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Hotel Oscar

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin with sauna
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Superior Family Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Kauppatori 4, Varkaus, 78250
  • Art Centre Vainola
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Water Tower Sightseeing Platform
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Taipale Canal Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Eco Single

Eco Single

Highlights

TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Eco Twin

Eco Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin with sauna

Standard Twin with sauna

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Budget Twin Room

Budget Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Varkaus

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Varkaus awaits you at Hotel Oscar. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Art Centre Vainola and Mekaanisen Musiikin Muse within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Oscar, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Varkaus hotel include Kämärin uimaranta and Water Tower Sightseeing Platform.

What's nearby

  • Art Centre Vainola - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kämärin uimaranta - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mekaanisen Musiikin Muse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Water Tower Sightseeing Platform - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taipale Canal Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Varkaus Station - 14 min walk
  • Kuopio (KUO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Next Step - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vesitorni - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gaffer-Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Terassikahvila Torni - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Kaks Ruusua - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Oscar

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Hotel Oscar offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The family-friendly Hotel Oscar also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Varkaus hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 166 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Oscar offers 166 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This Varkaus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oscar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Scandic Oscar
Scandic Oscar Hotel
Scandic Oscar Hotel Varkaus
Scandic Oscar Varkaus
Hotel Oscar Varkaus
Oscar Varkaus
Hotel Oscar Hotel
Hotel Oscar Varkaus
Hotel Oscar Hotel Varkaus

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Oscar?

Hotel Oscar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Oscar?

As of 11 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Oscar on 17 Apr 2025 start from AU$186.73, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Oscar?

Yep, Hotel Oscar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Oscar?

Yep, Hotel Oscar is a short 19-minute walk from Kämärin uimaranta.

Is Hotel Oscar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Hotel Oscar is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Oscar serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Oscar?

No, Hotel Oscar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Oscar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Oscar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Oscar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 533 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
NB At the moment, there are road works in front of the hotel, so access is by foot only. Complimentary parking at the rear of the hotel was available. The lady in Reception who checked us in was very friendly and efficient. Our room had recently been renovated, as had the sauna, the bed was very comfortable, though the room’s furniture, mottled grey leather sofas, were unexpected and quite un-Scandic. At the time of our stay there was no heating (nor aircon) in our room. As it was a colder summer day, we thankfully had the sauna to compensate for the lack of heating. Breakfast was good with plenty of choices, but the level of service was unprofessional. As an example, we asked for a basic Finnish breakfast speciality, & the answer was “Ei O” Perhaps a customer service refresher course for the restaurant & kitchen staff would be beneficial.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teppo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Next time we choose Oscar again
We were a bit surprised to find this nice hotel in Varkaus. The room was a bit old but everything was working well. We enjoyed the plenty breakfast. Next time we choose Oscar again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep coming back...
"Old fashion hotel" (in a good way), nice rooms and friendly staff. Been here before, will come again when staying in Varkaus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place. Friendly, convenient, claen, excellent amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location determind the selection of this hotel :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

No name

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
a good business hotel
I know this hotel, it is very suitable business hotel, a room was quite large, a breakfast good, service friendly

8/10 Good

No name

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
a comfortable hotel
a good location, a nice room, a kind staff, a good breakfast

10/10 Excellent

No name

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable
A nice hotel, an excellent situation Personnel: very kind

6/10 Okay

Klaus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Mervi, Espoo, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Scandic Oscar in Varkaus
We stayed here for one night on our way from Kuopio to Savonlinna in July 2010. Basically I'm quite happy with the hotel, it was otherwise like we waited for a 3 star hotel except there was +29 degrees in the room (as it was a very hot weather outside!). In the hotel description there was an air condition mentioned but that was useless. I asked about that from the reception guy but he commented that unfortunately it is already working at full power. Instead in the reception it was quite cool and nice but I understood that part of hotel was renovated. The room was quiet and breakfast was good. The hotel is in the center of the city but some bars were close to it, that's why I feel that the environment was not that nice. Hotel's parking place was already full as we arrived quite late, we needed to leave our car to the street near a night club but luckily no damages to the car.

10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna-Riikka

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä kokemus. Meillä oli koira mukana, häntä muistettiin herkkutikulla. Aamupala oli hyvä. Hotelli keskeisellä sijainnilla.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jukka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antero

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Riikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean hotel in the Varkaus Center
Nice and quiet hotel in the center. Good value for money. Friendly service. We left early so we got early breakfast to go.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024