| opened in 1931, this atmospheric hotel is a 3-minute walk from simonkatu transit stop, an 8-minute walk from the kiasma museum of contemporary art, and an 11-minute walk from market square. suites add living areas and safe deposit boxes. all have flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as free high-speed internet, and en suite bathrooms with designer toiletries. room service is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. rooms range in style from art deco to art nouveau. there's also a cocktail bar, and a trendy bar with city views, as well as an irish lounge with wood finishes and a checkered floor. breakfast is offered (fee) in an upscale restaurant
Helsinki Airport 33 min
Market Square (9 min)
Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter. Ateneum (7 min)
Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces. The National Museum of Finland (7 min)
Prehistoric artifacts, medieval treasures & 20th-century icons in a grandiose national museum. Uspenski Cathedral (11 min)
Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration. Senate Square (7 min)
Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university. Kamppi Chapel (5 min)
Contemporary church chapel with a minimalist wooden interior, built for silent reflection. Helsinki Cathedral (8 min)
Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome. Design Museum Helsinki (6 min)
Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop. Amos Rex (6 min)
20th-century & contemporary art collections & exhibitions in businessman/collector's former home. Suomenlinna (30 min)
World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery. Temppeliaukion Church (11 min)
Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls. Sibelius Monument (9 min)
1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music. Linnanmaki (13 min)
Park with more than 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views. Esplanadi (5 min)
Park opened in 1812 with a special stage for live music performances & avenues of mature trees. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (8 min)
Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater and events. | 
