Must-see hotels in Turku & Finland's South Coast

  • Sea Hotel Mäntyniemi

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A little piece of Finnish paradise, this family-run haven sits on a secluded forested island (linked by bridges) between Loviisa (35km) and Kotka (32km)…

  • Hotelli Onni

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Opposite the cathedral, this gold-coloured wooden building is perfectly placed. The rooms are all unique, from the four-poster bed and slick design of the…

  • Karhulan Hovi

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Surrounded by sprawling gardens that run down to the river, this magnificent 1891 French-style estate splits its 20 rooms between the period-furnished…

  • Villa Maija

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Built in 1888, this is Hanko's best villa accommodation. Spread over three lovely buildings, the rooms are flawlessly restored and packed with character,…

  • Hotel Bridget Inn

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Steeped in history, this dove-white 1880-built wooden inn (a one-time cafe frequented by former Finnish president PE 'Ukko-Pekka' Svinhufvud) has gorgeous…

  • Park Hotel

    Turku

    Overlooking a hilly park, this art nouveau building was the home of a shipyard magnate. Nowadays it's a truly atmospheric place to stay, with classical…

  • Ruissalo Camping

    Turku

    On idyllic Ruissalo island, 10km west of the city centre, this sprawling campground has gently sloping grassy sites and a great choice of cabins, along…

  • Hotelli Pariisin Ville

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Named after sculptor Ville Vallgren, this plush place in the heart of the Old Town combines modern luxury and heritage atmosphere. Rooms named for former…

  • Lomakylä Santalahti

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    On the island of Mussalo, Santalahti has a huge range of cottages and conifer-shaded campsites. Shoreline and forest nature trails (each 2.5km long) weave…

  • Ida-Maria

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The hospitable owner of this charming B&B does her utmost to make guests feel welcome. Housed in a wooden building on the main square, the rooms are…

  • Naantalin Kylpylä

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    There's a large variety of rooms at this upmarket spa complex, from spacious, contemporary hotel rooms to Moomin-themed family suites and luxurious…

  • Hotel Regatta

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Designed by Finnish architect Lars Sonck, this landmark art nouveau hotel dates from 1898, but it was thoroughly updated this century. In an unbeatable…

  • Laivahostel Borea

    Turku

    Built in Sweden in 1960, the enormous passenger ship SS Bore is docked outside the Forum Marinum museum, just 500m northeast of the ferry terminal. It now…

  • Hotel Haikko Manor

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    About 6km from the centre of Porvoo, Haikko Manor is an elegant historic house with 24 luxurious rooms, romantically decked out with period furnishings…

  • Hostel Panget

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    At the turn-off to Dragsfjärd, 1930s-built Hostel Panget retains the art deco detailing from its days as a boarding house. Its comfortable, old-fashioned…

  • Centro Hotel

    Turku

    The 62-room Centro Hotel is central (as you would guess), but its courtyard location cuts out street noise. Service is friendly and the blond-wood rooms…

  • Hotel Sea Front

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    About 1km north of the main harbour, this 20-room family-run place has a prime location overlooking Pråstviken inlet. It's right off Hwy 25 but otherwise…

  • Hotel Palo

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Housed in a whitewashed wooden building, Hotel Palo is a quaint and comfortable family-run place. Furnished with wrought-iron beds and other antiques, the…

  • Villa Tellina

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Right by the beach, Tellina is a rambling, paint-peeling, pistachio-coloured villa that looks as though it’s seen its share of hidden treasure and wild…

  • Tamminiemi

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    About 2km south of town, Tamminiemi is a peaceful campground right by the sea. The simple rooms (most with private bathroom) are in two 19th-century…

  • Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel

    Turku

    It's worth paying extra for a river view at this sleek business hotel with streamlined Scandinavian-style dark-wood rooms. Couples weary of sleeping in…

  • Hotel Kasnäs

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The end of the line (literally), on the island's southern tip, this modern complex sprawls over several buildings, offering affordable accommodation and a…

  • Hanko Camping Silversand

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Situated 4km northeast of the town centre, this well-shaded campground stretches along a private beach. Its simple six-person huts are supplemented by…

  • Spa Hotel Hamina

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Conveniently located between the bus station and the Old Town, this hotel has spa facilities including swimming pool, lap pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness…

  • Bridgettine Sisters' Guesthouse

    Turku

    Glowing white and run by nuns, this Catholic convent's guest wing is a haven of peace, with public areas silent after 10pm and a general respectful hush…

  • Hotel Tegel

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Housed in a handsome red-brick building that dates from 1888, Hotel Tegel contains 13 functional but attractive guestrooms (with additional rooms in a…

  • Hamina Camping Pitkät Hiekat

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In Vilniemi, 7km south of Hamina, this beachside spot is surrounded by quiet forest, with free rowing boats, sauna and laundry. Cottages have kitchenettes…

  • Hotelli Helmi

    Turku

    Next door to the bus station, family-owned Helmi (literally, 'pearl') has 34 autumn-hued, soundproofed rooms with mini fridges, comfy mattresses and good…

  • Kesähotelli Katarina

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The hilltop location can be a tough walk, but rooms here are clean and bright with desk and TV. Every two or three rooms share a large kitchen and…

  • Porvoon Retkeilymaja

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Four blocks from the kauppatori, and set in a grassy garden, this historic wooden house holds a well-kept hostel. All rooms (for one to six people) have…

  • Villa Garbo

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Just north of the centre, this friendly B&B offers easy access to the train station from its rambling gardens and cosy quarters. The rooms are all…

  • Ormnäs Camping

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A 1.4km stroll southeast of the town centre, this easygoing campground has its own picturesque slice of beach, complete with beach sauna. Bikes and rowing…

  • Hotel Bulevard

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Central Hotel Bulevard is housed in a former police station, which explains why some of the rooms are called putka (cells) – and they're surprisingly cosy…

  • Ekenäs Stadshotell

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In a bullseye location between the main square and the sea, this tiered concrete building has 20 sparingly furnished but comfortable neutral-toned rooms…

  • Gasthaus Werneri

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    This cosy family-run guesthouse is located in an apartment block about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Four rooms share access to a bathroom and well…

  • Motel Marine

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Close to the guest harbour, this family-run motel has rooms in two-storey wooden buildings that are clustered around a central courtyard. The rooms are…

  • Fiskars Wärdshus

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Opened in 1836, this place claims to be the oldest operating hotel in Finland. There's a popular restaurant downstairs (open 11am to 10pm Monday to…

  • Seurahuone Kotka

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    This is a bog-standard hotel (part of the Sokos chain) – and overpriced at that – but it's the only option in central Kotka. Service is quite helpful and…

  • Naantali Camping

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    About 400m south of the harbour, this campground offers good facilities including a beachside sauna. Cabins range from basic to more luxurious with…