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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Recent guest reviews
25 January 2026
Amazing hotel with great breakfast
Very good breakfast!! There were many vegan options available which was great for us. Also location was perfect. Overall excellent hotel!!
23 January 2026
Central, friendly and comfortable
Needed a quiet room and got probably one of the quietest rooms available. Big thank you.
There were mold stains in the shower and some of the Breakfast items not fresh (came very early to Breakfast). Otherwise, Breakfast and bathroom would have also gotten full marks. But nothing major - this was a really nice stay.
21 January 2026
Absolutely fantastic
There is nothing not to like. I most warmly recommend this hotel to everyone visiting Helsinki!
19 January 2026
Fabulous
Rooms are massive, very modern and great extras. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at for the price.
Nothing - everything was great.
17 January 2026
Fantastic Room, Fantastic Hotel.
Fantastic room, the sky studio suites are amazing and very clean, spacious and lovely facilities within the room. The staff accommodated an early check in and gave us an upgrade due to a special occasion during the stay. The breakfast was lovely and plenty of options, the location of the hotel is perfect for exploring the city. We would definitely return when next in Helsinki. The hotel is fantastic value for money and the staff are superb.
Nothing, the stay was perfect.
16 January 2026
Fabulous
The entire hotel team was impressive. During my short stay, there were two situations that stood out. I arrived in the evening with a cake that I needed to hand over the next day, and when I asked the reception staff whether it would be possible to store it in the kitchen fridge overnight, it was arranged with ease — very professionally. The second incident was again partly related to the cake. I still ended up forgetting it at the hotel in the morning and headed to the exhibition centre. I took a taxi from the exhibition centre to pick up the cake and then returned to the exhibition centre in the same taxi. I paid for the ride by card, but during the day it turned out that the card payment had not gone through, and the driver contacted the hotel in order to reach me. The receptionist shared the driver’s contact details with me, and by today the driver has received his payment. Many thanks once again to the receptionist who got in touch with me.
The room I stayed in was too small. I felt like I’d been put up in a closet.
14 January 2026
A piece of luxury
Excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room had everything you would need. Extra supplies available at reception for anything you may have forgotten. Lovely choice and quality at breakfast
There was nothing we didn't like
14 January 2026
Love it
Generous hotel,clean,best breakfast. Thank you. I become more happy
None
11 January 2026
Very good
Breakfast
11 January 2026
One of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed at
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Klaus K. We adored the breakfast options, and appreciated the orange juice being proper fresh juice. Reception were very helpful. We enjoyed the complimentary sweets at reception. The hotel has a lovely central location. Good shower, comfortable bed and nice complimentary toiletries.
No complaints!
11 January 2026
A fabulous stay in Helsinki. Will stay here again.
The room was lovely. The bed was super comfortable and the room nice and warm. Breakfast was great. Lots of choice.
All good.
9 January 2026
Close to everything
Clean comfortable including breakfast
No bidet
8 January 2026
It was an amazing experience with the great value for the price and the best location accessible to transportation.
Clean and beautiful. Fabulous breakfast and great service.
Nothing
6 January 2026
Nice stay in the very middle of town amd excellent breakfast
excellent breakfast, comfy bed, nice toiletteries, some rooms are very small, this time got a nice big room
The reception staff had a bit strange attitude, maybe a bad day
5 January 2026
Perfect business hotel, centrally located. Ideal for city centre sightseeing.
The hotel was comfortable and ideal for both business and sightseeing. It is very central. The hotels was very clean and welcoming. The rooms were well equipped
Only two comments and not really criticisms: 1. Room size was small. Closer in size to Japanese hotel rooms than european 2. Plugs were close to the floor and not easy to access from the desk
5 January 2026
Fabulous
Great location, very spacious room and overall very nice.
Only little hiccup was that while trying to reach either room-service or the reception neither picked up.
5 January 2026
Amazing Xmas!
perfect position near the railway station, the bus station and the center of the town. The hotel has distinctive services like first class toiletries and free warm drink at the reception. Breakfast is really abundant and delicious. Very good deal! Thank you
4 January 2026
This hotel deserves an award!!
Everything. From free coffee all day long, best breakfast in Finland to central location (everything accessible on foot) and comfortable room. We enjoyed everything.
4 January 2026
Exceptional
Amazing location
3 January 2026
Surprisingly quiet hotel at the heart of Helsinki
Breakfast was excellent, best mushroom pie I ever had and chia pudding was a bonus. Lots of things made my the kitchen.
The room temperature was a bit too warm and could not be altered
3 January 2026
Tricky rooms
Clean and cozy
It was advertised a DOUBLE BED and it was a SINGLE BED. They said Booking is the one to blame but eho ended up paying for an upgrade was us.
