Kuopio
Kuopio's best hotel has a tranquil lakeside location and a wealth of facilities, including a gym, sauna, spa, indoor swimming pool and kids' play room,…
Must-see hotels in Finland
Lapland
Ski and hiking trails fan out from this complex of log cabins in Äkäslompolo, near the lake. Even the standard rooms, set in separate raised buildings,…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Welcoming Hotel Haven has 137 elegant rooms. All grades feature excellent beds and linen, soft colour combinations, classy toiletries and thoughtful…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Steeped in history, this dove-white 1880-built wooden inn (a one-time cafe frequented by former Finnish president PE 'Ukko-Pekka' Svinhufvud) has gorgeous…
Inari
Just outside town, this terrific lakeside place has a cosy feel in its tastefully decorated rooms and cabins, with some igloos as well. The decor features…
Central Finland
Built in the shape of the Kalevala kokko (eagle), this striking wood-and-concrete building 4.5km southeast of central Kuhmo is the area's best place to…
Central Finland
Right on the Karhunkierros trail, this excellent wilderness lodge is a 1km walk from Juuma (5.5km by car). Rustic rooms smell of pine: larger rooms with…
Häme
Plenty of ingenuity and flair have gone into the design of this welcoming guesthouse. Five yurt-like cabins furnished with beds, rugs and colourful…
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…
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…
Helsinki
One of Helsinki's best midrange hotels, the Helka has friendly staff and excellent facilities, including parking if you can bag one of the 28 spots. Best…
Lapland
This family-run, riverside place has a series of wooden cottages in a well-kept area with a lake beach. The standard cottages are great for families;…
Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
Häme
Located in the centre of town, this hotel is Lahti's best. It's also popular, so be sure to book in advance. Well-equipped rooms (iron, kettle, satellite…
Turku
Overlooking a hilly park, this art nouveau building was the home of a shipyard magnate. Nowadays it's a truly atmospheric place to stay, with classical…
Lapland
On Kemijärvi's lakeshore, with its own pier, this charming log cabin built in 2009 using traditional Finnish techniques has six rooms with exposed timber…
Turku
On idyllic Ruissalo island, 10km west of the city centre, this sprawling campground has gently sloping grassy sites and a great choice of cabins, along…
Lapland
Next to Ylläs' gondola lift, this ski-in hotel is the highest on the fell, and sells lift tickets and hires out ski equipment from its on-site shop. Most…
Turku Archipelago
Owned and operated by a husband-wife, artist-designer team, this place exudes love, creativity and class. A barn has been renovated to accommodate seven…
Åland Archipelago
In a gorgeous waterfront setting and surrounded by nature, this guesthouse offers 17 simple rooms that exemplify Scandinavian design, with subdued colours…
The Finnish Lakeland
The six stunning rooms here have a winning combination of wood, wrought iron and white linen, with plenty of space and the occasional period touch. Each…
Finland's West Coast
Here's your chance to experience the life of a lighthouse keeper. On the atmospheric Tankar lighthouse island, the old pilot station now houses the Tankar…
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
Tampere
Opened in 2014, this architectural showpiece has rooms up to the 16th floor – upper-floor rooms cost more, but have superlative Tampere views. Rooms have…
Turku Archipelago
In a blissful spot 10km east of Nagu, this B&B has spacious rooms in a beautifully converted barn, with additional rooms (with shared bathroom) in the…
Finland's West Coast
If you’re curious about what it would be like to live in one of Kristinestad’s little wooden houses, this former sea merchant’s residence will give you a…
Turku Archipelago
Pargas’ waterside campground, 1.5km north of the town centre, is particularly lovely, with campsites and cottages surrounded by forest and sea. The rustic…
Finland's West Coast
Timber cabins at this beautifully situated site come with en suite bathrooms, kitchenettes equipped with fridges, microwaves and coffee makers, and…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Named after sculptor Ville Vallgren, this plush place in the heart of the Old Town combines modern luxury and heritage atmosphere. Rooms named for former…
Hotel Stallbacken & Grännäs B&B
Turku Archipelago
The forested hamlet of Grännäs is tucked just off the main road 3km south of Nagu. B&B guests get to share the adjoining hotel's facilities – private…
Finland
Connected to town by a causeway, this friendly and extremely well-kept campground on an islet north of town is a great choice. Surrounded by water, it…
The Finnish Lakeland
Set among peaceful pine trees on the lake, this romantic 19th-century wooden hotel was once the gamekeeper’s lodge for the Russian royal hunting estates,…
The Finnish Lakeland
Near Retretti train station, this enormous lakeside resort has a whole town’s worth of campsites, solid cabins, cottages and apartments. Facilities…
Helsinki
An excellent alternative to staying in central Helsinki is near the ferry pier on Suomenlinna. Once a Russian primary school, then a barracks, the red…
Northern Lapland
On the shores of one of the region’s most beautiful lakes, 3.5km northeast of the Lemmenjoki turn-off from Rd 955, this remote wilderness lodge has…
Rovaniemi
On Lehtojärvi's lakeshore, this place offers the complete snow-hotel experience and also has a snow restaurant as well as warmer eating choices. Alongside…
Northern Lapland
Right at Kiilopää's trailheads 17km south of Saariselkä, this excellent facility has outlying buildings with simple, comfortable hotel rooms, a hostel …
Turku & Finland's South Coast
On the island of Mussalo, Santalahti has a huge range of cottages and conifer-shaded campsites. Shoreline and forest nature trails (each 2.5km long) weave…
The Finnish Lakeland
Located in adjoining buildings in the city centre, Jyväskylä's newest hotel has plenty of pizzazz. Standard rooms are comfortable and well equipped, but…
The Finnish Lakeland
Owner Marja operates both a guesthouse and a hostel in characterful wooden 19th-century barracks buildings right by the Jalkaväkimuseo (Infantry Museum)…
Helsinki
Finnish students live well, so take advantage of this summer residence: a clean, busy, environmentally sound spot with neat rooms, a sauna and draft…
The Finnish Lakeland
Located at Porosalmi, an embarkation point for Linnansaari National Park, this impressive medieval-themed holiday village offers a big variety of…
