Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
too much street noise. It represents value by central Helsinki standards and has a bit of
soul. Prices are often lower than the maximum we list here.
It can be difficult to spot from the street: enter via Roberts Coffee.
Hotel Anna
HOTEL
Owned by the Finnish Free Church, this smallish hotel is good for family or business visit-
ors looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Rates are usually quite a bit lower than the rack
rates we list here.
Omenahotelli
HOTEL
( 0600-18018;
www.omenahotels.com
;
r €70-130; )
This good-value staffless hotel chain has two handy Helsinki locations:
Lönnrotinkatu
(
www.omena.com
;Yrjönkatu 30)
. As well as a double bed, rooms have fold-out chairs that can
sleep two more, plus there's a microwave and minifridge. Book online or via a terminal in
the lobby. Windows don't open, so rooms can be stuffy on hot days.
Hotel Fabian
HOTEL
Central, but in a quiet part without the bustle of the other designer hotels, this place gets
everything right. Elegant standard rooms with whimsical lighting and restrained modern
design are extremely comfortable; they vary substantially in size. Higher-grade rooms add
extra features and a kitchenette. Staff are super-helpful and seem very happy to be here.
There's no restaurant, but breakfast is cooked in front of you by the chef
Hotel Haven
HOTEL
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
09-681930;
www.hotelhaven.fi
;
Unioninkatu 17;s/d from €189/220;
)
The closest hotel to the kauppatori is elegant, welcoming and scores high on all levels. All
room grades feature excellent beds and linen, soft colour combinations, classy toiletries
