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Hotel Oscar

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

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Reception
Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kauppatori 4, Varkaus, 78250
  • Place, Kämärin uimaranta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mekaanisen Musiikin Muse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Taipale Canal Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Budget Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Budget Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Family Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Family Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Eco Single | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Eco Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Eco Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Eco Twin

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin with sauna | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin with sauna

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Varkaus

Heart of Varkaus.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Art Centre Vainola and 2 miles (3 km) of Kämärin uimaranta with a stay here. Mekaanisen Musiikin Muse and Water Tower Sightseeing Platform are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Art Centre Vainola - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kämärin uimaranta - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mekaanisen Musiikin Muse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Taipale Canal Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Water Tower Sightseeing Platform - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ABC Varkaus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hesburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Presso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Kavaljeeri - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Mary Morton - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Oscar

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with free breakfast
Hotel Oscar offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. 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 center 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Oscar offers 166 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Varkaus hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is Hotel Oscar to the airport?

Hotel Oscar is 57 mi (68-min drive) away from the Kuopio (KUO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Oscar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Oscar.

How close is Hotel Oscar to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (3-min drive) from Kämärin uimaranta.

Does Hotel Oscar offer free breakfast?

Hotel Oscar offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Hotel Oscar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Oscar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Oscar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Oscar have a pool?

Hotel Oscar does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Oscar have a restaurant?

Hotel Oscar is home to Oscar, which features local cuisine.

Does Hotel Oscar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Oscar to downtown Varkaus?

Hotel Oscar is 0.5 mi away from Varkaus.

Reviews

Hotel Oscar Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 585 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nora Kiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.

8/10 Good

Eija

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Meluisa huone

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Risto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Upea henkilökunta, hotelli vanhahtava

Kiitokset henkilökunnalle hyvästä palvelusta. Huone siisti, joskin ikä näkyi kaikessa. Kadulta kuului meteliä yömyöhään, joka vaikutti nukkumiseen, mukuttua tuli vain muutama tunti.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sören

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maiju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Merja

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remontin tarpeessa
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Flora

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Markku

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025