Partiotalo - Scouts' Hostel

Partiotalo is a scouts' hostel on Vanamokatu in Joensuu, eastern Finland, offering simple, rustic rooms at budget prices. Guests share a kitchen and dining area, and there is a garden. It suits backpackers, cyclists and anyone happy to cook for themselves. This is mainstream accommodation listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Finland has had marriage equality since 2017 and same-sex couples are unlikely to raise eyebrows here. The hostel is within walking distance of Joensuu's compact centre. Facilities are basic, so check on linen, check-in times and whether rooms are private or shared when booking.