“Strong Design and Great Location”

This recently renovated hotel is equipped with a very helpful and multilingual staff, a delicious gourmet (if perhaps a bit pricy) restaurant, and rooms that have integrated desk/rotating LCD tv and monitor/storage/refrigerator room divider units. The renovation included screenprinted fabric light diffusers so you look up from the bed toward an illuminated view of nature, or you roll out of bed into furniture that includes Artek items. Good location near the new underground multilevel bus station and Tennispalatsi.

“Will definately go back to Helka”

We chose Hotel Helka purely by the recommendation of a Finnish friend. The hotel is in a great location, near to all the transport links and local sights. The staff were all very friendly and helpful with directions. It is straightforward to get to from the airport and they have a good website. It appeared that the Hotel had undergone a recent interior renovation and is now very smart, decorated with Artek furniture and other contemporary Finnish designs. (I saw some good photos on the Flickr website) The room was clean and well furnished, the shower was also great. We were also very satisfied with the great selection of buffet style breakfast every morning. On the first evening we ate in the Hotel restaurant and must confess it was the best meal we ate on our entire visit! The downside on our visit was that the sauna and jacuzzi were closed for renovation, which was just bad luck I guess. It would have also been nice to have a bathtub in the room.

“Place for family or business stay”

Stayed in Helka twice in 2008 while being on short business trips.Convenient location, good (and quiet) service; a budget option. Could be easily recommended.

“good location, good price”

Great location, close to center, railroad, bus station. Staff very helpful, changed room when street location was found to be too noisy. Helped with shopping, entertainment ideas.

“I would recommend it.”

It was a good room and had a comfy bed. The bathroom was small but nice. The included breakfast was pretty good too. It's near the train station and it's a quick walk to anywhere downtown.

“Roomy hotel with great food”

Very clean and stylish hotel. Had the latest offerings like in-room Internet access, large TV and the most room I've experienced in Scandanavia. The buffet breakfast had lots of choice and is a great way to start the day. Good service and English is well spoken. It is also easy to get to using the trams along the 3 line (B or T). Get off at stop 0203 (Kauppakorkeakoulut Handlshogskolorna) or catch the Metro to Kamppi station.

“Great Room Great Location”

We had a wonderful stay at the Helka. Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful. If you want a great room without the great price try the Helka.

“Can't wait to go back!”

Great hotel, great location, easy to walk to everything

“The best value in Helsinki”

Contemporary modern comfortable downtown hotel with friendly staff & an excellent resturant. Probably the best value for money in Helsinki.

“Loved it!”

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. the location was perfect, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the rooms were extremely comfortable. The breakfast was great, too.