20 Best Places to Stay in Finland: Comprehensive Accommodation Guide

Finland offers some of the most unique and unforgettable accommodation experiences in the world. From glass igloos designed for viewing the Northern Lights from bed and luxurious arctic wilderness lodges to historic boutique hotels in Helsinki and lakeside sauna cottages, Finland caters to every traveler's stay preferences.

What to Expect From Finland Hotels

Accommodations in Finland adhere to high Nordic standards, featuring clean functional design, exceptional heating, fast Wi-Fi, and eco-friendly practices. Crucially, almost every hotel and lodge features a traditional Finnish sauna. In Lapland, boutique properties offer specialized winter gear rentals, floor-to-ceiling glass roofs, and aurora wake-up call services.

20 Best Places to Stay in Finland

1. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Style: World-Famous Glass Igloo Resort
Location: Saariselkä, Northern Lapland
Best For: Northern Lights viewing, romance, and bucket-list stays
About the Place: The pioneer of glass igloo lodging, featuring iconic thermal glass igloos, snow igloos, and log cabins equipped with glass bedrooms set in arctic forests.
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2. Hotel St. George

Style: 5-Star Historic Luxury Design Hotel
Location: Central Helsinki
Best For: Luxury travelers, wellness, and art lovers
About the Place: A landmark 19th-century luxury property facing Old Church Park, featuring an indoor swimming spa, curated artwork, and an onsite bakery.
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3. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Style: Boutique Luxury Eco-Design Suite
Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland
Best For: Scandinavian design lovers & romantic winter retreats
About the Place: Nestled on a pine hill near Santa Claus Village, featuring individual cubical suites with panoramic glass walls overlooking the forest canopy.
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4. Hotel Kämp

Style: 5-Star Heritage Grand Hotel
Location: Esplanadi, Central Helsinki
Best For: Classic luxury, royalty, and central access
About the Place: Finland's grandest historical hotel operating since 1887, featuring elegant 19th-century rooms, a luxury spa, and a brasserie along Esplanadi park.
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5. Levin Iglut (Levin Iglut Golden Crown)

Style: Luxury Glass Igloo Resort
Location: Levi, Lapland
Best For: Unobstructed Northern Lights vistas & couples
About the Place: Perched high on a mountain fell in Levi, offering high-end glass igloos with motorized adjustable beds, outdoor hot tubs, and fine dining.
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6. Järvisydän Hotel & Lake Spa

Style: Unique Medieval Lake Resort & Spa
Location: Rantasalmi, Lake Saimaa
Best For: Lake wellness, spa retreats, and nature lovers
About the Place: A rustic luxury resort built from logs and natural stone on Lake Saimaa, featuring a subterranean rock spa, glass villas, and lake seal safaris.
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7. Wilderness Hotel Inari

Style: Arctic Wilderness Lodge
Location: Inari, Lapland
Best For: Aurora hunting & Sámi cultural immersion
About the Place: Set along the shores of frozen Lake Inari, offering aurora cabin huts with glass roofs, log chalets, and guided Arctic wilderness activities.
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8. Hotel Haven

Style: 5-Star Boutique Waterfront Hotel
Location: South Harbour, Helsinki
Best For: Harbor views & boutique elegance
About the Place: A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, overlooking Helsinki Market Square and harbor, offering cozy fireplace rooms and quiet luxury.
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9. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni

Style: Historic Art Deco Skyscraper Hotel
Location: Central Helsinki
Best For: Panoramic city views & historic nightlife
About the Place: An iconic 1931 Art Deco landmark tower featuring modern stylish rooms and the famous rooftop Ateljee Bar with 360-degree views across Helsinki.
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10. Kuru Resort

Style: Adults-Only Wilderness Spa Resort
Location: Rantasalmi, Lake Saimaa
Best For: Adult relaxation, private saunas, and nature peace
About the Place: An exclusive adults-only resort featuring standalone wooden villas tucked into pine forests, each equipped with its own private sauna and outdoor tub.
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11. Lapland Hotels Bulevardi

Style: Nordic Design Hotel
Location: Design District, Helsinki
Best For: Urban luxury & private in-room saunas
About the Place: Brings Lappish nature luxury into central Helsinki, featuring guest rooms equipped with private in-room saunas and steam rooms.
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12. Apukka Resort

Style: Arctic Adventure Resort
Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland
Best Time to Visit: November to April
About the Place: Famous for its innovative glass-roofed Aurora Wagons, glass igloos, ice saunas, and extensive husky and reindeer sleigh rides.
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13. Hotel Kakola

Style: Boutique Former Prison Hotel
Location: Kakolanmäki, Turku
Best For: Unique historic architecture & quirky stays
About the Place: A stylish boutique hotel set within a former 1853 historic granite prison hill complex in Turku, featuring design rooms, craft breweries, and spas.
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14. Naantali Spa Hotel

Style: 5-Star Waterfront Spa Resort
Location: Naantali
Best For: Families, wellness pools, and coastal breaks
About the Place: A premier Baltic spa resort featuring multiple indoor thermal pools, saunas, yacht marina views, and direct access to Moominworld.
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15. SnowHotel & Glass Igloos Kemi

Style: Ice Hotel & Glass Villa Resort
Location: Kemi, Sea Lapland
Best For: Experiencing real ice beds & coastal Arctic views
About the Place: Offers both sub-zero hand-carved ice rooms with thermal sleeping bags inside the SnowCastle complex and warm oceanfront glass villas.
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16. Runo Hotel Porvoo

Style: Nordic Rustic Boutique Hotel
Location: Old Porvoo
Best For: Romantic weekend getaways & design enthusiasts
About the Place: Set inside a restored 1912 Art Nouveau building at the gateway to Old Porvoo, blending Nordic heritage aesthetics with modern luxury comfort.
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17. Hotel Lilla Roberts

Style: Art Deco Boutique Hotel
Location: Design District, Helsinki
Best For: Style lovers & quiet central stays
About the Place: Housed in a 1909 former police headquarters building, combining stylish 1930s Art Deco elegance with quiet courtyard rooms and a cocktail bar.
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18. Hawkhill Nature Cottage Resort

Style: Luxury Eco Log Cabins
Location: Nuuksio National Park border, Espoo
Best For: Traditional Finnish lake cottage experience with luxury
About the Place: Hand-crafted wooden luxury log villas set on quiet lake shores bordering Nuuksio, featuring private wood-burning saunas, hot tubs, and boats.
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19. Hotel SuperStar Ylläs (Lapland Hotels Saaga)

Style: Mountain Ski Resort Hotel
Location: Ylläs, Lapland
Best For: Ski-in/ski-out convenience & active families
About the Place: Positioned directly on the slopes of Ylläs Fell, featuring ski-in ski-out access, alpine apartments, swimming pools, and mountain vistas.
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20. Santamus & Santa Claus Holiday Village

Style: Resort Village Chalets
Location: Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
Best For: Families with children visiting Santa Claus
About the Place: Cozy red wooden cabins located directly inside Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, offering step-out access to Christmas attractions.
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Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Resort