GLO Hotel Art, Helsinki
Expert reviews
“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.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Private parking
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Located in a historic Art Nouveau castle, GLO Hotel Art will make you feel as though you have been transported into a fairytale. While the outside of the building looks very traditional, featuring sturdy gray stone and gothic archways, the interior has been updated so that rooms are polished and modern.
Built during 1903, this hotel, a three-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, is located in the Design District and nearby several galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. It is also two kilometers from Market Square and Kiasma, the contemporary art museum. You can walk to Sinebrychoff Art Museum and Old Church Park, only a few minutes away on foot. The central train station is about .6 miles from the hotel, making the rest of the city easily reachable. GLO Hotel Art offers guests seasonal rental bikes, so most of the city’s attractions are only a short ride away.
With 171 guest rooms, accommodations are categorized into four groups: Smart double rooms, Comfort rooms, Luxe double rooms, and Suites. Smart rooms are the smallest option, accommodating two guests. Suites are large enough for three guests and include a separate sitting area. Each room comes with WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a shower.
This hotel has earned the Green Key Eco Label, which means that it is committed to sustainability through decreasing waste, energy consumption, and water use. The onsite bar, GLO Art Lounge Bar serves breakfast in the morning and drinks in the evening. This underground cellar space showcases wooden furnishings, brick walls, and a cozy atmosphere. You can also relax in the hotel library, traditionally furnished and boasting Gothic-style windows.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 November 2025
The location was fantastic… The lobby and the rest of the building was beautiful. The real value definitely included the
The location was fantastic. The lobby and the rooms were beautiful. The breakfast and dinner that they offer included in the price was absolutely fantastic each and every night, they also offer afternoon, coffee and pastry as well.
Nothing
3 November 2025
A great location and services for first time visiters to Helsinki!
Great location for central Helsinki, staff were very welcoming and helpful, food was fantastic and room was great. Would certainly recommend this hotel.
Nothing to mention really - thought the hotel was good all around. Room cleaning was a little random sometimes - one day bed made, no clean towels, then towels but bed unmade - not a big deal.
2 November 2025
Fabulous
Super nice location, close to downtown. Perfect accomodation if you want to discover Helsinki. Vety nice rooms and building looks realy good. Very reasonably priced, considering what it offers.
It is just a very minor point, I was a bit disapointed by only lactose free milk during breakfast.
2 November 2025
Apart from a few minor things, I was very happy with my stay — I had a great time during the 10 days
The food was delicious, the staff were helpful but not intrusive, the hotel’s design was very pleasant, and everything was perfectly clean. The hotel is close to everything — shops and the city center are within a 5–10 minute walk. The area is quiet, peaceful, and very clean.
It would have been nice to have a desk in the room, but I really loved the armchair with the footrest. The glass wall around the shower was quite inconvenient — my teenage son and daughter had to shower with the lights off because they were embarrassed in front of each other. If people who are not a couple share the room, this can be quite uncomfortable. Reaching the reception through the car entrance is not the best idea, but overall I was satisfied and would be happy to return to this hotel.
1 November 2025
Exceptional
Perfectly located among Helsinki’s modern buildings, we found this incredible hotel that blends history and contemporary design .
Perfect location, a small but well-equipped gym featuring the most modern equipment and everything you might need. Breakfast and dinner were wonderful — breakfast offered plenty of options, and dinner was generous and delicious.
1 November 2025
Fabulous
Super breakfast!! Nice atmosphere. Clean and with free dinner. Quiet and still in city center.
Single room is really tiny but had all I needed, coffee, safe box and nice bed. Iron/board would be a plus.
28 October 2025
Home from home in Helsinki
An exceptionally beautiful hotel in a great location - everything is easy to reach from here! We were welcomed warmly, the room was lovely, and the food was incredible... and complimentary! We were honestly sad to check out. I'd come back again in an instant, we had a wonderful time.
27 October 2025
A great place to stay and great value.
The location was good, not far from a bus and tram stop and not far to walk to the main centre. The hotel was lovely, well kept, and the room very comfortable and nicely set up. The best bit was the included breakfast, Fika and evening meal. The food was good and plentiful and saved a small fortune over eating out.
Nothing.
25 October 2025
Lovely hotel - definitely recommended.
It was very clean, comfortable bed and lovely staff
Mash potatoes with fish.
23 October 2025
Nice stay not too far from the centre with very helpful staff.
