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 are kitchen and laundry facilities; the bad news is that you have to arrive during office hours, though you may be able to arrange a key drop by calling ahead.


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