Surrounded by hundreds of lakes and hectares of virgin forest, Kuopio is today one of Finland’s most popular tourist destinations. Due to its unique location and climate, the centre of the province of Savo Nord offers a range of opportunities throughout the year.
Winter Kuopio will allow you to make a real journey into a Christmas fairy tale. A huge number of ski slopes right in the city will impress both amateurs and experienced athletes. The major ski resorts of Casurila and Tahko are just half an hour away.
In the warmer season, Kuopio offers to enjoy swimming and fishing in Lake Kallasi, forest walks and fantastic sunsets. The city is also an important cultural center of the country: dance and music festivals are held here, and museums and exhibitions are open for those who want to get closer to art.
At the choice of travelers cozy hotels, each with its own individuality and unique soul:
Scandic Kuopio
Unique location
The hotel of the popular in Northern Europe brand“Scandic”is located on the shores of Lake Kallasi, a few steps from the center of Kuopio, which allows you to enjoy both the silence of nature and urban entertainment.
The best view from the room
Panoramic views of Lake Kallavesi can be enjoyed from many rooms, but the most impressive wildlife views await guests of superior categories and junior suites with a cozy balcony.
Finnish leisure
A real holiday in Finnish is guaranteed: in the restaurant “Bord” you can taste dishes of national cuisine, and a traditional bath will brighten up your stay in the winter cold.
Fans of skiing do not need to look for remote trails: it offers the expanses of ice Kallasi. In the summer months, guests can enjoy a sandy beach a 5-minute walk away.
Irina: “Everything is wonderful. The staff is friendly. The children were given gifts upon check-in. Parking is available. The view from the window was of the lake. Breakfast is very tasty and varied.”
Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
Home comfort in the city center
The legendary hotel is located in the heart of Kuopio and is suitable for those who want to stay a stone’s throw from the city’s attractions: the Cathedral, the Market Square and museums within walking distance.
The hotel’s services meet all the standards of holidays in Finland, and the warm interior in woody tones emphasizes the atmosphere of the home.
Elegant rooms
A large selection of categories and a great design will pleasantly surprise experienced travelers. For the most discerning – a luxurious suite with its own sauna, designed in Nordic colors.
French bistro and the best burgers
Wine lovers in the company of exquisite snacks will undoubtedly be lucky: right in the hotel there is a classic French bistro “Frans & Sophie”.
Restaurant “Ehta” offers a varied menu from Neapolitan pizza to vegetarian dishes. Special attention should be paid to the famous burgers, prepared according to a unique recipe from the chef.
Lyudmila: “Great service, clean cozy rooms, good breakfast. It was nice to have time with you.”
Lapland Hotels Kuopio
From ship to ball!
The small hotel is located just a 5-minute walk from the train station and the bus station of Kuopio, which allows you to instantly find yourself in a cozy room after a long journey.
Nordic Fairy Tale
The concept of the hotel is a complete immersion in the mystical atmosphere of Lapland. Skillfully selected elements of décor against the background of warm wood shades attract attention already on the threshold of the hotel. Fans of unique photo shoots will especially like this place.
The elegant rooms are decorated in dark colours, authentic details of northern culture paint a unique image of the country of a thousand lakes. Maximum comfort awaits guests in the Lapland Suite with its own sauna.
Restaurant Galla
Named after the mighty Lake Kallavesi, the restaurant is steeped in lapland legends and the flavours of traditional Northern Savo dishes. “Galla” is deservedly included in the lists of the best restaurants in the city, where guests can enjoy amazing service and haute cuisine without leaving the hotel.
Oksana: “A wonderful cozy atmospheric hotel, a functional room, the most comfortable accessories for sleeping – as in a cloud you dissolve, quietly, panoramic window. Breakfast is awesome!”
Boutique Hotel Sawo House
Surrounded by centuries-old forests,Sawo Houseis secluded near a picturesque body of water, the center of Kuopio can be reached in 10 minutes.
Individual approach
The boutique hotel has only 18 rooms, which ensures maximum privacy and guarantees a personalized service. Relax in the hotel with loved ones is a pleasure: cozy rooms with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen, a summer playground for family barbecue, soulful walks on the lake and, of course, traditional fishing.
Spanish traditions in Finnish cuisine
The menu of the restaurant “Sabor House” will not leave gourmets indifferent: favorite recipes of the Mediterranean, organic Finnish products and Scandinavian flavors. In the summer months, the restaurant becomes a platform for live musical performances.
Cozy SPA
The hotel’s wellness centre offers relaxing massages and energy treatments. It offers a traditional Finnish bath, as well as everything you need for a yoga retreat.
Michael: “Good delicious breakfast! Friendly staff. Big free parking.”
Hotel Savonia
At the foot of Puyo
HotelSavoniais located right by Mount Puyo, where the Ski Stadium is located and ski jumping competitions are held annually. At the top of the mountain flaunts the Puyo Tower – a 75-meter symbol of the city with a breathtaking view of the surroundings. The massive forest park area provides guests with ski runs, cross-country tracks and walking paths within walking distance.
Economical rest with the whole family
Attractive fares tempt you to go on a trip, and generous bonuses finally eliminate all doubts:
- Comfortable family rooms
- Accommodation of children up to 12 years without extra charges
- Complimentary breakfast
- Free parking
Valeria: “Good location. Purely. Be quiet. Provided a bed for a three-year-old puppy at no extra charge.”
