Expert reviews
“Independent design hotel Klaus K has a theme of Finnish national epic Kalevala quotes throughout, and space-conscious architecture. Contemporary ‘Sky Loft’ rooms offer access to the roof terrace; some also come with balconies.”
“Short-stay business travelers love the aesthetics and attention to detail at Klaus K, one of Helsinki’s chicest hotels. Reception, up a few steps past the bar-lounge-club and the Italian restaurant, is set in white amid funky chairs. Of the 137 rooms, there are 118 different configurations.”
“Klaus K is popular for its central location and imaginative style. The design theme, combined with references to The Kalevala, Finland’s national epic poem, adds to the character, as does the individuality of the rooms. Retail and cultural attractions of the Finnish capital are close by.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Bar
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Helsinki, a city known for its significant modern design legacy, surprisingly lacks a substantial number of ultramodern hotels. However, this unfortunate circumstance is gradually being rectified with the reopening of the Klaus K.
Situated in the design district at the Esplanade’s peak, an area also renowned for numerous modern Finnish furniture showrooms, it used to be the conventional Klaus Kurki. Now, it has been transformed into a boutique hotel oozing with unique high-concept and high-design credentials.
It draws inspiration from a range of sources, both old and new — from the latest trends in Nordic modernism to the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic and creation myth.
Just a stone’s throw away from the Esplanadi retail area lies this architecturally designed hotel with complimentary access to a gym. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art LCD TVs, luxurious bedding, and free WiFi.
The aesthetics of Hotel Klaus K’s noise-cancelling rooms draw inspiration from the legendary Finnish narrative, Kalevala. A selection of rooms boast bathtubs and captivating vistas of Helsinki’s vibrant city center.
Restaurant Toscanini provides a taste of Italy with its exquisite cuisine and selection of wines from Tuscany.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
1 December 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was very nice and fresh. The gym was nice as well.
1 December 2024
As above
Location was excellent, staff were amazing and the Italian restaurant attached to the hotel was fabulous. Room was v nice and beds very comfortable. Shower worked well as did the bath tub. First time in Helsinki, a great experience.
Nothing
14 November 2024
All went well really once I had manoeuvred the suitcase into the bedroom!!!
Location was great, staff were friendly and brilliantly clean. Bedrooms were very small… and could not get the coffee machine to work - small issues which may be bigger issues for others..
Small bedrooms
4 November 2024
Would come back
Location. Helpful staff. Breakfast
Air conditioning
31 October 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location. Small room but comfortable, very good breakfast.
Nothing.
31 October 2024
Exceptional
Everything is nice. The room was modest, but the other facilities were excellent.
Staff support and location.
29 October 2024
Fabulous
Wonderful Hotel the staff were very good and let me check in three hours early
Nothing it's all good
29 October 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was terrific. The staff serving/preparing breakfast were very helpful to provide food for my son who has food allergies. The beds were comfortable.
23 October 2024
Very nice city,lovely and very helpful staff
Lovely hotel Helpful staff
Nothing Lovely
23 October 2024
No Hesitation
To be fair, pretty much everything - can't really fault this property. I requested a "quiet spot" in my pre-arrival communication and they certainly supplied that for me. Room was comfortable, reasonable enough size, nice bed, nice pillows, good shower, a small window that opened for fresh air, spare toilet roll [always an indicator of the property approach to guests and expenses] and plentiful bottles of bathroom liquids if you happen to not BYO. Room came with a 'mini bar' which is fine if you like that sort of thing - a space in a mini fridge would be a better addition so chocolate or snacks can be placed. There are adequate lounge and seating areas if you happen to like chillin in your location and its a comfortable space behind reception. For me, i just need a small quiet, central base from which to start and end the day - for that it was a very good choice to make - right on Tram #6 literally on the doorstep. Taxi rank just up the road and a coffee / pastry shop on the corner. This is a good spot, a good property and I very much appreciated a 6th floor, high up, out of the way room that was definitely quiet - which is really all I do ask for. No hesitation recommending this property to visitors to Helsinki.
only one small thing, the in room phone had no details for reception or dialing down - the info may have been removed and trying 0 and 1 and # etc did not work. the safe couldn't be reset. I would also add, in all my travels and literally hundreds of hotel rooms, i still haven't found a hotel that places the same number of milks as coffees in the room - always run out of milk after drink #2.
