Backbyn kartano

free basic tier (1 Mbps), paid premium tier (100 Mbps) €10/day; login via room key card

serves all floors, including the historic wing; stairs-only access to some rooms on the top floor

complimentary PressReader access; no physical newspapers; some rooms have a small reading nook with a newspaper stand

14:00-22:00 (standard hours); early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20

available for €10 per bag per day; limited storage capacity (max 3 days)

step-free access to the main building; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; historic wing has some structural limitations

on-site parking available (€18/night); nearest public car park (P-Bodom) 300m away, €12/night; no EV charging available

Euro (EUR)

You can exchange currency at the airport or in town, but rates are usually better at the city centre's exchange offices or at a local bank. Be aware that airport exchange bureaux often have poor rates.

Contactless payments are widely accepted in Espoo, especially in restaurants, cafes, and shops. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also common, but it's always a good idea to have some cash on hand for smaller vendors or in case of technical issues.

Tipping in Finland is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. For taxi drivers, rounding up the fare or leaving 1-2 euros is sufficient, but it's not necessary to tip hotel staff.

A typical coffee costs around 2-3 euros at a local cafe, with a discount if you buy a pastry or cake.

A budget-friendly lunch option is a traditional Finnish fast-food called 'Hesburger', with prices starting from around 6-8 euros.

You can find affordable dinner options at local restaurants, with main courses starting from around 15-20 euros.

Street food is not a big part of Finnish culture, but you can find some food trucks and markets in the city centre during the summer months.

Local supermarket chains like Lidl, S Group, and K-Market are common in Espoo.

High-street shopping is available at shopping centres like Sello and Iso Omena, with affordable prices at stores like H&M and Uniqlo.

A single ticket on public transportation costs around 3 euros, but a day pass is available for 8 euros. The cheapest way to get to Espoo from the airport is by bus, with a single ticket costing around 4-5 euros.

Buy a reusable water bottle to save money on buying bottled water.Take advantage of happy hour deals at local bars and restaurants.Use public transportation instead of taxis or ride-hailing services to get around the city.