The best accommodations Southern Finland Province

Five kilometres from the centre of Kotka, welcome to a 5-star campsite that offers the rental of chalets, apartments or large villas. In the summer, you can also plant your aunt or other option, rent a kind of hammock between two trees. On the accommodation side, there is simple but also luxurious accommodation to make the most of it. The extras, on the activities and well-being side: sauna, fishing equipment rental, cross-country skiing, two hiking trails, mini-golf and golf ...

This small hotel is built in the former stables of the estate, in the heart of a charming environment, with a golf course and a large green park. The 26 rooms are well equipped: TV, radio, minibar and wifi access. They were all renovated two years ago. There are two deluxe double rooms, four comfort double rooms and twenty standard double rooms. We recommend that you try the restaurant, which is renowned for its fabulous buffets and seasonal menus. It has a beautiful wine cellar. The plus: bike rental.

The Sokos branch has 7 hotels scattered throughout the city, including this one. Hotel Presidentti is located close to the Amos Rex Museum and shopping malls. If it does not look good from the outside, the common areas are absolutely magnificent. The interior is colourful, stylish and well designed. The rooms are all very well equipped and nicely decorated. Enjoy the quality of breakfast and restaurant; as well as access to a 14-metre indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped sports hall and even a traditional sauna.

Friends of Parisian palaces, newlyweds on their honeymoon or simply curious people wishing to discreetly walk through the marble of this Belle Epoque hotel, you will not be disappointed. Madonna and the Rolling Stones, and long before that, the great Sibelius, made no mistake in choosing Helsinki's most luxurious hotel. And the trip is worth the detour: once he has entered the area, the visitor is quickly taken aback, in a very pleasant late 19th century atmosphere. You will be conquered by rooms that are each more sumptuous than the next.

Located on the waterfront in the southern part of Kallio, a five-minute walk from the train station. The owner of this hotel makes a point of receiving his guests personally. The welcome is worthy of a head of state. Sauna, swimming pool and hypermodern gym await you on the top floor. Ask for a room on the seventh floor, and you'll benefit from the Club lounge, a quiet place where you can nibble on a few hot dishes or enjoy a bottle of wine. Children are also welcome, with many discounts available.

Another hotel in the Sokos chain. Admirably located in the heart of the city, at equal distance from the station, the port and the Senate Square, with its 203 comfortable rooms decorated in a refined Nordic style. The rooms are simple, well equipped but may lack a little charm. On site, there are also two saunas: one accessible and one that can be privatized. Access to the neighbouring sports hall for a fee with machines and lessons. Have a nice breakfast.

This very good quality establishment offers simple but pleasant rooms, very clean toilets. The restaurant deserves a special mention: good and generous, very reasonable budget, from hot sandwiches to marinated salmon. Good location on the Katajanokka peninsula: by foot or by tram 4, the city centre and station are nearby. Reservation required in summer. Bathroom outside the bedrooms and equipped kitchens on all floors. Washing machine, instructions, blankets, sheets and sauna (during the day) included.

Rantasipi is considered to be the best hotel in Hämeenlinna. Since its expansion in 2006, it has a Spa, several restaurants and all rooms have been renovated. The restaurant is very popular, with a large terrace and a rotunda veranda. The plus: the three signposted routes from 4 km to 9 km which are marked out from the hotel and allow you to discover the Aulanko nature park. Saunas, swimming pool, and even a nightclub.

Resembling a fairytale castle in the Art Nouveau style, it was built in 1903 by architect Usko Nyström. Formerly known as Cumulus, after the fire that destroyed it, it was faithfully restored in 1986. Magnificently situated on the edge of the Imatra Falls, unfortunately partially dried up since the dam was built. All rooms are individually decorated. Swimming pool and sauna. The restaurant serves traditional Finnish cuisine.

This is a superb 5-star hotel with 137 elegant and stylish rooms, equipped with all the modern comforts (flat screen TV, Nespresso coffee machine, safe...). Some rooms have a beautiful view of the port and Uspenski Cathedral. The whole team will help you feel at home. In the reception hall, a lounge bar stretches around a fireplace, with daily newspapers and magazines. It should be noted that the hearty breakfast is served in Helsinki's second oldest building.

