Hotels in Helsinki provide elegant accommodations in a destination nicknamed “White City of the North”. Known for its architecture, laid-back setting, public saunas, Scandinavian cuisine and incredible waterways, Helsinki is a port-city in southern Finland. Directly across from the Estonian capital city Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland, White City of the North is also about half-way between fellow-port-cities Stockholm to the west, and St. Petersburg to the east. Finland is home to both the northern lights and Santa Claus. When visiting Helsinki, keep in mind that it’s not polite to stare and that the Finns like their saunas hot! As such, it’s good to stay well-hydrated, especially if partaking in public saunas. Helsinki’s drinking age is 18 years old for beer and wine, while 20 years old for spirits. Currency is the Euro. Top events include Helsinki Festival, Helsinki International Film Festival, Sideways Festival, Lux Helsinki, Flow Festival, Helsinki Chamber Music Festival, Tuska Festival, Weekend Festival Finland, Helsinki Cup, Helsinki Outsider Art Festival, Helsinki Christmas Market, Baltic Circle Festival, Helsinki Nordic Music Festival, Seurasaari Midsummer’s Eve Festival and Helsinki Baltic Herring Market. Indeed, hotels in Helsinki are some of the best in all of Scandinavia. Before we get to hotels in Helsinki, let’s take a look at some background information on the area to help you along the way.
Human presence in the Helsinki area can be traced to around 5000 BC, when the ice cover retreated at the end of the Ice Age. Tavastians, utilizing the area for fishing and hunting, occupied present-day Helsinki during the Iron Age. Early settlements along the Helsinki coastline were first raided by Vikings and subsequently colonized by Sweden via the Second Crusade to Finland. In 1550, King Gustav I of Sweden established the area as a trading town. Plague killed most of Helsinki’s inhabitants circa 1710. Russia, in 1809, defeated Sweden in the Finnish War. Thereafter, the town began to develop into a more significant city. Russian Emperor Alexander I moved the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki in 1812. The Finnish Civil War and the Winter War both occurred in the early 20th century. In 1952, the Olympic Games were held in the city, naturally aiding development further, though it wasn’t until the 1970s that Helsinki became truly urbanized.
Finland’s capital city, Helsinki has a population of around 655,000 people. The third-largest Nordic municipality, Helsinki is located near the Gulf of Finland. One of the world’s most livable cities, White City of the North has a humid continental climate, with high temperatures ranging from 70 degrees Fahrenheit in July, to just below freezing in February. A major Nordic city, Helsinki is home to many fine museums, theaters, restaurants and venues. Major points of interest include Helsinki Cathedral, Kiasma, Aurinkolahti, Suomenlinna, Eläintarhanlahti, University of Helsinki, National Museum of Finland, Helsinki City Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki Music Centre, Senate Square and Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Popular cuisine includes herring, rye bread, cheese, rice pies, salmon, cinnamon buns and other seafoods. Finland’s national beverage is milk, while the most sought alcoholic drinks are lakka (a liquor derived from cloudberry fruit) and mesimarja ( a liquor which comes from brambleberries). Now that we have some background information on the area, it’s time for hotels in Helsinki that are sure to help make for an amazing experience.
Hotel F6
Fabianinkatu 6
Havis Amanda
Hotel F6 features air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, electric kettles, wooden floors, hairdryers, bathrobes, slippers, home-style breakfast, a bar, a 24-hour front desk, laundry service and free bicycle usage. Nearby you may find Zucchini Vegetarian (restaurant), Helsinki Design School, Seremonia (wedding store), Latva (restaurant), Juuri Café & Bar Kasarmi (coffee shop), Ravintola Kaarle XII (night club), Capperi – Rikhardinkatu (Italian restaurant), Pihka Kasarmi (modern European restaurant), Lumo Helsinki (hair salon), Havanna Aitta Oy (cigar shop), Centimeter (clothing store), Lady’s Laces (lingerie store), Restaurant Savoy (Finnish restaurant), Pompier ESPA (Italian restaurant), Ravintola Toca (European restaurant), Goodwin The Steak House, Kappeli (restaurant), Ravintola Ragu (restaurant), Esplanadi (park) and more.
