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Hotel Helka

3.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 6-minute walk to Temppeliaukio Church

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Bar (on property)
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View | View from room
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Loft Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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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Comfort Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Smart Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sauna, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Loft Single | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Single

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Loft Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Loft Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Smart Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Smart Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Temppeliaukio Church - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Ravintola Factory - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

Boutique 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, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, 2 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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.

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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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 boutique 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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Reviews

Hotel Helka Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1034 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel that is convenient and friendly. Love to room decor. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

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

8/10 Good

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good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast and cozy sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Individual hotel (no chain), great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent breakfast that did not finish too early, helpful and flexible reception, polite cleaning crew and the room immaculate and quirky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helka is my home away from home when I’m in Helsinki, and I always enjoy my stay there!:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Theresia

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

nobuyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ヘルシンキに泊まるのに、カンピまで徒歩5分程。トラム駅も5分弱と、立地は抜群。そして、アアルト好きにはたまらない内装♪施設自体は少し古さも見られますが、清潔に保たれてます。 スタッフの方はどなたも皆親切で、とても頼りになりました。朝食もフィンランド料理や定番の料理も揃い、とても満足でした。 フィンランドに行く時はまた必ず、ここに泊まりたいと思える、そんな素敵で頼もしい宿でした！ 色々お世話になり、ありがとうございました！ If you're staying in Helsinki, it's about a 5-minute walk from Kamppi. The tram station is also less than 5 minutes away, so the location is excellent. And the interior is irresistible for Aalto fans♪ The facility itself is a little old, but it is kept clean. All the staff were kind and very reliable. The breakfast was very satisfying, with a selection of Finnish and standard dishes. It was such a wonderful and reliable place to stay that I would definitely want to stay here again when I go to Finland! Thank you for all your help!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mizuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは親切でホテルも清潔でした！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afzal Saeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frukost, rent rum, personal, transport
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応もよく、部屋のじ
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautifully designed and comfortable. It is a little bit away from the train station but I enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. The bathroom is pretty small. If you mind tiny bathrooms, book a larger room. Some amenities were lacking such as a wash cloth and conditioner. Considering the price and design, I will stay again. As a bonus, there is an excellent Japanese restaurant which is kind of hidden from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
地下鉄やバス停も近く、ヘルシンキ中央駅からも徒歩13分程で着くので、とても良い立地だと思います！とてもおしゃれで清潔感もあり、3泊しましたが、タオルとゴミの回収は毎日してくれました。朝食が始まる前にホテルを出ないといけない日があり、朝食バッグの準備もしてくれて助かりました。残念な点は、トイレの水圧が弱いところと、冷蔵庫がない点です。日本人の人も多く泊まっていたので、安心しました。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
アーリーチェックインにも対応頂き、スタッフの方がとても親切でした。ヘルシンキ中央図書館やテンペアウリオ教会などにも近く、とても良かったです。 朝食も種類豊富で美味しく、共用サウナもとても綺麗でした。また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフがとても親切で丁寧な対応をしてくれます。充実した1週間でした。また利用したいと思います。ただ欲を言えば、朝食が毎朝同じメニューだったので変化が欲しかったです
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mizue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
前回の旅行でとてもよかったので、またこのホテルを選びました。 おしゃれなインテリアで居心地のよい客室、スタッフは優しくてフレンドリー、交通の便もよく、すばらしい滞在でした。 サウナも清潔で使いやすいです。 朝食も変わらずおいしかったです。ディル入りの酢漬けきゅうりや、ルバーブの素朴なケーキなど北欧らしい味わいでしたが、ニシンの酢漬けやえびマヨネーズなど前回気に入ったメニューが見当たらず残念でした。
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2024-25年の年末年始に初めて宿泊し、その後すぐに再訪しました。ずっと憧れていたホテルでしたが、地図で見ると少し不便そうに思えて今まで避けていたんです。でも実際に泊まってみると、全く不便さを感じず、とても快適に過ごせました。 館内にはArtekの家具が置かれていて、インテリア好きにはたまらない空間。朝食は冬も夏も同じメニューでしたが、どれも美味しく、毎朝楽しみにしていました。サウナも清潔で気持ちよく、リフレッシュできました。共用の電子レンジや冷蔵庫もあり、スーパーで買ったお惣菜を温めて楽しめたのも嬉しかったです。 空調はセントラルヒーティングではなくエアコン式なので、冬は気温が氷点下になると一番強くしても少し肌寒さを感じました。ただ、部屋ごとに温度調整ができるので、冷房が苦手な私でも夏は安心して過ごせそうです。 大晦日にはOodiのカウントダウンに行きました。深夜の治安が心配でしたが、普段以上に地元の方が多く出歩いていて、安心して往復できました。Oodi近くは花火でかなり賑やかでしたが、ホテルでは音が少し聞こえる程度で、気にせず眠れました。 清掃については、冬は環境への配慮で3日ごと、夏は毎日入ってくれました。ただ、コップは一度も交換されなかったので、自分で洗って使いました。とはいえ、スタッフの皆さんはとても親切で感じが良く、滞在全体を通して居心地がよかったです。 総合的に考えると、とてもリーズナブルで満足度の高いホテルでした。次回はもう少しグレードの高いお部屋にも泊まってみたいと思っています。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
清潔。過ごしやすい。冷蔵庫、電子レンジは1階ですが、利用しやすい場所にありました。賑やかなエリアからは少し外れているように思います。インテリアがもっとシンプルでもいいのになと個人的には思いました。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方が親切で、日本語を話せる方もいて、湯沸かし器の故障を伝えると迅速に対応してくれました。異例の冷夏で、朝晩冷えたので、ポータブルの暖房機器を貸していただきました。 朝食も、素晴らしく朝の始まりが最高になりました。交通の便も素晴らしく、何度でも滞在したいホテルです。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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