Pet-friendly accommodations in the Jyväskylä Region

Accommodation with your pet goes smoothly in the Jyväskylä Region accommodation facilities. We have compiled together the most pet-friendly accommodation places where you can rest peacefully with your animal friend.

Jyväskylä

 

Finlandia Hotel Alba

At Finlandia Hotel Alba, you can stay in the vibrant city of Jyväskylä while enjoying the lake scenery. At Alba, you can stay with pets in those Standard and Economy rooms that are not allergy rooms. There are also perfect jogging landscapes, as Alba is located right on the shore of Lake Jyväsjärvi, along the Rantaraitti trail.

Ahlmaninkatu 4, Jyväskylä
www.hotellialba.fi

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is an excellent choice if you need a quality hotel right in the center of Jyväskylä, close to the Travel Center. From Alexandra, you can head to Jyväskylä city center services or take a walk to the Lutakko harbor area in just a couple of minutes.

Hannikaisenkatu 35, Jyväskylä
www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/jyvaskyla/sokos-hotel-alexandra

Scandic Jyväskylä City

Scandic Jyväskylä City in the heart of Jyväskylä is excellently located, close to the Travel Center and Jyväskylä city center services. The hotel allows accommodation with pets in some of the Standard rooms. Pet reservations must always be confirmed with reception.

Väinönkatu 3, Jyväskylä
www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/jyvaskyla/scandic-jyvaskyla-city

Scandic Jyväskylä Station

In the center of Jyväskylä, located near the railway station, Scandic Jyväskylä Station is a comfortable and completely renovated hotel. Pet rooms are available, 18 in total.

Vapaudenkatu 73, Jyväskylä
www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/jyvaskyla/scandic-jyvaskyla-station

Forenom Hostel

Forenom Hostel offers affordable and even longer-term accommodation in the heart of Jyväskylä city center. At Forenom you can stay with pets, but there are a limited number of pet rooms. From the hostel located in the city center, you can easily go jogging on Harju fitness trail or Rantaraiti.

Kauppakatu 20, Jyväskylä
www.forenom.com/fi/hostellit/jyvaskyla/forenom-hostel-jyvaskyla/214/

Outdoor Hostel Laajis & Urban Caravan

Outdoor Hostel Laajis & Urban Caravan are ideally located next to Laajavuori’s diverse outdoor terrain and activities, four kilometers from Jyväskylä city center. The hostel has pet-friendly rooms and animals can also stay in the Caravan area. However, animals are not allowed in the Caravan area’s service building.

Laajavuorentie 15, Jyväskylä
Outdoor Hostel – laajis

Scandic Laajavuori

Scandic Laajavuori with its spa, in the immediate vicinity of Outdoor Hostel Laajis, Urban Caravan and Laajavuori activities, also offers accommodation for travelers with pets. Dog guests receive their own welcome bag. Pet rooms are available in limited numbers.

Laajavuorentie 30, Jyväskylä
www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/jyvaskyla/scandic-laajavuori

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki

At Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki in Lutakko, near the Travel Center and Lutakko Harbor, you can stay with pets in all room types except Solo Supreme and Solo Ultimate Terrace rooms. From Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, you can conveniently access Rantaraitti directly to go jogging along the shore of Lake Jyväsjärvi.

Lutakonaukio 10, Jyväskylä
www.sokoshotels.fi/fi/jyvaskyla/solo-sokos-hotel-paviljonki

Hotel Verso

Hotel Verso in the heart of Jyväskylä offers urban city accommodation also for city dogs. When booking a room, pet room availability must be confirmed, as there are a limited number of them. From Hotel Verso it is easy and quick to go for walks in the Harju, Rantaraitti or Tourujoeki area.

Kauppakatu 35, Jyväskylä
www.hotelliverso.fi

Time Hostel & Apartments

At Time Apartments around Jyväskylä city center, you can stay with your pet and live for a moment like a local. The apartments are furnished residential units in ordinary residential buildings in Jyväskylä city center. You can stay in the apartments for short or long periods, as they are also suitable as temporary rental accommodation for work or other temporary needs. The Time Hostel side on Vaasankatu does not have pet rooms.

Vaasankatu 29, Jyväskylä
www.timehostel.fi

Tourist Farm Surkeenjärvi

Located in beautiful Central Finnish countryside, Tourist Farm Surkeenjärvi offers accommodation in a nature-close place where animal lovers can also find peace of mind. Surkeenjärvi is located 40 kilometers from Jyväskylä city center.

Surkeenjärventie 170, Jyväskylä
www.matkailutilasurkeenjarvi.fi

Ränssin Kievari

Ränssin Kievari’s accommodation services are located on the lakeshore, in a magnificent rural landscape about 20 kilometers from the center of Jyväskylä. Ränssi Kievari also has a Summer Theatre and extensive activity opportunities both in summer and winter. Guests also have access to smoke and lakeside saunas as well as a hot tub by the beautiful lake scenery. The barn has one apartment where guests can stay with animals. The availability of the pet apartment must be checked by calling in advance.

Kuikantie 340, Jyväskylä
www.ranssinkievari.fi

 

Joutsa

Joutsa Pitkäniemi Holiday Cabins

Joutsa Pitkäniemi Holiday Cabins are pet-friendly!

Pitkäniementie 171, Joutsa
www.pitkaniemenlomamokit.com


Tampinmylly camping
At Tampinmylly camping, pets are welcome to stay with you and can also swim and run freely in the fenced-in dog area. Welcome!