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- Havis Amanda
- Esplanade Park
- Kauppatori Market Square
- Helsinki City Hall
- University of Helsinki
- Helsinki Cathedral
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Within 2.8 miles:
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- Hartwall Arena
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- Iso Omena Shopping Center
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- Hotel F6 is 10.6 miles from Vantaa Airport.
Approximate cost per night (deluxe double or twin room): $357
Cost per person (three people): $119
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
Bulevardi 28
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
Providing a bar, on-site dining, desks, flat-screen TVs, saunas, terraces, city views, a lappish style buffet and a 24-hour front desk, Lapland Hotels Bulevardi sits near Restaurant Saaga (Finnish restaurant), The Alexander Theatre, Kultá Kitchen & Bar, GIWA (Korean restaurant), Levant Restaurant (middle eastern restaurant), Chez Marius (kitchen supply store), Zicco (toy store), C. Hagelstam Antikvariaatti (rare books store), Nide Kirjakauppa Oy (book store), Cafetino (cafe), Myymälä 2 osk. (art gallery), Galleria Heino (art gallery), Tempera Oy (art supply store), Tortilla House – Iso Roobertinkatu 7 (restaurant), The Riff (bar), Lokal (art center), Blackdoor (bar), SWON (hat shop), Sushibar + Wine, Restaurant Penny (American restaurant), Demo (fine dining restaurant), Suomalainen Nappitalo-Finska Knapphuset Oy (haberdashery), Cafe Trocadero (Mediterranean restaurant), Café Bar No 9, Konst Hair & Gallery (hair salon), Helsinki Contemporary (art gallery), Ravintola Werner (barbecue restaurant), Vaatturiliike Sauma Oy (tailor), Ravintola Muru (restaurant) and more.
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- Sinebrychoff Art Museum
- Old Church Park
- Swedish Theatre
- Kamppi Shopping Center & Bus Terminal
- Forum Shopping Center
- Helsinki Music Centre
- Finlandia Hall
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Within 1.7 miles:
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- Helsinki Olympic Stadium
- Bolt Arena
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- Lapland Hotels Bulevardi is 7 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Lapland penthouse suite): $790
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3
Esplanade Park Helsinki
With a quiet courtyard, city views, elegantly-fitted rooms, a bistro restaurant, free WiFi, wireless Bluetooth-compatible sound systems, air conditioning, mini-bars, free bicycle usage, a 24-hour gym, laundry services and a summer courtyard terrace, Hotel Lilla Roberts is situated in the vicinity of Restaurant Pastis, Lilla e (bar), Antik blomquist (antique furniture store), Ravintola Vinkkeli (Scandinavian restaurant), Juuri (restaurant), Kukkakauppa Vandas Oy (florist), Pikkuroban Sähkö Oy (electronics store), Kauneushoitola Delooks (beauty salon), Magnetic Head Spa (hair salon), Ravintola Spis (Scandinavian restaurant), BB.Badger&Co; (bar), Boutique 52 (women’s clothing store), Momono (home goods store), Studio1a (hair salon), Oy Menita Ab (yarn store), G Livelab (live music venue), Helsingfors Gymnastikklubb RF (gymnastics club), Galleria G & Grafoteekki (store), Sentro Helsinki (Asian restaurant), Hills Dumplings (restaurant), Johanna Gullichsen Textile Craft & Design (store), Liberty or Death (cocktail bar), Puppet Theatre Sampo (performing arts theater), Coffee Space (cafe), Gentlemans Club (night club), Helsinki City Rescue Department’s Fire Museum, Skiffer Erottaja (pizza restaurant), Bier-Bier (bar), Fazer Food Services Oy (restaurant) and more.
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- Esplanade Park Helsinki
- Museum of Finnish Architecture
- Helsinki Design Museum
- Havis Amanda
- Old Church Park
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Helsinki Music Centre
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Within 1.8 miles:
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Suomenlinna Beach
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Within 9 miles:
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- Kauniainen Ski Lift
- Science Centre Heureka
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- Hotel Lilla Roberts is 10.7 miles from Vantaa Airport.
