Valamo Monastery Accommodation

The Finnish Lakeland


Valamo is especially peaceful once the day-trippers depart and evening descends. Guesthouses in picturesque wooden buildings provide comfortable, no-frills sleeping with shared bathrooms; there are also hotel rooms with private bathrooms. Prices drop midweek and outside summer. Wi-fi in hotel rooms and cafeteria only.


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