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GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki

Lönnrotinkatu 29, Kamppi, 00180 Helsinki, Finland. (show on map)

GLO Hotel Art is a fascinating blend of history and modernity, housed within a striking Art Nouveau “castle” that dates back to 1903. Originally built for an architecture competition, this majestic stone building stands out in the heart of Helsinki with its bold central tower and intricate details, making it one of the most distinctive structures in the area.

While the exterior feels like a step back in time, the interior offers a sleek, contemporary retreat. The hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2012, resulting in 171 modern rooms that prioritize comfort with innovative features like silent, dust-free heating and cooling panels. You’ll also find art from the GLO Art collection displayed throughout the property, living up to its name as a space designed for creativity.

One of the hotel’s most atmospheric features is its restaurant, located in the castle’s cellar. With its exposed brick walls and moody lighting, dining here feels like an authentic medieval experience despite the modern Nordic menu. The hotel also boasts a cozy, traditionally furnished library with Gothic-style windows, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Its location in the vibrant Design District puts you right in the middle of Helsinki’s creative scene. You are just a short walk from the Sinebrychoff Art Museum and the Hietalahti Market Hall, where you can sample local delicacies.

Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, the central location makes it easy to reach iconic landmarks like the Helsinki Cathedral and the Rock Church, or even catch a ferry to the Suomenlinna sea fortress.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“On a quiet side street, this small luxury hotel distinguishes itself through a rare combination of character, consistency, and service. The front section is a handsome 1903 stone castle with wood-beam, medieval-style restaurants, lounges, conference rooms, and a cavernous banquet hall.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Helsinki.

Guest rating

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Helsinki


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What guests liked


Value for Money

85.67 %

Ranked 9th in Helsinki


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Sarah

17 May 2026

Great hotel!

Breakfast had many options. Staff was friendly. Very complete and well-kept gym. The food was good as well.

For breakfast I missed the option of a cappuccino. Fresh orange juice would also be nice. I missed some weights in the gym (the 6 and 8 kilos) and some resistance bands or Pilates ball would have been great but the gym was already very good. Too bad that the sauna is only available privately and not publicly available but overall a great stay.

5.0
Petra

15 May 2026

Enjoyable experience

The food was really great!

Lack of fresh air in rooms.

5.0
Manuela

13 May 2026

Excellent stay!

Everything

5.0
Christopher

12 May 2026

Exceptional

It was very clean and the staff were very helpful.

N/A

5.0
Matt017

12 May 2026

Home Hotel Jugend is recommended

The location was excellent, staff professional and happy and the breakfast and dinner included were great.

4.5
Tisha

12 May 2026

Fabulous

History with modern amenities, thoughtful meals and solution-minded staff.

5.0
Tim

11 May 2026

Historic Helsinki with all the modern conveniences and comfort.

Wonderful hotel with great staff, amazing architectural interest and delicious meals. We’ve already rebooked for our return visit to Helsinki next month.

5.0
Maksym

11 May 2026

Great location, super service

Super convenient location. Fantastic exterior and interior! Tasty food!

4.5
Christopher

11 May 2026

Would come back.

Location, style, food and staff.

Air conditioning was stuck.

4.5
Vessy

10 May 2026

A great place!

The breakfast! The atmosphere.

Could be cleaner...

5.0
Viorel

8 May 2026

Exceptional

Position, cleanliness, positive personnel

5.0
Robert

6 May 2026

What a surprise!

Friendly helpful staff, one of the best breakfasts we have found anywhere, spotlessly clean and comfotable bed. And the fika and dinner were an unxpected bonus in an unusual building with a story.

Not a thing.

5.0
Kkristi

6 May 2026

I would be happy to stay there next time as well. I prefer this hotel for sure to any big hotel

Hotel is located near the harbour, as well to the city centre. You could walk everywhere. Price included breakfast and dinner, but also fika! Rooms were clean and spaceous enough for playing with the kid. All the staff members we met were happy, open to help. They were fast with fixing things and supporting with all the questions we had. We have been discussing the experience for days now and we are more than happy that we choosed this hotel.

