The two-pearl Hostel Diana Park is one of the best budget options in the city. It's got a great central location close to tons of restaurants and bars, and it's a five-minute walk to the Design Museum. Dorms that are included in the property's 15 units show wear, but all spaces are still attractive, with fun bedding and some have dark parquet floors. They range in size from private singles to mixed and female-only to dorms that sleep up to eight people. All have in-room sinks and most private rooms have flat-screen TVs, but none have en-suite bathrooms, and there's no AC. Breakfast isn't included, but there's a well-equipped communal kitchen. Travelers looking for stay with a restaurant can consider Eurohostel, but it isn't as centrally located.
The two-pearl Hostel Diana Park is one of the best budget options in the city. It's got a great central location close to tons of restaurants and bars, and it's a five-minute walk to the Design Museum. Dorms that are included in the property's 15 units show wear, but all spaces are still attractive, with fun bedding and some have dark parquet floors. They range in size from private singles to mixed and female-only to dorms that sleep up to eight people. All have in-room sinks and most private rooms have flat-screen TVs, but none have en-suite bathrooms, and there's no AC. Breakfast isn't included, but there's a well-equipped communal kitchen. Travelers looking for stay with a restaurant can consider Eurohostel, but it isn't as centrally located.
The three-pearl Ava Hotel is an affordable, eco-friendly hotel that's located in the quiet neighborhood of Vallila. The property's 75 guest rooms are basic and dated, but they're tidy, with flat-screen TVs, large desks, pleasant views of the tree-filled area, and free Wi-Fi. There are also studios and apartments with kitchenettes containing mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The rest of the hotel is more updated and stylish, with a fitness center and impressive sauna, plus a meeting room with a pool table. There's also a small buffet restaurant that serves breakfast for a fee, but lunch and dinner are only available for groups. Travelers looking to stay closer to the city center can check out Scandic Park Helsinki, which also has a pool.
The three-pearl Ava Hotel is an affordable, eco-friendly hotel that's located in the quiet neighborhood of Vallila. The property's 75 guest rooms are basic and dated, but they're tidy, with flat-screen TVs, large desks, pleasant views of the tree-filled area, and free Wi-Fi. There are also studios and apartments with kitchenettes containing mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The rest of the hotel is more updated and stylish, with a fitness center and impressive sauna, plus a meeting room with a pool table. There's also a small buffet restaurant that serves breakfast for a fee, but lunch and dinner are only available for groups. Travelers looking to stay closer to the city center can check out Scandic Park Helsinki, which also has a pool.
The Hotel Helka is an upper-middle-range landmark property located in the center of Helsinki, and it's famed for being featured in the 1983 film "Gorky Park." Owned by the Finnish YWCA, part of this chic, contemporary hotel's profits goes toward maintaining a women's shelter. The 149 guest rooms are comfortable, with standard amenities like air-conditioning, 32-inch flat-screen smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minibars, but no coffee- and tea-making facilities. Adding to the property's appeal, the Scandinavian-style breakfast buffet is free, and so is use of the on-site sauna. Travelers looking for more amenities may want to consider the similarly priced Hotel GLO Helsinki Kluuvi, which includes a spacious fitness center, but charges extra for breakfast.
The Hotel Helka is an upper-middle-range landmark property located in the center of Helsinki, and it's famed for being featured in the 1983 film "Gorky Park." Owned by the Finnish YWCA, part of this chic, contemporary hotel's profits goes toward maintaining a women's shelter. The 149 guest rooms are comfortable, with standard amenities like air-conditioning, 32-inch flat-screen smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minibars, but no coffee- and tea-making facilities. Adding to the property's appeal, the Scandinavian-style breakfast buffet is free, and so is use of the on-site sauna. Travelers looking for more amenities may want to consider the similarly priced Hotel GLO Helsinki Kluuvi, which includes a spacious fitness center, but charges extra for breakfast.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotelli Finn is a basic property with no on-site facilities, but it offers chic and affordable accommodations, plus a great location. Its 36 stylish guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but there's no AC and some showers lack curtains. Free tea and coffee is on offer in the lobby, and guests receive a discount for breakfast at the neighboring cafe. Also, bike rental is available at the front desk during summer. Travelers looking for an amenity-rich stay who are willing to spend more can consider Hotel Helka, but it isn't as centrally located.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Hotelli Finn is a basic property with no on-site facilities, but it offers chic and affordable accommodations, plus a great location. Its 36 stylish guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but there's no AC and some showers lack curtains. Free tea and coffee is on offer in the lobby, and guests receive a discount for breakfast at the neighboring cafe. Also, bike rental is available at the front desk during summer. Travelers looking for an amenity-rich stay who are willing to spend more can consider Hotel Helka, but it isn't as centrally located.
