Despite the fact that holidays in the capital of Finland can not be called cheap, some hotels in Helsinki inexpensively provide rooms even during the peak tourist season. In the city there are many excellent hotels with a high level of service and comfortable rooms, the price of which may seem quite impressive. But there are often discounts on accommodation in expensive hotels, thanks to which you can stay in Helsinki for a vacation or weekend, even with low budget opportunities.
Best Western Plus Hotel Haaga
Comfortable hotel, for accommodation in which more than 120 rooms of different levels of comfort are provided. Best Western Plus Haaga is located in a quiet, green area of the city. You can get from here to the center by public transport in 15-20 minutes. The same amount of time will take the way to the airport.
In the hotel you can take advantage of the range of services that will make the rest more interesting, useful and enjoyable. It offers a large swimming pool, SPA-zone, sauna, gym. The spacious lobby has a lounge area where you can enjoy a free cup of tea or chocolate, watch TV or chat with friends.
The hotel’s restaurant is a great place to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the national cuisine of Finland. In the menu of the stylish restaurant you can find dishes of fish, meat, lenison, as well as fruit desserts and pastries.
“Big and very nice hotel. Despite the large number of tourists, noisy here does not happen. During the day, you can swim in the pool or go to the sauna, and in the evening take the bus to the center of Helsinki, where it is full of entertainment centers, bars and entertainment venues. Had a great rest, thanks to the staff who were always ready to fulfill any request.”
Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa
A large hotel with classic interiors, in which more than 200 rooms are provided for guests. Spacious rooms are equipped with comfortable furniture and high-quality appliances – TVs, air conditioners, coffee machines. Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa is located on the shores of the bay. Large panoramic windows in the rooms overlook the fascinating landscape of the bay.
The huge territory of the hotel is surrounded by a green park, where you can walk, enjoying the fresh air and birdsong. The hotel itself has several outdoor areas, terraces and a small café where guests like to spend their free time. Two restaurants prepare delicious national dishes, and the wine list is represented by the best alcoholic beverages from different countries.
Diversify the rest and help to restore strength classes in the gym, swimming in the pool and visiting the Finnish sauna. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Helsinki city centre.
“Wonderful hotel with a beautiful view from the window of the room. In good weather, you can walk along the coast, sunbathe, arrange barbecues. I was especially pleased that the hotel has a sauna and a swimming pool – a great place to spend time with health benefits. The ratio of price and quality is optimal.”
Hotel Indigo Helsinki-Boulevard
Hotel Indigo Helsinki-Boulevard is located in Helsinki’s Old Town in one of the fashionable quarters surrounded by trendy boutiques and attractions. Kamppi Metro Station is a 5-minute walk away and offers quick access to any part of the city.
More than 120 rooms of the hotel are equipped with comfortable furniture and decorated in a classic European style. However, thanks to various elements of décor, soft shades in the decoration and additional amenities, the situation in them seems, truly, homely.
This hotel will be a great place to relax during a weekend holiday for those who like to always be in the center of the cultural and entertainment life of the tourist city, play sports, enjoy SPA-procedures and make endless shopping tours to the brand boutiques of the capital of Finland.
“Lovely hotel and great stay! Despite the fact that it is located in one of the largest areas of the city, high-quality noise insulation allows you to relax quietly, and the noise of cars on the street does not bother at all. There are many shops near the hotel, so when you go on a trip, you need to take more money to buy great branded things during the sales season. “
Scandic Grand Marina
A popular eco-friendly hotel located close to the train station, the Market and the port. The equipment and size of the rooms are diverse, so here everyone can find an acceptable accommodation for themselves, corresponding to personal preferences and budget opportunities.
In the warm season, guests can enjoy a panoramic terrace, where lunches and dinners are served, and in winter and autumn you can relax and have a delicious meal in the hotel’s own restaurant with an original author’s design, huge arched windows and an expanded menu with a huge number of dishes and drinks.
The Scandic Grand Marina hotel is the best place to stay in the capital of Finland, not only for those who seek to visit its sights and take a break from everyday life and working days, but also for sports lovers. The hotel has a gym where you can also do yoga or Pilates, and you can rent a bicycle or Nordic walking poles at reception.
“Truly European quality of service! Very bright rooms, free space of halls, helpful staff, gym. We liked everything, and especially the location of the hotel. After spending a little time walking around the neighborhood, you can find most of the attractions and shops.”
Scandic Marski
Modern eco-friendly hotel in the heart of Helsinki. Within walking distance of it are the train station, the port, the beach and the shopping district of Esplanadi. Located in this part of the city, you can visit the sights every day, get acquainted with the architecture and culture of Helsinki. And the proximity of shops will allow you to shop and bring souvenirs and beautiful things from the trip.
Scandic Marski is the best place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is a rental of bicycles and equipment for Nordic walking, guests can at any time visit the gym, equipped with strength and cardio equipment, visit the Finnish sauna.
This hotel is one of the best in Helsinki, where family holidays are welcome. For children there is a playroom with educational and active games, children’s computers and cartoons on a large flat screen.
“This hotel has very comfortable rooms. In addition, huge panoramic windows allow you to admire the surroundings and observe the life of the shopping district of the Esplanade. We had a rest in the summer, so almost all our free time was spent outdoors, on the terrace, in a summer café and on the beach, to which it is not long to go from the hotel. “
Scandic Park Helsinki
This large, modern hotel features Scandinavian-style décor. The halls and vestibules are decorated with wooden elements and stone. Scandic Park is within walking distance of Finlandia Palace, the train station and Tölö Bay. All rooms are equipped with TVs, coffee machines, and in the bathroom additional convenience and comfort creates a “warm” floor.
The pride and bright feature of the hotel is its own restaurant “Fame”, where you can try dishes from around the world. A separate national menu includes more than 100 exquisite and simple folk dishes, in which modern “notes” are introduced.
Another advantageous feature of Scandic Park is the large roof terrace with a hot tub. On-site dining, guests can work out on the fitness room, relax in the Finnish sauna or enjoy a massage with professional professionals.
“Rested in the hotel for 2 days. Excellent service, delicious, hearty breakfasts, as they say, for every taste, many attractions around. The only thing that disappointed me was that the WI-FI signal is weak. But maybe it was temporary.”
Hotel Rantapuisto
Elegant eco-hotel, located on its own territory of a pine park on the beach. Rantapuisto is remote from the city center, but the rest here is chosen by lovers of unique nature, beautiful places and the rustle of the waves of the bay. Spacious rooms of different comfort levels are available, as well as free-standing chalets with a living room, a bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
The advantages of the hotel are hearty and varied breakfasts in the “buffet” format, weekend dinners with a special menu and author’s dishes from the chef, high-quality alcoholic beverages and cocktails in the lobby bar. For those who come to relax in their own cars, the hotel provides a free parking space in a guarded parking lot.
Rest in the department is diverse and interesting. Even the laziest tourist here will not be bored and sleep in the room, the hotel staff daily organizes active trips to the forest with the organization of barbecues, sightseeing tours of the archipelago, as well as horseback riding and canoeing to the bay.
“Rested in the hotel on the weekend. Great rest, cheerful and friendly staff, hearty food, delicious desserts – I liked everything. We took part in a horse ride through the pine park in the vicinity of the hotel – it was unforgettable. But they did not take care of warm things, in the evening it is quite cool here, a cold wind blows from the bay, so it is better to take jackets with you. “
Cumulus Meilahti
The high-rise hotel is located in the city centre next to the main thoroughfare , Mannerheim Avenue. On 12 floors of the complex there are rooms of different comfort levels, a gym, free underground parking, a restaurant and a children’s entertainment complex. Shops and bars are also located in the building.
Cumulus Meilahti is especially convenient for those who come to Helsinki to attend cultural events, participate or become a spectator of sports events, watch performances of artists and singers. Within walking distance from the hotel are the Olympic Stadium and the Ice Palace, which often become the venue for events of European and world scale.
In the hotel’s restaurant you can not only have a delicious meal, but also relax and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. The whole atmosphere of the halls evokes thoughts of fun and carefree rest.
“Probably the best hotel in Helsinki. It is not only very beautiful, clean and bright, but also excellent service. The staff is very polite, helpful, always ready to fulfill any request. The restaurant serves tables very quickly and beautifully, and the dishes are just masterpieces. Breakfasts are very hearty and in addition to cold dishes serve porridge, which was very important to us, as we rested with a 3-year-old child. “
Hotel Katajanokka
The hotel is located in the centre of Helsinki. It is interesting because in the early 19th century in this building there was a district prison, and for several centuries the facade of the building remained unchanged. Hotel Katajanokka has 100 rooms equipped with TVs and other appliances. In the basement of the building is a popular restaurant serving Scandinavian cuisine, prepared mainly from organic products. On request, the chefs of the restaurant can prepare dishes on the grill right in front of visitors.
The austere, ascetic façade of the building softens the soft, light tones in the design of the rooms and common areas of the hotel. The rooms are furnished with all the necessary furniture to make guests feel at home while on a business or tourist trip. In the hotel you can play sports at any time – the gym works around the clock. A Finnish sauna is available during the daytime.
Helsinki city centre can be reached on foot, but if you don’t want to stroll through the old quarters, you can use the tram, which stops next to the hotel.
“Very interesting and beautiful hotel. The staff is happy to tell about its history and the fact that previously in these walls there was a prison. The restaurant is gorgeous, the dishes are excellent and very tasty. The menu has a large selection for children, which is also very nice.”
Glo Hotel Kluuvi
Modern hotel with classic interiors, which houses 180 rooms of different capacity and comfort levels. Convenient location in the heart of the city near the shopping center Esplanadi makes accommodation in Glo Hotel Kluuvi the most attractive for holidaymakers and business travelers. Rooms are equipped with TVs and stereos, among other amenities. Bathrobes, slippers and hygiene products are provided in the bathroom.
The hotel has its own SPA-center, which is located on the top floor, and guests can also use the gym, sauna and hairdresser. The ground floor of the hotel is occupied by shops and fashion boutiques.
Meals are provided by the hotel’s own restaurant. In the evening, the Glo Bar is open, where you can have a snack, meet friends or colleagues or celebrate a festive event. The bar offers a large selection of alcoholic beverages, and you can also order a cocktail, which is prepared by bartenders right in front of visitors.
“The hotel is very helpful staff and nice environment. But its main advantage is the location. Leaving the hotel, you get to the main streets of the city center, where you can find any entertainment, shops, bars, restaurants, in general, everything that your heart desires. From the window of our room you could see the Esplanadi shopping center. Great hotel.”
In Helsinki you can relax all year round. In winter, there is an influx of tourists in the hotels of the city who are fond of winter sports, skiing, snowboarding. And in the summer in the capital of Finland come lovers of beach holidays and underwater fishing.
It should be noted that the climate in Helsinki is quite humid and even in the hot summer months it can rain, so knowledgeable tourists always take umbrellas with them. Summer in Helsinki is also a continuous holiday. During all the hot months, national festivals, concerts and other events are held here.
