Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.4

Very good

Upscale hotel near Taitokortteli

Located close to Carelicum and Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel provides a nightclub, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Heili, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to 2 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is £116
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a window with a view of trees and a building.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a vase with flowers.

Standard Twin Room (Extra bed possible)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a bed with a blanket, and large windows with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Two extra beds possible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Joensuu, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruusupuisto, while Carelicum and Joensuu Art Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Botania. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Joensuu travel guide
Map
Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100

What's nearby

  • Carelicum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Joensuu Art Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Joensuu Taidemuseo
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Joensuu
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Joensuu Station
    2 min walk
  • Joensuu (JOE)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hesburger
    10 min walk
  • Ravintola Amarillo
    10 min walk
  • Jet Set Bar
    9 min walk
  • Fafa's
    10 min walk
  • Ravintola Torero
    8 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

  • Upscale hotel near Taitokortteli
  • Located close to Carelicum and Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel provides a nightclub, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Bistro Heili, offers brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to 2 bars and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
    • Karaoke, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
    • A vending machine, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All 237 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel on 13 Nov 2026 start from £116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 13 per day.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel located?

Located in the heart of Joensuu, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taitokortteli, Joensuu Art Museum and Joensuu Taidemuseo. Orthodox Church of St Nicholas and Carelicum are also within 15 minutes. Joensuu Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 541 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay for one night in Joensuu. The staff was very friendly (as you'd expect in Northern Carelia overall) and the hotel was clean and overall very pleasant. The room was spatious and quiet and we enjoyed the breakfast, especially the local carelian pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very friendly. Nice restaurant on site. Rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel near market square and railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was on a high professional level.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ni

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful riverside location almost in the center

Excellent riverside location between the railway station and the city center. Very short walking distance to the city center but rental bikes are available, too. Cozy rooms with self-adjustable air-conditioning and ventilation windows. The refrigerator of our room was quite loud. Good breakfast with local specialties like Karelian rice pastries and banana-chocolate cake by a local bakery. The restaurant with a large summer terrace is good. The pampering spa department is with an extra charge.
Riverside park Sirkkalan Puisto as seen from our room
The lobby bar
Banana-chocolate cake and other delicacies at the breakfast
The restaurant of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perus Sokos-hotelli vähän kulahtanut ja kulut ajan saatossa mutta kaikki palvelut kuitenkin toimii ja sijainti rautatieaseman ja keskustan välissä erinomainen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
3 miestä + 3 moottoripyörää. Saimme 2hh jossa lapselle tarkoitettu lisäsänky. Vastaanotto ei osoittanut mitään sympatiaa vaikka sänky oli lyhyt aikuiselle miehelle: "lisävuoteemne ovat tosiaan aika pieniä"... Valitsimme Kimmelin, koska se oli hiukan Joensuun ydinkeskustan ulkopuolella ja oletimme, että siellä on moottoripyörille pysäköintitila. Suurena yllätyksenä Kimmelin edessä on suuri tyhjä kenttä, mutta siinä ei saanutkaan pysäköidä vaan pyörät oli vietävä VR:n pysäköintitaloon, maksu hotelliin ja jokainen pyörä oli pysäköitävä omaan ruutuunsa täydellä 14€ maksulla eli pysäköintimme maksoi 42€. 3 pyörää olisi hyvin mahtunut yhteen ruutuun. SOKOS HOTEL KIMMEL EI SOVI MOTORISTEILLE! Kaikkialla muualla n. 2000km ja 8 yön matkamme aikana saimme pyörämme veloituksetta parkkiin useassa muussa SOKOS-hlotellissa, mutta Kimmelissä hotellin johto on kuulemma linjannut asian näin. Hotellin sauna oli hyvä, mutta pukuhuoneessa ilmanvaihto oli toivottoman huono ja hikinen. Ylivoimaisesti huonoin hotellikokemus. Muut 7 hotelliyöpymistämme 4 tähden hotelleissa kotimaassa olivat täysin eri tasoa, esim Sokos Hotel Bomba oli loistava
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hieno paikka, parkkitalo ehkä hieman kaukana mutta muuten kaikki toimi todella hyvin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisk frukost, personal och spa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotellinoli kohtalainen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Siisti huone, hyvä sijainti ja mukava henkilökunta.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Spaet var bra
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hyvä
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Kaikki toimi hienosti!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siisti huone ja hotelli kokonaisuudessaan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Bra rum
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huone oli siisti. Luulin varanneen huoneen ammeella, mutta sellaista ei meillä ollut. Henkilökunta oli mukavaa ja kaikki sujui hyvin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Vihannesten tuoreus voisi olla parempi ja enemmän vihanneksia tarjolle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toinen kerta jo, ihana kokemus. Erinomainen palvelu, hyvä sänky ja loistava aamiainen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Huone oli siisti ja varsin viihtyisä.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Moderni ja siisti hotelli, missä ystävällinen henkilökunta
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Märks att hotellet nyligen renoverats. Frukosten är superbra och rummen fina och rena. Enda minuset är bullret från nattklubben som hörs även till rummen högre upp.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025