Tampinmyllyntie 12, Joutsa
www.tampinmylly.com

Rutanen’s Holiday cabins
All of Rutasen’s holiday cabins allow guests to stay with their pets. Leivonmäki National Park, located just a stone’s throw away, also offers a wonderful setting for outdoor activities with your pets!

Kivisuontie 1584, 41710 Rutalahti
www.rutasenlomamokit.fi

 

Jämsä

Hotel Jämsä

Hotel Jämsä has Furry Friends rooms where all kinds of pets are welcome! This room type is available in limited quantities.

Kauhkialantie 111, Jämsä
www.hotellijamsa.fi

HimosLomat

Himos has several pet-friendly cottages and apartments available for rent.

Länsi-Himoksentie 4, Jämsä
himoslomat.fi

 

Laukaa

Peurunka

Spa Hotel Peurunka is a favorite destination for the whole family near Laukaa’s magnificent outdoor terrain. At Peurunka, you can stay with animals in the pet rooms of the main building as well as in some of the rooms in Peurunkapihan row houses. The pet room includes a paw towel, blanket and water bowl. The pet rooms in the main building are located so that it’s easy to go outdoors into Peurunka’s surroundings with your pet. Along routes of different lengths, you can also reach magnificent viewpoints.

Peurungantie 85, Laukaa
www.peurunka.fi

Varjola Resort

Pets also enjoy the countryside peace in the atmospheric rapids environment of Varjola Resort. The accommodation facilities are located in the heart of nature and the nearby area offers good terrain for outdoor activities with dogs. All rooms and apartments have their own outdoor terrace and entrance directly from outside, which makes moving around with a pet easy. With your dog, you can go exploring, for example, on the Metsoreitti trail that runs right next to Varjola.

Vilppulantie 51, Laukaa
www.varjola.com

 

Muurame

Riihivuori Holiday Village

The cottages of Riihivuori Holiday Village are located in the beautiful landscapes of Muurame, on Riihivuori hill and its surroundings. Some of the cottages allow accommodation with pets.

Riihivuorentie, Muurame
www.riihivuorenlomakyla.fi

Riihivuori Rental Cabins

Riihivuori rental cabins offer accommodation options with different amenities. Most of the Riihivuori rental cabins allow accommodation with pets.

Riihivuori, Muurame
www.riihivuori.com

Apartment Hotel Kultakenkä

At Apartment Hotel Kultakenkä you can stay comfortably in a rural landscape. The courtyard area has a grill hut and pond available for guests’ use. There is also a riding stable operating in the area. The apartments are apartment-style accommodations in two townhouses where you can stay with animals. As a rule, guests arriving with pets are asked to bring their own linens (sheets + towel).

Mäkijärventie 12 c, Muurame
www.hotellikultakenka.fi

 

Hankasalmi

Revontuli Lakeland Village

At Revontuli Lakeland Village in Hankasalmi, you can enjoy the peace of nature and have fun with numerous activities from golf to bowling and sauna experiences. Pets are also welcome to the lovely Revontuli, but the arrival of a pet must be reported in advance during the booking phase.

Revontulentie 1, Hankasalmi
www.revontuli.fi/en

 

Toivakka

Taulu Estate

At Taulu Estate in Toivakka, in the middle of a beautiful traditional landscape about half an hour from Jyväskylä, pets are also welcome. Near Taulu Estate you can find natural sites where you can go for walks with your dog. Pet rooms must be booked in advance, as they are available in limited numbers.

Tauluntie 596, Toivakka
www.taulunkartano.fi

TeemaHostel

Teemahostel is located in the center of Toivakka, in a peaceful environment. The hostel guests have access to a shared, well-equipped kitchen and dining area as well as a common lounge area. Next to the hostel you can find good outdoor terrain, which is easy to explore on a small adventure with your pet.

Jussilantie 8, Toivakka
teemahostel.fi

 

Äänekoski

Hotel Hirvi

From the legendary Hotel Hirvi you will find pet-friendly rooms and the charming pink functionalist building is located in an excellent location right in the center of Äänekoski.

Kotakennääntie 9, Äänekoski
hotellihirvi.fi

Accommodation & Fishing Vonkale

In the tranquility of nature on the shore of Lake Keitele, at Accommodation & Fishing Vonkale you will find dog-friendly, cozy rental cottages and guided fishing trips.

Halmevalkamantie 116, Äänekoski
www.vonkale.fi

Camping Sumiainen

Camping Sumiainen is a pet-friendly camping and café area located on a beautiful pine-covered isthmus between Lake Keitele and Lake Sumiaisjärvi. Many dogs stay at the campsite and stop by to enjoy ice cream and fresh water as well. The area has also hosted cat guests — and even a few turtles!

Sumiaisraitti 2, Äänekoski
Facebook / Camping Sumiainen

Northern Jyväskylä Region

Piispala

Piispala is a pet-friendly destination for travelers, offering pet rooms in townhouse rooms as well as cottage and semi-detached house accommodation. Pet fee 15 € / night.

Kurssitie 40, Kannonkoski
piispala.fi

Karkausmäki Guesthouse

Furry friends are also welcome at Karkausmäki Guesthouse! There is one pet room available, so please always check availability before booking. A blanket, towel and water bowl are provided by the house for your pet, along with a small treat. Additional charge for pets 10€/night.

Lestijärventie 375, Kinnula
karkausmaenkammari.net

 

Please keep in mind, however, that your pet must be well-behaved and clean, and an additional fee is charged for pets at some locations.

Updated 8.5.2026

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