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Where to stay in Helsinki

Senate Square showing street scenes

Helsinki City Centre

Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city.

Helsinki City Centre
Old Church of Helsinki which includes a garden

Kamppi

4.5/5(142 area reviews)

In the heart of Helsinki's Central Business District, Kamppi boasts the largest cinema multiplex, Tennispalatsi, and the modern underground central bus station. Explore Narinkka Square or shop at Kamppi Center.

Kamppi
Kauppatori Market Square which includes a square or plaza, a fountain and a city

Etelainen District

4.5/5(108 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the interesting museums in Etelainen District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Löyly Helsinki, and catch the metro at Länsiterminaali T2 Tram Stop or Eiranranta Tram Stop to see more of the area.

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Pasila

5/5(2 area reviews)

Major transportation hub Pasila boasts the Tripla complex with 250 shops, Helsinki Urban Art center, and a pedestrian-friendly design in Eastern Pasila. Explore the largest commercial center in the Nordic countries and enjoy street art in Finland.

Pasila
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Kluuvi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station.

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Keskinen District

4/5(9 area reviews)

Get to know Keskinen District and its many features like its churches and live music. You might want to explore sights like Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia, and you can jump on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the city.

Keskinen District
Marski by Scandic
Marski by Scandic
4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 366 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
SAR 366
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great breakfast
"Best thing about our stay was the amazing options for breakfast. Worst thing was the terrible WiFi in the room."

Reviewed on 22 November 2024

Marski by Scandic
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
4 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
The price is SAR 469 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
SAR 469
SAR 509 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"It’s a really nice hotel with good amenities. The sauna was great and the breakfast was wonderful. The only thing that disappointed me was no furniture like a dresser in the room to clothes in during our stay. That was true at another hotel in Copenhagen so maybe it’s a Nordic thing."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Clarion Hotel Mestari
Clarion Hotel Mestari
4 out of 5
51 Fredrikinkatu, Helsinki
The price is SAR 452 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
SAR 452
SAR 490 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews)
"Amazing breakfast."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

Clarion Hotel Mestari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Noli Katajanokka
Noli Katajanokka
3.5 out of 5
Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,157 reviews)
Will stay again.
"Clean apartment. Easy check in. Easy walk to downtown."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

Noli Katajanokka
Noli Sörnäinen
Noli Sörnäinen
4 out of 5
Hämeentie 33, Helsinki
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
"Price is fantastic for the property. The rooms are well equipped with kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine with tablets to use them. Gym and sauna were great and jacuzzi is nice and powerful Communal room is nice and open with lots of facilities. Room for improvement: - Check in took some effort ..."

Reviewed on 10 November 2024

Noli Sörnäinen
Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Herttoniemi
Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Herttoniemi
2.5 out of 5
Hitsaajankatu 12, Helsinki
Stay at this apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mall of Tripla and Olympic Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (556 reviews)
"Metro & buses 200m walk. 24 hr supermarket 100 m away. Rooms, small but all you need & clean. Access via pin number's, all very straightforward."

Reviewed on 4 July 2024

Forenom Aparthotel Helsinki Herttoniemi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Helsinki

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Hopefully the people are nicer than this hotel staff

5/5 - Excellent

RhondadT

Helsinki is a lovely place to visit. It’s safe, quiet and beautifully designed. The cobblestone streets and detailed architecture makes for picture perfect images. Everything closes up early but I truly enjoyed my brief stay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people of Helsinki are amazing and kind! You have to visit Löyly Sauna!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We need to go back. There is a lot to see and it is easy to get around without a car. Would stay at Glo Art again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Vibrant accessible city whose people are happy, friendly, and helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A family-friendly city that’s easily walkable, with cool sights for grown-ups and kids.

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