🇫🇮 Kuopio, Finland
Scandic Atlas
📍 22, Haapaniemenkatu, Kuopio, 70110
Your stay — Scandic Atlas
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges — they charge poor rates and fees.
Cards are accepted nearly everywhere, including taxis and most small shops. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are standard.
Tipping is not expected — service is included. Rounding up the bill in restaurants or giving a small tip for exceptional service is fine but rare.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a café or lunch buffet — around €2–3.
Lunch buffet at a café or everyday restaurant — €10–13, includes salad, bread, hot main and coffee.
Main course at a pub or pizzeria — €15–20.
Kuopio market hall (Kauppahalli) has affordable fish soup, pies and savoury pastries. Food trucks occasionally pop up at the harbour in summer.
S-market, K-market and Lidl — all within the 70110 area. Lidl is often cheapest.
Lindex and Cubus at the Kauppakeskus (shopping centre) near the market square are typical mid-price high street. Maxi and Tokmanni have budget basics.
A single bus fare inside Kuopio is about €3.60 (buy via app or driver). Day pass €7. From the airport, take bus 40 (€4) rather than taxi (€30+).
Use the lunch buffet (lounas) between 10:30 and 14:00 for best value — includes coffee. Shop groceries at Lidl. Buy the city bike pass (€5/day) instead of bus for short hops.
Good to know — Kuopio
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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 Scandic Atlas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Scandic Atlas?
Check-in at Scandic Atlas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Scandic Atlas?
Lunch buffet at a café or everyday restaurant — €10–13, includes salad, bread, hot main and coffee.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Scandic Atlas?
A single bus fare inside Kuopio is about €3.60 (buy via app or driver). Day pass €7. From the airport, take bus 40 (€4) rather than taxi (€30+).
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.