Hotel Helka has become a sort of home away from home for me. The friendly and helpful staff at this hotel really makes this a great hotel. That said, I also love the breakfast, the comfort of the rooms, and the sauna. One of my favorite restaurants (Atelje Finne) is around the corner, there are several second-hand clothing stores within walking distance. Kamppi, the train station, and the National Opera and Ballet are all within walking distance. I prefer staying in this location than closer to Esplanadi.

I informed the desk when I moved in that I did not want housekeeping to clean my room but somehow housekeeping didn't get the message and straightened the room anyway. This entailed moving all of my clothes from the bed where I had been sorting through things.

Third time staying in Helka. Great location, within walking distance to everywhere in Helsinki. Friendly staff and room was spacious. Breakfast is suberb and one of the reasons for us returning!

The bathroom shower (especially corners, shower screen sliders and grout) would need some deep scrub. This did not prevent us from using the facilities, but made the room feel sub-standard. The aircon was noisy, and therefore were only able to use it at low setting. Normally would not be an issue but there was a record heat wave in May!

I stayed here last week and this time was given a bigger room, which was a great improvement on the last one. Especially liked the comparative size of the bathroom .

I obviously went down for breakfast at the wrong time. It was very busy, tables full, etc. But as the crowd thinned a very efficient waitress was clearing the tables and filling up the depleted food options. So I eventually got a reasonable breakfast. I'm always amazed at the amount of food some people take from a buffet, then leave it on their plates uneaten....

Loved many aspects of this comfortable and well-staffed boutique hotel. The location was outside the city center with easy access to public transit and the trending Kamppi neighborhood. Also within walking distance of a beautiful park and beach for morning work outs. The sauna was a great treat after a day of exploring. Oh - and how could I forget the adorable specialty coffee shop next door!

The bar was nice, but could have used more comfortable chairs for those slow days when you want to curl up with a book and a glass of wine.

Everything, the attention the kindness of the staff specially from Anu of front desk and the girl from the bar which made my stay so warm and welcoming, also I believe one of the best breakfast included in a hotel, dietary and allergy friendly options such as gluten free breads, vegetable milk options, vegan cheese to mention a few… now regarding another extra is the sauna, which is amazing and super private, there is women and man rooms so I found it quite nice.

That they didn’t have a fridge on the room but it’s explained that is for environmental purposes and you can save in their fridge if asked.

It was unique and comfortable, friendly staff

Outside of the STELLAR breakfast (that we almost missed sleeping in after a late flight arrival)- I was disappointed that there weren’t more basic amenities that we’re used to in the states- no tea or coffee available when we arrived, or hot water- and it was expensive to buy a tea bag. Actually all of the food/ drinks at the hotel were pricey, we were bummed about that- and since we had to split our bags at the airport we ended up being without certain things like a toothbrush or toiletries, and they didn’t have anything for us really in the room except shampoo. Maybe we’re spoiled in the states, but it was a bummer that the only non-Airbnb we stayed in on our 3 week europe trip had the LEAST amenities available.

The location is excellent; the breakfast was very diverse, with extreme quality and lovely details (like produce from sustainable sources); the staff was very very friendly and treated us with great care (we had to leave around 3am and they gave us a take-away breakfast); the rooms and facilities were very clean and very cool!!

In May the sun sets at 11 pm and rises around 4 am... the curtains let light in...

Great location and clean! Comfortable beds and good breakfast. The fridge in the reception are was also useful. The staff were friendly too - especially Salla! She was so helpful and accommodating when we had to rearrange our stay, as our flight home was cancelled. Thank you Salla and Hotel Helka, your city is beautiful!

Nothing to note, only room size quite compact for a twin. Would choose bigger room, if booking again.

What I like most was their staff, they are really professional and very nice. From the reception to the kitchen staff all were great. I also like the ambiance of the room, it is cozy. Location wise is really superb.

Not that I do not like but would love more about breakfast if there would be rice served. Not that I do not like the food that was served but would just loved it more if rice is also served. ❤️ Also it would be great if there is slippers and toothbrush provided in the room. 😊

Excellent positioning, just a short stroll from both the city center and central station. The staff was amazing—friendly, helpful, and responsive to all our inquiries, offering valuable suggestions. Numerous restaurants in the area. The sauna on the top floor was a delightful experience. The breakfast options were extensive and fantastic. The reception area was impressive, and we appreciated the secure luggage storage during check-out. The bar also stood out positively as well.

The only downside was the temperature. Occasionally, the room felt a bit chilly.