The Lahti region offers a varied choice of accommodation, from top-class hotels to comfortable guest houses. The camping areas provide summer hikers and excursionists with the opportunity to spend the night in surroundings of natural beauty.

Lahti is a lively cultural city well known for its Sibelius Hall, sport center,  Symphony Orchestra, City Theatre, Church of the Cross and varied cultural events. 

The area of Lahti offers the varied gastronomic delights of a big city, to suit many tastes. The city centre area is alive with pubs and bars, which also provide music of many kinds.

The biggest shopping areas in Lahti are located close to the main street Aleksanterinkatu. Also good shopping areas are Paavola and Laune, where big markets are located.