Last updated on January 02nd, 2023
Forward looking Helsinki is set to delight you. Our pick of the best hotels are Lapland Hotels Bulevardi, bringing a luxury take on the Finnish north to its capital and the seriously cool Hotel Lilla Roberts, blending modernity with 1930s Deco. Among boutique hotels, Hotel F6 merges a family run vibe with impeccable personal service. For our choice of hotels with a spa and pool, close to the station or airport, browse our curated list.
In the Finnish capital for the first time? Choose central Helsinki. The districts of Kamppi, Punavuori or Kaartinkaupunki are ideal for essentials such as the Ateneum gallery and the ultra-modern Kiasma Finnish National Gallery. Rent a bicycle to go further afield or use a Helsinki Card, also offering free museum entrance, on the efficient trams and trains. Read more
Hotel Kämp is Helsinki’s most expensive and justly so. With 130 years of history, this lavish hotel occupies a prime central position and the grandeur of its public spaces gives way to unstinting luxury in guest rooms. Service is superb and for those who can afford it, Hotel Kämp offers an unforgettable Helsinki experience.
What are the 10 Best (Luxury) Hotels in Helsinki City Centre?
1. Lapland Hotels Bulevardi ★★★★★ (Luxury)
Helsinki Finland
2. Hotel Lilla Roberts ★★★★★ (Luxury)
Helsinki Pohjoisranta Harbor, 15 min. on foot
3. Hotel Kämp ★★★★★ (Top)
Pohjoisesplanadi Street
4. Hotel Haven ★★★★★ (Top)
Helsinki Cathedral, 6 min. on foot
5. Hilton Helsinki Strand ★★★★★ (Waterfront)
Helsinki Waterfront
6. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel ★★★★★ (Popular)
Senate Square, 10 min. on foot
7. Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel ★★★★ (Good Value)
Uspenski Cathedral, 8 min. on foot
8. Hotel Indigo Helsinki-Boulevard, an IHG Hotel ★★★★ (Good Value)
Helsinki
9. Hotel Helka ★★★★ (Good Value)
The National Museum of Finland, 10 min. walk
10. Clarion Hotel Helsinki ★★★★ (Very Popular)
Helsinki & Clarion Hotel
What are the 3 Best Boutique Hotels in Helsinki?
1. Hotel F6 ★★★★ (Top)
Aleksanterinkatu Street, 4 min. walk
2. Hotel Fabian ★★★★ (Top)
Helsinki Tram, Public Transport
3. Hotel Rivoli Jardin ★★★★ (Great Value)
Helsinki Finland
What’s the Best Hotel with Spa & Pool?
1. Hotel St. George Helsinki ★★★★★ (Luxury)
Helsinki Cathedral, 900m away
What’s the Best Cheap or Affordable Hotel in Helsinki?
1. Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Kamppi ★★★ (Aparthotel)
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Best Value Hotels in Helsinki City Center
Helsinki’s compact city centre is easily traversed on foot, the better to discover you own exclusive boutiques, fashionable bars and hidden restaurants, typically featuring seasonal and foraged ingredients. Reindeer, elk and bear are often on the menu. This is a city that prides itself on great design, and the designated Design District is in the heart of the city. You’ll find for yourself small design stores and even workshops producing one of a kind pieces.
Keep an eye out for architecture by some of the Finnish greats, such as Alvar Aalto’s remarkable Akateeminen Kirjakauppa or the amazing Temppeliaukio, a 1960s church carved out of rock and designed by Tuomo Suomalainen. Finnish National Romanticism, a local take on Art Nouveau, is bestexemplified by the stunning Central Train Station of 1919.
When you need some piece and quiet head to the striking, multiple award winning Kamppi Chapel, a new wooden structure also known as the Chapel of Silence.
Good Value Properties
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki – Luxury
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki – Great Value
- Crowne Plaza Helsinki – Hesperia – Great Value
- Hotel Arthur – Affordable
What are the Top Hotels near Helsinki Train Station?
Helsinki’s Central Station (see hotels nearby) is a landmark piece of architecture in Finland’s own National Romantic style and rated as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. It’s located in the heart of Helsinki with links throughout Finland as well as to both Moscow and St Petersburg.
Finest Hotels near Central Railway Station
- Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre – Great Value
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki – Great Value
- Hotel Finn – Affordable
What are the Best Hotels near Helsinki Airport?
Vantaa International Airport
Vantaa Airport has two terminals depending on your airline of choice. Links to central Helsinki are made simple by a dedicated ultra modern railway system known as the Ring Rail Line. The airport was built for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and is now considered a design classic, with modern updates. Plenty of excellent hotels are located near Helsinki Airport. Some of the best are listed below.
Outstanding Hotels near Main Airport in Finland
- Hilton Helsinki Airport – Luxury
- Scandic Helsinki Airport – Luxury
- Glo Hotel Airport – Great Value