Must-see hotels in Central Finland

  • Arctic Lighthouse Hotel

    Central Finland

    In the former lighthouse pilot station, this breezy place has rooms kitted out in blond wood and light fabrics. 'Small' rooms live up to their name: it's…

  • Hotelli Kalevala

    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…

  • Basecamp Oulanka

    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…

  • Cumulus Rantasipi Rukahovi

    Central Finland

    Right by the major slopes in Ruka's centre, this huge 219-room complex draws everyone from conferencing execs to snowball-lobbing families. Standard rooms…

  • Willi’s West

    Central Finland

    At the Ruka turn-off on the main road, this friendly motel-style set-up offers good facilities, including a guest laundry. The 12 rooms are small…

  • Karhunkainalo

    Central Finland

    Surrounded by pine forest, this campground within Hossa National Park is perfectly placed for fishing and hiking. Along with tent sites in season, it has…

  • Royal Hotel Ruka

    Central Finland

    At the foot of the fell at the turn-off to Rukajärvi, this intimate 16-room hotel looks like a children’s fort waiting to be populated with toy soldiers…

  • Juuman Leirintäalue

    Central Finland

    At the beginning of the Käylä road, this campground has a lovely lakeside location. There’s a sauna, a laundry, and a cafe that can provide evening meals…

  • Kartanohotelli Karolineburg

    Central Finland

    Set in a buttercup-yellow, white-trimmed wooden manor house and various outbuildings, this property on the eastern side of the river offers a wide range…

  • Lomakylä Retki-Etappi

    Central Finland

    At the start of the Little Bear’s Ring and the Karhunkierros trailhead, this lakeside campground is a convenient place to stay. There are several cabins …

  • Hossan Lomakeskus

    Central Finland

    Just outside the national park boundary, Hossan Lomakeskus has lake frontage and a clutch of cottages (linen costs an extra €8 per person), as well as an…

  • Oulanka Camping

    Central Finland

    The Karhunkierros Trek runs right through this place, 1km northwest of the Oulanka Visitor Centre. It rents canoes and rowboats to use on the Oulankajoki,…

  • Hotelli Kainuu

    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…

  • Kuusamo-opisto

    Central Finland

    Year-round, this college offers good-value budget accommodation in comfortable rooms (some share shower facilities) across a variety of buildings. There…

  • Kierikin Hovi

    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…

  • Sinisen Pyörän Kievari

    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 …

  • Matkakoti Parkki

    Central Finland

    Run by kind-hearted hosts, this quiet little family guesthouse offers excellent value near the centre of town. Its 19 rooms share bathrooms, which are…

  • Ski-Inn

    Central Finland

    Ski-Inn books apartments, cottages and chalets in the Ruka area. Winter bookings must be for two nights or more. Save a substantial ‘service fee’ by…

  • Syötteen Keskusvaraamo

    Central Finland

    Most of Syöte’s cabin and cottage accommodation is managed by Syötteen Keskusvaraamo and you can book via the website. The cottages are a bargain in…

  • ProLoma

    Central Finland

    This provider has a substantial portfolio of cottage and apartment accommodation, especially in the Kuusamo/Ruka area.

  • Ruka-Ko

    Central Finland

    Ruka-Ko offers cottage and apartment rentals in the Ruka area.