Tailor-made city elegance where Finnish tradition meets modern indulgence
The Hotel Maria
@ Hotel Maria Helsinki
@ Hotel Maria Helsinki
In the heart of Helsinki’s design quarter, The Hotel Maria is a grand city retreat with soul. Set within historic architecture and wrapped in understated Nordic glamour, it’s a place where every detail whispers calm, creativity, and curated experience. With Off the Map Travel, this becomes the base for a bespoke Finnish journey, crafted entirely around you.
Why Stay at The Hotel Maria?
This is not just a hotel, it’s a refined Helsinki experience. From private spa suites to exclusive art encounters, The Hotel Maria brings together heritage, luxury, and quiet inspiration in the capital’s cultural core.
Expect:
- Spacious rooms and suites blending classic elegance with contemporary Finnish design
- Personalised Helsinki experiences, art walks, island escapes, or sauna trails
- Access to an indulgent Nordic wellness spa with private treatments
- Curated fine dining with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce
Helsinki, Your Way
Whether you want to explore underground art scenes, enjoy candlelit harbour cruises, or find serenity in the Finnish forest just beyond the city, we’ll tailor your urban escape from start to finish.
Itinerary Inspiration in Helsinki
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
A Nordic Christmas Beneath the Northern Lights
A luxury Christmas journey through Swedish and Finnish Lapland featuring igloos, Northern Lights, festive traditions, and private wilderness lodges.
Helsinki Christmas City Break
Explore the Christmas markets, enjoy a guided tour and experience some delicious food
Arctic Luxury and Northern Lights Escape in Finnish Lapland
Luxury Arctic glass cabin retreat with snow adventures, Northern Lights experiences and premium glass roofed accommodation in Lapland followed by elegant...
Luxury Lapland Wilderness Escape
A luxury winter journey through Sweden and Finland, featuring Arctic Bath, Treehotel, Octola wilderness living, and Northern Lights experiences.
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Let us tailor your ultimate Finnish escape. Embrace the call of the wild in Lapland, where reindeer-drawn sleigh rides and snow-dusted forests set the scene for unforgettable moments. Choose from hand-picked glass igloos and wilderness lodges, and pair them with bucket list adventures like husky sledding, snowmobiling, and Northern Lights safaris. With our deep knowledge and insider access, we’ll design an immersive Finnish journey that blends Arctic wonder with authentic cultural encounters, just for you.
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Arctic Glasshouse
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Hotel St. George
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Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Panoramic views of the forest, midnight sun and the Northern Lights
Nivunki Village
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Wilderness Hotel Muotka
In the wilderness, with dark skies, ideal for seeing the Northern Lights
Wilderness Hotel Nangu
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Hotel Kämp
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Kuru Private Resort
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Skýra Retreat
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Levin Iglut Glass Igloos
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The Fell
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Aino Private Island Hotel
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Octola Private Wilderness
Luxury Lapland, secluded, far from the crowd, to be at one with nature
Apukka Resort
Experience the Northern Lights and the vibrancy of the changing seasons
The Hotel Maria
Unwind & rejuvenate in our globally inspired spa and wellness facilities
Wilderness Hotel Nellim
Explore this region above the Arctic Circle, and see the Northern Lights
Hidden Arctic Cloud
Bespoke experiences, exhilarating outdoor adventures and a spa retreat
Arctic Snowhotel and Glass Igloos
Watch the Northern Lights from your warm bed in a glass-roofed igloo
Jávri Lodge
Daily activities, with fitness studio, saunas and indoor swimming pool
Nova Skyland
In Santa Claus Village, a family hotel with private saunas in each room
The Torby Hotel, Fiskars Village
Design-led boutique hotel in Fiskars Village, where industrial heritage, Finnish craftsmanship and a calm creative atmosphere come together.
Saariselkä Arctic Log Villas
A tranquil retreat with easy access to services and outdoor activities.
Wilderness Hotel Juutua
A riverside haven in the village of Inari, winter activities and sauna
Cahkal Boutique Hotel
This boutique hotel has floor-to-ceiling views of the Arctic mountains
Wilderness Hotel Kieppi
In the heart of Saariselkä, the perfect base for your Arctic adventures
Wilderness Hotel Inari
Nestled on the shores of Lake Inari, the largest lake in Finnish Lapland
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris