Hotel Helka

We went to Helka with some friends and my 1 year old boy to have a Brunch! We were very warmly welcomed by Salla at the reception who was very kind, smiling and offered a memory game to the little one! We had the good surprise to discover a very nice buffet with many different options (pancakes, bacon, maple syrup, waffles, croissants, fresh bread, ham, cheese, yogurt, pulla, Karelianpiirakka...). They don't take reservations but the space is very big and we got the chance to be just next to the window. The atmosphere was nice and cozy! The decorations typical Finnish with very good quality furniture from famous Finnish design (Artek - Aalto). The Breakfast ends at 11am but we stayed a little bit longer by accident and nobody came to rush us out! I would highly recommend this place if you want to have a nice breakfast in the center of Helsinki! A special thank you to Salla, who made this experience start with such a positive feeling.

Lovely hotel in a great location, about a 12-minute walk from the central train station. The room was quiet, comfortable, and clean, with a nice shower. It even had a balcony! The breakfast buffet was one of the best I’ve had - lots of options, all freshly-prepared and high-quality, with attentive staff. The front desk staff as well were friendly and accommodating. My understanding is that this is a locally-owned hotel, not part of a big chain, and I was happy to support a local, authentic Finnish business.

This is a great hotel, great value for money, very central. Highly recommended. |We asked for a quiet room and got one. Not so much wardrobe space but this was not so important. Everything worked perfectly. Staff at reception were very helpful. Breakfast great. |We needed to change the dates on the reservation and had some trouble on website - just rang reception and it was sorted immediately. The centre of Helsinki is a short walk. I plan to go bak to Helsinki and would definitely stay there again.

A comfortable and well located Hotel from which to enjoy a Helsinki City break. Staff so friendly and helpful, clean comfortable well equipped room. Breakfast choices catered for every need plenty of choice .

Conveniently located hotel in Helsinki The hotel is in a strategic location, just a few minutes’ walk from both the central station and the city center. The port is also easily reachable with a 10–15 minute walk. Rooms are clean, well-organized, and spacious enough to comfortably accommodate three people. They’re equipped with everything needed for a short stay. The breakfast is excellent — rich and varied, with both sweet and savory options. Overall, a great choice for anyone looking to visit Helsinki in a practical and comfortable way.

The hotel may look a little rundown on the outside but it is much nicer on the inside. The staff were very nice and helped when we needed advice. We even had some great conversations with them. The room was exactly what we needed, two beds to sleep in and a bathroom. The only downside is the shower is on the same tile as the rest of the bathroom, so bathroom floor gets wet . The included buffet breakfast was amazing, lots of choices and delicious food. The hotel was about 10-15 minutes walk from a mall with some coffee shops, it was a bit farther for good restaurants. It was also near tram and bus lines.

I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Helka. The hotel is comfortable and thoughtfully designed, so it felt a bit like having a home in Helsinki. The location is great — right across from the Helsinki Art Museum and just a short walk to the lively Kamppi area. The room had everything I needed, and the staff were kind and welcoming. It all gave me a very relaxed and easy feeling during my trip.

Would be nice to get room little bit cooler. Temperature outside was pretty low, but aircon at lowes temp and highest speed and still too hot. Really liked the staff and service. Way cool to have some hotels that are not devoured by the national or international chains.

The Hotel Helka is centrally located on a semi quiet street. The amenities are better than decent with super nice and attentive staff. Your rate will include a well stocked breakfast buffet, however the dining area can get pretty busy and finding a table at peak times may be an issue. And being that this is Finland, there is a sauna facility right on site. I did not partake, but my wife found it to be clean and well taken care of. The rooms are comfortable and offer everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Excellent value for the price.

Helka is the best stay ever! Scandinavian hospitality, and everything is to adore... minus the weak wifi in my room. (It was strong in public places.) What's extra great is if you're a single traveler; you can get a snug little twin bed all for yourself at a smaller price than other rooms. I found Helka on Hotwire for a night, and including taxes, it was $80. If you go through Chase Portal and redeem Chase Points, it's even less. Rooms are clean Eco-focused hotel Comfy Water from tap is cleanest in the world! Computer that you can print docs from Best part? BREAKFAST. Sooo many options, and they have plenty of things for all kinds of dietary restrictions. Pancakes (more like cake :D) Finnish rice and cheese things Bacon Egg frittata squares Cold meats bar Vegetable and fruit bar Bread bar Oatmeal bar with the BEST overnight oats EVER Coffee, tea, and juice bar Scandinavia costs a lot, so no shame in filling up here and skipping lunch :P Great stay and would come back in a heartbeat. This hotel was one of my favorite things about Helsinki!

