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
28 January 2024
Pleasant
Nice room, good bed,great location
The toilet seat had a visible fracture that split the other side of the toilet seat and made it quite uncomfortable to use it. Not something that is ok at a hotel of this level.
18 January 2024
Nice and quiet hotel in the city center
Small but comfortable and quiet room, fast check in, useful amenities at the reception, great Italian restaurant in the hotel, good breakfast
No power socket by the bed No bedside table The master switch button by the bed switches of both the lights and the electricity; since there was no socket by the bed I discovered that the phone wasn’t charged in the morning
17 January 2024
Very good
Perfect location and very good Italian restaurant in the hotel .. .
Location
17 January 2024
Fabulous
Perfect location especially
16 January 2024
Pleasant
I have stayed here many times and have always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent and the breakfast very good. The gym is well set up.
In the room we were in, the curtains did not cover the windows fully and one of them would not run easily on the runner - in fact is was stuck. We did report this to Hose keeping and I am sure it will be taken care of for the next guest
15 January 2024
Fabulous
The location was great! The room was extremely clean with plenty of space! The breakfast was yummy! No bad things to say! We would definitely stay here again!
12 January 2024
Great hotel in the centre of Helsinki.
Great location in the centre of Helsinki. The tram stops directly outside of the hotel, so you can easily get to all locations. A wide range of amenities are provided.
Rooms are generally a little small, but you have enough room for your stay.
4 January 2024
A good central hotel.
Great location and comfortable bed.
3 January 2024
Pleasant stay, helpfull staff.
Perfect location.
2 January 2024
Great location and cosy atmosphere.
Excellent location, tram stops right outside the hotel were a big plus especially during the cold winter ;) I liked the size of the room, double duvet, heating and a couple of lighting arrangements. Coffee machine was a plus, though more caffeinated capsules and less decaf would be better!
The lifts are confusing and nobody explained the floors so it was a hit or miss at the beginning. My key didn’t work and I had to go back with the luggage up and down. There’s nothing to clean the water from the floor after the shower (like a rubber tool). There are teas but no kettle. The hot water from the coffee machine tastes disgusting for tea making.
29 December 2023
Good overall, but not fair value for the price.
Breakfast very good. Location very good.
The hotel is not what Klaus Kurki Hotel used to be. Needs refurbishment.
28 December 2023
Great stay and good value for money - highly recommended!
Excellent location in city centre. Very friendly staff. Room was cosy and convenient, with very comfortable bed. Breakfast is rich in variety and delicious. Highly recommended!
Nothing to write here :)
27 December 2023
Very cozy and clean.
Location, people, breakfast.
16 December 2023
A great location and a great vaue
The bed was very comfortable. The hotel was perfectly located to access trams as well as within walking distance to sightseeing locations like the Skywheel, churches, museums, shopping. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day, and twice during my stay I needed an early morning taxi and the front desk assisted me very quickly.
15 December 2023
Great location, Great staff. Everyone was very accommodating.
The proximity of the hotel to transportation was great. All our restaurant options were within walking distance. The staff was very accommodating and helpful.
The cleanliness of the floors was an issue with the constant traffic from outside. This made the floors dirty but this did not distract from our stay.
11 December 2023
Great overall
Great hotel overall
Squeaking noise coming from the heating pipes or ventilation system which could be heard at night (room 613)
9 December 2023
Way better than expected!
Everything was neat and cozy. After having travelled through Finland the weeks before and having stayed in different places it was super nice to have a comfortable bed and a nice shower. It was even better to be able to order my dinner to the room and it arrived very fast (needed some spices but still rather good)!
Only luxury complaints here... The Netflix on my tv didn't work and I also couldn't connect my phone to use the screen sharing option. I was missing a shoe-iron (shoe-horn?) in the room. The control knob on the radiator fell of when I touched it so I couldn´t turn down the heat (my room was super warm all night) and when I let the staff know they said someone would check on it after I would check out in the morning. Would have been nice if they had checked on it right away but I just opened a window to cool down the room (sorry if the electricity bill was very high)...
2 December 2023
Wonderful first visit to Helsinki staying in a comfortable well run hotel.
Extremely helpful and efficient staff. Warm, clean and comfortable room with lovely shower-room. Great location.
Art work in the dining area.
29 November 2023
Most enjoyable hotel in great location
Staff friendliness & helpfulness, location, large room upgrade, breakfast & Italian restaurant off the lobby
No downsidea
22 November 2023
Very nice hotel and comfortable stay
Design, colours, minibar
I gor the wrong key or wrong room first.
18 November 2023
Excellent location and good breakfast - price and value meet here
Nice location and good breakfast - price-value is very good.
Bit outdated / cold feel on the rooms.
15 November 2023
Wonderful.
Great breakfast and superb central location in the old town.
All good
15 November 2023
Very good
The staff is very helpful, easy checkin
breakfast could be a little bit better
13 November 2023
Lovely!
The staff was amazing and very helpful all the time :) The room was very cozy. The breakfast was riched with many options and flavors. The location was great, near to everything in the city center.
A small issue, was only inside the bathroom, when you took a shower the water was going outside.
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
1 February 2024
Pleasant
Location is excellent
The bed was very small for a 2 person room. There was also a lack of electrical outlets and some of them were not functioning. The electrical outlet in the bathroom (a wet space) was hanging loose.