Your stay — ISLO Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Joensuun ev.-lut. kirkko (760 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Joensuun evankelis luterilainen seurakuntayhtymä (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Pyhän Nikolaoksen kirkko (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Myöhempien aikojen pyhien Jeesuksen Kristuksen kirkko (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Iso-Myy — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Koivuniemenpuisto — 848 m · ~11 min walk
Joensuun taidemuseo — 930 m · ~12 min walk
Laululava — 713 m · ~9 min walk
Vekarapuisto — 505 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Otto. — 877 m · ~11 min walk
Yliopiston apteekki — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Sinbad Ruokakauppa — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Joensuu — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Good to know — Joensuu
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
JoensuuAll emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) use 112 in Finland. For non-emergency police, call 0295 420 000. Joensuu's main hospital: Pohjois-Karjalan Keskussairaala, Tikkamäentie 16, +358 13 3300.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Joensuu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ISLO Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Otto. — 877 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Yliopiston apteekki — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Joensuu Airport (JOE) → Scouts' Youth Hostel (Partiotalon Retkeilymaja)
💡 Pre-book by calling +358 100 6070 or use the app; flagging one down at the airport can be slower than ordering. Fixed price for airport runs about €25.
Joensuu Airport (JOE) → Scouts' Youth Hostel (Partiotalon Retkeilymaja)
💡 Buy ticket via the Waltti app before boarding – no cash accepted on bus. Get off at 'Rantakatu' stop, then walk 5 mins north to the hostel.
Joensuu Railway Station → Scouts' Youth Hostel (Partiotalon Retkeilymaja)
💡 Take line 1 towards 'Niinivaara' and get off at 'Yliopistonkatu' – from there, the hostel is a 3-min walk east along the lake. Validate your ticket onboard.
Joensuu Railway Station → Scouts' Youth Hostel (Partiotalon Retkeilymaja)
💡 Short trip – walking takes 20 mins along the lake path, but if you have luggage, the taxi stand at the station is right outside the main entrance. No need to pre-book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at ISLO Hostel?
Check-in at ISLO Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Joensuu
💡 Pop in during weekday office hours to see the mural by artist Eero Nelimarkka. No booking needed.
💡 Check their website for free guided tours on the first Thursday of each month.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light. No entry fee, but public saunas nearby cost a few euros.
💡 Skip the tower climb—the view from the hilltop is nearly as good and completely free. Good for a short hike.
💡 Pack a lunch and use the public grills near the shore. Open to anyone.