Set in an orthodox monastery by Lake Juojärvi, Valamon Luostari offers peaceful accommodation and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. Joensuu city centre 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 doughnuts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
“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...”
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Eija
United Kingdom
“Unique experience in the most beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast.”
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Iryna
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
“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...”
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Tuovi
Finland
“One of the most unique guesthouse locations I've ever stayed in! If you prefer something unique but don't need luxury, that's for you.”
Ronan
Finland
“The place is amazing value foe money, and it suits a quiet traveller well, or one who is kayaking. The breakfast, tea table, and viinitupa were great!”
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Florian
Germany
“Very nice and quiet spot with running by so many lovely and friendly people”
Kjellaug
Norway
“Balsam for your soul.. beautiful surroundings. Very kind people.”
Pirkkoliisa
Finland
“Aamiainen ja ympäristö hyvät. Helppo paikka rauhoittua. Kaunis, uniikki miljöö. Kivoja luontopolkuja.”
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Kirri
Finland
“Pidin kaikesta: museo, taidenäyttely, kirjasto, kirkko, trapesa, hautausmaa, luontopolku, majoitus”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Ravintola #1
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House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Reception opening hours vary, please contact Valamon Luostari for further information.
Please note that this accommodation 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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