Hotel KampvsHotel Helka
Hotel Kamp and Hotel Helka are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Kamp ranks significantly higher than Hotel Helka. Hotel Kamp comes in at 94 with accolades from 10 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Hideaway Report and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Kamp Show All Reviews
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious 19C hotel with superb spa and fitness facility. Well-equipped, elegant bedrooms boast spacious marble bathrooms; suites are named after Finnish artists."
Travel + Leisure
"For visiting artists, royalty, and romantics, this modernized 19th-century hotel is the address to commit to memory." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Founded in 1887 and recently renovated, this Belle Epoque property is one of Helsinki’s most outstanding hotels, and only one of two in the city with five stars."
Star Service
"Next to the Kamp Galleria, five blocks from the train station, this property opened in 1887 as an opulent meeting place for Finnish diplomats and artists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This "old-world European hotel," which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012, garners a perfect score for its location in the Kluuvi shopping district... and across from Esplanade Park." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Kämp offers late-19th-century classical luxury in an authentically historic and central setting." Full review
Fodor's
"Opposite the Esplanade Park stands this splendid, luxurious, late-19th-century cultural landmark, now a member of the Starwood group." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Lavish hotel located opposite Esplanade Park in the city’s principal upscale shopping area." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic hotel steps from Helsinki’s Esplanadi, with a top restaurant and Nordic-inspired spa treatments." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Built by Finnish architect Theodor Höijer in 1887, Hotel Kämp woos guests with its Old World architecture and decor." Full review
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