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Hotel Helka

Name: Hotel Helka
Address: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, FI

★★★★·9.2/ 10Excellent

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📍Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23 · Helsinki ↗

📞35896187400

99 rooms

Electric bicycle charging stationAir conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 54 facilities +

Review

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Located in central Helsinki, Hotel Helka offers guests convenient access to the Finnish Museum of Natural History and Temppeliaukio Church, both within a short walking distance. This eco-certified hotel features 155 guestrooms equipped with LED TVs, satellite programming, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a sauna, terrace, snack bar, bar/lounge, and a business center. On-site self-parking is available (subject to charges). Nearby attractions include the Parliament Building and the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 279 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and unique design, noting good value. Common complaints include small rooms, poor soundproofing, and some dated facilities.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Value9.0

Service9.0

Location9.0

Surroundings9.0

Cleanliness8.7

Facilities8.3

＋ PraisedExcellent location and transport access · Abundant and high-quality breakfast · Friendly and professional staff · Unique and comfortable room design

－ ComplaintsSome rooms feel dated · Poor soundproofing · Cleaning details need improvement · AC or water pressure issues

KEYIdeal for design-focused travelers seeking value. Choose courtyard rooms for quietness and confirm Wi-Fi details.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs Hotel Helka conveniently located? What is nearby?＋

Located in central Helsinki near Kamppi station, it offers convenient access to shopping and culture. The location dimension scores 9.0, praised by guests for its accessibility.

diningHow is the breakfast? Are there vegetarian options?＋

Highly rated for its variety and quality, featuring organic and local products including vegetarian options. The breakfast is a standout feature praised by guests.

serviceWhat is the service attitude like?＋

Staff are praised for being friendly and professional, scoring 9.0 on service dimensions. With a 99% recommendation rate, the overall service experience is excellent.

roomAre the rooms large? How is the soundproofing?＋

Rooms are uniquely designed but often small, with some guests reporting poor soundproofing. While bedding is comfortable, those sensitive to noise or space should verify room types.

facilityDoes the hotel have a sauna? How are other facilities?＋

Yes, a sauna is available and highly appreciated, especially by couples and solo travelers. Facilities score 8.3, with some dated elements. E-bike charging and parking are also available.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

The hotel allows children and offers family rooms with rich organic breakfast options. However, some rooms are compact with small bathrooms, so plan accordingly.

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Room types · 16

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Loft Junior Suite

1 × Queen bed41 ㎡up to 2

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a sauna. This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Junior Suite

1 × Queen bed30 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned junior suite has a separate living room, design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, a 71 in wide bed from Hilding Anders,a private sauna, complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES and bathrobe and slippers, as well as a free late check-out.

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View

1 × King bed / 1 × Sofa bed30 ㎡up to 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed323 sq feet Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Comfort Double Room

1 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room has design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, bathrobe and slippers, a 71 in wide bed from Hilding Anders, complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES! and free late check-out. Some rooms have the option for an extra bed on request. Subject to availability.

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Comfort Twin Room

2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room features design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, bathrobe and slippers, two 35 in wide beds from Hilding Anders, complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES and free late check-out. Some rooms have the option for an extra bed on request. Subject to availability.

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Deluxe Double Room

1 × Queen bed20 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Loft Double

1 × King bed20 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed215 sq feet, located on the top floor Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Smart Double Room

1 × Queen Bed16 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed172 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Smart Twin Room

2 × Twin bed16 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds172 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Bathroom emergency pull cordEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Standard Double Room

1 × Queen bed16 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room has design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, a 71 in wide bed from Hilding Anders and complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed15 ㎡up to 2

This Air-conditioned room has design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, two 35 in wide beds from Hilding Anders and complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES. Some rooms have the option for an extra bed on request. Subject to availability.

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Comfort Single Room

1 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 1

This air-conditioned room features design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, bathrobe and slippers, a 47 in wide bed from Hilding Anders, complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES and free late check-out.

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Deluxe Single Room with Balcony

1 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 1

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Loft Single

1 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 1

1 Large Twin Bed151.00 sq feet, located on the top floor Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Smart Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

1 Twin Bed108 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - LED television with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Desk, phone, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningEco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies and recycling binNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Standard Single Room

1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1

This air-conditioned room features design furniture by Alvar Aalto, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, a 35 in wide bed from Hilding Anders and complimentary natural and responsible toiletries from SEES. There is no space for an extra bed in this room type.

