from 5 sources
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Overall:
"Would not recommend for a family stay, but perfect for business purposes." — source Orbitz
"we thought the hotel was great the people were very helpful and we will stay there again." — source Hotels.com
"Could be easily recommended." — source Expedia
"I rather lucked into it by accident, but can easily recommend it." — source Expedia
"IÂ’d stay there again." — source Expedia
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Clean:
"Rooms are modern, neat, comfy and the large silk screen image hanging over the bed is a very unique touch." — source Hotels.com
"The room was clean and staff very helpful." — source Hotels.com
"I asked in advance for a quiet room and got one -- small but perfectly adequate and clean." — source Expedia
"Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful." — source Expedia
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Location:
"This hotel is in a good location less than ten minutes from the central train station and a short bus journey to the West ferry port." — source Skoosh
"Easy walking distance to Kamppi shopping center and trams; reasonable walking distance to Mannerheimintie." — source Hotels.com
"ItÂ’s near the train station and itÂ’s a quick walk to anywhere downtown." — source Expedia
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Value:
"The included breakfast buffet was also one of the best for the price in Scandinavia." — source Hotels.com
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Room:
"The room was comfortable, a little small compared to what you get in U." — source Expedia
"The rooms were really small but that is Europe." — source Expedia
More information on Helka
When you enter Hotel Helka, you get a strong sense of being in Finland. Helka offers an elegant combination of Nordic design, Finnish culture and hospitality in a cosy environment. The bright and spacious rooms are furnished with products from Artek and Finnish top designers. Themes from design and nature are present everywhere: in furnishing, service, food and music. Hotel Helka has served its guests in the heart of Helsinki since 1928.
Check-in Time:
1400Check-out Time:
1200Total Rooms:
STANDARD - ROOM:The bright and spacious rooms are furnished with products from Artek and Finnish top designers. Amenities in room: Wide bed, WC, Shower, Towels, Linen, shampoo and soap, Satellite TV and Pay-TV, Phone, Minibar, Air conditioning, Free of charge modem / data port connection, Hair dryer, Room service.Total Floors:
1 floors.Rooms:
STANDARD - ROOM:The bright and spacious rooms are furnished with products from Artek and Finnish top designers. Amenities in room: Wide bed, WC, Shower, Towels, Linen, shampoo and soap, Satellite TV and Pay-TV, Phone, Minibar, Air conditioning, Free of charge modem / data port connection, Hair dryer, Room service.Price
102€-159€ ($133-$207) double; 185€-250€ ($241-$325) suite. Rates include breakfast, InexpensiveCredit Cards Accepted
AE, DC, MC, VCancellation Policy
-24 hours, Cancellations made outside stated time limit and no-shows will result in a 100% cancellation charge for the first night
Directions
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): Distance to Hotel Helka is 20 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive. Getting there. The best way to get to Hotel Helka from the airport is by taxi. A taxi will cost approximately 35 EUR. Alternatively, public buses (numbers 415, 451, 519, and 615) leave for Helsinki city centre every 10 30 minutes, and cost about 3.50 EUR. Finnair city buses depart every 15 20 minutes and run until midnight daily. Single tickets cost about 5 EUR. Bus stops can be found outside both terminals. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. Helsinki's public transport system (HKL) includes buses, trams, and a metro system. Most of the Metro lines run until 11.30 p.m. Tickets cost less when purchased prior to boarding. A HKL tourist ticket is available, offering unlimited travel on all forms of public transport. Ferries run from the harbour to the Suomenlinna fortress. Driving directions. From Helsinki Vantaa Airport follow road signs to Helsinki City Centre (Keskusta) until you are on a road 45 (Tuusulan vayla). Carry on for 12.5 kilometres and turn right into Sturenkatu Street. Continue for 2.3 kilometres (Sturenkatu Street changes to Helsinginkatu Street) and take a left turn after the Opera House into Mannerheimintie Street. Carry on for 1.1 kilometres and turn right after the Houses of Parliament to Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu Street. After 400 metres Hotel Helka will be on your right.
Area
Helsinki.
Attractions
Messukeskus Fair 6km
Dining
RestaurantThe restaurant is located on the ground floor. The decor is Scandinavian with light wooden fittings, pastel red/green fabrics and light yellow walls. There is an open kitchen, Brussels brasserie style. The menu is international with some Finnish specialities. Everything is prepared in-house, the ice cream being a speciality.
Information by OrbitzCheck rates & availability for this hotel — Average Price: $121
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