Arthur HotelvsHotel Helka
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Hotel Helka is the choice of most professionals compared to Arthur Hotel. Hotel Helka comes in at #12 in Helsinki with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
Arthur Hotel
Vuorikatu 19, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $65/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Close to the train station, Arthur is central but has a quiet, parkside location. It’s a fairly standard Finnish hotel with a beer fridge at reception and comfortable rooms in light pastel colours." Full review
Fodor's
"Owned by the Helsinki YMCA, the Arthur is centrally located, unpretentious, and comfortable." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 182-room, mid-range Hotel Arthur is conveniently located within walking distance of the Central Railway Station and Senate Square." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Arthur sits in a century-old building located just north of Helsinki's central train station." Full review
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(We heard that a few rooms boast a "rainbow shower," which allows you to choose the color of your water.
Hotel Helka
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Well-kept contemporary bedrooms have white walls and huge photos of flora and fauna on the ceilings."
Fodor's
"Owned by the Finnish YWCA, this is a pleasant, affordable alternative to the higher-price chain hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Hotel Helka is an upper-middle-range landmark property located in the center of Helsinki, and it's famed for being featured in the 1983 film "Gorky Park." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the centre’s best midrange hotels – you can nearly always get a room cheaper than the listed price – the Helka has competent, friendly staff and excellent facilities." Full review