Windows could not been opened. However as our room was towards inner garden, where other quests could smoke, it was good that this smell did not come to our room. So i am not sure how bad thing it is. :D

4.0
Agita

4 May 2026

Very good

Food was really tasty

Can not open the room window

4.0
Laetitia

2 May 2026

Thank you for a nice stay

Staff and location

5.0
Charalampos

29 April 2026

Exceptional

bracfast fika and dinner every day

4.0
Fiona

28 April 2026

Very good

The building is interesting and the staff are really friendly and helpful

Limited choices at dinner (no veggie option) and no dessert but quality of food was good especially the soups.

4.5
Siina

23 April 2026

I liked it!

Nice breakfast, spacious room, good shower, beautiful building.

No fridge in the room but that I knew so no problem. A small make up mirror in the bathroom would be nice.

4.5
Jodie

22 April 2026

Fabulous

The hotel breakfast and dinners were excellent - please keep them as inclusive to the room. Room was very comfortable and the hotel well located. Staff were helpful (especially Mikka) I will certainly come back and also recommend to anyone travelling to Helsinki

4.5
Jakub

20 April 2026

Fantastic value in Helsinki!

Staff was super friendly, atmosphere and design was super cozy. The food was great and convenient.

Nothing much. The room was a bit small.

5.0
Marina

18 April 2026

Excellent benefit and charming

Location, room size and breakfast

There is no daily cleaning

5.0
Nicholas

12 April 2026

Excellent

The food

Nothing

4.0
Daniela

10 April 2026

We had a great stay - good value for the money

The location is great, and the atmosphere is truly special, with a historical flair. The room was compact but very comfortable. The meals that were included (breakfast, afternoon snack - which we didn’t get to enjoy unfortunately, and dinner) make this accommodation a very good value for the price

You could see inside the shower cabin from the bedroom, which was a bit odd from an intimacy perspective.

5.0
Amirreza

10 April 2026

Exceptional

It’s great that breakfast and dinner is included in the price. Breakfast was really good. For dinner, there is one main course for each night + salads and sides in a buffet. Location was rather close to the centre and train station (20 minutes walk).

4.5
Jaanus

10 April 2026

Great stay, will visit again!

Friendly and helpful staff; nice room and great building. Breakfast, fika and dinner were really tasty.

4.0
Catherine

8 April 2026

Very good

Room was nice and brekfast

It was difficult to understand the information as regards the sauna - opening times and booking

5.0
Nadia

6 April 2026

Exceptional

The breakfast was great; the bedding and the mattress were very high quality and fit for the 5* hotel; we got checked in 30 mins before the official time easily; the shower/WC space albeit small was very well-organized and had nice smelling shampoo, shower gel and body lotion.

The food at dinner was rather plain, on the menu the Sunday's meal was described as "Chef's special" and TBH the said choice was kind of disappointing: the main was school canteen style potatoes with cut sausages. The salads were not impressive too, there was no dessert (on an Easter Day), and the highlight of the dinner was knäckerbrod with cottage cheese.

4.5
Joanne

5 April 2026

A great place to stay

Great hotel in a good location. The double bed was so comfortable and I loved the bathroom, especially the heated floor. The breakfast was also good.

4.5
Ilgar

4 April 2026

Fabulous

Everything was great. Breakfast, fika and dinner generous and tasty. The building is an extraordinary example of Finnish architecture of early 20 century.

I would prefer to have bathroom and toilet separated a bit more from the room; at this point it cannot guarantee 100% privacy, but it’s ok in general.

5.0
Bracken

29 March 2026

Exceptional

I liked everything, especially the reception staff! Very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was a 10/10 didn't need to eat again for the rest of the day. Thank you all so much!

5.0
Vicki

29 March 2026

Excellent property

It’s an old historical building that has been renovated to a great standard without losing the charm.

4.5
Stephanie

28 March 2026

Lovely

Location, beautiful hotel interior. Great stay

The evening meal was hard to navigate if a vegetarian

4.5
Steve

26 March 2026

Great hotel within easy reach of all the sights.

Included breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner were great. The room was excellent. We really liked the hotel. No complaints.

All good actually

4.5
Nicole

26 March 2026

Easiest way to enjoy Helsinki!

Location, room cleanliness, easy check in and check out , meals included

I didn’t love the dinner option but might have just been the day. Food options and service were overall great.

5.0
Andrew

26 March 2026

Fabulous in every aspect!

Beautiful hotel with a great location. Amazing value for money with breakfast and dinner included and all meals fantastic. Very helpful staff especially Peter in the restaurant. One of the best stays we have ever had. Sustainable focus excellent also.

