I booked this hotel for a quick one night sleep. When I selected, positives were central location in Helsinki city and car parking's adjacency, locating right on the backyard of the hotel. And those really remained the only positives. The hotel interiors are very Nordic and very basic style. Some Aalto design furniture does not really make it any cosier...... More

I like the hotel. It is close to city center and relatively ok price. Breakfast was great, and small sauna as well. However rooms are pretty small - especially toilets. More

The Helka is an older building, and fits in well with the surrounding area. It is in a slightly out of the way area, but is actually quite accessible by streetcar/tram from Rautatientori (train station/square) and the regional bus station at Kampi. I booked a small room over the Internet, which had been re-done, and was very pleasant. The staff... More

I stay in this hotel only one night in March 2012. Price is for me too expensive but when I look on prices in Finland probably this is fair. Hotel is very nice, warm and comfortable. Room is really great with wi-fi free in the room, but Bathroom is too small but clean and nice. Hotel stuff is very friendly... More

The hotel is nice, the staff is friendly and helpful, the restaurant is good, breakfast is not bad. The room is not very big, but for a single person is good, but the bathroom is very small. It is close to the Metro station and Kampi shops. It was good that they have free wi-fi in the rooms! More

I visited here for a couple of nights at the height of winter, February 2012. The hotel is close to the city centre, but if it's cold and you haven't been before, it might be worth getting a taxi to find it. The Helka is spartan with a pine forest theme, but underneath the IKEA-type styling it provides a decent... More

The room was comfortable with perfect lighting..!! The staff of the hotel is very friendly. The breakfast is just perfect. The location of the hotel is awesome..I had a wonderful time having beer sitting outside the hotel at night where there are a few tables kept..So serene and so peaceful..Simply Splendid!! More

Excellent hotel, modern room, great breakfast, very close to the centre. Highly recommended More

We have stayed in most of the big, international brand hotels in Helsinki over the years but this was the first time in a smaller, independant hotel. And what a really nice surprise it was. Ok, not such a great surprise as there are so many good reviews alread on Tripadvisor for it but this is a great place to... More