Summer and winter alike, it is a paradise for sportsmen and nature lovers! Nine downhill ski slopes, cross-country ski trails that criss-cross the forest, a golf course, and a riding school. In winter, you can also practice snowmobiling. All this is complemented by a restaurant, the traditional and unmissable sauna and a swimming pool. On the accommodation side, we appreciate the chalets as well as the rooms. With the possibility for large families or groups to rent houses that can accommodate up to six or ten people.

Its view of the port and the city from its sky bar is breathtaking! Its rooms are sober, very comfortable and well equipped, but it is definitely for its large bay windows that one stays there with pleasure, in order to admire at all times the view of the city and the calm wave... Unforgettable, the dive into the heated swimming pool with transparent walls, perched on the roof of the hotel. You will have to open your eyes underwater or wear swimming goggles.... in order to have the feeling of throwing yourself into the port of Helsinki!

Like the other Scandic hotels, this is a stylish hotel. And it's up to you to choose yours, between Spectacular style 1920 and Charlie Chaplin rooms, Leisure 1950 style Deauville rooms or Conscious 2010 rooms.... The lobby will amaze you with its explosion of colours, but always with taste. Some rooms even have a sauna for a total wellness immersion, without being overpriced either. This hotel is renowned for its unguarded, frank and friendly welcome. Something to feel a little like home.

The main advantage of this Hilton hotel is that it is very close to the airport, impossible to miss this large futuristic glass building. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, wifi, a kettle for tea and coffee (free), an iron for business men and women... This third Hilton in the city is truly dedicated to businesses with several conference rooms and dedicated services. Among the rooms at your disposal, some suites have a private sauna - notice to amateurs!

Open all year round, this small youth hostel is located in the city center, on a lively street. It offers beds in dormitories of 8, 5 or 4 beds (mixed or not). But also single, double and triple rooms. And ideal for families and groups of friends, a six-berth room. The rooms are clean and fully equipped. Bathrooms and toilets are shared (in dormitories and private rooms) and are located in the corridor. You can also rent a small apartment for greater privacy.

Ideally located right in the center of the city, in the mythical train station, this hotel is part of the huge Scandic hotel chain, one of the largest in the Nordic countries. The hotel offers a typically Finnish design experience, with architecture by Eiel Saarinen. The building, which is listed and protected, is divided into an older part, with Art Nouveau architecture, and an ultra-modern part. The hotel has 500 rooms, from which you can admire the capital's major monuments. An ideal, refined address.

Opened in May 2018, this hotel is something of the ultimate luxury hotel in Helsinki. Everything here is designed for maximum well-being, to make you feel good and not want to leave. 148 rooms and 5 suites await you: all absolutely sublime, well-equipped and decorated: serenity is the watchword. For a relaxing break, the hotel has a swimming pool, sauna and spa: massages and treatments are yours for the taking. Breakfast is exceptional, and the bakery and restaurant are divine. In short, a true no-fail experience.

A youth hostel far from the urban crowd, in a former Russian primary school on the delightfully relaxing island of Suomenlinna. At the rendez-vous, calm and comfort in modern and functional rooms, and in the evening, when tourists gradually leave the fortress island, its wild charms will reveal themselves to you alone. For the party-goers, maritime shuttles remain available for unforgettable city excursions. You can choose between private rooms or dormitories: women only 8 beds, mixed between 7 and 10 beds.

This is a comfortable and excellent quality hotel, ideally located in the heart of the bohemian and trendy district of Punavuori, with its many cafés, charming shops and restaurants. The interior decoration, modern and refined, is not original, but it is common in Finland. Breakfast is good, but you may prefer to go to the legendary Café Ekberg, which has not stolen its reputation as a French pastry chef... A little something extra: the hotel's website is available in French.

Built in 1909 by the architect Selim A. Lindqvist, the beautiful, sleek building served as a power plant with administrative offices until 1974, when the police moved into its quarters. In 2015, the prestigious hotel opens its doors in the heart of the Design District. If the rooms are comfortable and luxurious, we regret the lack of originality of the interior decoration, for a hotel that wants to be trendy and unique. Lilla Roberts has a modern bar and a restaurant that is popular with trendy business customers.