Approximate cost per night (suite): $1,050
Cost per person (four people): $263
Hotel Kämp
Pohjoisesplanadi 29
University of Helsinki
Existing since 1887, Hotel Kämp provides spacious rooms, historical elegance, high-quality facilities, comfortable beds, marble bathrooms, in-room dining, park, city and inner courtyard views, an upper lounge, a buffet breakfast, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a well-equipped gym, a spa lounge, heated divans and personal training and massage services. This location is close to Brasserie Kämp, Upper Lounge Hotel Kamp, Terhi Pölkki (shoe store), Schoffa (men’s clothing store), Picnic Mikonkatu (cafe), Kankurin Tupa (gift shop), Kalevala (jewelry store), Luxbag Oy (handbag shop), Andiata (clothing store), RIMOWA (luggage store), Pompier Espa (Italian restaurant), Kappeli (restaurant), Espa Stage, Kuuma (cafe), EMO (European restaurant), Pohjola Insurance Building (tourist attraction) and more.
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- University of Helsinki
- Aleksanterinkatu
- Havis Amanda
- Helsinki City Hall
- Old Market Hall
- Helsinki Central Station
- Helsinki Music Centre
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- Helsinki Olympic Stadium
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
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- Seurasaari Beach
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- Science Centre Heureka
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Hotel Kämp is 10.4 miles from Vantaa Airport.
Approximate cost per night (executive suite): $1,834
Hotel Haven
Unioninkatu 17
Old Market Hall Helsinki
With luxury beds, spa-style bathrooms, free WiFi, a gym, air conditioning, modern decor, mini-bars, an elegant foyer, a fireplace, daily newspapers, a bar, Market Square and harbor views and a number of conference rooms, Hotel Haven is close to Restaurant Haven, Ravintola Sue Ellen (restaurant), Oz Jewel (jeweler), Steinway Piano Gallery (piano store), Sculptor Gallery (art gallery), Goodwin (steak house), Mari’s Smoothie (gluten-free restaurant), Finlandia Caviar (seafood restaurant), The Grind (cafe) and more.
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- Old Market Hall Helsinki
- Helsinki Tourist Information
- Helsinki City Museum
- Presidential Palace
- Allas Sea Pool
- Kamppi Shopping Center & Bus Terminal
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- Bolt Arena
- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Pihlajasaari Beach
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Hotel Haven is 10.5 miles from Vantaa Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $213
Hotel AX
Välimerenkatu 18, 00220
Hietaranta Beach
Hotel AX has a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi, room service, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, electric tea pots and a buffet breakfast. Victorias Cafe & Bakery Jätkäsaari, Restaurant Be My Guest (Vietnamese restaurant), Koi Sushi (Koi Japanese kitchen), Restaurant Ismet (restaurant), Restaurant Boneless, Banu café, Belle Baguette le Café and more are within range.
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- Selkämerenpuisto
- Sinebrychoff Art Museum
- Lastenlehto
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Within 1.1 miles:
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- Hietaranta Beach
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- Design Museum
- Mannerheim Statue
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- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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- National Museum of Finland
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- Kauniainen Lift
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Hotel AX is 8 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $125
UNITY Helsinki
22 Välimerenkatu, 00220
Helsinki Design Museum
Offering a bar, a fitness center, air conditioning, free WiFi, a bar, electric tea pots, desks, flat-screen TVs, balconies, a sauna and a terrace, UNITY Helsinki can be found close to Hotel AX.
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- Selkämerenpuisto
- Jaalarannanpuisto
- Työmiehenpuistikko
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- Helsinki Design Museum
- Mannerheim Statue
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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- National Museum of Finland
- Ateneum Art Museum
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- Uunisaaren Beach
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UNITY Helsinki is 8 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night (studio with balcony): $297
Hotel Katajanokka
Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Katajanokka
Helsinki City Museum
Set in a 1837 converted prison, Hotel Katajanokka has flat-screen TVs, desks, mini-bars, kettles, free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. Island-K Bar&Kitchen (bar), Alepa Jungmann (grocery store), Beaky Basterd & Co (bar), Fit Skatta (gym), Restaurant Fly Fusion (restaurant), Restaurant Everest Katajanokka, Restaurant Wellamo (restaurant) and more are in the area.
