Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa, Helsinki
Expert reviews
“From a location in the plush western Munkkiniemi neighborhood, a 15- to 25-minute taxi ride from the city center, this hotel routinely hosts statesmen and celebrities. The best rooms are in the seaside annex, but all are large and airy, with clear pine and birch-wood paneling.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Helsinki.
“Kalastajatorppa – the ‘fisherman’s cottage’ – was founded as a beachside café in 1915 and describes itself as a ‘Resort in the City’. It’s in a restful, leafy, seaside suburb about three miles (3 km) from the city centre. There are plenty of facilities, including a pool, saunas, tennis courts and frisbee golf.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Great breakfast
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
- Friendly staff
- Private beach
All you need to know
For a quiet and peaceful stay, check out the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa. Situated in a green district, about a ten-minute drive from the city center, this hotel is surrounded by a leafy and serene neighborhood. Nearby attractions include Munkinuisto and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, and Cafe Torpanranta is only a short walk. With a private beach, seaside terrace, large garden, and bike rentals, this hotel makes for an ideal getaway for those who love nature.
Every room comes with air conditioning, an LCD TV, a work desk, and a minibar. The Scandinavian decor of each space features bright neutral tones, white linens, clean lines, and natural light. Many rooms feature views of the water and floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests who stay here can enjoy complimentary WiFi, an onsite sauna, a gym, and a pool.
The hotel restaurant, Restaurant Oceana, provides stunning al fresco dining with a view of the ocean. Here, you can find an extensive breakfast buffet each morning with plenty of hot and cold choices. This open kitchen prepares dishes with both Finnish and international influences. The second hotel restaurant, Meritorppa, is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, specializing in local cuisine.
Many guests of this hotel bring their own car, and free outdoor parking is available for hotel guests. An additional fee is required for those wanting to park in a covered space. The Helsinki Central Station is about a 25-minute tram ride from the hotel, so most of the city’s attractions are only a short ride away. Even though this hotel is not located in the city center, a tram stop is only 1,300 feet from the premises.
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Recent guest reviews
11 September 2024
Wonderful because the staff was so kind and the place was clean
It was so clean, beautiful area and design
28 August 2024
Comfortable stay in easygoing neighborhood with all our needs met.
View from the seaside room was wonderful. Everything was clean and functional, and the restaurant exceeded expectations. The sauna was luxurious and private, and my son loved the pool. Several great playgrounds within easy walking distance, and the cafe just a few minutes' walk away from the hotel was absolutely perfect for breakfast with lots of options for everyone. The walking path by the water makes it easy to go for a quick walk or jog.
Only wish the sauna hours were extended on Sunday! Decor in the rooms is a little dated but totally fine. Really didn't have any issues to speak of.
27 August 2024
Beautiful location with great facilities
Beautiful location, in a quiet, leafy suburb, right on the waterfront. One of the best hotel breakfasts ever! Amazing selection of hot and hot buffet items, lots of selection for various dietary needs and tastes. The hotel restaurant for evening meals is equally wonderful! Beautiful setting overlooking the water and sunset, with a great menu. Good gym, reasonable size indoor pool and great sauna.
The curtains in the hotel room were terrible! They didn't close fully, they were full of holes, and very little protection from sunlight, so made it difficult to sleep. The room was also too hot, with no option to change the room temperature. The heavy duvet didn't help with the temperature either!
27 August 2024
Very good
Sauna
The water bottles on the room( that you should pay for it )
24 August 2024
Relaxing!
Clean, comfortable rooms. Easy access to tram into Helsinki. Surrounded by nature - very relaxing.
Breakfast was too expensive to consider trying.
19 August 2024
Great location, comfortable stay
Location and proximity to tram line.
15 August 2024
Amazing relaxing stay! Outstanding value for money. We’d love to come back.
Everything! This is (one of) the best hotel(s) I’ve ever stayed in. Wonderful location: Green, quiet and peaceful locations, with free parking and easy tram connection to city centre. But there’re also things to see and explore within walking distance. Super comfortable(and soundproof!) room, especially beds. Amazing breakfast. Very good restaurant with sea view. Swimming pool and sauna. Super friendly staff. Outstanding value for money!
Difficult to think of something. Well, the pool is rather small, and whenever we went there, it was pretty full. Only big adult bikes available for rent. And armchairs in the reception lobby make a horrible “creeeeak” sound when moved; this can easily be solved by attaching felt tips to the chairs’ legs.
15 August 2024
Fabulous
Nice see view and spa area access to see.
See had algae, but not hotel fault.
15 August 2024
Fabulous
Hotel location, close to waterfront and well connected to public transport. Such a quiet place to stay and healing.
10 August 2024
Fabulous
Very nice stuff and specially breakfast stuff
Clean room
7 August 2024
Exceptional
Excellent and luxurious hotel. Beautiful view. Great area for walking and great public transport to the city centre.
