Located close to Finnish Museum of Natural History and Temppeliaukio Church, Hotel Helka provides a terrace, a library, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Located in Etelainen District, a neighborhood in Helsinki, Hotel Helka is near a metro station and near the beach. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Kamppi Chapel and Sibelius Monument. Temppeliaukio Church and Parliament Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Helsinki travel guide
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, Helsinki, 00100
What's nearby
Temppeliaukio Church
6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Kamppi Chapel
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Parliament Building
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Finlandia Hall
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Hanken Station
3 min walk
Helsinki Central Station
12 min walk
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min walk
Taco Bell
4 min walk
Helkan keittiö
1 min walk
Hemingway’s
3 min walk
Ravintola Factory
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Helka
Boutique hotel near Finnish Museum of Natural History
Located close to Temppeliaukio Church and Parliament Building, Hotel Helka provides a terrace, a library, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
Express check-in, secured bicycle storage, and a front-desk safe
Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
LED TVs with satellite channels
Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Yes, Hotel Helka allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Helka?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Helka on Nov 2, 2026 start from $141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Helka?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Helka?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hotel Helka located?
Located in Etelainen District, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Finnish Museum of Natural History, Temppeliaukio Church, and Parliament Building. Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Kamppi Chapel are also within 10 minutes. Hanken Station and Luonnontieteellinen Museo Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Helka Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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I had a very pleasant stay!
The hotel is conveniently located and has some charm, breakfast is excellent, and there’s even a (free) sauna for guests.
The room was tiny but had everything I needed.
My breakfast was absolutely delicious, good bed, nice and quiet, and everything worked very well, from the shower to the kettle in the room. I did not have a refrigerator in my room, which wasn't that big a deal, but I have seen it advertised in other places, so be aware. Really easy walking distance from lots of different things in this part uptown. Parking wasn't too challenging, but I was there on a weekend, so that made it easier. Great Cafe just a couple doors down and the hotel bar is spectacular. I really appreciate that they didn't charge a trillion dollars to have a very clean small dog in a room for one night.
Our room was large, airy, very clean and with excellent amenities. It was a comfortable home away from home, a lovely place to relax after a day of walking.
The breakfast was generous and varied with fresh food, well prepared.
The staff was very accommodating. Special mention to the young man on night duty as we left for a very early flight home, who went out of his way to make us a coffee to help us wake up before our taxi came. A small kindness that we will remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Benjamin
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean throughout the stay and was sufficiently equipped (hot powerful shower, TV with streaming and casting built-in, drink-making supplies). Staff were always super friendly and helpful. Hotel was always warm and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Katja
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic, clean room decorated with Finnish design. Breakfast was 6/5, really good!
This hotel was a gem!!! We stayed for 4 nights and I was sad to leave. It was a lovely place in a great location. And the breakfast!!! I was so delicious. I’m not usually a big breakfast person and I was always looking forward to it. The local Finnish porridge with berries was my favorite. Delicious coffee and everything was so fresh! Our room: it was so great! We had a suite that had our own sauna and it was amazing. It was attached to the bathroom so we used it every day.
Such a fun addition to this room. I loved it and I hope to go back someday.
The rooms are beautifully designed and comfortable. It is a little bit away from the train station but I enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. The bathroom is pretty small. If you mind tiny bathrooms, book a larger room. Some amenities were lacking such as a wash cloth and conditioner. Considering the price and design, I will stay again. As a bonus, there is an excellent Japanese restaurant which is kind of hidden from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alba
Apr 7, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed one night at Helka hotel. The stay itself was fine and the staff was very kind, but our room wasn't properly cleaned. We found visible dust in many places and a hair hanging on the towels dryer, as well as some small hair product bottle full of dust on the floor, probably left from another guest. There was mold in the sealing of the door in the shower (which wasn't closing properly and leaking water when we showered, but we reported it to the receptionist when we left).
We didn't expect this kind of things from a four star hotel. If it wasn't for the cleaning, our stay would have been a 5 out of 5.
I would like to highlight the breakfast, which was very good, with a good of variety and allergens clearly indicated.
Nice furniture, we really enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Beth
Sep 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I ended up leaving the hotel after one night. The bed was very uncomfortable. I have rarely had such a bad night's sleep. The bathroom smelled. The breakfast offering was very limited.