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- Helsinki City Museum
- Merikasarmin puisto
- Laivastopuisto
- Kaivopuisto Park
- Helsinki Zoo
- Ateneum Art Museum
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- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
- Mannerheim Statue
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
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- Sibelius Monument
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- Kivinokan Beach
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- Hotel Katajanokka is 7 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night (superior family): $211
Cost per person (three people): $70
Koti Ullanlinna Boutique Apartments
4 Punanotkonkatu, Ullanlinna
Uunisaaren Beach
Providing free WiFi, a garden, a terrace, city views, flat-screen TVs and kitchens, Koti Ullanlinna Boutique Apartments is in the vicinity of Goldfish Cocktail Bar (cocktail bar), Restaurant Badger & Co (bar), Ravintola Spis (Scandanavian restaurant), Restaurant Pastis, Restaurant Magu, Kortteliravintola Ego (restaurant), Ravintola Vinkkeli (Scandanavian restaurant), Galleria G & Grafoteekki (art gallery), Brand by Kärkkäinen Hakkarainen (hair salon), Helaxe (recreation center), Osuva Range & Training Tähtitorninmäki (shooting event area) and more.
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- Uunisaaren Beach
- Design Museum
- Museum of Finnish Architecture
- Kolmikulma
- Esplanade Park
- Helsinki City Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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- National Museum of Finland
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- Helsinki Zoo
- Hietaranta Beach
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- Koti Ullanlinna Boutique Apartments is 7 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night (penthouse apartment): $430
Koti Katajanokka Boutique Apartments
4 Kruunuvuorenkatu, Katajanokka
Helsinki Zoo
Koti Katajanokka Boutique Apartments offers flat-screen TVs, kitchens, a terrace and a shared lounge. It’s near Hotel Katajanokka.
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- Tove Janssonin puisto
- Matruusinpuisto
- Armi Ratian puisto
- Museum of Finnish Architecture
- Ateneum Art Museum
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- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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- Sibelius Monument
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- Kivinokan Beach
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- Koti Katajanokka Boutique Apartments is 7 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom suite): $674
Cost per person (four people): $168
Premier Penthouse
8 Siilitie, 00800
Viikin puulajipuisto
With a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a terrace with city views, Premier Penthouse is near Ravintola Sunkosi (Napalese restaurant), Kahvila Verso (restaurant), Street Bar Herttoniemi, Minnan Juustokakkutehdas Oy (bakery), East City Gym (gym), Taste of Uyghur Restaurant and more.
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- Viikin puulajipuisto
- Ruonasalmen Beach
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Within 2.9 miles:
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- Helsinki Zoo
- Tapperinpuisto
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- Helsinki City Museum
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- Museum of Finnish Architecture
- Design Museum
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- Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
- Sibelius Monument
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- Harjoittelurinne Ski Lift
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Premier Penthouse is 3.2 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $117
Apartments Karviaismäki
Karviaismäki 3 , 00700
Ormusmäki
Apartments Karviaismäki has a fully-equipped kitchen, a sauna, a living room, a flat-screen TV, a small garden and free private parking. Restaurant Thai Thai (Thai restaurant), Korat Tam Tam Thairavintola (Thai restaurant), Fresh Solarium Club (tanning salon), Ravintola Makalu (Napalese restaurant) and more are nearby.
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- Ormusmäki
- Puimuripuisto
- Tapperinpuisto
- Heinäpellonpuisto
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- Science Centre Heureka
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- Kivinokan Beach
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- Sibelius Monument
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
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Apartments Karviaismäki is 1.4 miles from Helsinki-Malmi Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $81
Cost per person (four people): $20
So there they are, hotels in Helsinki that will help make for an outstanding trip. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Finland!