2 January 2026
Cosy hotel with a central location
Spacious and functional room, really good bed, good location, and nice and professional staff.
Room was quite cold, we we requested extra blankets.
1 January 2026
Fabulous
Great breakfast and location, very friendly employees
Very confusing message by the hotel that non-refundable reservations are confirmed only when fully paid otherwise it will be cancelled. When booking on booking.com it was clearly said that the amount doesn't need to be paid in advance and can be paid AT the hotel.
1 January 2026
Cozy helpful friendly when we had a difficult journey it's what you need the most
Very clean warm cozy friendly well placed hotel breakfast is amazing also
Very helpful staff nothing was too much. Always helpful even when it was busy
30 December 2025
short visit in Helsinki
free breakfast with lot of quality choices, including salami, cheese, eggs, yoghurt, bread, fruits, etc... stylish, big rooms, comfy beds (though a bit hard for my taste) perfect location in the middle of the city centre
no sauna (in a hotel in Finland?!?!?)
30 December 2025
A central location with reasonable price,
A great location, right in the centre, minutes from everything.
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30 December 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location. Easy walk to most attractions. Clean and comfortable room. Kind employees. Wonderful breakfast with lots of options!
Wish the rooftop enclosed area were open in the evenings. Would have been nice to enjoy the view.
30 December 2025
excellent
location and room size, everything is comfortable
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28 December 2025
Perfect location with the Xmas spirit
Location and great breakfast
Nothing to dislike
27 December 2025
Exceptional
Great room for the price. Amazing breskfast
26 December 2025
Exceptional
The location is excellent close to the city center everything is available
Some time the internet is not working properly
26 December 2025
Excellent hotel
All perfect!
Anything
26 December 2025
Fabulous
Being the location in the centre of the town and walking distance to everywhere. Being flexible, able to do early check in and late check out.
21 December 2025
Fabulous
Friendly and helpful staff. Centrally located and good value for money.
20 December 2025
Comfortable&excellent located hotel for business trips
The bad is very comfortable. The breakfast is very good and is opened in the early morning hours.
18 December 2025
Exceptional
Always friendly staff, great location, great city views if your on the main street
17 December 2025
Perfect location and great staff
Great location and great hotel, exceptional breakfast
Nothing
14 December 2025
Exceptional
Easy to get to - friendly and helpful staff - great location
12 December 2025
Nice cody hotel in very centrum
Good bed and pillow, shampoos, quiet, nice breakfast, excellent porridge
Some mire la and gl free to breakfast
12 December 2025
Not a bad place to stay.
Welcoming reception, easy to store luggage, tram stop in front of the hotel, breakfast was tasty, wifi and hot water were good.
Room was a little cold in December. The radiator was cool. Tried to adjust the thermostat but it didn't change even though the light was on.
9 December 2025
Fabulous
Great breakfast , the suite was great !
Small double had tiny bed - not great for a couple
9 December 2025
Good STAY
I liked this hotel very much, cozy and near the center. Its breakfast is perfect
Nothing
6 December 2025
Nice hotel with a great central location
Nice spacious room. Very good breakfast. Good location with short walk to Christmas Market and train station. The staff is very friendly and pleasant. And I really like the late checkout option.
But the room was a little bit stuffy and warm. There was a fan available but it was difficult to get the room to cool off even though it was winter time.
4 December 2025
Great stay all round
Great location, friendly helpful staff, quirky rooms
Nothing
2 December 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel excellent location friendly staff
27 November 2025
Very good
Good location
27 November 2025
Nice and clean
Nice and clean hotel, great variety of rooms, good location in the city center
26 November 2025
EU Road Trip
Smooth & quick check-in. 25 Euro taxi ride from the central station. Great location, you can walk to all sites. Nice, clean modern room. A good amount of electrical outlets.
Balcony on top floor was closed.
24 November 2025
Stylish, premium cost hotel, plenty of room space, could do with a little maintenance work
€600 euro Sky Loft room for 2 nights, excellent size, lots of space, great shower and great breakfast. Excellent location: the best of any of the places I've stayed in Helsinki. Stylish and slick experience - but you 'do' have to pay for that.
For €600 I'd expect the TV to work. We were missing some bulbs and the UK plug socket needed a new fuse, and the toilet seat was broken. There was no maintenance available over the weekend, so we were told we would have to live with it. Mind you, they gave us a freee bottle of wine so can't complain too much. The carpet in reception is very very worn.. No seats availalble at the sunday breakfast slots as they are over subscribed so you'll need to get in early..
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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

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27 January 2026
Great breakfast and location