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Hilton Helsinki StrandvsHotel Helka
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Hilton Helsinki Strand is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Helka. Hilton Helsinki Strand comes in at 84 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
The Telegraph
John Stenbergin Ranta 4, Helsinki 00530, Finland
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Spacious waterfront hotel with classic '80s design, impressive atrium and 8th floor fitness and relaxation centre; take in city views from the sauna or pool."
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Smartly kept bedrooms boast marble bathrooms; ask for a room overlooking the water.
Fodor's "With tastefully furnished rooftop saunas; large, crisply decorated rooms; bathrooms with heated floors; and even a car-wash service in the basement garage, this hotel pampers you." Full review
Lonely Planet "As one of Finland's most expensive hotels, you'd expect it to impress on arrival. It does just that, from its quiet waterside location to its soaring lobby area." Full review
Star Service "This hotel occupies a tasteful terra-cotta marble and granite building located between two bridges on a northwest corner of one of the fingers of the Gulf of Finland." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With guestbook entries ranging from Donald Trump to Pink Floyd, the Hilton Helsinki Strand is a landmark on the east of the city." Full review
Hotel Helka Michelin Guide Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet
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
OysterUpper-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 PlanetTop 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
