Guests take center stage in the vibrant nightclub with karaoke and live music, then recover with delicious meals and drinks at this entertainment-focused hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel offers an energetic atmosphere near Town Hall. Enjoy spa services, dine at Bistro Heili, or have drinks at two bars. The hotel's nightclub features karaoke and live music for a complete entertainment experience.
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
Itäranta 1, Joensuu, 80100
What's nearby
Town Hall
8 min walk - 0.8 km
Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Joensuu Taidemuseo
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Joensuu Art Museum
12 min walk - 1.1 km
University of Joensuu
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Joensuu Station
2 min walk
Joensuu (JOE)
12 min drive
Restaurants
Fever
11 min walk
Fafa's
10 min walk
Ravintola Torero
8 min walk
Kreeta
7 min walk
Ravintola Amarillo
10 min walk
About this property
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
Upscale hotel near Town Hall
Located close to Taitokortteli and Carelicum, 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
Luggage storage, a vending machine and meeting rooms
Smoke-free property, a TV in reception 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 participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1977
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 2 September to 6 September:
Sauna
Spa
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Covered self-parking fee: EUR 13 per day
Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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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 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel on 21 Mar 2026 start from Rp2.321.592, excluding 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 10-minute walk of Town Hall and Taitokortteli. Joensuu Art Museum and Joensuu Taidemuseo 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
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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.
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.
Jari
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Meri
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Moderni ja siisti hotelli, missä ystävällinen henkilökunta
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.
Kylpylässä enne käyneet. Hotelli oli oikein mukava ja hotellin ravintola Heilissä nautimme erinomaisen illallisen. Palvelu oli varsin hyvää ja aamiainen maistuva sekä monipuolinen.
Hyvä huone, ystävällinen vastaanotto. Ravintolassa nautin herkullisen menun. Autolla saapuminen oli hieman hämmentävää, kun hotellin sisäänkäynnin edustalla ei ollut pysäköintimahdollisuutta (kaikki jättöpaikat olivat varattuja) ja ainoat muut pysäköintipaikat olivat inva-paikkoja tai busseille varattua tilaa. Sisään kirjautuessani kävi ilmi, että luonteva pysäköintiratkaisuni ei ollutkaan hotellin suosittelema.
Wirklich sehr bemühtes Team an der Rezeption! Wenn man ein Frühstückspaket zum Mitnehmen aufgrund der frühen Abreise braucht oder wenn das Schließfach im Spa-Bereich gestört ist, jemand von der Rezeption organisiert das und zwar wirklich rasch und umkompliziert. Großartig!
Ansonsten eher nüchternes Konferenzhotel, in praktischer Lage beim Bahnhof.
Erittäin hyvä, siisti ja toimiva hotelli. Myös asiakaspalvelu erittäin ystävällistä. Hotellin lähellä Joensuun paras kahvila, Kahvila Rento ja Ilosaaren mahtava uimaranta.
Hotellet är trevligt, men inte i relation till priset..Parkering i phus tvärs över gatan. Ingen möjlighet att ta sig direkt in i hotellet. Frukost bra, restaurangen trevlig, frukostmatsalen stor och opersonlig.. Rummet ok. Lite slitet liksom badrummet, hopplös dusch där vatten kommer över hela golvet! Trevlig o hjälpsam personal. Sen utcheckning kostar extra..