A cozy place to stay

Kolin Runo is a small and welcoming bed and breakfast where there’s time to slow down. You can enjoy the privacy of your own room or relax in the shared living areas and meet fellow travellers.


Breakfast is served around one shared table – a chance to exchange travel tips, plan the day ahead or simply enjoy a slow morning before heading out.


If you’d like to discover Koli beyond its famous views, you can also join one of our guided experiences. We offer sailing trips, berry and mushroom foraging, and story-led walks inspired by the nature, history and traditions of Koli.

Single Room - Sinipiika 

Sinipiika is our smallest room – a peaceful and cosy space for solo travellers. It features a 120 cm wide bed, a small desk by the window and storage space for your belongings.


A peaceful room for one

  • From € 74 per night
  • Includes breakfast and bed linen


Shared facilities

  • Shared lounge with sofa and TV
  • Refrigerator, kettle and microwave
  • Shared bathrooms and toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi


The room is named after Sinipiika, a forest maiden from old Finnish folklore who was said to appear by the evening campfire to keep lonely travellers company.

Double Room - Kratti 

Kratti is a cosy room for one or two guests. The 140 cm wide bed makes it a comfortable choice for solo travellers as well as couples.


A cosy room for one or two

  • from € 84 per night (1 guest)
  • € 114 per night (2 guests)
  • Includes breakfast and bed linen.


Shared facilities

  • Shared lounge with sofa and TV
  • Refrigerator, kettle and microwave
  • Shared bathrooms and toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi


In Finnish folklore, a kratti is a mysterious creature said to guard treasures hidden beneath the ground.

Twin Room - Mielikki 

Mielikki is our largest room. It features two separate beds, a sofa, an armchair and a small seating area, making it a comfortable choice for longer stays. The sofa can also be converted into an extra bed for one or two children under 14.


A spacious room for one or two

  • from € 94 per night (1 guest)
  • € 124 per night (2 guests) 
  • Children under 14: € 20 per child per night
  • Includes breakfast and bed linen.


Shared facilities

  • Shared lounge with sofa and TV
  • Refrigerator, kettle and microwave
  • Shared bathrooms and toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi


In Finnish mythology, Mielikki is the mistress of the forest – the guardian of nature, believed to watch over its beauty and the forests’ berries and mushrooms.

Shared places

At Kolin Runo, the shared spaces are part of the experience.


Upstairs you’ll find our three guest rooms, a shared toilet and a shared lounge with a fridge, kettle and microwave for guests to use. Downstairs there is a breakfast room, a fireplace room, shared showers and a sauna that can be booked separately. In summer, you’re welcome to spend time on the terrace or out on the lawn.


In the outbuilding there is a heated ski maintenance room and storage for bicycles. You can also charge your e-bike battery and use the bike washing point.

 

Breakfast


Each day begins with an unhurried breakfast. The breakfast buffet offers familiar favourites, along with local produce and seasonal flavours whenever possible.


I’m usually around at breakfast time, so it’s easy to ask for tips on hikes, sights and anything else in the Koli area.

 

Good to know

  • Check-in from 4 pm
  • Free parking
  • EV charging point
  • Bicycle storage and washing point, e-bike battery charging
  • Heated ski maintenance room
  • Sauna available to book separately
  • Close to Koli village and Koli National Park
  • No pets
 

Packed lunch


Our packed lunch includes a filled sandwich, a piece of seasonal fruit, a sweet pastry and a drink. If you like, we can also fill your thermos with coffee or tea. The contents vary with the seasons.

Dinner


In winter, we serve hearty home-cooked dishes slow-cooked in the oven. In summer, we fire up the grill in the garden. The menu changes with the seasons and the ingredients available.

Evening Snack

If you’re arriving late or would like a quiet evening at Kolin Runo, you can order an evening snack, such as traditional Karelian pies from a local bakery, or sausages to roast in the fireplace or over the campfire in the garden.