Hotel Helka

Property class: 3
Boutique hotel with bar/lounge, near Finnish Museum of Natural History

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Hotel Helka puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Finnish Museum of Natural History and Temppeliaukio Church. 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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $132
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Smart Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a glass coffee table.

Comfort Double Room

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

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A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Loft Single

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

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A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with green pillows, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, seating area, and a desk.

Loft Junior Suite

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

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Smart Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Temppeliaukio Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamppi Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Building - 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
  • ‪Helkan keittiö - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Factory - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

  • Hotel Helka puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Finnish Museum of Natural History and Temppeliaukio Church. 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

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Helka Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, satisfying, and varied with a focus on Finnish products. (191 reviews)
  • Breakfast was first class with a wide variety of options including organic and local products. (7 reviews)
  • The sauna was clean and refreshing, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in a great location, just a short walk to the railway station and city center. Would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

The balcony was a big plus and the staff’s recommendations of restaurants perfect. Clean and well maintained hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a very pleasant stay! The hotel is conveniently located and has some charm, breakfast is excellent, and there’s even a (free) sauna for guests. The room was tiny but had everything I needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy room, friendly staff, close to some cool stuff like the rock church, and noon check out (!). What's not to love?
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff very friendly, accessible to public transportation, heart of the city walkable to many interesting places and landmarks
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding location and great service
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was large, airy, very clean and with excellent amenities. It was a comfortable home away from home, a lovely place to relax after a day of walking. The breakfast was generous and varied with fresh food, well prepared. The staff was very accommodating. Special mention to the young man on night duty as we left for a very early flight home, who went out of his way to make us a coffee to help us wake up before our taxi came. A small kindness that we will remember!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Basic, clean room decorated with Finnish design. Breakfast was 6/5, really good!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel that is convenient and friendly. Love to room decor. Breakfast was good too.
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10/10 Exceptional

They prepared me a breakfast since I had to leave before breakfast time. Staffs are very kind and warm.
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8/10 Very good

Staff very helpful. Breakfast OK! Nice, clean room.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was a gem!!! We stayed for 4 nights and I was sad to leave. It was a lovely place in a great location. And the breakfast!!! I was so delicious. I’m not usually a big breakfast person and I was always looking forward to it. The local Finnish porridge with berries was my favorite. Delicious coffee and everything was so fresh! Our room: it was so great! We had a suite that had our own sauna and it was amazing. It was attached to the bathroom so we used it every day. Such a fun addition to this room. I loved it and I hope to go back someday.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the location, and the artek decor.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and staff very kind
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10/10 Exceptional

A peaceful and pleasant hotel. Our place of stay whenever we visit Helsinki.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Love it
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8/10 Very good

Nice furniture, we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great position Staff were friendly, supportive and helpful Lovely rooms
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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.
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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.