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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Recent guest reviews
1 July 2025
Its fine
The beds and bedding are extremely comfortable. Food is good. We arrived at the hotel on my birthday and the guy from the reception brought champagne to our room to celebrate, unfortunately I don't know his name but he was on the night shift on 19.6. at 1am.
I always choose a hotel rather than private accommodation to have someone tidy my room every day. It's fine not to change the towels every day, but someone would have to come in to make beds, empty the wastebaskets and leave the coffee, not just upon on request. Everything under the guise of nature, but then the price is too high for the service.
1 July 2025
Beautiful hotel!
Breakfast, Dinner included, location, room facilities, hotel decoration
They didn’t help us with the luggage.
30 June 2025
Nice place to stay
Location, comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner buffet were good
30 June 2025
Fabulous
The room was elegant, comfortable beds, ketle in it, bathroom new and clean, shower big enough to bend yourself withouht touching the walls...good breakfast and savoury dinner.
In the country of sauna I missed it in such a nice hotel
24 June 2025
Very good
Staff was very kind Abundant breakfast and dinner (I especially loved how tasty scrambled eggs were) Relatively big and modern rooms Loved the design of the hotel and the rooms Good location - very central
No slippers for after showering No fridge in the room The room was also a bit cold
22 June 2025
Very enjoyable
Atmospheric architecture with delicious breakfast.
21 June 2025
Quiet, clean and friendly
No cupboards - cloths on hangers on the wall, otherwise very quiet, clean, breakfast very rich, dinner acceptable
20 June 2025
Exceptional
All 😊 kindness of staff, location, food!
Nothing
18 June 2025
A quirky hotel with a great breakfast, walking distance to the main sites.
Quaint hotel, comfortable room, amazing breakfast buffet.
11 June 2025
Very recommendable. Will come back
Excellent attention, quality of installations, and food
Nothing to mention here
10 June 2025
Exceptional
nice location / good food / lovely lobby and room design
1 June 2025
Absolutely fantastic hotel
Absolutely fantastic hotel. It is located in a very beautiful medieval building and the inside has a very classic environment. The hotel staff are extremely nice, helpful, and accomodating. The breakfast and dinner selections were very tasty and healthy, and the hotel was always accomodating to those with dietary restrictions, offering vegan and vegetarian options. The hotel gym is very modern and all the equipment is in surprisingly pristine condition, has everything you need for any kind of training you need to do - cardio, weight training, yoga, and meditation. The sauna was also amazing, although perhaps slightly pricey at 15 eur per person for an hour. Not a huge price, but paying for sauna in general in Finland was a little strange.
The only minor inconveniece was the wifi signal. It wasn’t that wifi didn’t work at all, but quite often, the connection was very poor. Wifi doesn’t work at all in the gym room and the connection dropped a few times in our room on the third floor. Breakfast and dinner area is also quite small, so at rush hours (ie when breakfast begins at 8 am on weekends) it might get quite crowded
31 May 2025
Fabulous
Great location, easy to walk or take the tram to most attractions. Breakfast and the included dinner was good. Friendly staff, gave us a room when we arrived (very early check-in).
27 May 2025
Exceptional
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel very much! It was clean and cozy. The location is very good. There are some stores and bars just arround the corner, and metro station and all the sightseeings are in walking distance. The staff is super nice and the buffet was excellent. It has everything you need. I would surely come again.
18 May 2025
Will come back next time I’m in Finland:)
The vibes were vibing :)
The pillows a bit uncomfortable, however I still had the best sleep.
18 May 2025
Fabulous
Excellent stay but dinner closes too soon. I was never able to make it for dinner.
16 May 2025
Okay stay
Overall a nice hotel, not far from the center. Breakfast okay. Dinner okay.
no free parking despite being told it was free. Also the compact room is too compact with hardly any room to move around and no chair to sit on nor desk ( no space )
6 May 2025
Beautiful hotel with a warm, cosy atmosphere
Beautiful hotel in romantic building felt very cosy and comfortable. Loved the breakfast buffet and the half board dinner. The kitchen did a terrific job of catering for dietary restrictions. Complimentary tea, coffee and cake was a great addition. Staff were warm and friendly.
It would be nice to have a sauna in the wellness room.
5 May 2025
Lovely place.very kind staff
Public areas are really beautiful, this is a special building with many National Romantic style features. Good location and the rooms and bathrooms are nice too. Breakfast great, dinner less so but still convenient
My room heat wa stuck at above 24 C, I had to change rooms eventually and received an upgrade.
4 May 2025
A very nice hotel close to the city center, with helpful staff and a great breakfast and dinner.
The tea station in the bedroom was a nice touch, as well as the dinner and breakfast. The room was very clean and quiet.
3 May 2025
Lovely short break in beautiful and well kept hotel.
Dinner and breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Dining room was very comfortable and staff helpful. Breakfast until midday was lovely!
Pizza at dinner time was quite poor quality but salads and breads etc made the difference.
30 April 2025
Exceptional
Evaluoation based on cost/value ratio
29 April 2025
A comfortable and cozy place!
I liked the location - very near to the centrum. The room (deluxe) was quiet, roomy enough for three persons. The bed and linen were comfy. We enjoyed and appreciated the half-board. The dinner was good (vegetarian-friendly) and therefor no need to search for a place for dinner (comfortable when travelling with children). The breakfast was also really good, plenty of options, I think. Morning ginger-shot was a nice surprise, which I obviously took advantage of!
I don’t have any concernes. My daughter was though a bit bothered by the semi-transparent shower walls. But we managed and it was ok. Otherwise, the shower itself was an enjoyable experience for all of us!