Hotel Isovalkeinen
Hotel with history
One of Kuopio’s iconic hotels was built in the American style of roadside guest houses. “Isovalkeinen”is still called a “motel” among locals, but today it is a comfortable hotel on the shores of the picturesque Lake Iso-Valkeinen, equipped with all the amenities for recreation in Finnish:
- From the most economical to the most spacious rooms with lake views
- Wide range of dishes during the day in the restaurant “Tori”
- Saturday disco “IsoVaalee” with free entrance for hotel guests
Finnish bath on the shore of the lake
Visiting Finland and not relaxing in a real bath is an unforgivable mistake! And the guests of the hotel have a unique opportunity to enjoy not only a chic sauna, but also to dive into the lake immediately after the procedures.
Private beach
The secluded beach on the picturesque Iso-Valkeinen Lake is at the full disposal of hotel guests during the summer months.
Vika: “Great breakfast, spacious room. You can with animals. Close to the road and there is a supermarket. The free coffee was very good.”
Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka
“Kunnonpaikka”is a godsend for those who want to enjoy all the delights of outdoor recreation without leaving the hotel: the sandy beaches of Kallasi, walks in the northern forest and sports at any time of the year.
Rich rooms
Bright rooms with wooden floors and elegantly selected details are available in a variety of combinations:
- Economy rooms with one or two beds
- Spacious rooms with sofa bed
- Superior Categories with Balcony and Lake View
- Family Apartment with 2 Bedrooms
SPA with smoke sauna
It offers swimming pools for adults and children, a relaxing jacuzzi and aromatic saunas. The highlight of the hotel is undoubtedly the traditional Finnish bath, drowning “in black”. And after the thermal procedure – it’s time to swim in a summer lake or ice hole.
Restaurant Aalotar: eat and dance
The varied menu of the restaurant is complemented by a buffet and themed dinners, and during the week there is an entertainment program – from karaoke to incendiary dances.
Olga: “Great pool. A little bit of people. Large, comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Big area – you can walk.”
Scandic Atlas
In the center of events
At the exit from the hotel, a panorama of the city’s attractions opens: the famous Market Square, the Church Orthodox Museum, the City Theater and other iconic places of Kuopio.
Accommodation for every taste
Decorated in a classic style, the rooms of the Hotel of the Scandinavian chain offers:
- Economical accommodation
- Connecting rooms for families
- Spacious Junior Suites with Separate Living Room
- Luxurious rooms with private bath
Grillsson Restaurant
The popular city restaurant is conveniently located right in the hotelbuilding. To taste chic steaks from marbled beef, guests of the hotel do not have to go far.
Kati Babayan: “Great room, spacious, clean, warm. Large, very comfortable bed. Breakfasts are good.”
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti
The grandiose SPA hotel, like a paradise island of the lake district, lures itinerant travelers with a palette of natural colors and aromas of a fabulous forest. Whether it’s a romantic weekend or a long-awaited vacation with your family – an unforgettable holiday is guaranteed!
SPA and spa again!
Already on the threshold of the SPA center, eyes begin to run away: fragrant saunas and alluring Jacuzzis, classes in the pool under the strict guidance of specialists, water slides for the youngest guests. On a par with the classic SPA services are waiting for herbal baths and peat procedures, allowing you to relax as much as possible from stressful loads.
Activities in summer
In“Rauhalahti”there is no chance to get bored thanks to a wide selection of sports and entertainment activities:
- Hiking and cycling in the national park
- Boating (and in winter skiing!)
- Sapsurfing and canoeing
- Mini Golf
- Bowling center
- Petting Zoo
Irish Pub
After a busy day, it’s time to enjoy the warm atmosphere of The Old Man Lode Pub. For connoisseurs of strong drinks – a wide range of whiskey and an abundance of beers.
Jätkänkämppä: visiting a lumberjack
The real pride of the hotel is an old house of loggers located on the shore of the lake. In the summer months, Jätkänkämppä becomes the venue for the “Finnish Evenings” in the style of the 50s, where everyone can get a unique experience and feel the true spirit of Finland: Scandinavian treats, national dances and, of course, a bath “in black”! Incredible size smoke sauna awaits lovers to take a steam, observing ancient traditions.
Svetlana: “Very good breakfast. Cozy room, Bathrobes in the room, refrigerator. I liked the SPA complex.”
Rauhalahti Holiday Homes
Maximum privacy
Private houses on the shore of the lake – the perfect solution for those who are looking for privacy away from the bustle of the city and prying eyes.
Equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, the houses allow you to accommodate a large company: options with 2 and 3 bedrooms are available. Winter evenings are nice to bask in your own sauna or spend time by the fireplace with your loved ones. A ski trip can be started right from the threshold of the wooden house.
A variety of leisure activities
Within walking distance of the rich infrastructure of the complex«Rauhalahti»with a grandiose SPA center, restaurants and entertainment for every taste. During the warmer years, guests can enjoy walks in the northern forest, an outdoor barbecue and swimming in Lake Kallavesi.
Maria: “I liked absolutely everything! Place, view, villa itself, interior decoration. Huge territory, beach, variety of leisure. Very cozy and everything is there for relaxation.”
Whether it’s a luxury boutique in the city center, a huge spa hotel or a lakeside house, Kuopio guests will enjoy warm Finnish hospitality even in the cold Scandinavian winter.