21 October 2024
Cool funky vibe with a varies
Cool. Clean. Central. Very cool funky vibe throughout Staff were lovely Breakfast was next level with a wide range of food on offer and was proper wholesome. The anthesis of the bland, processed breakfasts you pay a fortune for in most hotels Buffet ranged from fry up to eco and super healthy. Smoothies. Mushed up stuff. Salads. Fish concoctions. Meat. Cheese. Egg. Dairy. Cereal but not just your bog standard Thos was all put into perspective as the room price was in check compared to hotels close by
15 October 2024
Very good
Overall the hotel was good. The location was great, the staff were very friendly and obliging, and amenities were good. The room was clean and Helsinki is lovely.
The room was very tired, and could be better equipped with out spending a lot of money, or effort. There weren't enough power points, I think that there was only one spare one, the connecting ability ability for my gear was inadequate, and the lighting was poor and missing bulbs.There was a single chair with nowhere for my case.
15 October 2024
superb location
Excellent breakfast choice superb location comfy and clean
Nothing really
14 October 2024
Great hotel for weekend break
Location and very comfortable small double would highly recommend for solo traveller, or couple with few bags. Extremely quiet.
Nothing really good value
14 October 2024
Good stay with friendly staff and lovely breakfast
The staff were very nice and friendly. The reception was exceptional. The breakfast was amazing with wide range and friendly staff helping out everything. The rooms are clean and cosy.
wouldn't say anything bad ..but just the size of bathroom was too small to fit in .. I'm a short person with slim body .. for me it just fits .. but for a big person it might be difficult to move around
12 October 2024
Very enjoyable and I would not hesitate to stay there again if I revisit Helsinki.
Friendly staff, great breakfast, very clean and a very convenient location. Extremely comfortable bed.
Maybe a little more heat as we got soaking wet in a couple of rain storms.
11 October 2024
Was so good wished we stayed longer.
Staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodated all our requests. Location was very handy.
Nothing.
6 October 2024
Very good
Perfect ocation, friendly staff, nice breakfast, nice sized rooms.
Uncomfortable beds, infinite emails and calendar invitations prior and during!
5 October 2024
Exceptional
Beds are too small for a couple to share.
29 September 2024
Very nice hotel. Room was large and comfortable.
Bathroom sink was clogged. Could not be fixed until after the weekend
24 September 2024
Worth staying.
I loved the room and how cozy it’s.
The breakfast menu is the same everyday, which is boring.
20 September 2024
Easy, comfortable stay in a great location
Loved the room, comfy bed, nice breakfast, very good helpful staff, great location
16 September 2024
Fabulous
Great breakfast. Central location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing.
11 September 2024
Fabulous
Very comfortable room, great location within walking distance to shops waterfront etc. Breakfast is exceptional
3 September 2024
Compared to other similar class hotels paid much less. Tram stop right in front was bonus.
very good breakfast and staff very accommodative. Prepared a separate veg hot breakfast for us. Tram stop in front was very convenient.
Entrance & lobby quite dark and not bright enough.
1 September 2024
an interesting place to stay
When checked in we were told our room was very small and were given a free upgrade to a room that was a reasonable size
29 August 2024
Great Helsinki Place to Stay
The motel is beautiful, great breakfast, close to everything, super efficient and friendly staff.
I loved everything about this motel.
22 August 2024
Very pleasant.
Breakfast was exceptionally good.
No view from room.
