7 Best Hotels in Helsinki, Finland, for 2025 Stays

Along the bustling Esplanadi Park, this hotel—its refined, turn of the last century atmosphere meeting with modern day flourishes, fixtures, and finishes—can be found on the Northside of the park, nestled among the market square, and many design shops. Plus, it’s only a brisk walk to the harbor where you can hop regular ferries to the likes of fortress island Suomenlinna. The main Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away.

The only hints toward modernity in the elegant neoclassical-inspired accommodation are the fixtures and fittings—plus a blast from Imprimo collection of Finnish contemporary graphic art. Otherwise, you will be wrapped in classical comfort, with marble bathrooms, plush furniture, and dark wood headboards. The Executive Suite has its own sauna (of course it does), as does the expansive Presidential Mannerheim Suite, which has its own office and kitchen areas.

If you prefer a more communal experience, there is a spa offering Finnish, Hammam, and Turkish saunas (plus other spa treatments such as massage), and a gym. There are also two restaurants—the Brasserie Kemp, with its glass-walled terrace, is fantastic for people watching during the warmer months, and the second restaurant, Yume, which offers an excellent tea menu.