Scandic Tampere City
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Scandic Tampere City is worth booking if you arrive by train and want a 4-star hotel right opposite the station, with a strong breakfast buffet. It costs more than our Budget pick for a very small score gain, so the location is what you are paying for.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Tampere. It has 4 stars and a guest score of 8.5 out of 10 from 1,845 reviews.
It suits rail travellers, short business trips and anyone heading to an event at the arena, which guests say is a short walk away. It also lists family rooms and air conditioning.
Skip it if you are visiting during a big event and your budget is tight. Guests say prices rise at those times. If you do not need the station on your doorstep, our Budget pick scores almost the same for less.
Location and getting around
The address is Hämeenkatu 1. According to guests, the hotel is directly opposite the railway station, with the city centre and the arena a short walk away.
Tampere Cathedral is about 0.5 km away, around 6 minutes on foot. The Moomin Museum is about 1.1 km, roughly 14 minutes. Särkänniemi is about 1.7 km, around 21 minutes.
These times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, the highest location rating among the details we have for this hotel.
What guests say
Location comes first in reviews: right across from the station and close to the centre.
The breakfast buffet is the other highlight. Guests mention a wide range of hot and cold dishes, including gluten-free items.
On the downside, value splits opinion. Some find the rates fair, but others point out that prices go up during events and that breakfast sometimes costs extra.
Price and what you get compared with our other Tampere picks
The reference price was €159.50 per night. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Always check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €145.25, so this hotel sits a little above it. Our Budget pick, Scandic Tampere Hämeenpuisto, was €123 with a score of 8.4. Our Luxury pick, Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, was €181 with a score of 8.6. All three are 4-star hotels.
In plain terms, you pay €36.50 per night more than the Budget pick for 0.1 more points, and save €21.50 against the Luxury pick for 0.1 fewer points. What you gain is the station location.
Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a gym, family rooms and air conditioning. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible properties in Tampere. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and reference price together. It is not meant to be the cheapest option.
This hotel combined a solid 8.5 with a large review base of 1,845 and a price close to the city median, which is why it took the slot.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is part of your rate, since guests say it sometimes is not. If your dates overlap with an event, compare prices carefully, as rates can climb.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. A hotel opposite a railway station may be busy around the entrance, but noise has not been confirmed either way, so read recent reviews if you sleep lightly.
The hotel is tagged as pet-friendly. Confirm the policy and any fee.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Scandic Tampere City near the railway station?
Yes. Guests say it is directly opposite the railway station, with the city centre a short walk away.
How much is Scandic Tampere City per night?
The reference price was €159.50 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, and guests say prices rise during events, so check today's price.
Does Scandic Tampere City have gluten-free breakfast?
Guests mention gluten-free items on the breakfast buffet. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
How far is Scandic Tampere City from the cathedral?
Tampere Cathedral is about 0.5 km away, roughly a 6-minute walk by straight-line estimate.