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Hotel Helka

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

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Front of property
Loft Double
Junior Suite | View from room
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100
  • Place, Temppeliaukio Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kauppatori Market Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Smart Double Room

Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Single

Loft Single

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Loft Double

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Junior Suite

Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Smart Single Room

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Smart Twin Room

Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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 - 0.4 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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Teller - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Helkan keittiö - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Helsinki - ‬1 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
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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.

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Hotel Helka Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1023 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kudret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Breakfast OK! Nice, clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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