Helka

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Norra Järnvägsgatan 23, 00100 Helsinki, Finland | Edit hotel information »

Average ratings by Real Travelers

4.2 out of 5 based on 38 reviews from 5 sources
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

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  • " But overall a very nice Hotel." — source Venere

    " it’s good, but needs more fresh fruit." — source Expedia

Helka Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    " But overall a very nice Hotel." source Venere 2009/08/01

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  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    " it’s good, but needs more fresh fruit." source Expedia 2009/10/06

    " Rooms were clean, staff was very helpful." source Expedia 2009/09/20

    " The rooms were clean and well appointed. The bathrooms were newish and clean." source Expedia 2008/06/09

    " I asked in advance for a quiet room and got one -- small but perfectly adequate and clean." source Expedia 2008/08/12

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  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The staff were very friendly and polite." source Expedia 2008/06/30

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  • Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    " The good: thoughtfully decorated, comfortable rooms (I especially liked the forest scenes hanging from the ceiling above the beds), a sauna, a bar with nice bartender who served vodka on tap (!), good breakfast buffet, free in-room wireless Internet connection, convenient location." source Expedia 2009/11/25

    " Location is good." source Expedia 2009/08/16

    "Stayed in Helka twice in 2008 while being on short business trips.Convenient location, good (and quiet) service;" source Expedia 2009/01/06

    " Good location near the new underground multilevel bus station and Tennispalatsi." source Expedia 2008/06/25

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  • Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
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More information on Helka

Location. The Helka hotel is located in Helsinki, Finland, 200 metres from Kamppi metro station and 800 metres from Central Station. The Temppeliaukio Church is 400 metres away. Hotel Features. The hotel was built in 1928 and refurbished in 2006 in a modern Finnish style. There is a restaurant and bar, and a sauna area that includes a spa tub and relaxation lounge with fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Some free parking spaces are available by advance request. Hotel Helka has a restaurant serving modern Finnish and international dishes, and a lobby bar offering drinks and Finnish specialities. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided. There are two conference rooms, one for 30 people and another for 70. Guestrooms. The 150 guestrooms reflect modern Finnish design with light wood furniture and contemporary art prints that reflect the nature of Finland. All have satellite TV, desks, complimentary high speed Internet connections, minibars, telephones, and hairdryers. Expert Tip. Korkeasaari Zoo, six kilometres from the hotel, is one of the oldest zoos in the world. It is home to a number of endangered species including the snow leopard.

Details for Helka:

  • Check-in Time:

    1400
  • Check-out Time:

    1200
  • Total Rooms:

    149
  • Total Floors:

    1
  • Rooms:

    Single room, Standard room
  • Price:

    102€-159€ ($133-$207) double; 185€-250€ ($241-$325) suite. Rates include breakfast, Inexpensive
  • Credit Cards Accepted

    AE, DC, MC, V
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  • Cancellation 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

Amenities include:

  •   Valet parking
  •   Sauna
  •   Tv
  •   Room service
  •   Restaurant
  •   Mini bar
  •   Laundry
  •   Internet
  •   Handicap accessible
  •   Free parking
  •   Free breakfast
  •   Concierge
  •   Business center
  •   Air conditioned