Offering a chic and cozy experience near the waterfront, Hotel Haven is a popular luxury hotel in Helsinki. Like the inviting interiors throughout the property, the 77 beautiful guest rooms combine stylishly worn wood with quirky textiles, and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There are three small restaurants adjacent to the hotel, as well as a bar with an impressive whiskey selection. The hotel serves a free breakfast with hot and cold items, but there’s no spa on-site. Guests recommend requesting a room with a harbor view. It may be worth comparing rates with the less expensive Fabian Hotel, a favorite upscale boutique hotel offering quiet, stylish rooms, but no free breakfast.
Offering a chic and cozy experience near the waterfront, Hotel Haven is a popular luxury hotel in Helsinki. Like the inviting interiors throughout the property, the 77 beautiful guest rooms combine stylishly worn wood with quirky textiles, and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There are three small restaurants adjacent to the hotel, as well as a bar with an impressive whiskey selection. The hotel serves a free breakfast with hot and cold items, but there’s no spa on-site. Guests recommend requesting a room with a harbor view. It may be worth comparing rates with the less expensive Fabian Hotel, a favorite upscale boutique hotel offering quiet, stylish rooms, but no free breakfast.
The Scandic Grand Marina is a huge, upper-middle-range hotel with 470 rooms housed in an imposing seven-story red brick building that was built as a warehouse in the 1920s. Located just a block away from the waterfront and Viking Line port, it's popular with tour groups as well as business travelers. The comfortable guest rooms have cheerful decor, with large windows and brightly upholstered furniture, but they fall short of upscale. A generous breakfast buffet is included in room rates, as is access to the sauna and fitness center. Downsides include limited storage space in lower category rooms and no pool or spa facilities. Travelers may also want to consider the upscale Hotel Katajanokka, housed in a former prison that's been converted into a modern hotel.
The Scandic Grand Marina is a huge, upper-middle-range hotel with 470 rooms housed in an imposing seven-story red brick building that was built as a warehouse in the 1920s. Located just a block away from the waterfront and Viking Line port, it's popular with tour groups as well as business travelers. The comfortable guest rooms have cheerful decor, with large windows and brightly upholstered furniture, but they fall short of upscale. A generous breakfast buffet is included in room rates, as is access to the sauna and fitness center. Downsides include limited storage space in lower category rooms and no pool or spa facilities. Travelers may also want to consider the upscale Hotel Katajanokka, housed in a former prison that's been converted into a modern hotel.
The Scandic Paasi is a lively, upscale chain hotel walking distance to the city's central railway. It's part of the Paasitorni Congress and Meeting Center, a complex of 30 meeting rooms and four restaurants. Despite this business focus, the Scandic Paasi goes full-tilt with flamboyant decor including circus-themed touches, vibrant colors, and geometric patterns of stripes and silhouettes. That bold decor continues in its 170 rooms, some of which include kitchenettes, terraces, and private saunas. Alas, the hotel's larger sauna is only available for private rental, but guests do have access to a gym, and bikes and Nordic walking stick rentals are at hand. For a more demure and traditional vibe, travelers could try the Hilton Helsinki Strand.
The Scandic Paasi is a lively, upscale chain hotel walking distance to the city's central railway. It's part of the Paasitorni Congress and Meeting Center, a complex of 30 meeting rooms and four restaurants. Despite this business focus, the Scandic Paasi goes full-tilt with flamboyant decor including circus-themed touches, vibrant colors, and geometric patterns of stripes and silhouettes. That bold decor continues in its 170 rooms, some of which include kitchenettes, terraces, and private saunas. Alas, the hotel's larger sauna is only available for private rental, but guests do have access to a gym, and bikes and Nordic walking stick rentals are at hand. For a more demure and traditional vibe, travelers could try the Hilton Helsinki Strand.
