Scandic SimonkenttavsHotel Helka
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Helka is preferred by most reviewers compared to Scandic Simonkentta. Hotel Helka comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Scandic Simonkentta
Simonkatu 9, Helsinki 00100, Finland
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This giant sleek überhotel towers over the comings and goings in the new Kamppi Square." Full review
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Some rooms even have a sauna for no extra cost, so it's worth requesting one of these on the off chance.
Travel + Leisure
"Smack dab in the center of Helsinki, the new-millennium Simonkenttä is a gleaming example of what a big urban hotel can do for the environment." Full review
Star Service
"A five-minute uphill walk from the main train station, this property is one block from the main shopping street and right on Kamppi Square." Full review
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The large room count keeps staffers busy and unable to respond quickly to special requests.
Fodor's
"Located next to the bus station and the Forum shopping center, this hotel was specially designed to be environmentally friendly and to fulfill hypoallergenic standards." 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