19 August 2024
Very good
The rooftop bar was always closed for private events
18 August 2024
excellent
eeverything was good
14 August 2024
I had a comfortable stay in a well situated hotel.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
14 August 2024
Lovely big room, shame about the bathroom
Good location, nice roof terrace
The room we had booked had a very small double bed, which wasn’t obvious and we had to pay more to have a normal double bed . Aldo the bathroom was so small and badly designed - if one of us was on the toilet, the other one couldn’t access the sink
14 August 2024
Very good
Nice toom, good breakfast
All night noise of, I assume, washing machines. Toilet seat loose and bathroom extractor fan not working..
13 August 2024
Exceptional
Great welcome, comfortable room's beds excellent had a great night's sleep, fantastic location, delicious breakfast
Had to come home
12 August 2024
Great modern hotel with value options
Great value.. All recently renovated. I paid less for a smaller room but it was well kitted out with mod cons and all I needed for a stopover before a flight. Comfy bed. Immaculate clean. Friendly staff. Modern. Great location for station. Could check in online. Very convenient. Air conditioning.
Nothing really. It was a small room but I paid less for that.
10 August 2024
Mordern and Artsy Hotel in the heart of the city
Nice and welcoming atmosphere, great breakfast, and amenities available in the room and at the reception for the customers. Nice and modern decoration and they have a great Italian restaurant.
Nothing to report. I just stayed one night.
8 August 2024
Amazing value and quality hotel, would recommend to friends and family. Would stay again.
Great hotel that goes over and above to ensure guests have an excellent experience. Loads of complimentary products available that could you help yourself too. Rituals products in the bathroom. Fluffy white towels. Staff are very nice and friendly, nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent, fresh and tasted good with a good variety. Room was well designed and had a mini bar if required. Lots of choice of teas and coffee. The room had a Steamery clothes steamer which was amazing! Gym available. We loved the roof top bar with live music!
Room was fairly small but this was explained beforehand.
5 August 2024
Staff was exceptionally nice and accommodating, above and beyond.
The floor in the hallway and the breakfast
I couldn't send money to the hotel and before hotels had this service
5 August 2024
Strongly recommend
Fantastic location and so welcoming to everyone. Breakfast was good, and I had wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here.
If only the roof top bar was open more nights....
5 August 2024
Would recommend
Excellent choices for breakfast Perfect location Very nice staff
Entrance to the bathroom has a bad trip hazard
4 August 2024
Great location for visiting Helsinki
Location was outstanding
It was hot when we were there Could have used some more hangars and shelves or drawers for clothes
3 August 2024
Great hotel with great location. Superb breakfast.
Nice and cozy room. Superb location. Very friendly staff. Massively super breakfast!
Disappointed on Booking.com: we were sold a room for two but with bed of 120 cm. Luckily friendly hotel person upgraded us with a fee a room for two people with good bed. According to the person this was not the first time with Booking.com. Additionally, we were not able to use the TV due to non-existing wifi.
26 July 2024
Pleasant stay in a convenient location.
Comfortable room, good breakfast
We weren’t keen on the “homeoerotic” photographs on display in public areas. Could have been more discrete.
25 July 2024
Nice stay. An elevator was broken during breakfast and check-out time, even not very long time.
Good breakfast, notably porridge. Lacking an automat coffee machine. Air condition a bit too cold.
24 July 2024
Will certainly book again if in Helsinki.
Room was spacious, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast also excellent with plenty of choice despite being busy. Great location near to the centre for shops and restaurants.
Nothing.
22 July 2024
We loved it
Staff are fantastic, very knowledgeable about the area and friendly.
22 July 2024
quick visit - meetings dinner nearby and check out
Idea location.
Only public/commercial parking - some small discount - parking location was not bad.
21 July 2024
Very recommendable
Good location; size of the room; welcoming staff; great breakfast (a real buffet); many complementary treats
Netflix didn't work; complementaries could have been directly available in the room instead of the lobby (just a minor improvement)
19 July 2024
Great place to stay
Location was great and and staff were available 24/7. Was located close to lots of restaurants and cafes and easy to walk down to the ocean and port.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Cycling
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
4 December 2024
Very good
DIdn't eat breakfast
It was quite easy for people in neighboring buildings to look into the windows in my room, so had to make sure the curtains were shut.