The GLO Hotel Art is a 171-room, four-pearl property in the heart of Helsinki's Design District that's geared to both business and tourist travelers seeking design-conscious lodging with historic and modern flair. Its granite, castle-like facade and arched ceiling interiors would feel monastic if not for the lively modern Finnish furniture in bright reds and oranges. Guest rooms are modern and sleek with flat-screen TVs and blackout curtains; higher room categories include Nespresso machines and soaking tubs. There's also a restaurant and bar specializing in local cuisine, though the breakfast isn't included in room rates. And access to the off-site gym is an additional fee as well. Travelers can compare rates with the Hotel GLO Helsinki Kluuvi, though its interiors aren't as artistic.
The GLO Hotel Art is a 171-room, four-pearl property in the heart of Helsinki's Design District that's geared to both business and tourist travelers seeking design-conscious lodging with historic and modern flair. Its granite, castle-like facade and arched ceiling interiors would feel monastic if not for the lively modern Finnish furniture in bright reds and oranges. Guest rooms are modern and sleek with flat-screen TVs and blackout curtains; higher room categories include Nespresso machines and soaking tubs. There's also a restaurant and bar specializing in local cuisine, though the breakfast isn't included in room rates. And access to the off-site gym is an additional fee as well. Travelers can compare rates with the Hotel GLO Helsinki Kluuvi, though its interiors aren't as artistic.
The 182-room, mid-range Hotel Arthur is conveniently located within walking distance of the Central Railway Station and Senate Square. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find a better hotel in the area for this price, and large Triple and Family rooms attract groups and families on a budget. The bleak lobby leaves much to be desired, and the lower-tier rooms are dated and worn (some have shared bathrooms), but renovated rooms are much more appealing. The 11 meeting rooms make this a popular conference hotel. Wi-Fi is free and there is a breakfast buffet included in the room rate. There is a restaurant serving traditional Finnish cuisine, as well as a small wooden sauna on the premises. Those willing to pay more should consider the nearby Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, which is more stylish, modern, and luxurious.
The 182-room, mid-range Hotel Arthur is conveniently located within walking distance of the Central Railway Station and Senate Square. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find a better hotel in the area for this price, and large Triple and Family rooms attract groups and families on a budget. The bleak lobby leaves much to be desired, and the lower-tier rooms are dated and worn (some have shared bathrooms), but renovated rooms are much more appealing. The 11 meeting rooms make this a popular conference hotel. Wi-Fi is free and there is a breakfast buffet included in the room rate. There is a restaurant serving traditional Finnish cuisine, as well as a small wooden sauna on the premises. Those willing to pay more should consider the nearby Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, which is more stylish, modern, and luxurious.
This 58-room boutique is one of the best upscale hotels in Helsinki, and is within walking distance of many top Helsinki attractions, shops, and restaurants. Stylish and modern rooms have sophisticated Scandinavian design, and soundproofing helps ensure a quiet stay. Larger rooms with kitchenettes are available and attract families and guests staying for an extended time. The reception area doubles as a bar and there is a breakfast buffet served in the chic and cozy kitchen-like dining area, though the hotel lacks a restaurant or room service. There is no sauna on the premises, which is atypical for hotels in the area, and several competitors nearby have gyms.
This 58-room boutique is one of the best upscale hotels in Helsinki, and is within walking distance of many top Helsinki attractions, shops, and restaurants. Stylish and modern rooms have sophisticated Scandinavian design, and soundproofing helps ensure a quiet stay. Larger rooms with kitchenettes are available and attract families and guests staying for an extended time. The reception area doubles as a bar and there is a breakfast buffet served in the chic and cozy kitchen-like dining area, though the hotel lacks a restaurant or room service. There is no sauna on the premises, which is atypical for hotels in the area, and several competitors nearby have gyms.