🇫🇮 Kuopio, Finland
Hostelli Matkustajakoti
📍 Kuopio
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Your stay — Hostelli Matkustajakoti
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Hotel Facilities — Hostelli Matkustajakoti
Free, reliable Wi-Fi covers the entire building with speeds around 50 Mbps. No complex login portal is required.
There is no lift in this historic wooden building. You must climb steep stairs to reach the first and second-floor rooms.
Local Finnish newspapers are available in the shared lounge. The building dates back to 1912, so expect creaky floorboards and thin walls.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00. Self-service key boxes handle late arrivals if you arrange it beforehand, and late check-out past 11:00 costs €15.
Free secure luggage storage is available at reception during opening hours.
Not wheelchair accessible. There are steps at the main entrance and no ground-floor guest rooms or lift.
Free street parking is available directly outside on Snellmaninkatu, though daytime limits apply. Nearby Toriparkki under the market square costs €24 per 24 hours.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None. Finland does not levy a tourist or city tax on hotel stays.
Deposit & card hold: No standard incidental hold is charged, but you must settle the full room rate on arrival via card or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kuopion helluntaiseurakunta (316 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Kuopion metodistiseurakunta (576 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Flodbergin kappeli (782 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Kuopion tuomiokirkko (843 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kauppakeskus Sektori — 573 m · ~7 min walk
Minna Canthin puisto — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Kuopion taidemuseo — 728 m · ~9 min walk
Maxim — 492 m · ~6 min walk
Ajurinpuisto — 438 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nosto — 152 m · ~2 min walk
Itä-Suomen yliopiston apteekki — 591 m · ~7 min walk
Andalus Market — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Kuopio — 79 m · ~1 min walk
Good to know — Kuopio
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
KuopioWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kuopio, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostelli Matkustajakoti
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nosto — 152 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Itä-Suomen yliopiston apteekki — 591 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel (Puijonsarvi stop on Keskuskatu) → Kuopio Market Square, Torikatu, University Hospital
💡 Hotel reception sells single tickets at a 0.50€ discount. The 7 bus goes straight to the harbour for lake cruises. Avoid the 8 after 8pm – takes a detour through the industrial area.
Kuopio Airport (KUO) → Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
💡 Fix the price before getting in – ask for 'kiinteä hinta' (fixed price). Airport surcharge adds 3€ after 8pm. Pre-book via 0600 30000 if you have luggage skis.
Kuopio Airport (KUO) → Kuopio Market Square (3min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy ticket via the Waltti mobile app to skip card fees. Bus stops right outside arrivals. Hotel is a flat 10-minute walk from the market square stop.
Kuopio Airport (via bus to station) → Kuopio Railway Station (then 10min walk to hotel)
💡 Only useful if you're connecting onward (e.g., to Joensuu). From station, walk northeast along Haapaniemenkatu – hotel is behind the big ABC gas station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hostelli Matkustajakoti?
Check-in at Hostelli Matkustajakoti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostelli Matkustajakoti have Wi-Fi?
Free, reliable Wi-Fi covers the entire building with speeds around 50 Mbps. No complex login portal is required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostelli Matkustajakoti?
None. Finland does not levy a tourist or city tax on hotel stays.
Top Attractions in Kuopio
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when it's quietest. Buy a slice of kuopionmunkki (local doughnut) from the Leipomo myymälä stall for under €3—it's a proper treat.
💡 Grab a coffee from a nearby kiosk and sit by the statue—it's a local hangout for people-watching. The park is also the starting point for the free guided walking tours in summer (check at the tourist office).
💡 The museum is compact—allow 45 minutes. Ask at reception for the English pamphlet. Free entry includes the temporary exhibitions. Closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly.
💡 Pack your own picnic and towel—there are no cafés on site. In summer, the water warms to a pleasant 18-20°C by late July. In winter, bring your own skates; the city floods the ice when conditions allow.
💡 Walk up the hill through the nature trail instead of driving—it's free and the path is well marked. Check the weather forecast; clear days make the view worth the fee.