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St. George HotelSet in a Renaissance Revival building completed by architect Onni Tarjanne in 1890, this hotel is one of the most prestigious in Helsinki. It represents…
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Hotel F6Stunningly designed, this 2016 hotel ranges around an internal courtyard (some rooms have direct access and patios); superior rooms come with French…
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Klaus KIndependent design hotel Klaus K has a theme of Finnish national epic Kalevala quotes throughout, and space-conscious architecture. Contemporary 'Sky Loft…
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Hotel KämpA Helsinki emblem, this grand, stylish hotel is where the likes of Sibelius and Gallen-Kallela thrashed out their ideas. Its romantic marble lobby seduces…
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Hotel KatajanokkaSet in a spectacularly refurbished 1888-built prison, which was in use until 2002, this fabulous hotel on Katajanokka island offers character in spades…
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Clarion Hotel HelsinkiArguably Helsinki's trendiest place to stay, this architectural showpiece has pleasing rooms with supermodern everything. All have views, but the higher…
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Hotel HavenWelcoming Hotel Haven has 137 elegant rooms. All grades feature excellent beds and linen, soft colour combinations, classy toiletries and thoughtful…
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Hotelli HelkaOne of Helsinki's best midrange hotels, the Helka has friendly staff and excellent facilities, including parking if you can bag one of the 28 spots. Best…
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An excellent alternative to staying in central Helsinki is near the ferry pier on Suomenlinna. Once a Russian primary school, then a barracks, the red…
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Finnish students live well, so take advantage of this summer residence: a clean, busy, environmentally sound spot with neat rooms, a sauna and draft…
- SSokos Hotel Torni
In 1931 this building became Finland’s tallest, and although it's now been surpassed, it still offers excellent views, especially from its Ateljee Bar…
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In a great location on Katajanokka, these spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments are split between a National Romantic art nouveau building from 1902…
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A step up in style and comfort from many hotels, the apartments here have sleek modern furnishings and kitchenettes. It’s in a peaceful, leafy local…
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In a central but quiet location, Fabian has elegant 'Comfort' (ie standard) rooms with a restrained modern design, higher-grade 'Style' rooms (some with…
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Dating from 1833, this seurahuone (club room) was a meeting place for high society, where visiting officers, gentlemen and ladies came to stay, and a…
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An 18-minute metro ride from the city centre (Rastila station), this year-round campground makes a good budget option. Though scarcely rural, it's greeon…
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Near the train station and very handy for trams and the metro, this small, friendly Best Western hotel has 21 rooms in several shapes and sizes, all with…
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Helsinki's first branch of branded boutique chain Hotel Indigo opened in the Design District in 2016. Local artists designed and painted unique murals…
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On a pedestrian street in the heart of town, GLO Hotel Kluuvi has 184 rooms with clean, contemporary lines, including gleaming timber floors. The 'smart…
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More like a guesthouse, Helsinki’s most characterful and laid-back hostel occupies the 3rd (top) floor of a walk-up building in a lively street of bars…