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Hotel Helka

3.0 star property
Boutique hotel with bar/lounge, near Finnish Museum of Natural History

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Nestled near Temppeliaukio Church, Hotel Helka offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the sauna, explore the library, or enjoy a drink at the bar with helpful staff on hand. Previous guests have praised their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is $131
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Why we love this property

Flavorful food options
Culinary choices abound in this hotel, from vegan and vegetarian dining options to a fully stocked bar. The morning starts with a vegetarian breakfast.
Style and art showcase
Immerse in the heart of the city at this boutique hotel. The showcase of local artists adds flair to this stylish space filled with creative energy.

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Single

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Finnish Museum of Natural History - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Temppeliaukio Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamppi Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive
  • Helsinki Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 14 min walk
  • Hanken Station - 3 min walk
  • Luonnontieteellinen Museo Station - 4 min walk
  • Perhonkatu Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nanapo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

Hotel Helka puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Finnish Museum of Natural History. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Hanken Station is 3 minutes and Luonnontieteellinen Museo Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 35 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Sauna
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 36.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 35 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Helka Helsinki

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Hotel Helka Hotel

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Hotel Helka Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Helka offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Helka does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Helka?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Helka?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 35 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Helka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Helka?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Helsinki (16-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Helka and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Hotel Helka also has a sauna.

What's the area around Hotel Helka like?

Hotel Helka is in Etelainen District, a short 3-minute walk from Hanken Station and 7 minutes' walk from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and of high quality. (162 reviews)
  • The hotel's sauna was clean, spacious, and fantastic, providing a refreshing and relaxing experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff very friendly, accessible to public transportation, heart of the city walkable to many interesting places and landmarks
Janet, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was very clean throughout the stay and was sufficiently equipped (hot powerful shower, TV with streaming and casting built-in, drink-making supplies). Staff were always super friendly and helpful. Hotel was always warm and welcoming.
Benjamin, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding location and great service
Naim, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

They prepared me a breakfast since I had to leave before breakfast time. Staffs are very kind and warm.
RIHOKO, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel that is convenient and friendly. Love to room decor. Breakfast was good too.
Melvin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff very helpful. Breakfast OK! Nice, clean room.
kudret, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We stayed one night at Helka hotel. The stay itself was fine and the staff was very kind, but our room wasn't properly cleaned. We found visible dust in many places and a hair hanging on the towels dryer, as well as some small hair product bottle full of dust on the floor, probably left from another guest. There was mold in the sealing of the door in the shower (which wasn't closing properly and leaking water when we showered, but we reported it to the receptionist when we left). We didn't expect this kind of things from a four star hotel. If it wasn't for the cleaning, our stay would have been a 5 out of 5. I would like to highlight the breakfast, which was very good, with a good of variety and allergens clearly indicated.
Alba, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful hotel. My daughter and I stayed for a few days and loved the location, the style of the hotel and the delicious breakfast. The staff was kind and helpful and the rooms are comfortable and very clean. We also loved the guest sauna. It's a quick walk to lots of shops, transportation and restaurants, and not far from central station. We will stay here again.
Ingrid, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The rooms are beautifully designed and comfortable. It is a little bit away from the train station but I enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. The bathroom is pretty small. If you mind tiny bathrooms, book a larger room. Some amenities were lacking such as a wash cloth and conditioner. Considering the price and design, I will stay again. As a bonus, there is an excellent Japanese restaurant which is kind of hidden from outside.
Kiyomi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helka was Heaven

I needed a good enough hotel in central Helsinki and Helka was Heaven. Good information upon arrival, for example that there is a sauna on the sixth floor. Clean and updated rooms (just a little too warm quilt, woke up sweaty after an hour), nice service at the bar and a good breakfast buffet. Took an evening walk in Helsinki in the chilly April wind and after that it was nice to have the heat from the sauna, an unusual electric one.
Harri, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cosy and comfortable

Very comfortable convenient hotel with friendly helpful staff. Each room has a kettle. In some rooms on the top floor (6th) the ventilation is noisy. Ask for a room with a digital air conditioning control.
BARNABY, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Helka has everything you could want for a comfortable stay in Helsinki. The breakfast buffet is excellent, and there is a fridge and microwave available to guests. Getting into town is walkable via the old railway line which runs along the middle of the street, or there are frequent trams which stop nearby. The bar is a quiet but friendly space to hang out in the evening after a busy day. The best thing though is the sauna 🤗 free to use mornings and evenings. Highly recommended.
Jo, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Old and pictures are non-representative

Hotel staff were very accomodating but the I found the pictures well crafted to a level that meke you feel like they were deceiving as the reality was different. A bit old, uncomfortable bed, shower area was too small. Missing fridge, no slippers (so forget going to the sauna if you haven't packed one.) Talking about Sauna, it was clean and nice
Yonas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Basic, clean room decorated with Finnish design. Breakfast was 6/5, really good!
Katja, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A peaceful and pleasant hotel. Our place of stay whenever we visit Helsinki.
Jaana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice furniture, we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel.
Yoko, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great position Staff were friendly, supportive and helpful Lovely rooms
JEFFREY, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a convenient area
Amélie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brief stay in Helsinki

All in all excellent stay. Center location, fast wifi, stilish room, breakfast buffet with plenty of choices.
Andreas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind. The room was clean and stylish, and I had a very pleasant stay.
AI, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ok
Joni, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, cheap
Joni, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff's response was good
MAYUMI, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Frukost, rent rum, personal, transport
Afzal Saeed, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

good!
??, 3-night trip