We stayed at Helka hotel while we were exploring Helsinki. Helka is well known for their Finnish interior design but there are some other factors that made it so pleasant staying here. The room is pretty cozy. Not a huge space but sparking clean and has most of the things you need. The complimentary breakfast in the morning is exceptional. So many choices of food and very fresh delicious ingredients. They also have sauna in house and I loved it. We've been exploring the city in the daytime and after walking around quite a bit, all you can ask for is a relaxing sauna break. It's not big but having to be able to enjoy this as a complimentary was very nice. So overall, it has great service, nice staff, amazing amenities and hip atmosphere for a reasonable cost. I would definitely would like to stay at Helka again when I come back to visit Helsinki.

We had a very nice room at this hotel. Everything looked clean and relatively new. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Also a side table and chair. They had the best towels of anywhere we've ever been. Thick and luxurious. The bathroom shower was large. The sink was a little bit small however. The breakfast buffet paled in comparison to the fabulous buffets we've had elsewhere in Scandinavia. It didn't have fresh eggs that were any good, the pancakes were rubbery, the bacon was very greasy, and no fish such as salmon was offered. The salad bar was very good. All of the front desk people were excellent except for one officious woman. The hotel was in a pretty good location, however all the tourist sites seem to be 15 to 25 minutes away by foot.

Trendy cool hotel in downtown Helsinki. However, rooms are extremely small and cheaply decorated. Breakfast buffet was limited but adequate. Location is really great for walking through the city or access to public transport. Parking in the nearby parking garage worked well, even with a large vehicle (for European standards).

Outstanding boutique and art hotel with very caring staff; the bed was extremely comfortable and the interior was welcoming and fun. We had our own sauna in the room and it was worth the extra €€€. The complimentary buffet style breakfast was truly phenomenal - try those little berry purée samples in that mini fridge!

This is a very nice hotel typical of non-chain European hotels. I stayed in a Comfort room, and I would absolutely recommend doing so for the slightly better space and facilities (according to the Web site). The hotel is extremely clean. The breakfast spread is diverse and maintained well. (The breakfast area is also very elegant, with a few fake tree trunks on one side adding very much to the look.) The sauna is nice (but sadly, did not include birch branches!). The room provided quality Thann toiletries, including body lotion. This was also true of the sauna shower. The room included a robe and slippers for the sauna. The main train station is only a 10-15 minute walk away. All of the main parts of central Helsinki are easy to get to (even by foot). There's plentiful public transit nearby: It's only two minutes from the closest entrance to the Kamppi metro/bus station and mall, including the very good K-Supermarket. The hotel staff are helpful, friendly, and very responsive by email. A few small issues I reported were handled very quickly (though one never received a reply). The Wifi is fast and has no login at all, which is very nice. My only slight annoyance was that the hotel made a really big deal out of their "Finnish design", and yes, they do have a few Finnish furniture items. But these weren't particularly fancy ones. I suspect to most travelers, it would have been indistinguishable from a room furnished entirely at IKEA. Overall, it was a great place to spend a few days, and I would return without hesitation.

Very minimalist, clean, functional and no frills rooms. The standard single rooms were fine for a short 1-night stay (for 2 people). If staying 2+ nights, I'd definitely book the "premium" rooms for the much-needed extra space. Also could have used a reading lamp for the night stands (when one of us wanted to read, and the other wanted to sleep). We had to get up to switch off the ceiling light and floor lamp. Impressive breakfast buffet spread -- with muesli, yogurt, fruit, breads, cheese, tomatoes, plus the obligatory American-style offerings, like eggs and sausages. Great location, very central, and just a 5-minute walk to the Kamppi bus station.

Good price but not impressed. Friendly staff, but it couldnt overcome what I thought of the rooms. Everything seemed dated and dingy. The bed was small, decor was spartan at best, and the best I can say is that everything was utilitarian. We had breakfast there and that was a bright spot. The shower was tiny and it looked like something from the 1950's. We used some of the conference room areas and they were adequate for what we were doing. Not sure if there is better in the area for the price.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Room was very clean but small which was not a big deal. Fantastic price point and location is not far from the train station. Hotel bar is well appointed abd the bar staff too notch. No gym but a lovely sauna that is free to use. Includes breakfast which is a nice added feature. I'll be back!

Easy late check-in. Simple with small rooms yet cool, clean, and modern. Friendly concierge. Large buffet breakfast that's included. The sausages and cheese were awesome.