Valamon Luostari

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

Valamo Monastery is an orthodox monastery by Lake Juojärvi. Valamon Luostari offers peaceful accommodations and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. Joensuu city center is 55 minutes’ drive away. The bright, basic rooms at Valamon Luostari have either shared or private bathroom facilities. Some rooms have free Wi-Fi access. Breakfast and lunch buffets are served at Restaurant Trapesa. Beverages, snacks and donuts are available throughout the day. Guests can participate in church services and view the religious icons on display in the monastery. Painted icons, oil prints, candles and Valamo wines are sold in the souvenir shop. Leisure options include a sauna, gym and rentals of bicycles, snow shoes and kick sledges. Parking is free on site. The Lintula Monastery is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Carl-johan
Finland Finland
“friendly staff. for the comfort level in the rooms quite highly priced, but on the other hand we knew this already in advance. good breakfast.”
Ilkka
Finland Finland
“Basic things were in the breakfast. Very nice atmosfere.”
Julia
Finland Finland
“The staff was exceptionally kind and understanding. Excellent service.”
Anna
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Hyvat sangyt, rauhallinen ymparisto, riittava aamupala, joustava henkilokunta.”
Hanne
Finland Finland
“Peaceful, calm and beautiful area of Valamo was a pleasant experience. The room facilities were quite modest and minimalist, with small single beds and a shared toilet, but it felt suitable given the monastery atmosphere. Nice simple breakfast was...”
Eija
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique experience in the most beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast.”
Iryna
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“A perfect place to switch off an recharge one's battery in a rural setting in Finland. The food and products are all locally made. The room was clean and well-kept.”
Mark
Finland Finland
“Staying at the "new" Valamo monastery is a trip into another space and time. The industry and enterprise of the Monks and their ecosystem of volunteers is evident and impressive. The visitor is present in their world. There is a very good guided...”
Tintti
Finland Finland
“Ympäristö oli kaunis,rauhaisa ja hyvin hoidettu.(Upeat kukat) Huone yksinkertainen,mutta kuuluu asiaan. Aamupala hyvä ja ravitseva.”
Pirjo
Finland Finland
“Hurmaava, kaunis, eheyttäva, mielenkiintoinen paikka. Kaikki piha ja puistoalueet tosi hyvinhoidettuja. Lapsille ihana puistoalue, missä saattoi nousta hepan, karhun tai vasikan selkään, leikkimökki, keppihevosia, leluja, kentällä voi pelata...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant Trapesa
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Valamon Luostari

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Reception opening hours vary, please contact Valamon Luostari for further information.

Please note that this accommodations is set on the grounds of an orthodox monastery. You need to dress so that your clothes cover your shoulders and knees.

Kindly observe that all lights on the property are dimmed at 21:00.

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