The building is very unique and has a character. Inside it is a maze but we got used to it. The breakfast is in the cellar which provided a very nice atmosphere. The food was very good except the scrambled eggs which I couldn't figure out why I didn't like. Amazing coffee though and variety of breakfast choices. Hotel reception provides you with a tourist map with was nice touch. Books on the bedside table for avid readers was also a nice touch.
20 October 2025
Exceptional
Great value for money, great breakfast and supper.
19 October 2025
I would definitely stay there again.
The food was fabulous. Spacious room. Great shower.
A staff person was supposed to arrange a cab for the morning for us. It took a long time; she didn’t seem to know what she was doing & never got us a cab.
14 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
12 October 2025
Fabulous
Convenient location . Excellent breakfast
Expensive drinks
12 October 2025
Great location and helpful staffs
Location Helpful and friendly staffs
Not really child friendly
11 October 2025
Scandinavian castle in the heart of Helsinki
Design and location
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10 October 2025
Best value for money
Well located,friendly hotel staff and a wonderful breakfast buffet.
7 October 2025
Great stay
Room was beautiful, modern and clean. Gym was small but exactly what you needed. Breakfast was delicious! We had a great time here.
We were quite disappointed with the staffs attitude when requesting an early check in or late check out.
7 October 2025
Well worth the price, I fully recommend
The main fantastic thing was the food. Breakfast AND DINNER included in price, plenty of delicious local food. Modern hotel in a historic-looking building, extremely helpful staff. Public transport stops nearby. Wonderful beds.
3 October 2025
Exceptional
One of the best hotel experience. Rooms are designed very efficiently, everything worked and the food quality was excellent. Checkout at 12:00 is also a nice benefit.
2 October 2025
Great value for money
We liked the gym and the food. The first room had an issue with the toilet, as the water was running non-stop. We reported it to the staff, and they upgraded us to a larger room. The staff were very kind, definitely worth the money and we will consider returning in the future
No complaints
1 October 2025
Beautiful hotel within walking distance of the main city.
The whole hotel was very clean and quiet, it was only during food times that was saw or heard other guests. The room itself was very modern, clean and quiet, a very relaxing place for a city break. The room had lactose free milk supplied which was much to the delight of my partner, also the hotel had breakfast and dinner provided free of charge, plus free tea and coffee if you signed up for free to their Strawberry membership.
The only issue we faced was the one time we had dinner at the hotel. The food ran out faster than the staff could refill, so often there was a wait for food. The vegetarian option was listed but not available on the buffet, so my partner had to ask if there was any vegetarian food left.
30 September 2025
Exceptional
《在暴雪时分》打卡点,推荐。 Favorite hotel in Helsinki. The hotel's exterior and lobby are beautiful. The room was in the building across from the lobby and was very nice, with a comfortable bed and a huge bathroom. Very quick email reply. The front desk lady was very patient and helpful. Highly recommended.
30 September 2025
Excellent hotel in a beautiful art nouveau building
The hotel is in a beautiful art nouveau building in the design district. The staff were helpful and friendly, rooms were comfortable and reasonably spacious and tram and bus stops are nearby. The fact that breakfast and dinner are included in the room price makes it very good value. We also found most of the meals to be very good with plenty of variety.
Sometimes the temperature in the room was too warm and the air conditioning didn't allow for it to be changed much. It would be good if there was an option to open the windows for fresh air.
25 September 2025
Looking forward to returning here!
The check-in and check-out processes were smooth and quick. After some wandering about, we found our room and settled in. Sizeable room with all the basic amenities provided - towels, soap, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and even body lotion. There was also a kettle with a cup of goodies - sugar, instant coffee, earl grey and black tea. When it comes to the meals - amazing! Dinners are fairly small, but based on very clear menus that are easy to find. I'm sure a longer stay would be really enjoyable with the menu changing daily! Nevertheless, we really enjoyed the meal for that evening, there's also the option of soft drinks and wines for an added cost. Unfortunately we didn't make it to the fika, but the breakfast the next morning was incredibly delicious. Such an impressive variety of options - from cold to hot, light to filling - as expected, since European tastes alone alone can vary immensely. I wish I could've just stayed there for hours. As for coffee lovers, the machine only provided a single bean roast - strong and tasty, but no Cappuccinos nor Espressos. P.S. If you're craving a late-night snack or desperately need a toothbrush to replace the one you forgot at home, there are two corner shops right across the road. One of them is open 'til midnight.
The Chromecast for the room was an untameable beast.
21 September 2025
A must stay in Helsinki!
