The oldest city in Oulu, located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, is the center of Northern Finland and is one of the five largest metropolises in the country.
All year round, Oulu attracts tourists from different parts of the world with its cheerful atmosphere, excellent shopping and rich cultural life. The city is home to the largest Market Square in Finland, the iconic Cathedral, built at the end of the XVIII century and the Tietomaa Science Museum, where in virtual halls you can go snowboarding and walking on the moon. Admire the Finnish landscapes invites the island of Hailuoto, where sandy beaches are waiting in the summer, and in winter trips along the ice roads.
Winter is a unique time in Northern Finland! It is in this region on a cloudless night that you can see the Northern Lights, and for sports travelers Oulu has prepared kilometers of ski slopes that go into the frozen sea.
As an important tourist centre of the country, Oulu boasts a large selection of hotels and aparthotels. Among them, the best accommodation options in the Finnish city stand out:
Oulu Hotelli Apartments
Ideal for train travel
Oulu Hotelli is a few comfortable apartments united by a common brand. The apartments are ideal for those who like to travel by train and prefer to be accommodated in an apartment rather than a hotel. Check-in takes place at the central office a few meters from the station, and the apartments themselves are within walking distance.
Economical accommodation
Low prices for accommodation will pleasantly surprise independent travelers. And to choose a suitable option for an apartment will not be difficult for both single tourists and a large company.
Available apartments to choose from:
- Station Station Studio
- Central Studio
- Apartment with living room and private sauna
- Superior Apartment with Spacious Living Room and Sauna
Valery: “Great. Great apartment, feels like home.”
Lapland Hotels Oulu
Little Lapland in the centre of Oulu
Located directly opposite the Cathedral, the hotel invites you to take a real journey to fabulous Lapland. Nordic fragrances and colors, skillfully selected furniture and authentic details at every step – all this creates an atmosphere of magic and unique comfort away from home. Each room is saturated with northern legends and is looking forward to its guest, whether it is the most economical category or a luxurious suite with its own sauna.
Finnish sauna and swimming pool
What could be more pleasant than a warm Finnish sauna on a cold winter evening? Only if you have the opportunity to plunge into a refreshing pool immediately after the thermal procedures! Lapland Hotels Oulu will allow you to feel the maximum comfort, because the hotel has both a traditional Finnish bath and an indoor pool, available to guests at any time of the year.
Kitchen & Bar Oulu
You can taste Lapland in the popular restaurant, which is located right in the hotel. In a cosy atmosphere, guests of Oulu can taste traditional venison dishes, freshly caught fish from the Finnish lake, risotto from northern mushrooms, and complement the chic dinner with an amazing wine list.
Natalia: “The situation is northern, there are reindeer skins and antlers everywhere. Very nice, warm and cozy. Very tasty and varied breakfasts. Nice sauna and swimming pool. It is located near the center, within walking distance.”
Original Sokos Hotel Arina
Overlooking Oulu
In the heart of Oulu, surrounded by cozy restaurants and curious shops, the Original Sokos Hotel Arinais located, where guests have a stunning opportunity to enjoy the view of the Finnish city from the height of a seven-story building. The roof terrace is equipped with everything you need for sunbathing, which can serve as a great addition to a summer holiday.
Spend the night in a fairy tale
Staying at Sokos is an incredible experience! Traditionally, the hotel brand pleases discerning guests with design interior design, offering accommodation in luxurious suites with a spacious balcony and city views, as well as in rooms with their own sauna. The hotel’s collection of themed rooms, immersing themed in the Nordic legends of Northern Europe, does not cease to be replenished.
A gourmet paradise
The hotel offers homemade cakes and fresh fruit for breakfast, and for those who wish to pamper themselves with gourmet cuisine in a classic setting- French bistro Frans & Camille in the hotel building. Cozy Coffee Shop invites you to a cup of aromatic coffee with a dessert of northern berries, and admirers of Mexican cuisine in the hotel are waiting for the restaurant Amarillo. On weekends, this colorful institution turns into a nightclub.
Break Sokos Hotel Eden
On the bay
Break Sokos Hotel Eden is a great choice for those wishing to stay right on the beach. It offers a secluded sandy beach and picturesque landscapes of Finnish nature from every angle. At Maisema Restaurant, guests can enjoy breakfast overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia, while the evening menu will complement the colours of the outgoing sun.
Accommodation for every taste
Guests of the paradise hotel will find a large selection of room categories:
- Standard rooms for up to 4 people
- Family Options with 2 Bedrooms and Sauna
- Superior Room Categories with Sea View
- This room has a balcony, sea view and private sauna
SPA treatments and water activities
The rich infrastructure of the hotel includes a wide panorama of SPA opportunities: from Indian physiotherapy and mud baths to the Finnish sauna and hydromassage pools. For lovers of a variety of thermal procedures – a Turkish bath and a common steam room in the Roman style. And young travelers will have a great time in the water park with water slides.
Julia: “We were very cozy and comfortable in this hotel. The view is magnificent. The water park is wonderful.”
Scandic Oulu Station
Comfortable hotel near the train station
Comfort is an important part of the journey, and Scandic Oulu Station meets all the requirements of modern convenience. In the neat rooms, traditionally decorated in the Nordic style, guests will find absolutely everything you need and nothing superfluous.
