Sortavala is one of the oldest cities in Karelia. The appearance of the city was formed under the influence of three countries: Russia, Finland and Sweden. According to one version, the name of the city comes from the Finnish word sorttawa, which means "dissecting" in translation. This is due to the fact that the city is cut in half by the Vakkolahti Bay. According to another version, Sortavala means "the power of the devil." According to this version of the origin of the name, the evil spirit expelled by the monks of the Valaam Monastery found shelter in the city.
The city is attractive for tourists with the opportunity, without going abroad, to be in the atmosphere of a Finnish town. Numerous hotels in Sortavala provide excellent conditions for a good rest.
Sofia Hotel
The hotel is located in the city center just a five-minute drive from the train station and in close proximity to local attractions: the Regional Museum of the Northern Ladoga Region, Vakkosalmi Park, St. Nicholas Church.
Accommodation at Sofia Hotel
The number of rooms includes rooms designed for one person (withoutsharing), two or three people (with the possibility of sharing). All apartments are equipped with TV, air conditioning and necessary furniture. The bathroom with shower is shared and located outside the room. Guests have the opportunity to access the Internet via wireless access. The list of services includes the use of office equipment. Hotels in Sortavala provide city guests with everything they need to feel at home.
Reminder to Sofia guests
Check-in at the hotel is carried out around the clock upon presentation of the guest's passport. Accommodation is charged per day. Recalculation of the cost of staying at the hotel before the expiration of twenty-four hours is not made. The hotel staff is responsible for ensuring a comfortable and safe stay of guests. At the front desk, the keys to the room will not be issued to the guest without presenting the guest card. There is a safety deposit box for storing valuables, which guests can use free of charge. The stay of unauthorized persons in the hotel rooms is possible up to twenty-three hours, subject to their mandatory registration. When the guest leaves the hotel, the staff inspects the room for damage.
Sofia Hotel (Sortavala) does not accommodate persons in a state of intoxication. The hotel is also non-smoking.
Food is organized in the cafe "Youth" and is carried out by prior order. Guests have the opportunity to cook their own meals in the shared kitchen. At the check-in desk, the tourist can get all the information he is interested incity attractions. The staff will help him choose the tour route.
Mini-hotel "Uyut"
Sortavala is an ancient city. There are many historical sights here. Tourists love to visit this town. It's a good idea to check local hotel information before you travel.
The small hotel "Uyut" has only eight rooms, designed for the simultaneous residence of twenty people. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture, TV. A bathroom with a shower is located in the room. Guests are provided with hygiene items. Internet access is provided throughout the hotel.
Meals for vacationers are organized in the Uyut cafe. The breakfasts are included in the price of the stay. At the request of guests, meals can be organized in the cafe according to a special menu.
Friendly staff will help the guest to call a taxi and book a table in a cafe. The list of services includes laundry for guests.
The hotel has a convenient location. Near it are shops, a pharmacy. In numerous shops, tourists can buy all kinds of souvenirs.
Complex "Piipun Piha"
There is an excellent offer for those who, with a desire to have a great rest, decided to visit the city of Sortavala. Hotel "Piipun Piha" is not just a local hotel. This is a whole tourist complex. Its name, translated from Finnish, sounds like "patio with a pipe." The complex is located on the coast of Lake Ladoga, on the site of a steam sawmill,built in 1875 by local merchant Daniel Tiainen. Only the chimney remains from the sawmill, which is the hallmark of the hotel.
The complex is located in the most beautiful place in Karelia. Tourists can enjoy the amazing nature, clean air of these places. Rest on the shores of Lake Ladoga provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the unique cultural heritage of the inhabitants of this northern region. Some hotels in Sortavala are conveniently located. "Piipun Piha" is one of them.
Services
Guests can check-in and check-out 24/7 with a passport. The rooms have the necessary furniture, TVs. Guests have the opportunity to watch cable TV. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a shower and bidet. Guests can use a hairdryer. Comfortable accommodation, a rich cultural program, delicious food - all this is provided by numerous hotels in Sortavala.
Piipun Piha has a conference hall for organizing all kinds of corporate events. The hotel has a tour desk and museum ticket service.
Meals for vacationers are carried out in a restaurant, when planning to visit which, it is necessary to pay attention to the observance of the appropriate style of clothing due to the presence of face control. In addition, on Fridays and Saturdays there is a restriction on the time spent in the restaurant by persons under the age of seventeen. They arecan on these days be in the institution only up to twenty-two hours. As the restaurant is open until 3am on weekends and public holidays, music may be heard in some rooms. The administration warns guests about this in advance and apologizes for the inconvenience caused, which, in principle, will not affect the quality of the rest and will not spoil the impression of visiting the complex.
Numerous reviews testify that the guests of the city are delighted with Sortavala. The hotels here are hospitable, the nature is picturesque, the atmosphere is amazing and there are many interesting sights.
