pielinen in the tiny hamlet of Vuonislahti, Hotelli Pielinen has 17 modern, good-value rooms – ask for one with a…

  • Paalasmaan Lomamajat

    Karelia

    Paalasmaan Lomamajat is a campground at the eastern end of Paalasmaa island with a pretty lakeside setting. It rents canoes and rowboats (€20 per day) and…

  • Ukonlinna Hostel

    Karelia

    With a prime position on the beach in Imatra’s leisure area, this cute little HI hostel books out quickly. Rooms all share bathrooms except the family…

  • Timitraniemi Camping

    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…

  • Loma Sirmakka

    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…

  • Finnhostel Joensuu

    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…

  • Cumulus Joensuu

    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…

  • Hotelli Pogostan Hovi

    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…

  • Koli Accommodation Service

    Karelia

    Cottages, hotels, hostels, campgrounds and B&Bs can be booked via this service run by Karelia Expert, which occupies the same premises as Koli's summer…

  • Karelia Expert

    Karelia

    In North Karelia, the tourist service Karelia Expert has a dedicated accommodation booking service for cottage, cabin and apartment rental.

  • GoSaimaa

    Lappeenranta

    For South Karelia, GoSaimaa has a good selection of lakeside cottages around Imatra and Lappeenranta.