Helsinki is a wonderful destination for anyone who loves to explore, from families and young students to travelers of all ages. Whether you’re interested in visiting the landmarks or discovering more about Finnish culture, Helsinki has something for everyone.
Explore this beautiful city and find out why it’s one of Europe’s most livable cities. Start your journey at Kalasatama—this waterfront district offers restaurants, cafés, parks, and plenty of amazing views. Enjoy a peaceful stroll at the Kadriorg Park take a tour through the Old Town or visit the Sibelius Monument.
A boutique hotel is an excellent compromise if you’re looking for a luxury hotel experience without the luxury hotel price tag. While there are no actual guidelines for what a boutique hotel offers, these hotels usually have some common defining characteristics.
Boutique hotels are generally cozier and more intimate than hostels or luxury hotels, usually having less than 100 rooms in total. Boutique hotels typically pay more attention to design with unique furnishings, decor, and attention to detail.
These hotels are often found in trendy areas, with easy access to nearby attractions, restaurants, and bars.
Because of their smaller size, boutique hotels also offer excellent service, which is often more personalized. If you are looking for a unique hotel experience in Helsinki, offering thoughtful details, a prime location, and a more intimate stay, check out the boutique hotels below.
Hotel Fabian
Only a short walk from Esplanade Park, the Museum of Finnish Architecture, and the Market Square, Hotel Fabian offers a premier location within Helsinki.
With only 58 rooms, Hotel Fabian’s atmosphere is elegant, plush, and spacious. Named TripAdvisor – traveler’s choice 2020, this hotel provides impeccable interior design and a welcoming atmosphere.
Designed around a picturesque courtyard, this hotel features plenty of natural light and sophisticated decor. Guests can choose from three different rooms: Comfort, Style, and Lux.
There are 36 Comfort rooms with plenty of space, an entertainment system, and a large bathroom with environmentally friendly toiletries. With improved amenities, more luxurious touches, and a loft-style space, Style rooms are located on every floor of the hotel.
The Lux rooms serve as a “home away from home” for long-term guests. Many of these rooms come with a kitchenette and a private entrance.
A complimentary breakfast buffet is included in the price of your room, offering healthy and organic foods each morning, such as eggs, porridge, fruit, smoothies, Italian coffee, and freshly baked goods from Kanniston Leipomo bakery.
You can have dinner at the onsite restaurant, Krog Roba, a cozy eatery with Nordic-inspired cuisine.
Lonely Planet review:
“In a central but quiet location, Fabian has elegant ‘Comfort’ (ie standard) rooms with a restrained modern design, higher-grade ‘Style’ rooms (some with French balconies) and top-range ‘Lux’ rooms equipped with kitchenettes. Staff are super-helpful.”
Hotel details
Address:
Fabianinkatu 7, Kaartinkaupunki, 00130 Helsinki, Finland.
Guest rating:
4.6 out of 5
Price per night:
From $120
Hotel Haven
Featuring 77 luxury-style rooms, Hotel Haven offers beautifully renovated rooms in one of the best locations in Helsinki. No matter which room you choose to stay in, you will either have a lovely view of the harbor, the Market Square, the Presidential Palace, or the Uspenski Cathedral.
Hotel Haven has four different room styles: Comfort, Style, Lux, or Suite. Comfort rooms are 31 square meters, air-conditioned, and feature king-sized beds, Egyptian cotton linens, a work desk, a spa-style bathroom, and complimentary robes and slippers.
The Style room is slightly larger, at 34 square meters, but includes many of the same features as the Comfort room. The Style room has ocean views, making it more desirable.
At 45 square meters, the Lux room is even bigger than the first two rooms, yet features many of the same comforts, and some of these rooms face the water.
Suite-style rooms are the largest at Hotel Haven, with 81 square meters of space. With a separate living area, a fireplace, and views of the Market Square, Presidential Palace, and Uspenski Cathedral, this room is perfect for guests who want a luxury experience.
Three top-notch restaurants are adjacent to the hotel: Havis (serving fresh seafood), Sundmans Krog (offering international cuisine), and G.W. Sundmans (with gourmet Finnish fare).
Fodors review:
“Haven’s prime harborside location and luxury amenities place it among Helsinki’s finest hotels, and prominent guests have included Kylie Minogue and the Dalai Lama. Even Superior rooms have a second TV in the bathroom, in addition to the larger Bang & Olufsen set with nearly 100 channels in the bedroom, and stylish-yet-cozy furnishings.”
Hotel details
Address:
Unioninkatu 17, Kaartinkaupunki, 00130 Helsinki, Finland.
Guest rating:
4.5 out of 5
Price per night:
From $140
Hotel F6
As a family-owned and operated hotel comprising 66 guest rooms, Hotel F6 is particularly friendly and inviting. Boasting a central location, this hotel is only a short walk from Esplanadi Park and the central business district. While staying here, you might run into Runar, the hotel dog.
Guests can choose from three rooms at Hotel F6: Standard, Superior, or Deluxe. Standard rooms are functional, yet fun and trendy. With 25 square meters of space, this room offers air-conditioning, WiFi, and an optional French balcony.
The Superior Room is slightly larger, at 27 square meters, and includes a large and stylish bathroom, along with all the other amenities of the Standard room. With 45 square meters of space, an espresso machine, and a sitting area, the Deluxe room is by far the most luxurious.
The hotel has an onsite cocktail and wine bar, Runar, named after the dog. Breakfast is included in your stay, where you can enjoy organic eggs, homemade Karelian pies, pastries, yogurt, cold cuts, coffee, and herbs grown in the hotel’s greenhouse.
As a bonus, Hotel F6 is committed to environmental sustainability by recycling and saving water whenever possible.
Telegraph review:
“When Hotel F6 opened, central Helsinki gained a refreshingly informal addition to its boutique hotel scene, featuring stylish décor and peaceful, comfortable rooms. Cheerful greetings on arrival include an introduction to Runar the hotel dog.”
Hotel details
Address:
Fabianinkatu 6, Kaartinkaupunki, 00130 Helsinki, Finland.
Guest rating:
4.7 out of 5
Price per night:
From $170
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Top 3 boutique hotels in Helsinki
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