Mariehamn Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Mariehamn is the capital of the Åland Islands, Finland's autonomous Swedish-speaking region, and its airport is only 3.5 km from the centre: a taxi covers the distance in 5-10 minutes, while bus line 4 runs on an infrequent schedule. The town is small, and almost all the good hotels are a few minutes' walk from the harbour and the Esplanaden, so the choice depends more on the style of stay, a hotel with a pool or a self-catering apartment, than on location.

Mariehamn centre and the harbour

City centre · 3.5 km from the airport: taxi 5-10 minutes (15-25€); on foot it is about 3 km along a route partly without pavement, not advisable at night; bus line 4 runs on an infrequent schedule.

Best for: Those who want the harbour, the Esplanaden and the capital's restaurants within walking distance.

Pros

The whole centre is walkable, including the harbour, the Esplanaden and the Torggatan shops
Several styles of stay a few minutes apart: large hotels with a pool, boutique hotels, modern apartments

Cons

No fast, frequent link from the airport: a taxi is almost always needed
In autumn and winter many harbourfront restaurants cut their hours or close early

Recommended hotels in this area

Hotel Arkipelag: On Mariehamn's eastern harbour, a few steps from Lilla Holmen beach; indoor and outdoor pools, three restaurants and a nightclub in the same building.
Hotel Pommern: In the heart of Mariehamn, 300 metres from the harbour; every room is Nordic Swan certified, and the Kvarter5 restaurant serves Nordic cuisine.
Park Alandia Hotel: A family-run hotel on the tree-lined Esplanaden, with an indoor pool and 92 rooms in a classic style; 4 km from the airport.
Esplanad Suites: Modern apartments with their own kitchen, four minutes on foot from the old town and near St. Göran's church; convenient for families or longer stays.

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