Where to stay with kids in Finland

The location of this hotel is excellent, only few hundred meters from ski lifts and Levi village

Worst hotel experience in Finland so far. The room was old, poorly maintained, and not properly cleaned. The key card system was a constant issue; they were unable to provide us with two functioning room cards

The family room was great, with a large bedroom and a separate bunk bed. It's a five-minute walk back to the hotel after skiing, and a three-minute walk to the shopping street. A perfect choice for Levi Ski Resort

Lovely hotel invite heart of town but lacks an indoor children's area when socialising in the lounge

Really nice rooms, very clean. The kids play room is a huge pluse if you are with kids.

The spa has 9 Saunas in total and several pools, love the tiny hot pool at 2 floor. Nice massage jets in the bigger pools

There is also a possibility to play pool

A nice place for family. I would visit again

The service was amazing! The staff were so nice and the food was really good. Pricey yes, but so is everything around the hotel area.

Located in the Holiday club Saimaa. Sports bar with fast food type menu: burgers, nachos, fish&chips etc. Menu is fairly priced compared to the quality. Lots of pictures hanging from a wall

O'Leary's, the same as pretty much expected. Some servers very attentive, some not so much. Our dinner went well overall, however.

One of the best hotel we stayed in the Scandic region. The only hotel out of 10 that has a bathtub and a swimming pool too. Has both heater and air conditioning. No idea why essential such as a kettle is not provided.

great location and good service, average hotel that meets all our needs as a family that goes out most of the day for day tours :)

Walking to the hotel takes 16 min. Swimming Pool is good but opening hours are very short (limited to afternoon from 3pm to 7pm)

If weekend, the pool is opened for morning too but opening hours are very short too (7am to 11am). The changing room door could not be closed

Great value for money with very clean and modern rooms. It was appreciated that the room had an empty fridge available for use. However, I was disappointed by the lack of coffee/tea amenities in the room.

Good for a family stay but their breakfast is a mess, at least during summer months. Good variety of food but it’s crowded and service personnel don’t really make effort to clean tables

The glass elevator at the hotel offers great views, and the rooftop pool, sauna, lounge area, and bar are all fantastic. They even provide an early breakfast an hour before regular breakfast service.

A nice hotel near the tram station and ferry to Tallinn. Hotel swimming pool is heated and sauna is nice.Nice view from the frozen sea at the room.

If you want to have a real swimming pool, the pool in the hotel is far too small. But you can have a good view from the pool. Everything else is fine, we had a pleasant stay.

The room was very big and spacious, and the TV was huge. The hygiene was excellent and very clean, and the room had good natural light. The service was great, and the transportation was convenient

This is my always hotel when I come to Helsinki since they were opened like 7-8 years ago. Good location, and I like the breakfast spread. Looking forward to stay here in my next trip

This hotel is excellent, easily meeting five-star standards. The 7T tram stop is right at its doorstep, and on the other side, there's a picturesque harbor view

I loved it so much but got sad because another customer lady yelled at me because my partner wanted to take a photo of me in the pool even though she didn’t appear on the frame nor did anyone else

My 1st visit to Helsinki was impressive by Valo Hotel with their friendliness and helpful staff. The daily buffet breakfast are also very good spread. Nice juices and with good coffee.

Would definitely come back! The wellness area was a bit pricey for an add on but really nice and chill when quiet! I just would have liked a staff member there to manage noise and groups as I wanted to go on my last night but it was very overcrowded with loud intimidating groups

The wellness centre on the top floor is cool - two saunas, steam room, pool, jacuzzi and plunge pool. Staff on the front desk were friendly and quickly helped us with a cot and change of sheets

I took my partner here for a long weekend so we could visit Helsinki. Breakfast and wellness facilities were included which both were very nice. Easy transport to the city and airport

i had a great stay in this hotel. i experienced a refreshing atmosphere. quite impressive architecture. but the only problem is the location. far from city center / tourist area

Unfortunate the heating was not up to the cold weather and having pros on the first night I asked for heater which I did and it’s warmed up the room considering

This would’ve been wonderful in the  summer but in the  cold weather……. The hotel is close to transport routes accessing all parts of city. I would definitely stay there again next time…… maybe in the summer

Good service, various choice in breakfast and special thanks to Miss Pinky to let us got breakfast on Monday morning as we were rush went to Ferry Terminal to Tallinn,

(minor gripe: only the scrambled eggs are made from instant eggs/powder, which is in stark contrast with the quality of everything else. Pro tip: ask for an omelette instead;) )

The location is good, near lake and 15 mins walking distance to the center of city. The hotel is old

Amazing hotel, in a good area of Helsinki. Not too far from the beach. Decor is very modern. The gym is huge for a hotel gym. Also allowed me to use the gym/spa area after I checked out before my evening flight.

