Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa, Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa, known affectionately as “Fisherman’s Croft,” has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. What began as a humble fishing hut and later a summer restaurant grew into a prestigious coastal landmark. The hotel’s architecture evolved over decades, with the main buildings completed in 1969 and 1975 by architects Markus Tavio and Einari Teräsvirta. It has served as a prestigious stage for global diplomacy, hosting numerous world leaders and historic international conferences.
The property is packed with unique features, including a private beach, an indoor pool with traditional Finnish saunas, and even a trendy “IGLUX” experience—glass-walled igloos placed on a pier for a front-row seat to the seaside scenery. For a touch of local history, the hotel’s “Vanha Torppa” space features murals by the world-famous Moomin creator, Tove Jansson. It’s also a bit of a local legend, having famously hosted Finland’s very first disco in 1966.
Located in the scenic Munkkiniemi district, the hotel feels like a tranquil nature retreat while remaining just a short drive from Helsinki’s city center. It’s a perfect spot for those who want a quieter stay with easy access to nature walks along Laajalahti Bay.
Guests are also well-positioned to explore nearby cultural gems. You’re only a short distance from the beautiful Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which showcases traditional Finnish rural life, and the iconic Sibelius Monument. Whether you are there for the history or the modern comforts, it is a truly iconic slice of Finnish hospitality.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
9 January 2026
Good
Facilities are good eapecially the Sauna room.
The pool is a bit cold, no slippers and robe in the room.
2 January 2026
Basically my whole stay was fine the hotel was excellent clean nice people but got so embarrassed on arrival someone ask
The hygiene was good 👍 and the food was delicious good waiters
The receptionist who worked on me was very very rude and so disrespectful as soon as I arrived on the reception she asked me what do u want in a very rude way and she was rude throughout the whole process but the rest were so nice only her her names starts with T bur you can find out
28 December 2025
Amazing pool and sauna facilities
Amazing pool and sauna facilities,cozy area by the beach.
Two separate building for sauna and the swimming pool.
27 December 2025
Fabulous
It was very beautiful and good facilities!
The room wasn't completely cleaned (there was a lot of dust under the beds and on some surfaces), but it was still overall clean!
27 December 2025
Good food, great views, interior a bit dated.
Location, history
Building is a bit old and shows it. Sauna / wellness dept was cold. Air in the building was not so fresh.
26 October 2025
Good hotel and location
Great location and spa facility. Restaurant was also good. Room view depends on which wing you get. Great location!
App experience to book the igloo room was an issue and did not work well.
26 October 2025
Good
Clean and good food
Need more stuff in bathroom like brush, shaver
19 September 2025
As listed
Nice location, comfortable room and nice facilities.
2 September 2025
Great value for the money, good location, excellent breakfast, neat and comfortable room.
Excellent breakfast, clean room and comfortable bed. We arrived late night so we didn't quite enjoy other amenities of the hotel. But, definitely checking out next time.
Nothing to complain.
28 August 2025
Very good
good nice bedrooms, bed
Expected more about spa part
28 August 2025
Great vacation
Great hotel, everything was super nice. Wish there was air conditioner, but it is northern europe, so understandable.
26 August 2025
The reception staff are lovely and friendly.🥰👌
The accommodation is clean and the food is delicious.🙏🙏🙏👌
24 August 2025
Nice stay in Helsinki
The room is cozy and with decent size, staff is friendly and helpful and hotel itself is very well kept. We enjoyed our stay at this lovely hotel.
Ventilation in the room was too strong. You could literally hear it and for us it was a bit cold (for this price you expect perfection, but I understand it's individual)
21 August 2025
Fabulous
Very nice hotel with a beautiful location that has perfect balance between Helsinki's nature and its city attractions. The tram connection to the city center serves very well. The room was very clean and the staff friendly. The hotel restaurant, sauna facilities and gym are of high standard.
14 August 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect for us and our dogs .all details to make us confortable !! The place is beautiful !!!!!! Breakfast gorgeous, large choice. People hôtel and restaurant nice with customers Thank you
14 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful place, comfortable room, very good breakfast. I have appreciated sauna, swimming pool and beach. I recommend that place.
11 August 2025
Great location by the sea for couples, family vacation, honeymoonan, anneversery or teambuilding.
