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Oulu
Oulu (Swedish: Uleåborg; ) is a city of about 129,000 inhabitants in Oulu province, northern Finland.

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Hotels in Oulu

Holiday Club Oulun Eden Score 7.775 from 47 reviews
Holstinsalmentie 29 7.78/10
A versatile and fun-packed beachfront hotel for the whole family that offers exciting entertainment for children and luxury treatments for adults. During summer you can sit back on our outdoor or indoor terraces and wonder at the magnificence of the light Northern nights and the long uninterrupted coastline. During the winter the frozen sea's shimmering white cover of snow beckons to both skier and ice-fisherman. Linger in a traditional Finnish sauna; try out an exotic Turkish steam bath, a Roman-Irish mixed sauna, personalised treatments, soothing baths and relaxing massages. The pool department has a main pool, a children's pool, three Jacuzzi, an all-year-round heated outdoor pool, water slides, water massage points and massaging waterfalls, water walls, lilos, a contra flow river and a wave machine. ... more
 
Best Western Hotel Apollo Score 7.575 from 116 reviews
Asemakatu 31-33 7.58/10
A city centre hotel just 200 meters from the railway station, 300 meters from the bus station and 15 kilometres from the airport. The guest rooms have been decorated in simple and modern style and 29 of them include a private sauna. Located in the Oulu city centre this functional hotel offers close proximity to the nearby sights and attractions such as Rotuaari, the popular market street, Market Hall and Market Place. The in house Karaoke Bar is the first in Finland and the most popular in Oulu. All our room prices include a generous breakfast buffet in the bright lobby restaurant decorated with Fernando Botero´s painting “Picnic” copied by artist Ritva Määttänen. ... more
 
Sokos Hotel Arina Score 8.325 from 46 reviews
Pakkahuoneenkatu 16 8.33/10
This newly remodelled and lively hotel is centrally located in the heart of Oulu, 10 km away from Oulu International Airport and just seconds from all the night life and shopping. The colourful décor is characterised by earthy textures such as elegant wooden and modern ultra suede furniture and some rooms even have a private sauna. Four restaurants, the south western styled Amarillo, Provençal styled Fransmanni, and Rosso and Torero are popular among both locals and guests. The central railway station and bus terminal are just 500 meters away. Tietomaa Science Centre is located 1 km from the hotel. During the last decade Oulu has evolved into an internationally renowned knowledge centre for high technology, IT and the natural sciences. ... more
 
 Scandic Oulu Score 9.175 from 11 reviews
Saaristonkatu 4 9.18/10
Conveniently situated in central Oulu, this hotel offers guests free breakfast and Wi-Fi access in addition to a 24-hour fitness centre and traditional Finnish saunas. Scandic Oulu’s bright guest rooms are decorated in a tasteful Nordic style, with shades of earthy reds and greens. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi access, easy chairs and flat-screen TVs with premium movie channels. Some guest rooms include a sofa and a balcony. When existing bedding is used, children under 13 years of age stay for free at Scandic Oulu. Younger guests are sure to have plenty of fun in the playground. Active-minded guests will appreciate the 24-hour gym access on offer at Scandic Oulu. Those seeking a more relaxing time can do so in the sauna. 2 on-site restaurants serve both good quality fast food and more wholesome dishes. The hotel bar provides a cosy setting for a coffee, cocktail or a friendly chat. Right next door to Scandic Oulu is a multi-screen cinema, while Nallikari Beach and the Tietomaa science centre are just a short drive from the hotel. ... more
 
Cumulus Oulu Score 7.575 from 21 reviews
Kajaaninkatu 17 7.58/10
The vibrant university town of Oulu, on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, is home to Cumulus Oulu. Enjoy comfortable accommodation at this excellent base for trips to Northern Finland. The Huviretki restaurant serves tasty food with both local and international influences and seats up to 160 guests. Bar Hemingway’s is a town pub with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Cumulus Oulu also has 6 well-equipped and versatile meeting rooms. ... more
 
More hotels in Oulu

Seaman’s home

Seaman's house dating from 1740.

type:Hotspots
address:Pikisaarentie 6
tel:358 8 5847185

The Secret of the Antler - Local Handicrafts and Lappish Home 3 - 4 hours

The Secret of the Antler - Local Handicrafts and Lappish Home

Board a riverboat and head along the river to a local handicraft workshop. The Lappish family who run the workshop will introduce you to the long established traditions, and the reindeer antler work currently being produced there.

You will have the opportunity to make your own souvenir (necklace or key chain) from reindeer antler while experiencing the tranquil atmosphere of a Lappish log-built home.

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Old Porvoo Afternoon Tour 4 hours

Old Porvoo Afternoon Tour

The town plan from the Middle Ages, the low small houses, picturesque yards and narrow streets form a historically unique wooden town milieu. The symbols of Porvoo, the red warehouses on the riverbanks, tell the story of seafaring and trading.

First there will be a guided tour in the home museum of Finnish national poet J.L. Runeberg. After that the tour continues to the old town and the beautiful medieval cathedral. There will be some free time for a cup of coffee and for a walk in the old town with delightful shops and craftsmen's workshops.

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Science Centre Tietomaa

Special exhibition to make science accessible to children. Imax super screen.

type:Museums
address:Nahkatehtaankatu 6
openinghours:10am-6pm
tel:+ 358 8 552 16 00