Title: Visit Eastern Finland: Best of Eastern Finland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Finland-Hotels.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Finland-Vacation-Rentals.d6232706.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Eastern Finland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Eastern Finland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Eastern Finland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Car-Rental-Guide)[Eastern Finland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Finland.d6232706.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Eastern Finland ## Travel Guide ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4230/666b60ec-12c3-4087-94a1-6bf5ffd29324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Une ile Une plage Une piscine Une scène Au milieu d’une rivière Joensuu (Finland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/54b5355b-5f4f-41e4-9bb1-d6f10028feb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On our way to the first campsite in linnansari national park ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/ed1e442b-e010-410a-a804-c8baa03d60be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Eastern Finland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Eastern Finland ![Kuopio City Hall on the Market Square in winter, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532523171/2f3660d4-0aff-4f50-894a-a0ba89c5aca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kuopio You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Downtown Kuopio. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Kuopio or Pikku-Pietarin Torikuja. [](https://expedia.ca/Kuopio-Downtown-Kuopio.dx553248627443958521) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paloinen Though Paloinen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pöllösenlahti and Iisalmi New Church. [](https://expedia.ca/Iisalmi-Paloinen.dx553248635975869429) - Eastern Finland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Eastern Finland ![Lapland Hotels Kuopio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33780000/33778100/33778051/fab52983_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Kuopio Puijonkatu 32 Kuopio Stay at this hotel in Kuopio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Kuopio Market and Kuopion Taidemuseo are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews) Great restaurant. Across the street from the train station. Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=33778051&PinnedHotelID=33778051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232706) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=33778051&PinnedHotelID=33778051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6232706) ![Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4130000/4124500/4124455/62c60d1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän Porosalmentie 313 Rantasalmi CA $258 CA $293 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Rantasalmi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kaperinlinna and Raudanveden uimaranta ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (413 reviews) The spa is nice. Breakfast was good too. I have a wonderful 2 nights stay. 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Attentive staff, great breakfast, they even made me breakfast the night before an early departure. Walkable from train station, downtown location for shopping and dining. Along river for walks and or cycling excursions. Highly ... Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Joensuu-Hotels-Lietsu-Boutique-Aparthotel.h48283618.Hotel-Information) ![Apartments Tahko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63290000/63281200/63281158/cca2873b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartments Tahko 2 Tahkonkuja Kuopio Stay at this apartment in Kuopio. Enjoy free WiFi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Tahko Golf Club and Tahko Ski Resort are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Loistava sijainti,todella hyvä palvelu kun varmisteltiin lakanoita ja loppusiivousta. Erinomainen kylppäri. Todella hyvä kohde. 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