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Hotel Helka

3.0 star property
3-star boutique hotel near Finnish Museum of Natural History

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ateneum Art Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kauppatori Market Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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
(27 reviews)
  • 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
(67 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 151.00 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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Helsinki

Heart of Helsinki.Within a 10-minute walk of this Etelainen District hotel, you'll find Finnish Museum of Natural History and Temppeliaukio Church. Parliament Building and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Temppeliaukio Church - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hanken Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Konnichiwa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

3-star boutique hotel near Finnish Museum of Natural History
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Helka. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Helka offers 155 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Helsinki hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

English, Finnish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 36.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 36.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Helka to the airport?

Hotel Helka is 19.2 mi (40-min drive) away from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Helka have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Helka.

How close is Hotel Helka to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Hietaniemi Beach and 5.6 mi (31-min drive) from Hietaranta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Helka offer free breakfast?

Hotel Helka does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Helka?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Helsinki (16-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Helka?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Helka?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

Does Hotel Helka have a pool?

Hotel Helka does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Helka have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Helka to downtown Helsinki?

Hotel Helka is 0.4 mi away from Helsinki.

Hotel Helka Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1015 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Puustinen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amélie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a convenient area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel. My daughter and I stayed for a few days and loved the location, the style of the hotel and the delicious breakfast. The staff was kind and helpful and the rooms are comfortable and very clean. We also loved the guest sauna. It's a quick walk to lots of shops, transportation and restaurants, and not far from central station. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 min walk to the centre. Friendly staff and a great breakfast. Strongly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lev

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Highlander

Comfortable and convenient. My choice for Helsinki evert time. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna, Duluth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Helka multiple times and will return again. Stylish, clean, friendly hotel with an excellent breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Excellent Hotel staff friendly and helpful breakfast superb and plenty of choice would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room, close to several points of interest. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful central Helsinki hotel

Very short 1 night stay at the end of our extended Helsinki trip. Over the years having stayed in multiple hotels, this is hands down the best we have stayed in. Our room was massive with a extremely beautiful sauna. Very clean well decorated and even when leaving early for the airport they put together a breakfast bag and tea for our trip to the airport. Recommend this hotel this hotel to anybody wanting something a little more spacious with great service from the friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lev

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, beds, quiet, close to everything. Good and sufficiently spacious both bathroom and the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lev

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, great breakfast. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maija

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply luxurious

Friendly and naturally stylish, hotel Helka made my family's stay in Helsinki. Best breakfast I've had in a hotel in a very long time. Being able to press a button to have a delicious oat flat white is a true luxury! Not being a fan of any form of waste, I appreciated the old building having been left to look it's age retaining it's rich history, which in turn gave a lovely backdrop for showing off some Finnish design (do visit different floors to appreciate this). We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, Friendly Hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great. Our room for 3 was comfortable and quiet. We had everything we needed. The sauna was a treat at the end of the day. Plenty of dining options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024