
89 hotels in Finland hold Green Key certification. Each one is audited by an outside body, on a schedule it does not set itself.
Johan Jönsson (Julle) | Own workHotell ArkipelagHotell Arkipelag is a waterfront-oriented city hotel in Mariehamn, Åland (Finland). Its central location suits travelers visiting the island capital aIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsKylpylähotelli RauhalahtiFinnish "kylpylähotelli" spa hotel, focused on wellness and lakeside relaxation. Likely combines standard rooms with sauna and pool facilities for resIndependently certified
Lasse Keskinen | Own workOriginal Sokos Hotel PuijonsarviOriginal Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi is the largest hotel in Eastern Finland, situated in the heart of Kuopio near the harbor. The hotel offers diverse roIndependently certified
V. A. Sihvonen | This file is digitized and shared in Wikimedia Commons by Savonlinna Provincial Museum.Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone SavonlinnaLocated right next to the market square in Savonlinna, Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone offers modern accommodations with views of Lake Saimaa. The hotIndependently certified
Leonhard Lenz | Own workArctic Tree House HotelLocated next to SantaPark in Rovaniemi, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel offers luxury suite cabins with panoramic windows overlooking the forest and Arctic skyIndependently certified
Hotelli Kalevala | Own workHotel KalevalaSituated on the shores of Lake Lammasjärvi in Kuhmo, Hotel Kalevala is a unique property inspired by the Finnish national epic. The hotel features strIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsRadisson Blu Hotel OuluRadisson Blu Hotel Oulu is a premier landmark located by the sea and the historic market square in the city center. The hotel offers modern guest roomIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsOriginal Sokos Hotel ArinaSituated in the heart of the city, Original Sokos Hotel Arina is a vibrant hotel integrated with the Valkea shopping center. The property features comIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsOriginal Sokos Hotel Tapiola GardenOriginal Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden is a hotel in Finlande-Méridionale, Tapiola, Finlande. The name does not clearly indicate a major chain, and the lIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsSolo Sokos Hotel HelsinkiSolo Sokos Hotel Helsinki is a hotel in Kluuvi, Southern Finland, Finlândia. The name does not clearly indicate a major chain, and the listing includeIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsSolo Sokos Hotel Torni HelsinkiSolo Sokos Hotel Torni Helsinki is a hotel in Kluuvi, Southern Finland, Finlândia. The name does not clearly indicate a major chain, and the listing iIndependently certifiedGreen Key audits a hotel against roughly 100 criteria, some mandatory and some scored, covering water and energy use, waste separation, cleaning chemicals, food sourcing and staff training. A hotel applies, documents each criterion, and is then visited on site. Certification runs for one year, so a hotel keeps it only by re-submitting evidence and passing another visit. It is the largest scheme in this catalogue and the one you will meet most often across Europe.
Green Key measures management practice, not carbon. A large hotel with a pool and air conditioning can hold the certificate while using far more energy per guest than an uncertified guesthouse down the road — it is being judged on whether it manages its resources deliberately, not on the size of its footprint. The scoring is also weighted towards documentation, so a hotel with good records can outscore one that quietly does better.