Extraordinary hotels - best choice for your unusual city break in Helsinki

Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka Without a doubt, Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka remains the most creative and easily recognized hotel in Helsinki. It is located on Katajanokka Island, where the hotel occupies a historical building of a former prison that dates back to 1837. Former cells for prisoners were turned into comfortable guest rooms, and some parts of the building have almost completely maintained their original atmosphere. One of the halls with massive brick walls and grating has become the location of Jailbird restaurant. When the weather permits, visitors of the restaurant can seat on the comfortable open-air terrace. Among extra amenities offered by such an unusual “prison” hotel in Helsinki, travelers will find a sauna and a gym that works round the clock.

Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki is also quite an unusual and attractive hotel. Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel has become famous mostly thanks to its original design. The décor of guest rooms and public spaces is made exclusively of natural and eco-friendly materials, and that’s why Radisson Blu hotel in Helsinki possesses the honorable title of an eco-hotel. All rooms are made in different styles and are decorated with bright furniture and giant paintings of luxury cars, seaside landscapes, and local landmarks. The hotel has its own restaurant named Viola that, besides everything else, has a wonderful play zone.
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki A very interesting and symbolic hotel, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki was built in 1952 to provide space for guests of the Olympic Games. Nowadays, the high-class hotel belongs to the list of Helsinki attractions and shares the building with the famous Sokos shopping mall. As all guests of the hotel get a special 10% discount in Sokos, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is very popular with fans of shopping.

Sofia House Helsinki The luxurious Sofia House Helsinki also occupies an honorable place among hotels in Helsinki. This high-class cottage can provide space for up to 8 people at once. The three-storey villa is located not far from Korkeasaari Zoo and is surrounded by a large well-groomed garden with comfortable terraces perfect for relaxation and a barbecue area. Sofia House Helsinki will be certainly liked by travelers who enjoy staying in the country area. The villa is well-equipped and comes with everything needed for a comfortable stay. There is a charming living room with a fireplace on the ground floor.

Hostel Erottajanpuisto Budget travelers can also stay in an unusual setting if they choose to book a room at Hostel Erottajanpuisto . This modern hostel is considered one of the most modern and stylish accommodations of its type in the city. The design of Hostel Erottajanpuisto is based on skillful dark wood décor. The natural splendor of the interior is underlined by bright carpets and colorful bed clothing, and thanks to large windows all rooms are very bright. It is worth noting that the hostel is open in a beautiful historical building that is located only several minutes away from picturesque Esplanade Park.

Eurohostel When describing unusual budget hotels in Helsinki, Eurohostel is worth a close attention. Guests of this hostel are welcome to stay in comfortable single or double rooms with modern design that only adds to quality relaxation and a peaceful aura of the place. In the morning, a delicious buffet style breakfast is served for guests of the hotel, and in the evening everyone is welcome to relax in the cozy restaurant and try the best sorts of Finnish beer. The modern hostel has a quality sauna, bike rental, and many other services, the choice of which in Eurohostel is really great for a hotel of such category.