6 August 2024
Exceptional
Great hotel
31 July 2024
Very good
Location at the coast, surrounded by nature. Staff was nice and helpful.
Hotel has been built quite some time ago and rooms desperately need some renovation. Also, no need to charge for the water in the room 6 Eur. In most hotels today at least one bottle of water is complimentary.
28 July 2024
Exceptional
The best thing is their info desk two lady staff! So kind and helpful! Thank you very much!
27 July 2024
Pleasant
Good breakfast
25 July 2024
Exceptional
**Review of Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa** During my recent stay at the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa, I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional quality of service and the overall experience. This hotel truly embodies the essence of luxury and comfort, making it a standout in Helsinki. **Location and Surroundings** Situated in a serene and picturesque location, the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Finland. The tranquil environment provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it's conveniently close to central Helsinki, making it easy to explore local attractions. **Accommodation** The rooms are spacious, modern, and impeccably clean, with large windows that allow natural light to flood in and offer stunning views. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The amenities provided were top-notch, including high-speed internet, a well-stocked minibar, and a luxurious bathroom with high-quality toiletries. **Dining Experience** The on-site restaurant did not disappoint. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. From traditional Finnish dishes to international cuisine, there was something to satisfy every palate. The dinner menu was equally impressive, with beautifully presented dishes that were as delightful to the taste buds as they were to the eyes. **Facilities and Services** The hotel's facilities are extensive and well-maintained. The fitness center is well-equipped, and the indoor swimming pool is a great place to unwind. The sauna experience was a particular highlight, offering a true taste of Finnish culture. The conference facilities are state-of-the-art, making this hotel an excellent choice for business travelers as well. **Staff and Service** The service at Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa is second to none.
20 July 2024
Exceptional
Nicely located, quiet and close to beautiful beaches. Easy accessible with public transport. Tram 4 brings you to centre in about 15-20 minutes. Very friendly staff.
Furniture a little bit outdated.
20 July 2024
A lovely stay enjoying walks with the dog in the peaceful environment and good food
Near nature, sea view from the room, food, comfort, peace and quiet
17 July 2024
Excellent
Perfect location
Pool was small
9 July 2024
Fabulous
Facilities. Pool Sauna. Bicycle free of charge. Breakfast was amazing. Staff extremely helpful.
Nothing to complain about.
6 July 2024
Very good
breakfast fantastic
no ac
5 July 2024
Very good
The hotel was nice BUT the staff were ama.
We chose this hotel because there was a heat streak going on and the Hilton website said the hotel had AC. After check in I discovered there was in fact no AC in the whole building.. After showing the front desk that it was on the Hilton website they brought us a couple of fans and gave us dinner in the hotel restaurant.
5 July 2024
Great place
Beautiful place, the view and nature. I saw the fox early in the morning from my window. Overall a great experience, and the breakfast was excellent!
Nothing. The hotel and the staff are great!
24 June 2024
Fabulous room and view... beautiful nature around.
We were very lucky with the room we got - it had a fabulous view directly to the sea. Also, the room was large and very comfortable, probably recently renovated; it exceeded our expectations. The location of the hotel is fabulous, in the beautiful nature. It is very quiet and relaxing to be there, and one can also take wonderful walks around.
The corridors leading towards the room are desperately in need of renovation and they have a foul smell. Also, the pool and sauna area is in need of renovation.
23 June 2024
Would stay there again
Very good breakfast, everything was fresh and a lot of different options. Also very friendly staff!
The main restaurant was very busy and the food was good but maybe they were a bit understaffed.
22 June 2024
Excellent choice in Helsinki in the summer
Beautiful location by the sea, yet just a few tram stops away from the centre. My room was spacious and impeccably clean. Also, I appreciated the good soundproofing of the rooms. Excellent breakfast with attentive personnel, the tables were cleaned quickly. I will definitely return!
Although the breakfast was excellent as a whole, I would have appreciated a wider selection of breads.
20 June 2024
Stylish hotel in a scenic setting with fantastic facilities. Great place to relax by the sea!
Lovely quiet location, stylish buildings in a wonderful, scenic environment. Great breakfast buffet and bar(s), we regularly used facilities including the sauna & swimming pool which were clean, well-maintained and quiet. Fantastic views and sunsets over the Baltic, sea-view room was well worth the extra investment!
Expensive, but on a par with other accommodation in Finland. Otherwise we have no real criticisms, was a fantastic stay.
18 June 2024
Very good
Beds were big and super confortable and rooms were quiet so for relaxing sleeping all worked fine.
Room was renovated but the place is a little bit in need of updating.
14 June 2024
Our stay at Hilton was nothing short of amazing. Great facilities, comfy and clean rooms, and bery hospitable service. W
Nice and very clean rooms with a lovely view. The facilities including the indoor pool, sauna and access to the beach are top notch. The receptionists are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Nothing
2 June 2024
We really liked the golden, nostalgic hotel!
