The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Savonlinna

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Savonlinna

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If it's your first trip to Savonlinna, 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 Savonlinna. 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 Savonlinna. 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 Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna for your first trip!

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

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Savonlinna
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Kauppatori 4-6, Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna has great rooms from $179 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Lomamokkila

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (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.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Lomamokkila which has nice rooms starting at $89. Offering skiing, a restaurant, hiking, a game room, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mikonkiventie 209. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a pool table, bicycle rental, family rooms, tennis, and a sauna which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.6 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
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Spahotel Casino

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Spahotel Casino to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $126. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kylpylaitoksentie 7. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Tanhuvaara Sport Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Savonlinna

With terrific rooms from $143, Tanhuvaara Sport Resort, at Moinsalmentie 1042 provides skiing, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, a spa, a child pool, and an indoor pool. It's located just 12 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Hotel Hospitz

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Hospitz has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. The great rooms here start at $132 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Linnankatu 20. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, an indoor play area, family rooms, a sauna, and a playground, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Cafe-Restaurant & Hotel Saima

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Savonlinna
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Cafe-Restaurant & Hotel Saima is 9.30 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, city views, family rooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $177, and it's located at 11 Linnankatu. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms


Savonlinnan Kristillinen Opisto

Hostel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Savonlinnan Kristillinen Opisto because it has great rooms that start at $83. It has a restaurant, free parking, an indoor play area, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Opistokatu 1. Only 3.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love private parking at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotelli Savonlinna

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Savonlinna
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Hotelli Savonlinna offers a restaurant, parking, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $118 (before taxes). It's located at 15 Olavinkatu and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a sauna, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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

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


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

Savonlinna Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$131

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Savonlinna, Finland, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $131. 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 Savonlinna.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $131
  • 3-star hotels: $134
  • 2-star hotels: $118


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