Great location by the sea with rocks and sandy beaches and few deck chairs. Summer sunsets are amazing. Nice hotel with nice staff and amazing breakfast for almost all tastes, healthy diets, also alternative milks and glutten free bread are available. They even prepare coffe and tea for you. Saunas for wimen and men with towels and shampoo are lovely and open to the sea where swimming is possible. Small pool is not so clean (sand from the beach). The tram station (No4 to/from Helsinki) just about 50 m away and about 1,5 km steps to port from where you can access capital town Tallin (Estonia) in just 2 hours by ferry. Tennis court and sup rental are just around the corner of hotel. Cafeteries and restaurants with gastronomy from Finnland, Giorgia, Italia etc. are nearby. Finnish salmon soup and carrot cake are very tasty at Café Torpanranta at the beach. The nature is stunning - in July bluberries and wild strawberries are everywhere, wich is the food for many wild birds, ducks and goeses. Nearby are some sights (famoes Alvaro´ house and studio) that are easy to visit by feet or by bike (free to rent at the hotel reception). Few kilometers away are island Seurasaari with old Finnish architecture, birds, squirls and rabbits,- access prohibitet by bike. Bike and walk routes, art museums, monuments you can find on islands Kuusisaari and Lehtisaari. If we would have to pick a hotel in this area, we would deffinetly come back again. Thank you Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Team!
Few more deck chairs on the beach would be nice on sunny days. Better rental bike service - despite all the parked available hotel bikes in the morning, we could not get the bikes for short trip.
7 August 2025
I was able to relax and enjoy my time. It made me want to make this an annual tradition.
Dog-friendly services Location View from the restaurant Spacious stay hours: The 2:00 PM check-in and 12:00 PM check-out
The restroom in the sauna was small and hard to find. I think it would be nice if breakfast could be served either at the restaurant with an ocean view or at the one in the conference building.
31 July 2025
Very good
Good parking facilities. Walking distance to the Aalto house. The tram to the city centre stops nearby. Surroundings are beautiful and access to the beach is convenient without having to pass through the reception area.
Breakfast (though good) was very overpriced when ordering it upon arrival. There were no casting options to the TV.
11 July 2025
Nice stuff, clean room, good location, and could be better swimming pool water
The location is really nice, the area around the hotel. The stuff was super nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Not enough air in the room, the swimming pool water was cold. Also no tea included in the room.
10 July 2025
Fabulous
Conveniently located with easy access to the city center, well-equipped, clean, and comfortable
28 June 2025
Peaceful place, helpful staff and great vegan breakfast options
Quiet area and surrounded by nature , garden in front of huge window front
I liked everything
13 June 2025
I really liked the location of this hotel
breakfast - excellent selection of food, including traditional Finnish dishes, food very tasty, polite and friendly waiters location - convenient, great place to stay to visit Helsinki (it is not that far from the downtown, and you stay in place close to nature, by the water, with direct access to parks and to walking and biking trails), Seurasaari island with the Open-Air Museum is a walking distance from the hotel. You can easily get by bus from this hotel to the Haaga Rhododendron Park, a great place to visit if you are in Helsinki in late May or early June.
room - toilet shower (handheld bidet) not working at all; water heavily leaking from under the bathtub
9 June 2025
Peaceful stay with the family
Location was perfect. Really enjoyed sitting near the shore.
All good with the hotel.
2 June 2025
Greaf for a weekend getaway
Great waterfront location near beautiful nature parks
N/A
23 May 2025
Exceptional
Atmosphere easy kindness, everything worked. Great breakfast
17 May 2025
Great overnight stay, enjoyed the restaurant and breakfast. Excellent views and location outside of city, and 20mins fro
Great location. I was in transit and wanted somewhere I could walk in nature before taking another flight
Bathrooms are a little bit dated
3 May 2025
Very good
Everything was great, but one thing was unexpected — it was my first time experiencing the bar and restaurant being closed due to the public holiday on May 1st. So after the sauna, there was no beer and no dinner, snacks
9 March 2025
What we wanted and more.
The location was exactly what we were looking for, close to the city but a bit away .
14 January 2025
Very good
The view was very nice The breakfast was amazing
The fact they do not have any icebucket
6 January 2025
Fabulous
Nice and spacious rooms
11 December 2024
A very comfortable and convenient stay.
The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent and extensive, but best of all, the staff were so friendly and helpful, every single one we had contact with. The hotel is situated very close to the tram which is so convenient for visiting Helsinki City Centre.
Cheaper snack options in the restaurant/room service.
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!
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
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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

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30 January 2026
Exceptional