A truly nostalgic place with beautiful surroundings. We loved the sauna and the indoor swimming pool area. And private beach!
The rooms have seen better days but they were clean, beds were comfy. And we had a bath tub!
28 May 2024
Fabulous
Magnificent view, spacious room, friendly and attentive staff, great location.
A bit aged and in need of window cleansing. Breakfast rather average for a Hilton.
5 May 2024
Wonderful place to stay, good surroundings for walks with the dog
Near the water
27 April 2024
Very good
Good breakfast.
Room a bit small for 3 people
27 April 2024
Pleasant
Very good
20 April 2024
Great customer service A+
Wonderful clean and so many great things
I love the property how nice beautiful is
14 April 2024
Wonderful stay
Sauna, pool, great location, good breakfasts
12 February 2024
Indulging in memories
The reception staff were brilliant. The view from the room in the original building was beautiful, Breakfast was excellent. Kalastajatorppa is my favourite hotel in Helsinki.
This was a nostalgia visit because I stayed here in the seventies and eighties (although I have also stayed here a few times later than that). I miss the White Room and the Red Room. Room 322 in the original building is showing its age (a piece of wooden flooring kept dislodging and there were some quite deep scratches on furniture).
27 January 2024
Had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend and use the Hilton Group in the future
Location, views, room was lovely and breakfast was superb, lots of choices
Nothing all good
6 January 2024
Fabulous
The hotel is in a great location on a high cliff by the sea. The surroundings have parks, nature and a tennis court. The area is also the safest in Helsinki. The President of the Republic of Finland lives nearby, i.e. only about 500 meters away. I recommend the hotel and the area to people who also value safety. And on the street you can see and talk to the President of the Republic of Finland.
1 January 2024
Great comfortable room! Not so good spa/amenities
The sea view was great. And seeing fireworks from far all around at the edges of the frozen lake on new yrs eve/new yrs. Bed was extremely comfortable and the 4 body pillows. Room was great. Breakfast was good with enough variety, but the service for breakfast was top notch!
The swimming pool was plain. Maybe it's better in summer and during the day when you have a better view. The saunas are in the changerooms, so not great for a couple experience. Pretty bad for a top hotel like Hilton. There's not much to do in this area either. Pretty isolated. The mini bar was there but the drinks were not free. They were also very overpriced, so we walked to supermarkets instead to get the same drinks for 1/4th of Hilton prices.
27 December 2023
Excellent service, great sauna, rooms spotless clean and warm.
Rooms are modern and plenty of space. Swimming pool and sauna was great with towels provided. Breakfast buffet has plenty of options although abit expensive. Location is perfect for visiting Senete square cathedral and christmas market.
We stayed there for christmas and unfortunatly we did not eat any of the food that was offered in the restaurant on christmas day as it was a buffet of local Finnish foods. There was a great choice of food but not good for what my family and I would eat being Irish.
14 December 2023
Fabulous
Staff response
4 December 2023
Hotel is good enough for business purpose, so that was well accepted.
Breakfast was abundant, all kind of food have been found. The staff was very polite but the morning shift was very charged by different demands of guests and one person had to solve all of them.
Sauna and welness were deception, small sauna for such a huge hotel and the pool was also very small, a dozen people in the swimming pool and there was no space to swim. Maybe we have other imagination about finnish sauna, that wasnt. The location is rather beautiful but far from the center.
30 November 2023
Fabulous
man working at reception around 10 pm on the 24th when we arrive was very friendly accomidating and approachable
toilet wasnt cleaned well in the morning of the saturday, bedding had a musky smell to it no lounge chairs near the pool
10 November 2023
Exceptional
The building, breatfast.
8 October 2023
Very good
Very nice breakfast
A lot of noise during the day because of work on a roof nearby so no way to enjoy the balcony.
27 September 2023
Dinner and a night in an igloo!
We stayed over the weekend and enjoyed the IGLUX right on the water. If was magical and very relaxing - we even spent the night in the igloo! The combined room and igloo experience meant that we did not have to give up any creature comfort, and could enjoy a bath and hot shower during our stay. Dinner at Meritorppa was delicious as was the hotel breakfast, which has a great selection of both hot and cold items.
26 September 2023
Pleasant
Nice place, nice people.
My room did not have balcony although I filtered from Booking.com hotels with balcony. Later came out that I had to ask room with balcony specially. Pets were welcome but there there was extra fee 30 euros for my 2,2 kg pet. There was only 20 TV channels and picture quality was not the best. Coffee from lobby machine was 3 euros and room service fee was 15 euros.
16 September 2023
Very nice
Very beautiful locațion 😉
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Massage
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Indoor pool
- - Private beach area
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Beach
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
25 September 2024
Pleasant