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Hotel FabianvsHotel Helka
Both Hotel Fabian and Hotel Helka are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Helka scores marginally better than Hotel Fabian. Hotel Helka comes in at #12 in Helsinki with positive reviews from 4 sources like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Hotel Fabian
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Fabianinkatu 7, Helsinki 00130, Finland
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Charming and stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the city, opened in 2010 and sister to the Haven hotel. Modern, individually decorated bedrooms with wood floors and tiled bathrooms"
OysterUpscale
"This 58-room boutique is one of the best upscale hotels in Helsinki, and is within walking distance of many top Helsinki attractions, shops, and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Cozy, boutique hotel in central Helsinki with a residential vibe and complimentary bicycles." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Fabian Hotel, tucked into a courtyard in the heart of Helsinki, is a little place with a big heart which is all about service and details." Full review
The Guardian "A lovely boutique place that has met 60% of the city’s “Think Sustainably” criteria for accommodation. It is perfectly located for the Design District with its small artisan shops."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Central, but in a quiet part without the bustle of the other designer hotels, this place... is getting everything right." 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
