Hotel Finn

Overview of Hotel Finn

Hotel Finn is a compact, 37-room hotel that Traveloka's listing records across six floors, set inside a building whose recorded construction year is 1911. The property describes itself on its official website as a small, family-owned hotel whose traditions date back to the 1950s, and it occupies the upper floors of a historic stone building at Kalevankatu 3 b in Helsinki City Centre (postcode 00100). That combination, an early twentieth-century stone address with a family-run hotel tradition stretching back to the 1950s, gives it a distinct character among the larger hotels in central Helsinki.

Traveloka lists Hotel Finn as a 2.5-star hotel in the Helsinki City Center area of the Uusimaa region. Its 37 guestrooms are described in the listing as individually decorated, so the look of one room can differ from the next rather than following a single repeated template. The hotel's own site describes its rooms as combining an elegant, functional bathroom with tasteful décor and carefully selected details.

The scale matters for the kind of stay it offers. With fewer than forty rooms, Hotel Finn sits closer to a boutique or guesthouse experience than to a full-service city hotel: there is a staffed front desk during set daytime and evening hours, a snack bar and coffee and tea in the lobby, and an elevator, but no large restaurant floor, spa or conference wing is listed. Travellers who value a central base, a quieter atmosphere and a room with character over an extensive facility list are the natural fit.

The listing also notes that the property caters to LGBTQ+ guests, welcomes long-term renters and operates on a cashless basis, which is useful to know before arrival if you usually travel with cash.

Room Types at Hotel Finn

The official Hotel Finn website sets out a clear ladder of room categories, running from a single room up to a 100 m² apartment. Room names and the exact options available on a given date may be presented slightly differently on Traveloka, so compare the room cards on this page with the descriptions below when choosing.

Single

The entry-level category on the official site is the Single, designed for one guest with a single bed, a desk and an en suite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hotel lists a smart TV, a kettle and high-speed wireless internet in this category, along with towels, linen, shampoo, soap, shower gel and a hairdryer. A mini-fridge and ironing equipment can be requested. It is a practical choice for solo business travellers or anyone who mainly needs a well-located bed.

Standard Twin

The Standard Twin is listed for two guests and is set up with two beds. It shares the core in-room package described for every category on the official site: an ensuite bathroom with toilet and shower, a desk, a smart TV, a kettle, wireless internet and toiletries.

Superior Double

The Superior Double is described by the hotel as offering extra space and elevated comfort for couples or solo travellers. The official room page lists a king-sized double bed and a city view, and notes that this category is more spacious than the standard rooms. The bathroom has a shower and WC.

Superior Twin

The Superior Twin carries the same larger footprint as the Superior Double but with two single beds instead of one double, which suits friends or colleagues sharing a room who still want a little more space than the Standard Twin.

Triple and Quadruple

For small groups and families, the official site lists a Triple room with three beds and a Quadruple room with four beds. These larger rooms allow a family or group to stay together without booking two separate rooms. The listing also notes that one child aged 5 or younger can stay without charge when sharing the parent or guardian's room and using existing bedding, and that cribs and rollaway beds can be arranged for a fee.

Deluxe Apartment

At the top of the ladder is the Deluxe Apartment, a 100 m² unit that the hotel says can accommodate up to five guests plus an infant. According to the official room page, it has a bedroom, a lounge area, a kitchen and two washrooms, with two single beds plus sofa beds. The main bathroom has two sinks, a rain shower and a bathtub, while the second houses a washing machine and dryer. The kitchen is listed with an espresso machine, kettle, microwave, stove top and oven, dishwasher, and a fridge and freezer. Herringbone parquet floors, an art collection, mood lighting, heating and air conditioning, a dining table, a desk and a smart TV complete the description. A cot and high chair are available on request. The official site states that pets are not allowed in this apartment, and Traveloka's policy notes say a separate deposit applies to Deluxe Apartment bookings.

Across the hotel's rooms, Traveloka's listing mentions bidets, hair dryers, desks and blackout curtains, which help with sleep during Helsinki's long summer evenings. The listing states housekeeping is provided on request, while the official room pages refer to a daily service, so confirm the current arrangement with the property if regular servicing matters to you.

Facilities and Amenities

Hotel Finn keeps its facility list focused on the essentials a city-centre guest is most likely to use. Based on Traveloka's listing data, the property offers:

• Connectivity: complimentary wireless internet access throughout, which the hotel's own site describes as high-speed in the rooms
• Lobby: coffee and tea in the lobby, plus a snack bar
• Access: an elevator and disabled-access-friendly features
• Storage: luggage storage and lockers, handy for early arrivals or late departures
• Getting around: bike parking for guests cycling around the city
• Environment: smoke-free areas, and the official site states that all rooms are strictly non-smoking
• Staff: multilingual staff, whom the hotel describes as knowing the city well and ready to help with questions

Safety features listed for the property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards.

