Set in an orthodox monastery by Lake Juojärvi, Valamon Luostari offers peaceful accommodation and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. Joensuu city centre is 55 minutes’ drive away.
The bright, basic rooms at Valamon Luostari have either shared or private bathroom facilities. Some rooms have free Wi-Fi access.
Breakfast and lunch buffets are served at Restaurant Trapesa. Beverages, snacks and doughnuts are available throughout the day.
Guests can participate in church services and view the religious icons on display in the monastery. Painted icons, oil prints, candles and Valamo wines are sold in the souvenir shop. Leisure options include a sauna, gym and rentals of bicycles, snow shoes and kick sledges.
Parking is free on site. The Lintula Monastery is a 15-minute drive away.
「Peaceful, calm and beautiful area of Valamo was a pleasant experience. The room facilities were quite modest and minimalist, with small single beds and a shared toilet, but it felt suitable given the monastery atmosphere. Nice simple breakfast was...」
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Eija
イギリス
「Unique experience in the most beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast.」
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Iryna
ルクセンブルク
「A perfect place to switch off an recharge one's battery in a rural setting in Finland.
The food and products are all locally made.
The room was clean and well-kept.」
Mark
フィンランド
「Staying at the "new" Valamo monastery is a trip into another space and time. The industry and enterprise of the Monks and their ecosystem of volunteers is evident and impressive. The visitor is present in their world. There is a very good guided...」
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Tuovi
フィンランド
「One of the most unique guesthouse locations I've ever stayed in! If you prefer something unique but don't need luxury, that's for you.」
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Suzana
スロベニア
「Location/ culture/ very clean」
Ronan
フィンランド
「The place is amazing value foe money, and it suits a quiet traveller well, or one who is kayaking. The breakfast, tea table, and viinitupa were great!」
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Florian
ドイツ
「Very nice and quiet spot with running by so many lovely and friendly people」
Kjellaug
ノルウェー
「Balsam for your soul.. beautiful surroundings. Very kind people.」
Pirkkoliisa
フィンランド
「Aamiainen ja ympäristö hyvät. Helppo paikka rauhoittua. Kaunis, uniikki miljöö. Kivoja luontopolkuja.」
Reception opening hours vary, please contact Valamon Luostari for further information.
Please note that this accommodation is set on the grounds of an orthodox monastery. You need to dress so that your clothes cover your shoulders and knees.
Kindly observe that all lights on the property are dimmed at 21:00.