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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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Bar (on property)
Loft Double | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Lobby
Junior Suite | View from room
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

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

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
$123 nightly
The total price is $141
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Smart Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Smart Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Smart Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Single | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Loft Double | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Temppeliaukio Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Teller - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Helsinki - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

Hotel Helka puts you within a 10-minute drive of Kauppatori Market Square and 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.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
DONE

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 night

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
Hotel Helka Helsinki
Hotel Helka Hotel
Hotel Helka Helsinki
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.

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 7 minutes' walk from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Hotel Helka Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Cities
Amenities
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was exceptional, with a variety of options, including organic food and local products, and a chance to make your own waffle. (36 reviews)
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Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, cheap
Joni, 2-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

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

6/10 Good

Old and pictures are non-representative

Hotel staff were very accomodating but the I found the pictures well crafted to a level that meke you feel like they were deceiving as the reality was different. A bit old, uncomfortable bed, shower area was too small. Missing fridge, no slippers (so forget going to the sauna if you haven't packed one.) Talking about Sauna, it was clean and nice
Yonas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and excellent breakfast

Checking in and out was fast & easy. The staff are friendly. Our favorite was the breakfast buffet. It has a variety of options and even a chance to make your own waffle. They have fresh fruits and frozen berries on the porridge table which provides healthier option. The only thing that we weren't that happy about was that the room was different than what we saw in the picture. As we travel with a toddler, space is so important factor and we pay attention to details like how big the room is and how it's furnished. We got some explanation that all rooms aren't identical to the picture which isn't so convincing but any ways it was only one night so it was okay.
Manindanchi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aamiaiselta puuttui gluteeniton leipä sekä puuro, mutta muutoin yöpyminen sujui oikein mainiosti.
Anna-Maija, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Man får det man betaler for og rommet var rent
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Vagn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Markus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jari, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Erittäin epäystävällinen palvelu vastaanotossa.
Kaisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aino, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jääkaappia koskeva keskustelu

pois lähtiessämme respasta kysyttiin, miten kaikki sujui. Vastasin, että hyvin meni mutta pieni jääkaappi toki sopisi huoneeseen. Tähän tuli ykskantaan hyvin erikoinen vastaus, jossa vedottiin luonnonsuojeluun ja sähkönsäästämiseen. Vastaanottohenkilö alkoi pohdiskella ääneen sitä, miten paljon minijääkaapeista on aina pelkkää vaivaa ja että miten on helpompaa ja ympäristöystävällisempää ilman niitä. Samaan hengenvetoon meinasin jo tokaista, että jos sähköä halutaan säästää niin miksi huoneesta löytyy televisio. Aivan älytön veruke perustella jääkaapin puuttumista. Jos harkitsisin hotellia esimerkiksi viikon työmatkalle, tulisi ehdottomasti jääkaapin kuulua huoneen peruselementteihin. En vastannut respan kysymykseen saadakseni jonkinlaista syyllistävää moraalisaarnaa vaan halusin yksinkertaisesti kertoa oman kokemukseni. Varsinkin kun asiaa minulta tiedusteltiin. Lopuksi vielä kerrottiin että alakerrassa on kaikille asiakkaille yhteinen jääkaappi. Haluan nähdä sen henkilön, joka jättää omat kuohujuomansa tai iltapalatarvikkeensa ventovieraiden ulottuville. Pidin vastaanottohenkilön reaktiota vähintäänkin omalaatuisena. Muuten mukava hotelli.
Jenni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Annukka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Johan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trevligt/rent och snyggt/bra läge/ trevlig personal/härlig frukost buffe/ trivsamt i all enkelhet
Marita, 1-night trip