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Overview of Hotel Helka

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Hotel Helka

4 out of 5

4.5/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationFinnish Museum of Natural History4 min walk
    Popular LocationTemppeliaukio Church5 min walk
    Popular LocationKamppi Center7 min walk
    AirportHelsinki (HEL-Vantaa)33 min drive

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Smart Double Room

4.8/5 guest room rating
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Single Room

4.8/5 guest room rating
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Smart Single Room

4.6/5 guest room rating
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Smart Twin Room

4.8/5 guest room rating
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Loft Single

  • 151.00 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Comfort Twin Room

4.7/5 guest room rating
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

5/5 guest room rating
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft Double

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

4.7/5 guest room rating
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Loft Junior Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

Helsinki

Located in Helsinki, Hotel Helka is in the city centre and near the beach. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Ateneum Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Temppeliaukio Church and Kamppi Chapel. Helsinki Ice Hall and Linnanmaki Amusement Park are not to be missed.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Finnish Museum of Natural History - 4 min walk
  • Temppeliaukio Church - 5 min walk
  • Kamppi Center - 7 min walk
  • Parliament Building - 7 min walk
  • Kamppi Chapel - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Kauppakorkeakoulut Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grill it - 3 min walk
  • Hesburger - 3 min walk
  • Ateljé Finne - 4 min walk
  • Mt. Everest - 5 min walk
  • Kabuki - 5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Helka

Eco-friendly Helsinki hotel in Etelainen District, near Finnish Museum of Natural History
This hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. All 151 rooms offer free WiFi, coffee makers and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include hairdryers, showers and phones.
Hotel Helka offers 151 forms of accommodation with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 49-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Helsinki hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key (nogle), a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 32 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Finnish
  • Swedish

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 March 2021 to 31 March 2021 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
1 per room
Food and water bowls are available
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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
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

We should mention

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Hotel Helka and receive a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Helka offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Hotel Helka cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Helka?
As of 10 Apr 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Helka on 6 May 2021 start from £85, including 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.
Is Hotel Helka pet-friendly?
Yes, Hotel Helka allows pets (limit 1 per room). There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night.
How much is parking at Hotel Helka?
Self-parking is available for EUR 32 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Helka?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Helka?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Hotel Helka located?
Located in Etelainen District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Finnish Museum of Natural History, Temppeliaukio Church and Kamppi Center. Parliament Building and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 10 minutes. Kauppakorkeakoulut Station and Elainmuseo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Overall score and ratings

4.5

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 641 out of 1121 reviews
5 - Excellent 57%
Rating 4 - Good. 424 out of 1121 reviews
4 - Good 38%
Rating 3 - Okay. 41 out of 1121 reviews
3 - Okay 4%
Rating 2 - Poor. 12 out of 1121 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 3 out of 1121 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Overall very pleasant stay. Nice staff and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny single room
Charming place, great breakfast, extremely helpful staff. My room was very tiny though, probably no more than 10 m2, if l were 30 kg more, l couldn’t have closed the shower door after entering 😂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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