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Q: Are there any luxury hotels in Karelia?

Get set for the ultimate in luxury at Scandic Joensuu . A sauna, a bar and complimentary breakfast are only a few of the amenities at this getaway in Joensuu, Karelia. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is another popular option in this thrilling city.

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Our top choices for North Karelia hotels

1. Break Sokos Hotel Bomba

Nurmes

Philip

AED 482 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

2. Break Sokos Hotel Koli

Lieksa

SUSUMU

AED 715 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

3. Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

Joensuu

Leigh

AED 567 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

4. Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä

Lieksa

MIchael

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. GreenStar Hotel Joensuu

Joensuu

Myles

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

6. Svalvik Hotel

Lieksa

Marco

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sep - 24 Sep

7. Scandic Joensuu

Joensuu

Chad

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Family Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room

8. Vanhan Koulun Majatalo

Lieksa

Kirsi

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Double Room | Laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

9. Omena Hotel Joensuu

Joensuu

Imanverdi

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

10. Hotel Julie

Kontiolahti

Timo

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

11. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

Joensuu

Harald

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

12. Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel

Joensuu

Bret

AED 456 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

13. Hotel Ilomantsi North Star

Ilomantsi

Matti

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

14. Scouts' Youth Hostel

Joensuu

nikita

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna, Lake View | Lake view

15. Karjalan Helmi

Kitee

"I was met by the owner Passi who was waiting for me. I had booked into one of the apartments but wes told that I was staying in one of the cottages by the lake. Passi took me to the cottage which has its own wood burning sauna and stunning views looking out to Lake Orivesi. It was really peaceful and it has its own private beach and a rowing boat plus a swing which I must admit I spent quite a bit of time on there. The centre of Kitee is about 20 minutes away in a car so if like me you do not...

Elaine

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

16. Möhkön Rajakartano

Ilomantsi

Sirkka Liisa

17. Karelia Country Cottages

Kitee

18. Hotel PajarinHovi

Kitee

Esko

AED 517 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

19. Hotel Kontio

Kontiolahti

Marianne

20. Kotimaailma Apartments Joensuu

Joensuu

"Keittiön varustelu oli hyvä, huoneisto oli kohtuu siisti, puutteita siellä täällä (esim. vessan lattialla kivi). Asunto itsessään sopiva, sijainti ok. Sivustolta löytyvät osoite vei väärään paikkaan, avaimet sai eri paikasta ja asunto oli muutaman korttelin päässä tästä. Kohtuu rauhallinen alue, mutta kovaäänisimmät ajoneuvot kuuluivat sisälle. Ekan kerroksen asunto kadulle päin."

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Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very comfortable and light. The helpful reception staff allowed us to check in an hour or two early, which we appreciated. We had a nice dinner in the on-site restaurant, and enjoyed the buffet breakfast as well. Koli is a lovely spot, highly recommended, and you couldn't do much better than staying at the Koli Kyla hotel for your visit."

Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin is really lovely, in a beautiful setting and very quiet. This place is ideal for some peaceful time in nature. Olga is a wonderful host, considerate and answered all my questions very promptly. There is a beautiful swimming spot just 15 mins walk (or 2 min drive) from the cabin, down Mökinrannantie. There is also a beautiful public swimming spot in Kesalahti at which is a 15 minutes drive - called Sortolampi Beach. All the public swim spots have convenient changing cabins. The shops in Kitee are around 30 mins drive have everything you might need - make sure you check out the Marimekko outlet shop!"

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located in the heart of town. I had requested an accessible room. The bathroom facilities for this room were excellent. Large walk in shower with handle bars. Nice breakfast although it was like a maze to get to the breakfast area. The Amarillo restaurant is conveniently located in the hotel."

Omena Hotel Joensuu

8/10 Good

"clean, small and simple. it was quite small but we only needed a room to shower and sleep so it worked out just fine. Only reason I gave it 4/5 is because it was quite cold in the room with no way to adjust the temperature. Also make sure to pack what you need as well they had one thing of soap for your entire body and that was all. "

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How much do hotels in Karelia cost?

Prices for Karelia hotels differ according to the season and other factors, like school holidays and Easter. You can find cheap options from AED 244 in a few different ways. Enter your destination and trip dates and then pick your budget using the "Price per night" filter. You can then refine your search by choosing your preferred property type and amenities and more.

Are there any luxury hotels in Karelia?

Get set for the ultimate in luxury at Scandic Joensuu. A sauna, a bar and complimentary breakfast are only a few of the amenities at this getaway in Joensuu, Karelia. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is another popular option in this thrilling city.

How can I find cheap hotels in Karelia?

The best place to begin your search is by using our "Price per night" filter. At the moment, the cheapest hotels start at AED 244 per night. Other ways to snap up a wallet-friendly Karelia stay are by booking early and being flexible with travel dates. For even more bargains, visit our cheap hotels in Karelia page.

What are the best hotels in Karelia for families?

Pack your bags (and the kids!) and prepare for a fun-packed getaway at one of our top family-friendly hotels in Karelia. Located in Joensuu, Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel is a great pick. A playground and a sauna are among the amenities here. Or relax with the fam at GreenStar Hotel Joensuu. You can also search for your dream getaway by checking the "Family friendly" box in the "Traveler experience" section of our filter tool.

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Our top choices for North Karelia hotels

1. Break Sokos Hotel Bomba

2. Break Sokos Hotel Koli

3. Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4. Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä

5. GreenStar Hotel Joensuu

6. Svalvik Hotel

7. Scandic Joensuu

8. Vanhan Koulun Majatalo

9. Omena Hotel Joensuu

10. Hotel Julie

11. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

12. Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel

13. Hotel Ilomantsi North Star

14. Scouts' Youth Hostel

15. Karjalan Helmi

16. Möhkön Rajakartano

17. Karelia Country Cottages

18. Hotel PajarinHovi

19. Hotel Kontio

20. Kotimaailma Apartments Joensuu

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