 : Yliopistonkatu 44, Tampere |  : 1 night |  : Lapland |   : Sweet Dreams |
July 2026 | During our weekend trip in Tampere, our home for the night was Lapland Hotels Tampere. A hotel right in the city centre and a stone’s throw from the railway station.
There are two Lapland Hotels in Tampere. We stayed at the older one, which has the more traditional city-hotel location, close to Tampere Hall and within easy walking distance of the railway station and the centre.
The other one is located inside Nokia Arena; A great choice if you’re in town for an ice hockey game or a concert.
Parking
Since our trip happened to coincide with the start of the Tammerfest summer festival, we weren’t particularly lucky with parking. Lapland Hotels has its own parking garage behind the hotel (Pinninkatu 43) at a relatively reasonable rate, but as we arrived after 6 p.m., it was already completely full.
That meant a quick round of Googling for affordable alternatives. There are plenty of parking garages nearby, but we couldn’t find anything even remotely close to Lapland Hotels’ prices. We eventually ended up at P-Tampere-talo, which cost about €33 for one night. Ouch… but at least the car got a good night’s sleep too.
Room
The moment you step into Lapland Hotels Tampere, you are transported to Finnish Lapland, and the same theme continues in the rooms.
Different floors may have slightly different themes, but the basic ingredients remain the same: reindeer antlers, grey and black throws, natural materials and Pentik art and tableware. It is unmistakably Lapland-inspired without feeling like someone emptied an entire souvenir shop into the room.
All the essentials are there too: tea, coffee, pine-scented bath products and, most importantly, a good bed. Our room was quiet throughout the night, and the air conditioning could be turned down to a quieter setting for sleeping. We always appreciate that.
Breakfast
The hotel is home to the highly praised Dabbal Kitchen & Bar, where I had the pleasure of dining a couple of years ago. (You’ll find a little glimpse of one of their tastings below.) This time we only enjoyed Dabbal’s lounge bar (the sea buckthorn cocktails are excellent, by the way 😗👌) and the breakfast, which includes pretty much every Finnish breakfast delicacy you could imagine.
If you visit Lapland Hotels, make sure you don’t miss the breakfast. It really is something special. Dried berry powder, made-to-order omelettes and, above all, the crown jewel: oven-baked oatmeal. Yes, you read that right. A porridge that’s been slowly baked in the oven for hours.
We Finns do love our porridge, but this is something you won’t easily find elsewhere. It’s so creamy and delicious that you could happily eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just don’t forget to top it with cinnamon, sugar and, if you really want to do it the Finnish way, a little knob of butter.
Good to Know
- Hotel parking is available behind the hotel at Pinninkatu 43 at a reasonable rate, but spaces are limited.
- The railway station is only a stone’s throw away, so the hotel is very convenient if you arrive by train.
- Tampere Hall and the Moomin Museum are right next door.
- Breakfast is worth allowing extra time for. It is one of the hotel’s highlights rather than just something to grab quickly before heading out.
Something We Will Remember
The moment you step into your room, you’ll be welcomed by traditional Sámi joik singing. If the interior design hasn’t already transported you to the north, this certainly will. It’s a surprisingly small detail that creates a wonderfully cosy atmosphere.
Side Quest
Right next to Lapland Hotels you’ll find Tampere Hall (Tampere-talo). If you’re still wondering what to do in Tampere, it’s well worth checking their programme. There might be a theatre performance, an exhibition, a concert or something completely unexpected. One thing is guaranteed, though: you’ll find the Moomin Museum (Muumimuseo) there. And trust me, it’s much more than “just for kids”. Even grown-ups will probably leave with a smile.
If you want to read the full story of our trip in Tampere, be sure to check also our post about the restaurant we visited.
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