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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

5.0
Galit

15 June 2026

My forever hotel in Helsinki.

What a great stay - a true representation of their motto 'a home away from home'. Modern and clean rooms, amazing service by ALL staff members ALL the time, nice amenities with a cute gym and hang-out yard... And don't even get me started about the food...just amazing... I literally avoided eating out because it was so great. I will definitely come back.

Honestly can't find anything I did not like.

4.5
Michael

12 June 2026

Great value, good food

Well located, very good breakfast and dinner, excellent staff.

The room was rather small but well equipped

4.5
Paul

10 June 2026

Great hotel for visiting Helsinki

Excellent hotel, good night sleep and breakfast.
All the staff were friendly and professional.
All the staff in the restaurant, went above and beyond - thank you 🙂

Nothing

5.0
Regine

7 June 2026

Recommend already to lots of friends, not only runners 😉

I chose the hotel because it was within walkable distance to the central station and to the Björn Borg half marathon and that breakfast as well as “Fikka” and dinner was included in the price. I liked it that a vegetarian option was offered as well.
What I really appreciated was my breakfast bag which was given to me on Saturday - the day of the half marathon, and on Sunday because I had a really terrible early flight.

There wasn’t anything

5.0
Wouter

1 June 2026

Excellent choice with architecural feel

Room and dinner were very nice. Breakfast was delicious. Clear instructions at the reception.

Nothing

4.5
Christos

27 May 2026

A Comfortable, Central Hotel with Excellent Amenities

- Clean and comfortable room
- Ideally located hotel, just a short walk from the city center, train station, Rock Church, library, and museums.
- Convenient surroundings with numerous cafés and grocery stores nearby.
- Exceptional breakfast offering a wide variety of high-quality options.
- Dinner included in the price, adding even more value to your stay.

5.0
Philip

25 May 2026

Exception Value in a Pricey City

The hotel is located in the design district, about 1 km from the railway station. Included in the price was breakfast (as expected) which featured a selection of hot and cold options as well as tea and coffee. My wife particularly liked the bread choices. But wait, there's more: also included in the price is 'Fika' (tea/coffee and cake in the afternoon) and dinner (hot entree, salads, soup). There was also a still and sparkling water fountain available to use. Wine/beer was offered for a reasonable fee as was dessert. The hotel also has a gym (but we were lazy and didn't use it) and a lovely courtyard where you could have a picnic. Parking is available (for a fee) but we used Bolt and git about just fine.

The breakfast bread was excellent but we couldn't find a way to make it better by toasting it!

5.0
Kirsteen

20 May 2026

Fabulous stay in fabulous hotel

Central location. Lovely room. Great facilities. Fantastic to have half board and a Fika.

5.0
Ana

19 May 2026

Weekend in Helsinki

The breakfast offered an amazing variety of food, whereas dinner consisted of a single main course. The room was exceptionally clean, and I especially appreciated having an iron available in room.

The windows are unable to be opened.

4.5
Anne

18 May 2026

A convenient hotel in Helsinki

A good place to stay in Helsinki. 10 minutes walk from the city centre.

Not enough choice at dinner.

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.

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
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
Laetitia

2 May 2026

Thank you for a nice stay

Staff and location

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
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

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.

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.

4.5
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.

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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