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Scandic PaasivsHotel Helka
Scandic Paasi and Hotel Helka are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Helka ranks marginally better than Scandic Paasi. Hotel Helka ranks #12 in Helsinki with approval from 4 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Scandic Paasi
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Paasivuorenkatu 5 B, Helsinki 00530, Finland
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The Scandic Paasi is a lively, upscale chain hotel walking distance to the city's central railway." Full review
Afar Magazine "One building’s white-tile exterior is strikingly futuristic. Inside, some rooms draw inspiration from the circus, with zebra-stripe upholstery and images of lion tamers on the walls." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Tucked away in a quiet leafy square and decorated in snazzy designs, some paying homage to the colourful history of this salt-of-the-earth Helsinki district." 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
