Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The double bed is a rare beast; hotel rooms tend to have twin beds that can be pushed
together.
Family or group rooms are common, and extra beds can usually be added to a twin room
at a low extra cost.
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges refer to a double room in high season.
€
less than €70
€€
€70-€160
€€€
more than €160
Camping
Finland's campgrounds are a delight, and have much to offer to all types of travellers.
Most campgrounds are open only from June to August; popular spots are crowded during
July and the Midsummer weekend.
Sites usually cost around €14 plus €5/2 per adult/child.
Almost all campgrounds have cabins or cottages for rent, which are usually excellent
value; from €40 for a basic double cabin to €120 for a cottage with kitchen, bathroom and
sauna.
The
Camping Key Europe
(
www.campingkeyeurope.com
) offers useful discounts. You
can buy it at most campgrounds for €16 or online at
www.camping.fi
,
where you'll also find
an extensive listing of campgrounds across the country.
Finland's
jokamiehenoikeus
(everyman's right) allows access to most land and means
you can pitch a tent almost anywhere on public land or at designated free campsites in na-
tional parks.
Guesthouses
A Finnish
matkakoti
(guesthouse) is a no-frills spot offering simple but usually comfy ac-
commodation with shared bathroom, typically for travelling salespeople. It can be pretty
good value, usually includes breakfast, and sometimes rises well above the norm: check
out places like Naantali and Hanko for some exceptional sleeps in this class.