Title: North Karelia Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [North Karelia Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-North-Karelia.d6056252.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in North Karelia](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-North-Karelia.d6056252.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[North Karelia Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-North-Karelia.d6056252.Flight-Destinations)[North Karelia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-North-Karelia.d6056252.Car-Hire-Destinations) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # North Karelia Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your Karelia Holiday Make organising your next big getaway simple with a Karelia holiday package. Whether it's nature, history or something else entirely that lures you to this destination, our packages will help you discover it all. A trip to Karelia wouldn't be complete without experiencing some of its most well-known cities, starting with [Joensuu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Joensuu.d1717.Destination-Travel-Guides). Some of the most popular attractions here include Ruusupuisto and Orthodox Church of St Nicholas. [Lieksa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lieksa.d4230.Destination-Travel-Guides) is another favourite with Karelia travellers. Visitors to this exciting destination love Lake Pielinen and Pielisen Museo. Expedia is your one-stop shop when it comes to planning your Karelia holiday. From flights and hotels, to rental cars and more, we're here to help you curate a travel experience like no other. ## Top destinations in North Karelia ![Aerial view of Joensuu Church. Autumn cityscape at sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/c0e4176f-2510-4f91-8f50-3c6735f838fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Joensuu [](https://expedia.co.uk/Joensuu.d1717.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![sunrise in red at the lake in Kitee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602349/7d6608ee-53c3-4aba-88ec-043a6bde8755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Kitee [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitee.d602349.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Karelia Essential Information | Language | Finnish | | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | Euros | | Local Welcome | Terve | | Local Goodbye | Moikka | | Closest Airport | Kuopio Airport (KUO) | | Top Sights | [Ukko-Koli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ukko-Koli-Lieksa.d553248635939590974.Attraction), [Koli National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koli-National-Park-North-Karelia.d6110126.Attraction) and [Patvinsuo National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Patvinsuo-National-Park-North-Karelia.d553248635998074293.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in North Karelia ![GreenStar Hotel Joensuu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8397900/8397871/8b831de3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GreenStar Hotel Joensuu Torikatu 16 Joensuu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £58 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=8397871&PinnedHotelID=8397871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056252) ![Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523700/523661/d4670523_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel Itäranta 1 Joensuu Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £104 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=523661&PinnedHotelID=523661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056252) ![Break Sokos Hotel Bomba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2802900/2802841/b359dec0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Break Sokos Hotel Bomba Tuulentie 10 Nurmes Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £92 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews) Karelian Village is a unique place to stay, very quiet Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=2802841&PinnedHotelID=2802841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056252) [See all 467 properties in North Karelia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6056252) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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With no upfront fee for your escape, you can Book Now, Pay Later and start working on your travel plans. ### Can I choose my airline with a Karelia Expedia holiday? \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app