The front desk is not open around the clock. According to the listing, it is staffed Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Guests arriving outside those hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information, and anyone planning to arrive after 8:00 PM is asked to get in touch beforehand. The property also asks guests to make check-in arrangements at least 24 hours before arrival using the contact details in the booking confirmation.

Pet policies differ slightly between sources. Traveloka's listing confirms that service animals are allowed and lists a pet fee policy, while the hotel's website says pets are welcome. Since the Deluxe Apartment is described as pet-free, check with the property before travelling with an animal.

Location and Getting There

Kalevankatu runs through the commercial heart of Helsinki, and Hotel Finn's address puts most of the city's best-known sights within walking distance. The listing describes the property as near Kauppatori Market Square and within a 10-minute walk of the Ateneum Art Museum and Senate Square. The hotel itself highlights the Stockmann department store and the Forum shopping mall as close neighbours, along with a dense mix of restaurants, cafés and bars.

Distances recorded in Traveloka's listing include:

• Forum Shopping Centre: about 0.3 km
• Old Church of Helsinki: about 0.4 km
• Kamppi Shopping Center: about 0.4 km
• Esplanadi: about 0.4 km
• Ateneum Art Museum: about 0.5 km
• Kamppi Chapel: about 0.5 km
• Mannerheim Statue: about 0.7 km
• Senate Square: about 0.7 km
• University of Helsinki: about 0.7 km
• Parliament Building and the National Theater: about 0.8 km
• Alexander Theater: about 0.8 km
• Uspenski Cathedral: about 1.8 km
• Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art: about 2.2 km

The nearest major airport is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which the listing places at roughly 31 km by its measure. Travellers coming from Singapore can search for flights to Helsinki on Traveloka and then continue into the city centre by taxi or public transport; check current route options before you travel, as the hotel does not list an airport transfer service. If you are driving, the listing notes that paid parking is available nearby, roughly 50 metres from the property, rather than on site.

Dining at and near Hotel Finn

Hotel Finn does not position itself as a dining destination, and its food offering is deliberately light. Traveloka's listing describes a snack bar and deli serving guests, along with coffee and tea in the lobby for a quick pick-me-up between outings.

Instead of running a full breakfast restaurant, the hotel's website explains that selected nearby cafés offer breakfast to its guests at a discounted rate. Ask at reception for the current partner cafés when you check in. This arrangement suits the location well: within a few minutes' walk you are surrounded by the cafés and restaurants of the city centre, including those around Esplanadi and inside the Forum and Kamppi shopping centres.

Guests staying in the Deluxe Apartment have the added option of cooking in its fully equipped kitchen, which is a practical advantage for families or longer stays. For tours, museum passes and day trips to pair with your meals, browse things to do in Helsinki on Traveloka.

Why Stay at Hotel Finn

The strongest case for Hotel Finn is its location-to-size ratio. Its address puts guests within a few hundred metres of Forum, Esplanadi and the Old Church of Helsinki, while the hotel itself keeps the feel of a small, family-owned property. You can walk to Senate Square, the Ateneum and the Parliament Building without needing a tram ticket, and return to a quieter building in the evening.

The room range is the second reason. A single traveller, a couple wanting a king bed and a city view, a family of four and a group of five sharing a 100 m² apartment can all find a fit under one roof, a broad spread of options for a 37-room property.

The trade-offs are just as clear. The front desk keeps set hours rather than operating overnight, there is no on-site restaurant serving full meals, and payment is cashless only. If you need a gym, pool or late-night reception, compare it with other hotels in Helsinki on Traveloka before you book.

Tips for Booking Hotel Finn on Traveloka

1. Match the room to your group. Triple and Quadruple rooms can work out simpler than two separate rooms for families, while the Deluxe Apartment suits groups of up to five who want a kitchen.
2. Plan your arrival time. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. The front desk is staffed Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so if you land late or on a Sunday, contact the property in advance for lockbox instructions.
3. Bring a card. The property accepts credit cards and does not accept cash. A government-issued photo ID and a credit card may be requested at check-in for incidental charges.
4. Read the policy notes. Fees apply for late check-out (subject to availability), cribs, rollaway beds and pets, and a deposit applies to Deluxe Apartment bookings. Check the policy section on this page for current details.
5. Use the breakfast tip. Ask reception which nearby cafés currently offer the discounted guest breakfast.
6. Book well ahead for summer. With only 37 rooms, the larger family rooms and the apartment are limited in number, so reserve early for peak travel periods.

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