Rantapuisto

The hotel is situated right at the sea shore, in a beautiful pinewood. Though you can't see the open sea, just an archipelago, the view is very pleasant. You absolutely don't feel you're in the city, it seems to be a calm forest. On the other hand, you're 10min to drive to the biggest shopping center Itaekeskus and 30min to the center of the city or to the airport. The breakfast was not so luxury, but lavish and manifold enough. We had more than we expected for 62EUR we paid. The only thing that can be slightly disappointing is audibility: if you have fidgety neighbors, it would be uneasy to sleep. Fortunately our neighbors next door fell asleep more or less soon, but we heard their loud speaking.

Staying at Rantapuisto was the best part of our trip. The view from our room was breathtaking, the staff was really friendly, the restaurant was good and not too expensive (compared with Helsinki prices), and the complex itself is beautifully designed. It's worth walking in the nearby woods, and try to make it back in time for the sauna one day while you're there.