Hotelli Rakuuna
Mannerheiminkatu 8
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful, spacious room in historic barracks building, friendly staff @ recepti…”
“The staff were super friendly, excellent English which was great for a non Finni…”
“), had a great 'common room/kitchen' with games, books, tea/coffee making facili…”
“Room was great and comfortable”
“Also enjoyed the nearby, lovely walking track down to lake Saimaa”
“Near the lake (where we saw the Northern Lights”
“Breakfast was great”
“Food is available in the lobby 24 hours a day and breakfast is included”
“Clean, spacious, lovely location, less than 10 minutes walk from city centre”
“The hotel is fabulous, filled with history, clean, confortable, and staff is ext…”
“It's been definitely an experience worth repeating ;)”
“Only stopped here one night on our way to the lake district, but we found Lappee…”
Overview
Located in Lappeenranta, less than 1 km from Lappeenranta Harbour, Hotelli Rakuuna provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The hotel features a sauna, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units at Hotelli Rakuuna include air conditioning and a wardrobe. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking English, Finnish, Russian and Swedish at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near Hotelli Rakuuna include South Karelian Art Museum, Lappeenranta Fortress and South Karelian Museum. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport, 1 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Sibylle
couple
June 1, 2026
“Perfect stay!”
Beautiful, spacious room in historic barracks building, friendly staff @ reception, fantastic breakfast (and so much on offer!), free parking right outside. Tuju Taproom for great beers and super Neapolitan, wood-fired pizza only steps away. Also enjoyed the nearby, lovely walking track down to lake Saimaa.
Isabela
family_with_children
May 1, 2026
“Great hotel”
Everything was fine during our stay in Rakunna. Great pizzaria close to the hotel (Tuju). Next to city center.
Annette
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
“Excellent base for a trip to Lappeenranta”
The property is an old army base so immediately oyu feel the history. The staff were super friendly, excellent English which was great for a non Finnish speaker like me! Breakfast was great! Near the lake (where we saw the Northern Lights!!), had a great 'common room/kitchen' with games, books, tea/coffee making facilities, fridge and microwave. Couldn't fault it1
Katya
solo_traveller
March 8, 2026
Clean, spacious, lovely location, less than 10 minutes walk from city centre. Comfortable bed, good shower, nice big windows. A lovely kitchen and dining area where you can store and heat food. Mind you, there is no cooking facility.
Rui
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“A stunning beautiful city with kind people in every corner”
It was my first time in Lappeenranta and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. The hotel is fabulous, filled with history, clean, confortable, and staff is extraordinarily kind and helpful. A few blocks down the hotel's street, there's a brewery called Tuju (To you) that serves a Margherita pizza (Marko-Riitta as they call it) that's simply the best I've ever tasted. The city of Lappeenranta as a whole invites one to walk around, contemplate the lakes, its beautiful streets and parks and enjoy some of the famous South Karelia's cakes (10 out of 10). It's been definitely an experience worth repeating ;)
Sirkku
couple
January 19, 2026
“Will hopefully use this again in the future”
Excellent plentiful and well catered for
Minna
couple
December 4, 2025
Nice old building and environment. Room was great and comfortable
Guest
solo_traveller
September 18, 2025
“A stunning beautiful city with kind people in every corner”
It was my first time in Lappeenranta and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. The hotel is fabulous, filled with history, clean, confortable, and staff is extraordinarily kind and helpful. A few blocks down the hotel's street, there's a brewery called Tuju (To you) that serves a Margherita pizza (Marko-Riitta as they call it) that's simply the best I've ever tasted. The city of Lappeenranta as a whole invites one to walk around, contemplate the lakes, its beautiful streets and parks and enjoy some of the famous South Karelia's cakes (10 out of 10). It's been definitely an experience worth repeating ;)
Grzegorz
solo_traveller
September 12, 2025
It is a nice hotel with a very kind Staff
The Man from Finland
solo_traveller
September 12, 2025
“Todella hyvä ja edullinen !”
Customer service is great, knowledgeable and friendly. And 24 hours on site. The hotel is in a beautiful 100 year old brick castle. Quiet and really nicely renovated. Food is available in the lobby 24 hours a day and breakfast is included. Free parking behind the house. There is a lot of historical things to see in the area: a magnificent church, 4 beautiful old army tanks and a fortress from 200 years ago. I recommend it.
Riia
solo_traveller
August 19, 2025
Hotel was clean and had a great location. Room was equipped with everything you need. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was quite good but nothing fancy.
Kjell O Granlund
couple
July 26, 2025
“Great Barracks Experience”
What a surprise finding a hotel in a former cavalry barracks! The hotel and surrounding area was steeped with history and you almost felt the horses and cavalrymen coming round the corner. The room had been used by four soldiers so it was fairly large and recently renovated. Clean, stylish, modern. Breakfast was self-service with more than enough choices and food. The story of hotel's past was told with large photos on the walls - great touch. Also - free charging of electrical vehicles.
Jouni
family_with_children
July 14, 2025
“Great place to stay while visiting Lappenranta city center”
The location is simply superb, in the city centre. Free parking. Good breakfast. Helpful staff. Something extra compared to a regular hotel is a private fridge in the room and a well-equipped shared kitchen. It was also possible to have an extra bed in the family room, so the whole family of 5 could fit in the same room.
Guest
couple
July 3, 2025
“Will hopefully use this again in the future”
Excellent plentiful and well catered for
Lena
couple
July 1, 2025
“Excellent breakfast and staff.”
Christopher
couple
June 29, 2025
“Surprise hit in Lappeenranta”
Only stopped here one night on our way to the lake district, but we found Lappeenranta to be well-worth walking around. Wish we could have stayed another day to visit the museums. The hotel in former cavalry barracks was small, comfortable enough, and a short walk from the fortress and harbour. Fascinating site.
Larisa
family_with_children
June 26, 2025
Great location, large rooms, great breakfast, friendly staff, sauna. The best place for those traveling with pets.
Joona
family_with_children
June 25, 2025
Nicely renovated historical property. Peaceful and quiet.
SIMON
extended_group
June 24, 2025
Lovely converted building, cheap bike rental, very friendly staff, good breakfast.
Katarina
extended_group
May 19, 2025
“Excellent place to stay, large and clean rooms, good breakfast and very helpful staff.”
The breakfast was excellent! Lots of different things to eat - and everything very fresh!
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Golf course (within 3 km), Games room, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Darts, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Fitness/spa locker rooms
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Pets allowed
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Family Room
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, heating as well as garden views. The unit has 4 beds.
Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, heating as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit has 4 beds.
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. This dormitory room features a wardrobe, heating, a flat-screen TV and garden views. The unit offers 6 beds.
Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a wardrobe, heating as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Suite
The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. This suite features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Two-Bedroom Suite
The air-conditioned suite has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. This suite features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 4 beds.
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