Title: - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel Hostel in Kuopio with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23691700/23691646/cd1a7cd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23691700/23691646/ac548ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily continental breakfast (EUR 5.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23691700/23691646/a4d3c5c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23691700/23691646/504d4192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23700000/23691700/23691646/ea2c22e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel blends natural charm with practical amenities. Guests love the garden, playground, and café for all-day refreshments. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKuopio-Hotels-Retkeilymaja-Virkkula.h23691646.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKuopio-Hotels-Retkeilymaja-Virkkula.h23691646.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C62.89654%2C27.67674&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rywcli9KfZuX_xo6b7jRT0E6Qvg=) Asemakatu 3, Kuopio, 70110 ### Getting around - Kuopio Station - 3 min walk - Kuopio (KUO) - 18 min drive ## About this property ### Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel Property highlights At Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall - Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Shared bathrooms with showers - Kitchenettes, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17310000/17302900/17302875/1685a3a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Savonia Kuopio - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 8.0 Very good 514 reviews CA $156 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=17302875&PinnedHotelID=17302875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person - A coffee shop/cafe ### Things to do - Playground ### Family friendly - In-room kitchenette - Laundry facilities - Microwave on request - Playground - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Shower ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Kitchenette - Microwave on request ### More - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM Late check-in fee Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5.00 per person - Late check-in fee - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### We should mention Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Retkeilymaja Virkkula Hostel Kuopio Retkeilymaja Virkkula Hostel Retkeilymaja Virkkula Kuopio Retkeilymaja Virkkula Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel Kuopio Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel located? > Situated in Kuopio, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kuopio Market, Pikku-Pietarin Torikuja, and Kuopion Taidemuseo. Kuopio Art Museum and Kuopio Ice Hall are also within 10 minutes. Kuopio Station is only a 3-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retkeilymaja Virkkula - Hostel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merja Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Erilainen majoitus koululla Tilaa oli luokkahuoneellisen verran. Rauhallista nukkua. Aamupala omatoiminen, mutta riittävä ja monipuolinen. Kuopion keskustaan 5 min. kävely. ##### Merja Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne Jul 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Anne Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 4, 2019 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eliisa Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Eliisa Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Ihana kodinomainen tunnelma. Aamiaistarvikkeet talon puolesta, itse laitettiin ja hyvin toimi! Tänne tullaan toistekin, jos ollaan koulujen loma-aikaan Kuopiossa. Paikkahan toimii yleensä Steinerkouluna. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 7, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018