Put shopping, friendly locals and city walks on your to-do list during your next visit to Oulu!
The area around Rotuaari is highly rated by travellers for shopping, city walks and friendly locals.
14 hotels
27 hotels
Just 10 minutes’ drive from the northern city of Oulu, this cottage site is only 350 metres from Nallikari beach. Cross-country ski trails are easily accessible from the site.
“we arrived late, but there was small boxes what opened with given code, so we got keys really easy.”
Average review score: 8.3
Situated beside Ainola Park and Oulu Cathedral, Lapland Hotel Oulu provides free WiFi and pool access and northern Finnish cuisine. All rooms have luxury bedding and large flat-screen TVs.
“The rooms were very nice, clean and quiet, the breakfast was excellent. The location of the hotel is close to the center (walking distance). I would stay there again.”
Average review score: 9.1
180 hotel reviews
Situated in Oulu city centre, Cumulus Oulu offers rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and work desk. Oulu Central Station is located 350 metres away. Free 1 GB internet is included at Cumulus.
“location was good, front desk staff extremely helpful and also very fluent in English! Wow!”
Average review score: 7.9
This central hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from of Oulu Train Station. Its popular Restaurant Fransmanni offers classic French countryside dishes while Amarillo Restaurant serves Mexican dishes.
“Vegan options for breakfast (soy yogurt, soy/oat milk) were great. Comfortable rooms and great location.”
Average review score: 8.2
Situated next to a sandy beach, Break Sokos Eden offers free parking and rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and private bathrooms with shower. Central Oulu is a 10-minute drive away.
“The spa facilities and the restaurant are excellent”
Average review score: 7.7
Forenom Apartments are found in different locations in Oulu’s city centre and Tuira-Heinäpää district. City sights, a variety of dining options and major transport connections are easily accessed.
“I was at the apartment on the Linnankatu 30 street. The location is good because both the train and bus stations are very close, so is the city center. There is a sauna in the bathroom which is not mentioned in the description.”
Average review score: 8.2
This quiet, riverside hotel is 1.5 km from Oulu Station’s buses and trains. It offers free WiFi, free gym access and fine dining. All rooms have a flat-screen TV.
“Fast Wifi, calm area, could enjoy good scenary”
Average review score: 8.7
Best Western Hotel Apollo is located in Oulu, 200 metres from the Oulu Train Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Many rooms include a private sauna.
“The staff is great and will attend any need you have. Good breakfast. During the day, host are wellcome to use the breakfast room to work or relax, and the hotel offers free coffe, tea, cookies, etc. Very nice hotel!”
Average review score: 8
145 hotel reviews
This guest house is on a small island within 10 minutes’ walk of Oulu’s pedestrian shopping area, Rotuaari. It provides rooms with a TV and shared kitchen. WiFi and parking are free.
“Pekka was friendly,communicative and helpful! The place was clean and quiet”
Average review score: 9
Average review score: 8.9
With apartments all located within 1 km of central Oulu, this accommodation offers self-catering units with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The main shopping street, Rotuaari, is 5 minutes’ walk away....
“Internet was very fast and portable (with SIM-Card) so you have Internet also in Town :-)”
Average review score: 8.4
Scandic Oulu is situated in central Oulu, 50 metres from Stockmann Shopping Centre. It offers Nordic-style rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Cinema Finnkino is located around the corner.
“My second visit equalled the good experience of my first visit. Perfect!”
Average review score: 8.5
These apartments are situated on various locations throughout central Oulu, within walking distance of the railway and bus stations. All feature a private balcony and free WiFi.
“The appartment was very spacious with a lot additions included. Iron, ironing desk, chair for baby, washing machine + dryer, coffee machine (for filtred coffee). Sauna inside appartment was a great deal. Localization close to the city center. Train station close but I didn't hear trains from appartment. Appartment very clean.”
Average review score: 7.8
Located in the centre of Oulu, Forenom Aparthotel Oulu Uusikatu is a modern, self-catering accommodation just a 6-minute walk from Oulu Railway Station. Free WiFi is available.
“The room was very clean and the hotel provided plates, cups, microwave, small refrigerator and electric teapot. The hotel is located right in the city cente. Restaurant food was expensive in Finlad so we just went to the supermarket and picked up a few cold cuts, bread and noodle cup. We spent 2 meals for 10 Euro only. (If you eat outside, breakfast caused 20 Euro). Overall Forenom Aparthotel is awesome and I recommend to stay there. 👍”
Average review score: 7.5
Featuring free WiFi, Oulun Satama Apartments offers pet-friendly accommodation in Oulu. University of Oulu is 3.1 km away. Free private parking is available on site. All units include a TV.
“Beautiful view, clean and tidy room, nice host, good facilities. We really enjoy our stay there. There's coffee machine and a well equipped kitchen, coffee and tea were provided.”
Average review score: 7.8
Set in different locations within 2 km of Oulu Train Station and close to shops and restaurants, this property provides spacious apartments with free WiFi, parking and bicycle rentals.
“Big sofa, nice sauna, great balcony”
This hotel is peacefully situated in the Hietasaari District of Oulu, a 10-minute drive from the centre. There is a bike rental on site.
Average review score: 9
Located in Oulu, this apartment features a terrace. The apartment is 5 km from University of Oulu. Free private parking is available on site.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, JHO Oulu Apartments is set in Oulu, 6 km from University of Oulu. The accommodation features a sauna. Rotuaari is 1.1 km from the property.
Average review score: 8.9
Huoneistohotelli Nallisuites offers spacious apartments in the Nallikari area of Oulu with private saunas and free USB stick Wi-Fi. Each apartment comes with a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen.
“Private sauna, equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, comfortable chair, very good landlord.”
Apartment Pohjanpoika is an apartment set in Oulu, 5 km from University of Oulu. Apartment Pohjanpoika features views of the city and is 200 metres from Oulu Bus Station.
Average review score: 9.3
Situated 600 metres from University of Oulu in Oulu, this air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi, a sauna and a balcony. The unit is 600 metres from Technopolis.
Average review score: 9
Located 5 km from University of Oulu in Oulu, this apartment features free WiFi. The property is 600 metres from Oulu Bus Station and free private parking is featured.
“Lovely apartment with all you may need. Quite neighbourhood close to the city-center. Responsive owner.”
Average review score: 8.9
Oulu Hotelli Apartments Lite offers apartments located within 1 km of central Oulu. Free WiFi is offered. Each apartment is equipped with a flat-screen TV.
“Very Good, easy to follow instructions”
Average review score: 8.8
Asuntohotelli Pohjantähti is an apartment located in Oulu, 5 km from University of Oulu. Asuntohotelli Pohjantähti boasts views of the city and is 300 metres from Rotuaari.
“Ideal location, very clean, nice design”
Average review score: 8.5
Just 20 minutes’ drive from Oulu Airport, this eco-friendly hotel overlooks the Gulf of Bothnia. It offers free gym, sauna and pool access. WiFi internet is also free.
“The bed is comfortable and the location is nice,it is near to the city center. The services of the hotel is quiet good,reception guys is nice, she help us to rent a bicycle~~~thanks!”
209 hotel reviews
Hestia Home`s, Oulu offers accommodation in Oulu, 12 km from University of Oulu and 6 km from Oulu University Hospital. The apartment is 6 km from Biocenter Oulu.
Average review score: 8.5
Located just 200 metres from a sandy beach, Nallikari Holiday Village Villas offers modern, self-catering holiday houses with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. WiFi and parking are free.