In Kuopio we stayed in the Hotellilaiva Wuoksi which is on a boat! It is a small boat with perhaps 5-10 rooms in total. We stayed at the bow of the ship below deck and our room had a double with two high bunks either side.
The top deck of the boat has a large communal area and outdoor seating area with an awning. This is where breakfast is served and is also available to all guests during the day time and evening. They are happy for you to bring your own food and drink into these areas and there were always a few groups sat here chatting, playing cards or just watching the lake.
There rooms themselves were quite small (think boat cabin, especially in the bathroom) but had everything you needed. Ours had a small table and some chairs although we preferred to sit on deck. The was some movement making you are that you were on a boat but as this is a lake, the swell is not too bad.
The hotel itself is close to the town in a small dock area that is pedestrianised and has restaurants opposite and a supermarket around the corner.
This was a great place for families and couples alike. Children would love the unusual rooms and bunks, there were boats, bikes and kayaks to hire for older ones and a great view and relaxed atmosphere for the parents. It was never noisy and had a relaxed and friendly vibe.
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