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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

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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 $133
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Smart Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Loft Single | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Loft Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Day bed
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Smart Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Smart Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parliament Building - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Konnichiwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Helkan keittiö - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

At Hotel Helka, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. 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
LOCAL_PARKING

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
  • Comprehensive 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

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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, Eurocard
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
Helka Hotel
Helka Hotel 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 6 minutes' walk from Temppeliaukio Church.

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Reviews

Hotel Helka Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a variety of options, including organic food and local products, and a chance to make your own waffle. (37 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
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Design
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, cheap
Joni, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

Excellent Hotel staff friendly and helpful breakfast superb and plenty of choice would definitely book again
JOHN, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location 10 min walk to the centre. Friendly staff and a great breakfast. Strongly recommend this hotel
Ton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

An overall excellent stay, near kampii where you can find everything
DIMITRIOS, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nicely designed and the staff was very kind.
Shinya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was very nice considering the friendly price. A rich breakfast with regional foods and a very friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at Helka multiple times and will return again. Stylish, clean, friendly hotel with an excellent breakfast included!
Hanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast and cozy sauna
Janet, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

good!
??, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, staff communication and hospitality were good (multilingual). Breakfast food variety and taste was good. However, heating not working, paint had a sharp edge just above pillow area and cause hand’s skin cut. Also the room styling was a bit childish.
Evan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent breakfast that did not finish too early, helpful and flexible reception, polite cleaning crew and the room immaculate and quirky
Helka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helka is my home away from home when I’m in Helsinki, and I always enjoy my stay there!:)
Tommy A., 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Large room, close to several points of interest. Helpful staff.
Wilt, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

S
Maria-Theresia, 7-night trip

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

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

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