Holidays in Finnish style
All the ingredients of a perfect holiday in Finland are at the service of hotelguests:
- Restaurant serving local cuisine
- Traditional Pub Kummeli
- Indoor swimming pool
- Finnish sauna
Victor: “Clean, neat, quiet. Comfortable folding chair for the third in the room. Good varied breakfast. Friendly polite staff.”
Scandic Oulu City
In the heart of Oulu
Those who wish to stay in the city center will like the hotel: an abundance of restaurants and shopping centers are located a stone’s throw from the hotel. The ancient square of Kauppatori with a riot of colorful eateries and souvenir shops is a 3-minute walk away.
Holidays for the whole family
The rich hotel is full of different categories, up to junior suites with sea views and spacious family suites. Travelling with children will appreciate Scandic Oulu City:adults can enjoy a relaxing stay in the Finnish bath while the youngest guests are busy playing in the children’s room. For fitness lovers, a pleasant surprise is a round-the-clock gym.
Torilla Restaurant
To try real Scandinavian cuisine and freshly caught salmon, you do not have to go far: right in the hotel there is a popular restaurant Torilla. In addition to local dishes, guests can enjoy international and vegetarian cuisine.
Tamara: “Polite staff, great breakfast, location is great, city center.”
Nallikari Holiday Village
Own house on the shore
The unique hotel will allow you to feel maximum privacy and proximity to nature. Nallikari offers a large selection of accommodation options right on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia, a stone’s throw from the sandy beach:
- Private villas with private sauna
- Multi-bedroom family villas
- Summer eco-cottages
- Camping area
A variety of leisure activities all year round
Thanks to its location right on the bay, the Finnish holidays at Nallikari will be complemented by active activities. In addition to swimming in the bay in the summer months, you can try yourself in sup surfing or kayaking, go fishing or ride bicycles along forest paths. In winter, ski slopes and snowshoeing in the fairy-tale forest are waiting.
Arkady: “Great place! Clean room, with fireplace and sauna! Beautiful panoramic view from the living room.”
Lasaretti Hotel
Romantic weekend
Lasaretti is the perfect place in Oulu for a relaxing holiday with your significant other, where you can enjoy privacy away from prying eyes. The boutique hotel is located on the shores of a picturesque pond, and the city center is just a 15-minute walk away in the park area.
Luxury in every detail
Discerning travelers will be provided with first-class service from the moment of registration until the last minute. During a chic holiday, they will find delightful service, exquisite cuisine and luxury in every detail, up to branded cosmetics in a hotel room.
A room as a work of art
All rooms at the hotel are designed in an elegant style, and the unique image is completed by unique paintings and sculptures. You can get as close as possible to art and get an incredible experience in the design rooms decorated by Finnish artists.
Sergey: “Excellent location in the old park on the banks of the river near the dam and waterfall. Not noisy. Fresh air. Beautiful room furnishings and plumbing.”
Best Western Hotel Apollo
Quality rest in the city center
The Best Western Hotel fully meets the quality standards of the global brand and enjoys an excellent location in the centre of Oulu. Within a ten-minute walk from the hotel are all the sights of the city, including the pedestrian street Rotuarri and the Cathedral.
Nightlife in Oulu
Fans of noisy parties do not have to go far: right in the hotel there is a night dance club Yohuikka and a traditional karaoke bar. After a stormy night, guests will enjoy a cozy room with a hot sauna and a soft bed.
Yuri: “A cozy, compact sauna in the room is excellent, road fatigue as never happened plus a wonderful sleep. For breakfast, red tender fish are abundant, during the day free coffee and pastries as much as you want. “
Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu
On the picturesque shore
The luxurious hotel is nestled right on the banks of the water channel, offering its guests the best Finnish scenery from its own room. Despite the amazing proximity to nature, all the delights of tourist life are within walking distance from the hotel.
Rest as in a resort
The famous brand Radisson guarantees its guests a holiday in Oulu at the highest level, and the rich infrastructure will not make you doubt the choice of a hotel for a minute. On the territory there is a swimming pool, a SPA and a gym, and guests can enjoy a truly Finnish leisure in the luxurious sauna. For a tasting of classic Scandinavian cuisine invites the restaurant Sassi.
Dissolve in comfort and luxury
Sophisticated customers can choose from a variety of room categories, decorated in the best traditions of modern design and Finnish hospitality:
- Standard Rooms with Optional Sea View
- Premium Category
- Family Rooms
- Executive Room with Sea View
- Luxury category with panoramic sea view
- Presidential Suite with 2 Bedrooms and 100 Square Metres
Anton: “Great hotel. The staff is polite, always ready to help. Great Finnish sauna with nice pool, I recommend checking in.”
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Star Homes Studio Lux 10
A cost-effective option for a large company
Located a few steps from the train station, the two-bedroom apartments can accommodate up to seven people for a maximum of seven people – this is the best offer in the Finnish city for such a large company.
Cozy terrace
The apartment is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, but the most pleasant surprise will be its own terrace, where you can have a great time in the fresh air in the company of loved ones.
Ekaterina: “The apartments are super! Very clean, comfortable, cozy! There is everything you need for household issues. Excellent location, in the city center.”
