The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Joensuu

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Joensuu

If it's your first trip to Joensuu, Finland for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Joensuu. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Joensuu. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Joensuu for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Joensuu beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Joensuu for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Scandic Joensuu

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at Kirkkokatu 20, Scandic Joensuu has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and bicycle rental at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


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Motelli Kontio

Motel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Motelli Kontio which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering skiing, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Huoltamontie 8. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 16.7 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Joensuu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Torikatu 20. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


GreenStar Hotel Joensuu

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $97, GreenStar Hotel Joensuu, at Torikatu 16 provides a restaurant, parking, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and an indoor play area. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, a refrigerator, and breakfast in the room. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $164 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Itaranta 1. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, a pool table, kids meals, and evening entertainment, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Scouts' Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Scouts' Hostel is 8.00 out of 10. This place has skiing, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and bicycle rental. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $46, and it's located at Vanamokatu 25. We also love the a microwave, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Koli and Savonlinna.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Savonlinna, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Savonlinna, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Savonlinna, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Savonlinna, Best Hotels for One Week in Savonlinna, or Best Hotels for One Night in Savonlinna.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Joensuu?

Joensuu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$114

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Joensuu, Finland, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $114. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Joensuu.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $161
  • 2-star hotels: $67


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