Helsinki recommendations

[Isochronous]

I'll be there for 3-4 nights in August and the prices seem rather exorbitant - disappointingly for Hotel Kamp especially, as an SPG enthusiast.

Can anyone provide some tips on getting value in HEL? Perhaps even Virtuoso agents have found some good deals?

 

[opusman]

I stayed in the Scandic Paasi a couple of months ago, would highly recommend it.

 

[RB]

The idea behind this hotel chain does not suit everyone but we had a great experience with them in Helsinki, not 5 star but very comfortable. As you say hotels in Helsinki are expensive so this was our way around it. We stayed at Lonnrotinkatu & it was a very good location. Omenahotels - Budget hotels in Finland and Sweden [h=1][/h]

 

[risky]

Helsinki is not the cheapest place in the world!

I had these one the list as I did research for September. I found the Finnair one at the top of the list to be the best for me (YMMV), and ended up booking an apartment through their system.

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AirBNB may be worth trying too?

Edit: just saw the Finnair one updates to Booking.com. I have used booking.com for several places on this trip - it has a more useful search capability in my opinion.

 

[get me outta here]

I stayed at Radisson Blu and asked for a quiet business room which I found very comfortable and quiet. I caught the public bus right out side the a/port terminal for a few Euros and it was quick, comfortable and took a short detour via a few houses which was interesting and then stoped about 30m from the hotel. http://www.radissonblu.com/plazahotel-helsinki

Nearby is the metro, buses, and trams. The price included breakfast and was one of the best ever. I was able to check in at 0700, had a brekky even though I didn't 'qualify' and then hopped on their free bike with a map and had a wonderful time.

 

[deejo77]

I booked us into the Radisson Blu seaside Helsinki for two nights in September... we were just going to use this as a quick stop to Russia but for some reason headed to Estonia now instead.... ferry is very cheap and so is the accommodation

 

[Isochronous]

I booked us into the Radisson Blu seaside Helsinki for two nights in September... we were just going to use this as a quick stop to Russia but for some reason headed to Estonia now instead.... ferry is very cheap and so is the accommodation

I'm thinking I might extend my stay in Talinn and reduce Helsinki in part for that reason!

 

[get me outta here]

Even just 2 days in HEL is a lovely trip.

 

[RB]

I'm thinking I might extend my stay in Talinn and reduce Helsinki in part for that reason!

If you are thinking Tallin, we had a good experience with these people Tallinn Apartment Rentals | Rentals for holiday or business in Tallinn by Goodson & Red.

 

[ogs70]

I'd definitely recommend the Glo Art hotel, very modern and clean, rooms are on the small side but did not really bother me. Also not badly priced usually.