We went to visit Karelia in the Northern part of Russia two weeks ago. We wanted to visit Kizhi island and the beautiful ancient wooden churches. So we took a train to Petrozavodsk where we had booked our weekend stay at Karelia hotel. It is a great hotel with rooms with a view on the lake. The also offer a... More

Stayed at the hotel on a business trip to Petrozavodsk. The hotel is located near the center next to Lake Onega, not very far from the railway station. Rooms with a good repair, the restaurant fed delicious. Nice view from the upper floors. The hotel has a spa center, at the reception desk you can book tours (although only in... More

The Hotel Karelia is your best bet in Petrozavodsk. It occupies a lovely location on the banks of Lake Onega and if you're given a room with a lake view, you'll have a little shared balcony looking out into the lake. The location is somewhat less than central, although Petrozavodsk is nice an compact and you can walk to many... More

We stayed in the hotel for two nights during our trip across the North of Russia Only best memories after the stay - friendly stuff, big room, good parking at reasonable price, good room service. And, finally - nice, really nice restaurant (one of the best I ever seen in Russia). Stylish menu - with citations from Kalevala epos (see... More

I was surprised the hotel lived up to its rating as I was not expecting much in Petrozavodsk. The staff were friendly and helpful and spoke excellent English. The restaurant's food was also quite good. The hotel has a great view of the lake and the rooms were large and not claustrophobic. The port for ferries and tour boats is... More