21 of the best · Helsinki, Finland
Hotel Kämp on the Esplanadi, the new Waldorf Astoria in Kruununhaka, Kämp Collection’s boutique houses, Hotel St. George on the park and seaside rooms by the ferries: with the bars and spas each hotel lists on its own website.
Our 21 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.
The grand hotel of the Esplanadi
The grand hotel on the Esplanadi, with the Kämp Spa below and Kämp Galleria’s shops next door.
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Formerly Hotel Maria
The former Hotel Maria in Kruununhaka, the Waldorf Astoria brand’s first hotel in the Nordic countries.
Mariankatu 23, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On the Old Church Park
A hotel facing the Old Church Park, with its own bakery, the Wintergarden bar and the Care spa and gym.
Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Hotel Kämp on the Esplanadi, a new Waldorf Astoria in Kruununhaka, design hotels in the old blocks behind the harbour and seaside rooms on Katajanokka: where to stay, and what to know before you book.
The heart of the city.
Off Senate Square
A younger, design-led Kämp Collection hotel on Kluuvikatu.
Kluuvikatu 4, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Home of Bar Runar
A Kämp Collection hotel on Fabianinkatu, with Bar Runar.
Fabianinkatu 6, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Off the Esplanadi
A Kämp Collection hotel on Fabianinkatu, a short walk from the Esplanadi.
Fabianinkatu 7, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
By the South Harbour
A Kämp Collection hotel on Unioninkatu, a block from the South Harbour and the Market Square.
Unioninkatu 17, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
The grand hotel of the Esplanadi
The grand hotel on the Esplanadi, with the Kämp Spa below and Kämp Galleria’s shops next door.
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
In the Design District
A Kämp Collection hotel on Pieni Roobertinkatu, in the Design District.
Pieni Roobertinkatu 1–3, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On Unioninkatu
A hotel on Unioninkatu, between the Esplanadi and the South Harbour.
Unioninkatu 14, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Behind Senate Square
A hotel on Snellmaninkatu in Kruununhaka, a few minutes from Senate Square.
Snellmaninkatu 15, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Formerly Hotel Maria
The former Hotel Maria in Kruununhaka, the Waldorf Astoria brand’s first hotel in the Nordic countries.
Mariankatu 23, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Bulevardi and the park.
Finnish design throughout
A design-led hotel on Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu, near the Temppeliaukio Church.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On Bulevardi
An IHG boutique hotel on Bulevardi, near the Design District.
Bulevardi 26, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On the Old Church Park
A hotel facing the Old Church Park, with its own bakery, the Wintergarden bar and the Care spa and gym.
Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
At the top of Bulevardi
A Kämp Collection design hotel at the start of Bulevardi.
Bulevardi 2–4, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Lapland in the city
Lapland Hotels’ Helsinki address, on Bulevardi.
Bulevardi 28, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On Mannerheimintie
A Scandic hotel on Mannerheimintie, opposite Stockmann.
Mannerheimintie 10, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
The Ateljee Bar on the roof
A tower hotel on Yrjönkatu, with the Ateljee Bar at the top.
Yrjönkatu 26, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Katajanokka, Jätkäsaari and the shore.
By the sea in Munkkiniemi
A seaside Hilton in leafy Munkkiniemi, west of the centre.
Kalastajatorpantie 1, 00330 HelsinkiExplore View on map
On the Hakaniemi shore
A Hilton on the water at Hakaniemi, near Kallio and the market hall.
John Stenbergin ranta 4, 00530 HelsinkiExplore View on map
By the West Harbour
An art hotel in the new seaside district of Jätkäsaari, near the West Harbour.
Välimerenkatu 18, 00220 HelsinkiExplore View on map
In a harbour warehouse
A hotel in a converted harbour warehouse on Katajanokka, near the ferry terminals.
Katajanokanlaituri 7, 00160 HelsinkiExplore View on map
34 of the best Restaurants
12 of the best Cafés
13 of the best Bars16 of the best Sights17 of the best Museums & Arts
14 of the best Parks7 of the best Walks
18 of the best Shopping
19 of the best Saunas & Health7 of the best Property6 of the best Developments5 of the best Motoring11 of the best Getting Around