Must-see hotels in Turku & Finland's South Coast

A little piece of Finnish paradise, this family-run haven sits on a secluded forested island (linked by bridges) between Loviisa (35km) and Kotka (32km)…

Opposite the cathedral, this gold-coloured wooden building is perfectly placed. The rooms are all unique, from the four-poster bed and slick design of the…

Surrounded by sprawling gardens that run down to the river, this magnificent 1891 French-style estate splits its 20 rooms between the period-furnished…

Built in 1888, this is Hanko's best villa accommodation. Spread over three lovely buildings, the rooms are flawlessly restored and packed with character,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pargas’ waterside campground, 1.5km north of the town centre, is particularly lovely, with campsites and cottages surrounded by forest and sea. The rustic…

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…

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…

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 hospitable owner of this charming B&B does her utmost to make guests feel welcome. Housed in a wooden building on the main square, the rooms are…

Overlooking fields and forests, this dignified century-old farmhouse now contains a B&B with four charming guestrooms that share bathrooms. The simple…

There's a large variety of rooms at this upmarket spa complex, from spacious, contemporary hotel rooms to Moomin-themed family suites and luxurious…

Designed by Finnish architect Lars Sonck, this landmark art nouveau hotel dates from 1898, but it was thoroughly updated this century. In an unbeatable…

Built in Sweden in 1960, the enormous passenger ship SS Bore is docked outside the Forum Marinum museum, just 500m northeast of the ferry terminal. It now…

About 6km from the centre of Porvoo, Haikko Manor is an elegant historic house with 24 luxurious rooms, romantically decked out with period furnishings…

At the turn-off to Dragsfjärd, 1930s-built Hostel Panget retains the art deco detailing from its days as a boarding house. Its comfortable, old-fashioned…