It's close to Aalto's villa, and the city center is easily accessible by tram. However, arriving from the airport by public transportation (train and bus) was inconvenient, so I recommend taking a taxi

Spent a few days here due to attending a conference in the city. Absolutely loved the place - now part of the Hilton chain but with real underlying character. My room was reasonably large and very comfortable

Finally, a word about the staff, who were without exception friendly, courteous, professional and helpful. Not sure if /when I'll be back in Helsinki, but I'd be delighted to stay here again

As others have said, some parts of this hotel do show their age a little, but for me that absolutely adds to its character. The design-forward approach extends to the restaurant

Besides Aalto's villa and studio, the Akseli Gallen-Kallela Museum, Didrichsen, Villa Gullenberg, and the former presidential residence of Tamminiemi are also nearby

Such a serene experience. The hotel is located in a quiet, peaceful and greenery neighbourhood. It has a big park close to it where you could take long quiet walks!

The location of the hotel is just the best. Closest to the train station and the city center is just a walk away. Had an amazing time there and the cleanliness of the rooms made my stay more comfortable

The fact that the toiletries were changed just one night into our stay made it more enticing. I will highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to travel to Joensuu. The breakfast had different varieties of items too

Pleasant stay for one night in Joensuu. The staff was very friendly (as you'd expect in Northern Carelia overall) and the hotel was clean and overall very pleasant

The room was spatious and quiet and we enjoyed the breakfast, especially the local carelian pastries

Very good hotel, professional service. Only issue is parking.

Nice hotel near market square and railway station.

Right middle of the town. Good location! Drinking water from the tap in the bedroom so cold and fresh. Best drinking water in the world as they say and it’s true. I would recommend this hotel and will go back.

Most friendly staff we’ve met so far in a hotel. Great location, close to everything. Very comfy bed with superb view.

Ystävällinen palvelu, upea huone kauniilla näköalalla, saunatilat ja uima-allas plussaa. Hyvä aamiainen ja runsaasti vegaanisia vaihtoehtoja

Totally recommended. Excellent service, excellent rooms, excellent location and excellent sauna.

Easy check-in, good Amarillo bar and restaurant, clean rooms, staff very nice.

Very nice hotel, nice view on panorama of Tampere from top floors...

Junior sviit has two big separate rooms and two bathrooms. Good breakfast. Swimming pool bit cold. One sauna in womens and one in mens sauna.

Location is wondeful! You're away from city center in peaceful and quiet place but also you're there in 15 minutes if needed. Breakfast was good, hotel staff very nice and polite, room a bit small but it was OK

Excellent and varied breakfast included. Rooms were very comfortable. We had a nice view with autumn leaves (so brilliant) and the bay. Close to an important bird area, lots of interesting species.

The best night's sleep! Such friendly and helpful staff welcomed us. Our two dogs were welcome at a more reasonable cost than many other hotels in the area - charged per stay, not night. I highly recommend this hotel.

Breakfast was wonderful as usual with made-to-order omelette and a wide selection of breakfast foods. The staff was very friendly & helpful

The room is clean and tidy, the hotel breakfast is rich, the lake is beautiful nearby, and there are many safe places to eat around.

Hotel ideally located to where I needed to go for business meetings. Also very close to the airport. Hotel has shuttle bus service to and from the hotel or Uber will cost about €6. Cabs from hotel may cost more

The breakfast was delicious!!! Breakfast was served from 3:30 to 10:00 in the morning! I was so happy because I had an early morning flight. They were also happy to store my luggage for me. ☺️☺️🔅🔅

Friendly staff and close to the city with a 30-40 min bus ride to city centre. More importantly, the breakfast and shuttle bus to airport are available in early hours of the day, saving our cost

I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing this place was. Beautiful room with great decoration and furniture. Everything was functional and spotlessly clean. The rooms were extremely quiet too

I chose this hotel for its convenience to the airport and also at it was close to a friend I was visiting. I had not very high expectations as airport hotels aren’t generally great

Close to airport with a shuttle to/from. Easy walk to bus stop with very regular schedule to Helsinki city center. Rooms are super clean with appropriate amenities

I had a great stay at Hilton Helsinki Strand. The hotel is clean, stylish, and very well maintained, with a warm and cozy atmosphere throughout

Very nice hotel - nice pool but little sauna. Breakfast good. Staff friedly !

