Western Finland
Travel Guide
Visit Western Finland
Where to stay in Western Finland
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Turku City Theatre and Paavo Nurmi Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
Ruissalo
You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Veritas Stadion are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Rauma
If you're spending some time in Old Rauma, Rauma Market Square and Rauman Taidemuseo are top sights worth seeing.
Nummi
Nummi might not have many top sights, but Sibelius Museum and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
Clean rooms, clean hotel and great dinner options. Order the artichoke soup, out of this world. Breakfast buffet could do with some updates as many options were blah and dried out and we are 30 minutes into breakfast service. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Nov, 2025
Hotel Kakola
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Reviewed on 24 Nov, 2025
Scandic Tampere City
Hotel is located right in front of Tampere Rail Station. Very convenient. Eateries & grocery stores are near by. Hotel staff are very nice. I didn’t use, but there is a sauna too.
Reviewed on 8 Sept, 2025
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Staying in this property made our trip magical. It was a pleasure to return from an outdoor activity to a cozy cabin, spacious and equipped with the amenities to feel like home. The only thing we found interesting (and maybe this is a cultural difference) is that daily cleaning included making the ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov, 2025
Santa's Holiday Homes
It was a good 2 nights stay.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2025
Bob W Turku City Centre
Stayed here before. Well worth doing it again. A very nice, comfortable, clean room. Very central. Very affordable (making it affordable in difficult times is a really good thing).
Reviewed on 27 Nov, 2025
Popular places to visit
Santa Claus Village
High spirits, warm hearts and a magical atmosphere – discover the magic and peace of Christmas in the Santa Claus Village all year round.
Levi Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Levi Ski Resort, a top ski area in Sirkka. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.
Ranua Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Ranua Zoo during your travels in Ranua? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Ounasvaara
Hit the slopes in Rovaniemi with a visit to Ounasvaara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Lordi's Square
Go on a heavy metal pilgrimage by visiting this square, which is dedicated to Finland’s most famous hard rockers. Dine and shop while you’re here.
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Discover miles of hiking trails, colorful birdlife, a ski resort and quaint villages in this sprawling national park in northwest Finland.
Things to do
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
The 1st Helsinki Free Tour - Since 2016
Tallinn Full Day Tour from Helsinki with Hotel Pick-Up