Nothing

5.0
Todd

24 March 2026

Exceptional

The included meals were really good, especially breakfast.

The beds were comfortable but was actually two beds pushed together as a single.

4.5
Daniela

24 March 2026

Excelnt value for money

The location is excelent and the food was delicious. (I’m a picky eater) the staff was very welcoming, there is a gym and relaxation room which has a massage bed (similar to a massage chair).

There are virtually no closets except a 40 cm wide one with 4 hangers. No place to store your clothes and considering how small are the rooms it can make the stay very uncomfortable if you’re there for more than 2-3 nights. Everything was clean except the bathroom where there was a layer of dust you could pick up with a finger. As we only stayed there for 2 nights and it was contained in one place, we didn’t ask for cleaning, although I’m sure if we had, this would have been solved immediately.

5.0
Rim

24 March 2026

Exceptional

Everything

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4.5
Eva

24 March 2026

Fantastic hotel in central Helsinki

Gorgeous hotel, one of the most beautiful hotels we've been to. Both breakfasts and included dinners were delicious (in particular, the soup of the day and bread selection). The room was comfortable and nice.

4.0
Stavroula

23 March 2026

FELT COZY LIKE HOME

BREAKFAST WAS REALLY GOOD. THE ROOM WAS COMFORTABLE CLEAN AND ALL WE HAD EXPECTED. THE LIVING ROOM AT THE RECEPTION REALLY MADE US FEEL AT HOME

DINNER

4.5
Jānis

22 March 2026

Excellent hotel.

Very friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Great location. Very nice breakfast and dinner.

4.5
Tamás

22 March 2026

Everything was OK, good location in Helsinki.

Great hotel in the heart of Helsinki with very kind staff. They were flexible and arranged early breakfast for us according to our request. Breakfast and dinner was varied with lots of salads. This hotel is good choice in downtown of Helsinki. The building is very cozi. There is opportunity to book private sauna as well.

There was no prepared drink (water or tee) in private sauna (1 hour), but we could drink cold water in reception after sauna.

5.0
Diana

21 March 2026

Wonderful stay!

I liked the fact that the room didn't have to be cleaned every day. It's just like being at home. The hotel has character, and it's well-located. I didn't even know that dinner was included, so that was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast choices were excellent.

5.0
Raluca

20 March 2026

This is a hidden gem in Helsinki!

Everything was wonderful! The room was very comfortable, the food was excellent and plentiful (especially dinner), and the staff was friendly and always ready to help. The location is great, within walking distance of many interesting places, and there’s also a nearby tram station that makes it easy and affordable to reach the main station, the airport, or the city center. There’s a supermarket close by for quick snacks. I will definitely be coming back!

It would be great if dinner could be available over a slightly longer time frame, perhaps starting an hour earlier or ending an hour later (instead of only between 6 and 8). Just a small suggestion, not a problem at all.

5.0
Laura

16 March 2026

Exceptional

I love the design and very comfortable rooms for a great price.

The rooms were overheated and I was unable to lower temperature or open a window.

5.0
Charles

13 March 2026

Friendly and comfortable

Meals were very good. Nice selection for breakfast. Pleasant atmosphere. Room, though very small, had everything including an adjustable bed. Hotel was extremely quiet.

My only complaint was there was nothing in the lobby for fika. Perhaps I was in the wrong location?

5.0
Ken

12 March 2026

Exceptional

All

Nop

4.5
James

10 March 2026

Great stay

Friendly, helpful staff. Great food.

Beds could be more comfortable

4.5
Jelena

6 March 2026

Would recommend everyone.

Very nice hotel, i liked the style. Good location, and connected well with the downtown.

The rooms are so small, i was alone, but very difficult to move around. No desks in the room if you wanna work from the room. I couldn’t open the window in the room, which i didn’t like. They clean room only per request, i stayed 3 days and no cleaning by the staff unless you require it.

5.0
Ata

3 March 2026

A lovely place to stay

The staff were friendly and helpful, I liked it that both breakfast and dinner were included in the price. The location was great and in the heart of Helsinki

Nothing

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

Services

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Pet bowls

Activities

  • - Sauna (additional charge)
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Games room
  • - Massage chair
  • - Fitness
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Designated smoking area

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor furniture

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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