The staff were welcoming, attentive, and consistently helpful, which made the experience even smoother. The location is slightly outside the busiest part of the city center, but still very convenient

The breakfast was excellent, offering a generous selection with great quality ingredients — definitely a highlight of the stay

It’s an easy walk to many attractions, and the area around the hotel feels calm and pleasant. Overall, a fantastic base for visiting Helsinki — I would happily stay here again

Comfortable, the room was big and quiet, the check in counter was friendly. will stay again when come to Helsinki again

Overall, it was a very good experience. The location is also very convenient, with a Michelin-starred restaurant downstairs

Very good location and posh hotel in Helsinki. Highly recommended.

The shower and amenities in the room are great. Even provided a soda stream if you’re one with a preference for sparkling water. Our highlight of the stay is in the spa

The environment is great and the location is excellent.

The location and environment are good, but children are not allowed in the swimming pool. The hotel art exhibition is also good

The room was large and spacious, and there was a bar downstairs. The breakfast was quite nice, with à la carte and buffet options. The morning after my check-in was International Women's Day, and they even gave me roses

This is a good hotel in the center of Turku. It is a modern hotel with decent rooms. The room was large, clean and quiet with a view of the main city square. Breakfast was tasty with a good range of things to eat

I stay at this hotel every time I go to Turku. The location is convenient, the service is excellent, the rooms are relatively spacious compared to other hotels, and the breakfast is also good.

The hotel is clean and tidy. The service staff is warm and thoughtful. It is very convenient to book a room through Ctrip. Check-in is very smooth with the voucher.

This location is fantastic! They serve a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of food options, including traditional Finnish dishes.

The hotel is in a good location - in the center of the town and only a few minutes walk from the river

The hotel was clean and located in the center of the city, making it easy to get around.

Nice cozy hotels, in the restaurant, delicious food, convenient location.

It was a good stay in a perfect place. Many thanks

Wonderful hotel staff was very nice place was very clean. The room was very comfortable and spacious.

The room was very comfortable and kept tidy by the staff. The location is also very convenient. Checkout is quite late which was perfect for us, but breakfast ends a bit early during the week.

Nice hotel and great breakfast BUT I was staying there as my mum was in hospital with an undetermined leave date, so had to book again when she was not allowed to leave

Even though I booked again the same day I checked out, they would not let me into the room until 1pm (unless I paid an early fee) despite the person behind the desk knowing my situation

The breakfast area also had a children's play area. As this is not as common these days. Staff were also quickly replenishing any food. It's clear the staff have very carefully thought about their services

A simple, practical Finnish hotel with clean rooms, comfy beds, and a calm, minimalist style, but all cabinets and surfaces to place your stuff are there! Friendly staff and a tasty local breakfast make it a reliable, budget-friendly base for exploring the area

They had porridge, every type of spread and condiment you could think of, eggs, chicken meatballs, falafels (it's rare for hotels to have both warm meat and veg options), different types of bread, cheeses and meat slices, a salad bar, hot drinks bar, biscuit area (so many different types), yoghurt station, cereal station, different types of juice, fresh orange juice, and porridge

Easily one of the best stays I've had at a hotel. Even before arrival, I was contacted by staff who wanted to check ETA. Once I got there, staff were welcoming and lovely. The hotel room was nice and spacious

Had a TV and even a bidet in the bathroom. Because you couldn't even enter each floor without the key provided. Each floor has a communal area and kitchen. And there's even a sauna on the top floor

What's even more impressive is that they share a building with university accommodation. You wouldn't even realise because the service was that brilliant. please ignore the negative reviews

The cottages are around a 10-minute walk to the main hotel, although this can easily turn into 20–30 minutes if you have children who want to stop for snowball fights along the way