The decor of the building and lobby is really unique. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Very good value for money with breakfast, snacks and dinner included also which was all lovely,
The shower door could open the other way so is smoother to get in and out but not too much of a problem
20 September 2025
Very good
Art deco Breakfast Closeness to hop on/hop off bus and the design district
Laundry was forgotten to be sent out
20 September 2025
Exceptional
Style
18 September 2025
Optima for a weekend in Helsinki
The Home Hotel Jugend is a very beautiful Hotel located very near to the Helsinki city centre . Breakfast and dinner are very nice . The staff help you for everything. The structure is very clean and very beautiful also inside .
I would have preferred better soundproofing in the room
15 September 2025
Pleasant stay
I had a short one night stay. Everything went well. Both the dinner and breakfast were very tasty. Room was clean and modern and the facilities nice in general. Short 15 min walk from the train station.
Only downside was that there seems not to be free sauna available...
14 September 2025
Perfect all the way! Location, room, food and staff! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Everything!!!!! Location, staff, room and the food 10/10
Nothing
13 September 2025
Lovely hotel in quiet area
The hotel was of a high standard, the staff were friendly and the room was comfortable. The bathroom was very large, more like a wet room. The location of the hotel was approximately half mile to the centre of the city and the tram was literally on the adjacent street which made things easy to get around.
Although the breakfast was nice, there was a distinct lack of choice for dinner. The hotel lacked a wardrobe along with inadequate clothes hanging facilities.
13 September 2025
Very good
The location and friendly atmosphere
The room was too small. More like a single than a double.
8 September 2025
Very good
Great food, good location and lovely atmosphere. The staff is great and helpful. Breakfast very Rick with a wide variety of selective local delicacies. The fika is a good inclusion. Dinner really well cooked but it is advisable to offer deserts as well!
I would prefer some toiletries in the room and cleaning to be every day without me asking for it.
6 September 2025
Fabulous
Loved the food, it was fresh and healthy! I love veggies and there were plenty of options.
3 September 2025
Exceptional
Food and facility
Nothing
2 September 2025
Will not return
Location, food nice and tasty.
Rooms, shower and wc made for disabled access, metal sink. breakfast poor selection but tasty.
30 August 2025
Very good
No sewing kit when I really needed one. Check time could be quicker
30 August 2025
Good value stay.
Nice breakfast and dinner included. Characterful old part of the building. Good location, about 20 minutes walk to centre of town or port area.
Room temperature was just about ok, a little warmer would have been nice.
29 August 2025
Very good
Breakfast buffet was excellent and included in price pa's well as the evening meal and afternoon coffee with a treat
Nothing it was all very good
29 August 2025
Very convenient and comfortable!
The hotel is conveniently close to the city centre, and easy walking distance. Also less than 10 minutes from the ferry terminal. My room was spacious and comfortable. Very convenient to be able to park my motorbike in the secure courtyard.
The only thing I didn't like (and it's trivial!) was the smell of the bathroom products. The soap smelled of formaldehyde, so after washing I had the odour of an embalmed corpse! 🤣
25 August 2025
Great!
Nice, modern room. Comfortable bed. Great location. Excellent breakfast.
23 August 2025
Good place for a short break stay in Helsinki
Amazing art nouveau style. Good value full board with good food.
16 August 2025
Exceptional
All the meals were excellent there was thoughtful planning regrading variety to suit special dietary requirements.
11 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful place and very nice around store in the corner
10 August 2025
Exceptional
Great location, amazing breakfast and dinner buffet!
That you can’t open the windows. We said at the reception that we need fresh air in the room and they made an exception and gave us the window key to open one window. Otherwise we would not have liked to stay there.
9 August 2025
A very good visit, as always. Thank you!
Grading for this hotel is about an 8.5. Breakfast with a large selection was very good. Dinner was okay, a bit lacking in imagination. Coffee break was a nice idea. The hotel architecture is outstanding and unique, and the rooms are a decent size, with a good bed and high-quality bedding. Hotel staff are helpful and pleasant.
One toilet paper roll per room is absolutely insufficient for a group of three women. Dinner was a bit lacklustre; more attention should be paid to quality. The rainfall shower provided in some rooms is fantastic. The normal shower in this room was okay. In both cases, however, the water flows onto the bathroom floor. More thought should be given to preventing this.
9 August 2025
Fabulous
Room for one person is tiny. Really, like in Paris.
7 August 2025
Very nice, clean, quiet, well located in the city and Customer-conscious staff
The staff was nice and specially a waiter or a cook came to the aid to our daughter who got a hot water burn when a customer pushed her The room was clean and comfortable and tea, coffee, water was available both in the room and in other places in the common areas
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 and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level 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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13 November 2025
Exceptional