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#12 of 17 hotels in Turku
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Welcome to Hotel Helmi, your Turku “home away from home.” Hotel Helmi aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Close to some of Turku's most popular landmarks, such as Pyhän Marttyyrikeisarinna Aleksandran Kirkko (0.3 mi) and Abo Akademi (0.5 mi), Hotel Helmi is a great destination for tourists.
Hotel Helmi is a family-friendly hotel offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
The hotel features baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Turku. For guests with a vehicle, street parking is available.
Travellers looking to enjoy some tapas can head to Tintå, Di Trevi, or Restaurant Julinia. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as Ravintola Bassi or Vaakahuone.
Should time allow, Turku Cathedral, Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and Turku Art Museum are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.
Hotel Helmi puts the best of Turku at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian, Arabic and 2 more
Location
Tuureporinkatu 11, Turku 20100 Finland
Name/address in local language
Hotel Helmi
97 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The hotel is located within walking distance of the centre of Turku or very close to the bus station if you prefer to ride. Reception staff are courteous and helpful. Everywhere is clean and well-maintained. Breakfast is fine. Wi-fi works.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Comfortable room, very good breakfast at the cafe downstairs. Note that the reception has limited opening hours, so contact them beforehand, if you are arriving late. With the low price tag, this is a very good deal. Much recommeded!
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Good mid-range hotel a few minutes walk from the central station and the riverside and centre. There are bad bus stops in front. The room was simply furnished but clean, comfortable and functional. There was also a fridge in the room but no kettle. The breakfast, included in the rate, offers a decent choice with a savory and sweet part. Good value for money. Definitely recommended
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hotel was closed no reception, info to contact someone upon arrival not available, message on voicemail not in English. Management later called me to berate me in English telling me it was all my fault. Had to carry luggage to other hotel and pay for a room.
Still waiting for refund.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from Hotel Helmi, Owner at Hotel Helmi
Responded 14 Nov 2022
Sounds like nothing went well here and I apologize for the bad service you have received. There´s been a change of owner of the business, so I cannot comment on this one. Also it´s been a long time ago, but hope there was a good ending though. We wish you all the best from Hotelli Helmi!
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Great experience at this hotel, everything as described and everything went to plan.
I arrived late one evening, since the reception isn't staffed after 7PM I received special instructions as to how to get in and access my room. Everything went to plan and the process was very easy.
The room was spacious and quiet, and it had everything I needed. There was a desk, a TV, a private wash room and 2 single comfortable beds. Wi-fi worked perfectly in my room and was very fast.
Breakfast the next morning was far superior than I expected after reading some of the reviews on here, a good selection of cereals, eggs, bacon, sausages, pastries and decent coffee. The breakfast is served at a cafe on the side of the hotel that is open to the public, you get a voucher to redeem when you enter and you can choose most (not all) of the options available at the buffet. The staff were friendly and there was plenty of tables.
The location of the hotel was perfect for me, right next to the bus terminal (where I caught a bus to Helsinki) and also next to the airport bus stop. There is a McDonald's and petrol station (selling snacks and drinks) opposite and it was only about 10 minutes to walk to the cathedral and waterfront.
The next morning check out was easy, quick and the lady at reception was very pleasant and helpful. They offered luggage storage so as long as you pick up before 7PM then you can explore the city during the day without having to drag your suitcase around.
No negatives I can think of, the reason I stayed at this hotel was because it was one of the most affordable I could find, so with that in mind it was excellent overall.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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An alright hotel, good location (near everything) and nice beds. Quiet at night which is really good. A bit let down was the breakfast — nothing except for a bread for vegans. My partner’s a vegetarian and not much for her to eat either. We had informed about it and thought they’d give us something, but all they did was give me one yogurt. A bit weird for a hotel in a city like Turku which is filled with vegetarian restaurants.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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The hotel is basic, like an Ibis, and lacks charm but fortunately the receptionist I had made up for it. She is friendly and helpful and kind. I was here on a bike tour and she remember me 4 days later and let me check in earlier than normal time seeing how I was sweaty and tired. The location is not bad, near the bus station and short walk from town. Can't complain much, though the breakfast is a little bland, like the hotel itself.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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The hotel is just steps from the bus station and also the railway station is very near. There is a large parking place next to the hotel (about 12 € for 24 hours) so arriving with your own car is no problem either. Also a bit more expensive parking in a garage is near (P-Puutori). We expected some traffic noises but there were none, so that was also a nice surprise.
The reception is only open during the daytime so be sure to inform the hotel if you are arriving late at night. When you check in and get your key card you will be able to come and go as you wish.
The rooms are tidy and nice for the money you pay. We payed 85 € for a twin room for one night while the other hotels would have cost about 150-220 € per night, so we thought the price was very reasonable for two comfortable beds and own bathroom with shower. There was also TV, writing desk, two chairs, a small fridge (no minibar), towels and hair dryer. What else would you even need?
We happened to hear the receptionist serving a foreign businesman in very fluent English. She also mentioned there was a 10 % discount in one of the nearby restaurants for the hotels guests.
The breakfast is included in the price and was served in a restaurant in the hotel. It was very basic but again compared to the price it was more than we expected. There was coffee, tea, juices, porridge, muesli, yogurt, bread, cheese, cuts of meat, vegetables and fruit, meatballs and sausages.
The location of the hotel is ideal for people who arrive with public transport but also the center of the city is within 5-10 minutes walking distance. Even closer you will find a grocery store and a couple of pubs and pizzerias. I would absolutely consider hotel Helmi for my next visit to Turku.
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Date of stay: November 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Reception is not open 24 hours, inform the hotel if you arrive after 6 p.m.
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Comfortable and good value for money. Well located to walk around the city center although not in the very center. The young lady at the reception when we arrived in the afternoon was extremely kind and professional. Very smiley and she spoke a perfect American English. I've found not very warm welcoming in some hotels in Finland so I specially appreciate this nice and professional welcoming.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel is small, and nice. Reception is close during night, there is machine for coffee and tee in lobby. Rooms are small but very clean. In the very cold period of year, heating was very good. Restaurant offers good breakfast. Hotel is in walking distance of old part of very nice town Turku.
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Date of stay: November 2016
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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There are more places to choose from in the Turku area.
PRICE RANGE
€104 - €115 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FinlandSouthwest FinlandTurku
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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