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Hotel Helka

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a sauna and a 24-hour front desk

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Nestled near Temppeliaukio Church, Hotel Helka offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the sauna, explore the library, or enjoy a drink at the bar with helpful staff on hand. Previous guests have praised their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Smart Twin Room

Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Smart Single Room

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Smart Double Room

Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Junior Suite

Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Single

Loft Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Loft Double

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Etelainen District, a neighborhood in Helsinki, Hotel Helka is near a metro station and near the beach. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Temppeliaukio Church and Kamppi Chapel. Parliament Building and Ateneum Art Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kampin Pippuri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Teller - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kraken Helsinki - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

Boutique eco-certified hotel near Temppeliaukio Church
Located close to Finnish Museum of Natural History and Parliament Building, Hotel Helka provides a terrace, a library, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, bicycle parking, and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 36.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Helka Helsinki
Helka Hotel
Helka Hotel Helsinki
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Hotel Helka Hotel
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Hotel Helka Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Helka pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Helka allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Helka?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Helka on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $169.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Helka?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Helka?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Helka?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Helka located?

Located in Etelainen District, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Finnish Museum of Natural History, Temppeliaukio Church, and Parliament Building. Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Kamppi Chapel are also within 10 minutes. Hanken Station and Luonnontieteellinen Museo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Helka Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1014 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

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice furniture, we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position Staff were friendly, supportive and helpful Lovely rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind. The room was clean and stylish, and I had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amélie

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

8/10 Good

MAYUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff's response was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kudret

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
S
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BARNABY

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

Cosy and comfortable

Very comfortable convenient hotel with friendly helpful staff. Each room has a kettle. In some rooms on the top floor (6th) the ventilation is noisy. Ask for a room with a digital air conditioning control.
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

Linus

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

Everything as required!

The Hotel Helka was very central, clean and had a simple but good breakfast. Perfect for me! Thenonly thing that people need to be aware of is that the shower has the capability to flood the bathroom. Make sure that the was to the sink in the middle of the room is there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yonas

Liked: Staff & service

Old and pictures are non-representative

Hotel staff were very accomodating but the I found the pictures well crafted to a level that meke you feel like they were deceiving as the reality was different. A bit old, uncomfortable bed, shower area was too small. Missing fridge, no slippers (so forget going to the sauna if you haven't packed one.) Talking about Sauna, it was clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manindanchi

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

Clean room and excellent breakfast

Checking in and out was fast & easy. The staff are friendly. Our favorite was the breakfast buffet. It has a variety of options and even a chance to make your own waffle. They have fresh fruits and frozen berries on the porridge table which provides healthier option. The only thing that we weren't that happy about was that the room was different than what we saw in the picture. As we travel with a toddler, space is so important factor and we pay attention to details like how big the room is and how it's furnished. We got some explanation that all rooms aren't identical to the picture which isn't so convincing but any ways it was only one night so it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は清潔だし、朝食は美味しいし、立地はいいし、最高でした！
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nobuyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
昨夏宿泊に続いて今夏も２泊しました。 チェックインの時に「おかえり」と笑顔で言ってくださったことが嬉しかったです♪ 部屋も毎日清掃してくださり、リネン・タオル類も交換してくださってて安心な清潔感です。 また食事も、フィンランド料理らしい食事が並び、ありがたいです。 とにかくスタッフどなたも親切で優しい笑顔で、ホッとするホテルです。 室内はアアルト家具が沢山あって、目にも癒されます♪ 次回ヘルシンキ行く際にも必ず泊まりたいホテルです！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shimazaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方はとても親切でした。朝ご飯も美味しく、サウナも毎朝使えて快適でした。
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOUMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
日本語対応いただけるスタッフさんもおり、良かった。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIZUSHIMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建築物として有名なホテルですが、その点のベネフィットを除いてもとても良いホテルだと思います。カンピという大きな駅が近くにあり、地下鉄、路面電車、バス、いずれの交通アクセスが良いです。部屋や水回りもとても綺麗で、シャワーなども特段問題ありません。サウナも付いているので、お手軽にサウナを楽しめます。なお、冷蔵庫、電子レンジは1階で共用になります。また、アメニティはボディソープ、シャンプー、トリートメントのみとなるので、他のアイテムは持参が必要です。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レセプションの方が日本語を話せて安心した。部屋も整っていて、サウナも利用しました。朝食も美味しかったし、チェックアウト後に荷物も預かってもらえたのでとても助かりました。 観光地にもショッピングも徒歩圏内で行けたので、立地も良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsukamoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
フロントスタッフがとても親切でした。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yayoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
昨年宿泊させて頂きとても気に入ったので、今年も滞在させて頂きました。 フレンドリーな接客、清掃の行き届いた客室、美味しい朝食…素敵な時間をありがとうございました。 また戻ってきたいです！
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leh Ching

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方とお部屋が明るくて快適でした。またヘルシンキに来る時は利用したいし、知り合いにもおすすめしたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nao

3人でダブルだったので、部屋が狭い インテリアを楽しむ余裕がない
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフのみなさんが感じがいいです。 ホテルの壁が薄く隣の部屋の声やテレビの声が聞こえるので夜静かに寝たい、という方には不向きかもしれません。 日本人の滞在者が多いかもしれません。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025