24 April 2025
Exceptional
Absolutely loved this hotel! It’s in a perfect central location, just a short walk to shops, cafés, and a supermarket. We booked a package with breakfast and dinner, and the food was fresh and delicious. Afternoon coffee, tea, and cake were a lovely bonus. Service was outstanding. We arrived late and missed dinner, but the hotel kindly prepared a salad and even upgraded our room to better fit our large luggage. Big thanks to Heidi at reception for her kindness! Would definitely stay here again if I return.
None just for your info: No minibar in the room!
21 April 2025
Very good
Pet friendly and suitable rooms for travelling with pets
31 March 2025
Nice hotel
Comfortable stay. Underfloor heating in the bathroom was nice. Room was a little small but still fine. Breakfast was nice, and the option to have fika and an evening meal makes it great if you're on a budget.
20 March 2025
Very good
Breakfast was excellent, not very varied, but everything was high quality and tasty. Staff was attentive and helpful.
13 March 2025
Great location, staff, breakfast and comfy bed.
New interior of hotel is great. Breakfast is very good (one of the reasons why I chose this hotel) with wide veriety of foods. Staff has always been extremely nice and helpful. Comfy (a fit to soft for my taste) bed.
Not much not to like. Possibly some ware and tare visible on furniture(closets) in some rooms.
15 February 2025
Best place for the wedding night ever! Great value and photos turned out to be like ina fairytale in a castle ❤️
Looks magical, great breakfast and super friendly staff and very helpful)
3 February 2025
Exceptional
Lovely quirky hotel with very spacious and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious!
23 January 2025
Excellent hotel in a top location
Welcoming staff Superb breakfast Good location
Bar should be in the front library area to create a cozy environment.
19 January 2025
3rd visit, usual high standard of service.
Clean and comfortable
N/A
19 January 2025
Fabulous
Unique look and feel, best breakfast ever
2 January 2025
Good stay in the center of Helsinki
Beautiful hotel quite in the heart of the city. Excellent breakfast, and lovely service.
The room was quite far from the reseption in another building so it took a while every time to get there. Also the view was nothing particular.
29 December 2024
A comfortable pleasant experienve.
This was my 3rd,stay at Glo Art and the standard is always excellent value for money. The breakfast is faultless, every nationality catered for. The reception staff are polite, friendly and helpful.
NA
22 December 2024
Lovely and quirky hotel in the design district
Excellent and quirky hotel in a great location in the Design District of Helsinki. Based around a 0930s castle, the original building has been preserved with the modern rooms in a newer part of the hotel. Staff were great and the hotel strives for sustainability. Room was small but perfect for a few nights including the electric bed which can prop you up or raise your feet! Handy for the very centre of the city and a 5-7 minute tram ride from central station.
19 December 2024
Very Pleasant
Smart double rooms need to have work tables. The current ones are too small. Every room in the hotel should have one HDMI Chord connected the TV permanently (anti-theft) but long enough to have the other end reach the table where laptops are kept.
8 December 2024
Perfect stay
This was my fourth time staying at GLO Hotel Art and honestly it’s the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at! The rooms are so comfortable, the staff are incredible and so helpful and the breakfast is insane with all the options, especially if you have allergies to gluten or lactose! All in all, this won’t be my last time staying there when I’m in Helsinki!
8 December 2024
Lovely hotel
Excellent breakfast. Lovely rooms and bathroom.
Litter father away from train station than stated
28 November 2024
Very good
Study chair should be movable with wheels. Instant Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Milk should be replenished daily
18 November 2024
Good location, good breakfast, good parking
Good location, good breakfast, good parking
N/A
16 November 2024
Very good
Everything apart from the cleanliness in the room was fine, lovely staff, gorgeous facilities and breakfast is definitely a must do, it is served quite early during the week but is totally worthy.
The room was dusty and you could tell some of the surfaces weren't wiped after the last guest left, the floor was also dirty.
3 November 2024
great stay, thanks
I really enjoyed the stay. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast selection is good and things get filled up fairly quickly. Also, it's rare that you have a steamer in the room which I liked a lot. The price per what you get is very decent, the room size is fine too for how central you are and what you pay for it!
I do get that there needs to be constant ventilation but I found it uncomfortable that the air is directly blown into your face when you're in bed. The toilet brush should be replaced aw it's pretty much falling apart and doesn't do its job properly either. A kettle in the room would have been nice, other than that very great room.
1 November 2024
Fabulous
The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning and loved the convenient location close to major attractions
The breakfast could have had a little bit more variety but nonetheless was delicious.
29 October 2024
Fabulous
The room was great,fabulous location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Looked forward to breakfast every am,great variety and delicious. Recommend the ginger shot lol Beautiful building inside and out. Across the road,a supermarket,same side of the road,a cafe to play board games and have lunch,coffee and cake. Highly recommend this hotel.
27 October 2024
Would love to stay here again in the future.
Friendly and helpful staff much appreciated. Clean and attractive room with comfy bed, but no seating. Excellent breakfast. We really appreciated the bagged breakfast for very early ferry. Beautiful old main building with exceptional lobby.
24 October 2024
Exceptional
TOP 10 hotel breakfast I have ever had. Super wide choice, lots of organic and healthy stuff. The bed is funky - you can lift upper or lower body up (especially good after a long walk)
20 October 2024
Exceptional
The room I chose was small but had everything. Seems newly renovated. Breakfast was so good!
the room was small but it didn't matter.
20 October 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast at the hotel was very good. And I dined at the Armenian House next door, lovely place.
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
2 July 2025
Exceptional