Must see hotels in Helsinki

Set in a Renaissance Revival building completed by architect Onni Tarjanne in 1890, this hotel is one of the most prestigious in Helsinki. It represents…

Stunningly designed, this 2016 hotel ranges around an internal courtyard (some rooms have direct access and patios); superior rooms come with French…

Independent design hotel Klaus K has a theme of Finnish national epic Kalevala quotes throughout, and space-conscious architecture. Contemporary 'Sky Loft…

A Helsinki emblem, this grand, stylish hotel is where the likes of Sibelius and Gallen-Kallela thrashed out their ideas. Its romantic marble lobby seduces…

Set in a spectacularly refurbished 1888-built prison, which was in use until 2002, this fabulous hotel on Katajanokka island offers character in spades…

Arguably Helsinki's trendiest place to stay, this architectural showpiece has pleasing rooms with supermodern everything. All have views, but the higher…

Welcoming Hotel Haven has 137 elegant rooms. All grades feature excellent beds and linen, soft colour combinations, classy toiletries and thoughtful…

One 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…

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…

Finnish students live well, so take advantage of this summer residence: a clean, busy, environmentally sound spot with neat rooms, a sauna and draft…

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…

In a great location on Katajanokka, these spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments are split between a National Romantic art nouveau building from 1902…

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…

In a central but quiet location, Fabian has elegant 'Comfort' (ie standard) rooms with a restrained modern design, higher-grade 'Style' rooms (some with…

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…

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…

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…

Helsinki's first branch of branded boutique chain Hotel Indigo opened in the Design District in 2016. Local artists designed and painted unique murals…

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…

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…