There is also a warm laundry room, a small toilet, and an excellent sauna, which was a fantastic addition and very welcome at the end of the day

The bedrooms were clean and comfortable; we are a family of four and the two-bedroom layout with four single beds worked perfectly

The main living area contained all the essentials a family would need, including crockery and cooking facilities

The hotel itself is very clean and well maintained. Breakfast and evening meals were buffet style and the food was very good, with plenty of choice. There were lots of gluten-free options, which was an excellent touch

First and foremost, the surrounding area is absolutely stunning — it genuinely felt like walking through a Christmas Carol-style winter wonderland. The cottages themselves were very comfortable and well designed

Center. Next to the station. Sauna and pool free of charge. The restaurant is pricey, but well prepared.

Would recommend Very nice and clean hotel. Staff was very friendly. Bed was a bit harder than we are used to which was a tad uncomfortable. Other than that, it was top-notch

Good service, but the rooms are quite basic. There is no Smart TV or fridge, and no shampoo products are provided. However, the parking space is small and not included in the price (14€/day)

The bed is a little softer than other hotels, and the pillows are looser. Apart from these two points, there are basically no flaws. We did not buy breakfast, which is on the second floor and cannot be seen

The front desk in the lobby helped us print our boarding passes, and there is free coffee and tea, and a microwave

Very good, breakfast is also very rich. Very close to the city center.

Excellent place to accommodate. Such warm Carelian hospitality from the staff. Clean room, great sauna facilities with jacuzzi and steam sauna.

Each time I emailed the hotel, they responded VERY promptly with the information I needed - The location is excellent, right on the town's main square and easy walking distance to an array of restaurants, shopping and ten minutes from the train station

The other was that on each morning, there was no service to straighten up the rooms. Fortunately we were able to grab towels and toilet paper from the cart and it wasn't the worst problem to have but still surprising

Yes, it does lack this, but be honest - this is not what you are visiting Joensuu! NEGATIVES - the are only two negatives. The first was that the bathroom was VERY small and in need of updating

We stayed here while in Joensuu for the Biathlon World Cup in nearby Kontiolahti. On some of the other reviews, there were comments about the lack of character

And for those going to the World Cup in Kontiolahti, the motor coach shuttle to the arena picks up and drops off in the main square, next to the hotel

The surrounding is amazing - forest and lakes behind the hotel. A lot of activities available - tracking, swimming, sauna etc.

I think it is also kid friendly place, the friends who recommend us this hotel has been going back, we love our stay 🥰

We had an amazing trip in the hotel! The quality of food, the closest to the nature, the service are amazing

Great location, good breakfast, good sauna and swimming in the lake.

One of the ugliest hotels I’ve been to. The surrounding area is lush, however the outside of the hotel looks like a bunker. Rooms are ok, staff is friendly. Food is good.

Amazing nature, amazing breakfast, for the price you pay you get more than you usually would have waited to. Small fridge in the room would be nice

The hotel is centrally located near a beautiful park/playground. It was a very busy weekend and the hotel was very full. There was no onsite parking so we had to park in the city lot about a block away

The room was clean and comfortable but it would have been nice to have a fan since it was quite warm

I really enjoyed this location, sauna, and pool. In the breakfast I could try many kinds of foods.

Location. Clean. Staff. Breakfast.

Friendly staff, heart facilities, good food & beautiful location opposite a park & river. Within walking distance of Finlayson & the museums area.

We loved this hotel, can't complain about anything!! Would definately stay there again if we were in Tampere

Fantastic stay! I really loved the swimming pool and sauna. They were very clean and relaxing. Highly recommended for travelers who love to sauna!

The choice of food is staggering because you are in a shopping mall. Some very welcome items such as tuna, warm rice pudding and hummus as well as the usual continental choices and hot food

Nice hotel inside a shopping mall. A hotel situated inside a shopping mall is a first for me. Once I had found my way around I enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk to various shops and cafes

We booked a room one day in advance for one night only and found ourselves in a room properly designed for wheelchair persons, got plenty of space but looked like a hospital

Central location, 10 min walk from train station, and embedded in the IsoKristina mall, so plenty of restaurants and bars walkable without winter attire

Parking on first floor is limited but plenty of space on the upper floor. Room was bigger than expected with kettle and tea/coffee