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DiningSights

Grön

Creative, Regional Cuisine · ★★ Michelin

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Simplicity leads the way at this cosy little restaurant, where the atmosphere is warm and the charming team look after their guests with natural ease. You arrive at either 5pm or 8pm and are served throughout the night by the chefs, who explain each course in detail. Dishes are not only beautiful to look at but comprise layer upon layer of flavour; this could include scallop with honey-roast swede and XO sauce or sea buckthorn with roasted kombu and oolong tea. Fermenting foodstuffs cram the shelves, vegetables come from their garden and the rest of the produce is sourced from within the count

648m

Finnjävel Salonki

regional · ★ Michelin

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An intimate, elegant and professionally run restaurant with just ten tables – everything from the cutlery to the decanters is made by Finnish craftspeople. Set menus feature modern interpretations of traditional Finnish dishes, with first class ingredients used in detailed, technically skilled combinations.

335m

Boreal

local · ★ Michelin

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Chef Pasha Demin may be Russian, but he adores Finland: the people, the way of life and the food – and Helsinki’s Design District is the perfect setting for his restaurant’s forward-thinking philosophy. Rooted in the seasons and the landscape, Boreal’s aim is to encourage guests to connect with the planet. Following the rhythms of nature – and with a variety of preservation techniques in evidence to prolong the seasons – the original cooking showcases ingredients that are foraged from the wild or sourced from regenerative farms. Understated names such as ‘Charcoal Foam’ betray the complexity a

978m

Palace

Modern Cuisine · ★★ Michelin

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Take in magical views over the harbour from the 10th floor of this modernist building, constructed in 1952 for the Olympic Games. Beautifully delicate modern dishes feature on a multi-course tasting menu packed with well-balanced flavours. These are presented both by the chefs and the top-notch serving team.

1.5km

Demo

nordic · ★ Michelin

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It might be slightly more challenging than usual to reach the entrance – you receive a code to open the side door before taking the lift up to the 14th floor – but once you’re safely ensconced, the view from this modern office building is worth it. The modern open-plan interior allows you to see into the kitchen where the chefs prepare the interesting set menu. Top quality local and international ingredients come together in flavoursome dishes crafted using classical techniques, with the breads in particular being a highlight.

1.3km

Olo

finedining · ★ Michelin

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A pretty yellow townhouse located opposite the pier plays host to this cool, minimalist restaurant, where four rooms decked out with locally designed furniture have a delightfully understated feel. Choose between a four-course menu, a tasting menu or a pre-order seasonal tasting menu, all of which showcase produce from the north of the country, with meats such as moose and elk a feature. The refined yet richly flavoured dishes are beautifully presented and often innovative in design, with the sautéed reindeer with Lappish almond potato the chef’s signature. As well as a wine pairing, they offe

1.5km

Nolla

Modern Cuisine, Finnish · Bib

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Nolla means ‘Zero’, a hint at this lively neighbourhood restaurant’s zero-waste ethos, a philosophy that underlines everything they do, from composting their own food scraps to creating their uniforms from discarded bed linen. Small producers who share the Nolla philosophy provide the ingredients for the hearty cooking, which is best enjoyed from the generous "Chef’s Choice" menu or while sitting at the Chef’s Table for a ‘behind the scenes’ experience. The dishes pack a punch flavour-wise and could include a wonderfully intense, glossy meat reduction sauce to accompany tender roasted deer.

930m

Bona Fide

finedining · Bib

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Located midway between Helsinki Cathedral and the sea, is this simple little bistro decorated in blue and white tones, where the welcoming service team help to create an upbeat atmosphere. Two regularly changing, keenly priced set menus are the draw, with the natural, uncomplicated dishes inspired by modern Mediterranean flavours. The chefs have a great understanding of their ingredients and treat them with care, and flavours are subtle but put together in well-thought-out combinations, such as asparagus and nori seaweed or rhubarb with Earl Grey and lemongrass.

1.6km

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Hotel Helka

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 16

Loft Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room

Loft Double

Smart Double Room

Smart Twin Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Comfort Single Room

Deluxe Single Room with Balcony

Loft Single

Smart Single Room

Standard Single Room

Facilities · 54

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