This is a 221-room hotel with a luxury spa, ice arena and restaurants. Most rooms have a balcony with a breathtaking view of Lake Saimaa or the spa park. You can choose to stay at the renovated Chateau, housed in a former hospital dating from the 1920s, the Gant Hotel or the new, more spacious Club Hotel. All this is complemented by an Angry Birds activity park. With family or friends, what more could you ask for?

Always in the same spirit as the two superb GLO addresses in Helsinki. This hotel is located a stone's throw from Leppävaara railway station and the large Sello shopping centre. It offers 147 rooms decorated in a design spirit, in the heart of Espoo. They are all perfectly equipped, and average 23 ^m2 or 27 ^m2 for the Glo Luxe. Good news if you are in a vehicle, a car park is available. And there is also an excellent restaurant in the establishment. The welcome is as in the other addresses in the capital, excellent.

This simple and comfortable hotel has been welcoming guests for more than 30 years. You can stay one night, several or even a few weeks. The establishment is non-smoking and pets are not allowed. It is an excellent value for money. The hotel has single, double and triple rooms with shared kitchen. It also has equipped apartments (two with two bedrooms and one with five beds) and a sunny inner courtyard with barbecue and garden chairs. Free parking, no night arrivals.

The best thing about this grand hotel? The view! In a word, a breathtaking view of the sea, its islands and the summer twilight. For that alone, this site is worth the detour. As with any Hilton, impeccable service is a must. The hotel has its own private beach and swimming pool, so you can leave your mind free to take in the beauty of the landscape. The facilities are identical to those of other Hiltons. There's a gym, sauna, two restaurants and a bar. Paid parking available. Rooms are excellent, with 4 categories of comfort.

A good address for camping enthusiasts. And in summer, the beach is just a stone's throw away. There's a sauna, restaurant and shops nearby. One of the great advantages of this campsite - a rare feature for a campsite in a European capital - is that it's directly (and easily) accessible by metro, so you can get there straight from the airport or central station. Otherwise, the overall quality is pretty good, and the facilities are up to scratch. Ideal for those who like to camp while traveling!

Katajanokka prison closed in 2002 and since 2007 has been transformed into a hotel. But don't worry, the narrow cells of the prison have been grouped together to form rooms equipped with all the modern comforts: TV, minibar, double bed in each room, hairdryer... On site, sports hall and sauna accessible. The hotel is well located and close to a park. The restaurant offers you an international cuisine of very high quality. We can also see a cell of origin. Prison Break fans will be thrilled!

Ideal location, as located by the sea in Matinkylä (Espoo) and easy to access. The main advantage of Hotel Matinlahti is that it changes the air of the city in just a few minutes by bus or by car. This place is perfect for business seminars as it has several conference rooms. All rooms have high-speed wired internet, TV and balcony. To book, the website is translated into French, practical for non-bilingual. In the summer, many animations and possibilities for outings near the sea are in the programmes, so you can recharge and take a large bowl of fresh air only 12 km from the capital!

This family hotel is a little bit of design as it should be. It is very well located, right in the city centre, less than 10 minutes walk from the station, Kamppi and 15 minutes from Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral. Among the 37 rooms, there are single, double, triple or quadruple rooms, all well equipped and comfortable. It is a good value for money. Possibilities to have a discount in the underground car park for those who are transported. No catering on site, but many nearby establishments are available.

Opened in 2022, this is one of the newest jewels in the Scandinavian chain's ever-expanding crown. In the renovated premises of a former printing works dating from the 1920s, a great deal of work has been done both to make the premises modern and to retain the cachet of the area's important industrial heritage: a successful gamble. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Finally, the location (a ten-minute walk from the train station) makes it an excellent choice for a stay in Helskinki, whether for tourism or business!

This hotel has 61 rooms with bath or shower. We are by the sea in a peaceful place, surrounded by birds. The interior is decorated in Scandinavian style and there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy local specialities while admiring contemporary works of art. What makes this hotel special is that it is located within the Finnish-Swedish cultural centre where you can see temporary exhibitions. The swimming pool, facing the Baltic Sea, and the sauna are accessible in the mornings.