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Helka Hotel

3.5 of 5
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki 00100, Finland
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Mersin, Icel, Turkey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This hotel is very nice and it has good location. It is near bus station, train station, ferry port and airport bus stop, city center, bars, restaurants, national museum, stone church and other historical and tourist places. Rooms are good, large and clean. Breakfast is good. Personel are helpful. Nice price, nice hotel good location. Free sauna is very good.

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Ilhan E, Thank you for your review. It is good to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. Hopefully you will visit us again! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

Worcester, United Kingdom
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82 reviews 82 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Nice bar, good restaurant & breakfasts, very comfortable rooms.........all in all a great choice for business or leisure when visiting Helsinki. Some restaurants & bars nearby, many more within 10 minutes walk.

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear mijb, Thank you for your kind review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. Have a nice summer and welcome again! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed at the Helka hotel for 3 nights. We greatly enjoyed it. We weren't that convinced when we first saw the outside: the hotel housed inside a grey, dull tower. However, the reception area is clean and tidy. The gentleman who checked us in was friendly and efficient. In fact, all staff were extremely helpful and nothing was ever... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear MrERichter, Thank you for your review and nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I will tell your regards also to the restaurant staff. We are planning to make some changes to hotel entrance in the near future, hopefully soon. In Hotel Helka we have only twin rooms with two beds. Mattresses are very good idea, thank you!... More

Helsinki
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We've passed a great stay in Helka Hotel. It's very good located in the Helsinki center. Single rooms are quite small but good designed. The general atmosphere is calm with good breakfast, good cleanliness and very kind service!

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear Roger L, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. Have a nice summer and we hope to see you again here at Helka! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

jäppilä finland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Located in central Helsinki, easy to get anywhere yet somehow you get a nice secluded feeling. My first time staying in Helka, and I will be going back. Men's and women's sauna is always available on the top floor, but we were able to rent the penthouse sauna one evening with the hot tub, which was delightful. After sauna, we... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear tiiaandbella, Thank you for you review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. I will tell your greetings also to the reception and restaurant. Have a nice spring and welcome again! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

Helsinki
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The position of the hotel is excellent near station. Our the room was clean and big, service at desk and bar was very good. Breakfast was good but in my opinion with too little bakery (croissant , cakes)

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Giuseppe V, Thank you for your review and nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have Finnish karelian pies and some days homemade bread but we will discuss with the restaurant if it would be possible to add more pastries to the breakfast selection. Hope to see you and your family again at Helka! Best regards Hotel... More

Boise, Idaho
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We used the Helka as our Helsinki base during our March Border To Border ski adventure and after a follow-up trip to Spain. The staff were fluent in English and extremely helpful providing accurate information on transportation, dining, and any other questions we had. The breakfast buffet was excellent as was the sauna. The lobby computer was highly useful in... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Boise, Thank you for your review. It is good to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. You are very welcome to visit us again! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

Helsinki, Finland
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110 reviews 110 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Stayed here for 5 nights on a business trip, and would happily stay again (for a business trip), although nothing was really outstanding. The location is great for central Helsinki. My single room was compact, but adequate. Breakfast was OK, but spoilt by intrusive music! WiFi was free, but not the quickest. So all in all, an OK place to... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear EnjoyTravel200, Thank you for your honest review and for staying with us. We are sorry to hear that the music in the breakfast room didn´t meet your expectations. Hopefully you will visit us again! Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

Hjørring
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We ordered this stay via olotels.com. 3 nights in a double room. Everything went perfect from reservation over payment to the final arrival at the hotel, where the printed reservation was accepted with no questions. From outside the hotel does not look impressive, but the outside of the building does nor reveal the troth of the inside. The hotel seems... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Tom B, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. The hotel has been renovated from inside 2006. We are planning to make some changes also to hotel entrance in the near future. Best regards Hotel Helka Chris Kruusvee More

St. Petersburg, Russia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I stayed in this hotel only one time but i felt myself there very comfortable and nice, i always look for a room there if i go in Helsinki. This hotel located in quiet place of center, closer to Temppeliaukion kirkko (church in the rock). Room is comfortable, big and clean. Service is very, very friendly, cultural and helpful. Breakfast... More

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Chris K, Guest Relations Manager at Helka Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Dear Natalia105, Thank you for your kind review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Helka. I will tell your greetings to our restaurant. In the hotel we only have twin rooms with two beds. In some rooms the beds are separately and in some rooms together. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Next time you visit... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Helka Hotel Helsinki
Address: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki 00100, Finland
Region: Finland > Southern Finland > Helsinki
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Family Hotels in Helsinki
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Casual Elegance inspired by Finnish Design and Nature! Only 250 metres from Kamppi Metro Station, privately owned Hotel Helka offers 150 functional rooms, fine dining and a cozy street bar. All the rooms have design furniture and a strong sense of Finnish nature. All of the rooms have air-cooling system, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast buffet, use of Sauna and WiFi connection are complimentary for all guests. Hotel Helka is housed in a refurbished 1920s building. The bright rooms feature decor by Artek and other well-known Finnish design brands and designers. Helkan Keittio Restaurant serves Finnish cuisine based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients such as fish, game, mushrooms and berries. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks in Helka’s trendy Lobby Bar, which also features a cigar room. Helka’s central location provides easy access to shopping, dining and culture. Helsinki Central Station is 10 minute walk away. Welcome to the Heart of Helsinki! ... more   less 
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