Set in a historic building, this is one of Helsinki’s oldest hotels, exuding grand early 20th century style while offering all modern comforts. The hotel is centrally located just two minutes walk from the central railway and metro station and only a few hundred meters from the main city attractions including the National Theater, the Ateneum and the famous department stores. The Cumulus Seurahuone Hotel in Helsinki has large, individually shaped and decorated rooms, modern bathrooms, satellite ..
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Located in a tranquil park on Helsinginkatu, close to the new opera house, this modern hotel offers value for money and great transport links. The Aurora Hotel in Helsinki is two kilometers from the historic city center. The journey by fast and reliable public transport takes only about ten minutes. The hotel, renovated in 2003, has spacious, elegantly furnished rooms, satellite TV and high speed internet access. The Lappi restaurant serves great Finnish and international cuisine and leisure opt..
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This environmentally friendly hotel in the heart of the city center offers contemporary Scandinavian architecture and the perfect location. The Scandic Simonkentta Hotel in Helsinki is only 300 meters from the central railway station and within less than ten minutes walk from the Kamppi department store, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the market square. The hotel has large rooms decorated in trendy Scandinavian designer style using ecologically responsible materials, with satellite TV and in..
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This Art Nouveau hotel in the shape of a Gothic castle, an architectural landmark building in Finland, offers beautifully renovated rooms and modern facilities.The Linna Hotel, completely renovated in 2006, was designed by Finnish architects Walther Thomé and Karl Lundahl in 1903 and is a famous example of the Finnish romantic style. The stylish lobby and cellar restaurant are sensitively restored with original features.The hotel rooms, set in a modern wing, are also individually designed and ..
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This luxurious hotel by the sea, overlooking the harbor, offers elegant rooms, modern facilities and excellent transport links to downtown Helsinki. The hotel is only a five minute walk from the nearest underground and tram station where fast and reliable transport connects to the historic city center. The airport is only a 30 minute drive away. The waterfront Bridges Restaurant and Atrium Lounge serve great Finnish and international specialties and leisure options include a roof top indoor swi..
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Situated opposite the Finnish National Opera, this hotel in downtown Helsinki offers stylish accommodation and high tech facilities in a great location. The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Helsinki has large rooms designed in a fusion of Finnish and Oriental style, satellite TV and free high speed internet access. The on-site Macu restaurant and Fidel gastro pub serve excellent Mediterranean and international cuisine and leisure options include the Forever Gym & Day Spa with a swimming pool, gym, sauna an..
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This friendly family run hotel in the Malmi area of Helsinki offers a tranquil environment and fast, reliable transport links to the city center. The Avion Hotel in Helsinki is only 200 meters from the Malmi train station. Local trains connect with central Helsinki every five minutes and the journey time is ten minutes. The airport is only seven kilometers away by direct bus. The hotel offers large, elegantly decorated rooms, well maintained bathrooms and satellite TV. The in-house restaurant se..
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This stylish, contemporary hotel in the heart of Helsinki offers state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge design in a sophisticated urban setting. The Sokos Klaus Kurki Hotel in Helsinki has large rooms decorated in designs inspired by the Finnish Kalevala epos and representing the emotions passion, desire, mysticism and envy. The designs are cool and elegant, and the rooms have hard wood floors, LCD TVs and high speed internet access. The Ilmatar and Toscanini restaurants serve excellent i..
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Only close to the city center and only 20 km (12 miles) away from the airport, Helka Hotel Helsinki offers an excellent location Sit back and relax in one of the hotel's 152 guestrooms, all designed with guests' comfort in mind.Featured in each room, among other amenities, are Hair Dryer, Non Smoking Rooms, Inhouse Movies, Mini Bar.To make each guest's stay more complete, this Helsinki hotel offers Disabled Facilities, Bar/Pub, Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning, Room Service, Restaurant. The hotel pr..
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Located in the heart of the city, this hotel is within easy walking distance of the historic attractions and offers comfortable rooms with modern facilities. The Arthur Hotel in Helsinki is very close to the central railway station and only a few minutes’ walk to the famous theaters, museums and shops. The nearest metro station, Kaisaniemi, is only a two minute walk away. The hotel, enlarged and renovated in 2007, has large, elegantly decorated rooms with hardwood floors, well maintained bathr..
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Opened in 2003, this hotel is next to the central railway station and within close walking distance of the Stockmann department store and Market Square. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the city center with its museums, shops and theaters and has excellent transport links right outside the door via tram, bus and metro. The Holiday Inn Helsinki Hotel in Helsinki has large, stylishly decorated rooms with views over the square, generous bathrooms, satellite TV and free wireless internet..
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This stylish hotel in the heart of Helsinki offers great value for money with modern facilities and unique ceilings painted with cumulus clouds. The Cumulus Kaisaniemi Hotel in Helsinki, built in 1926 and completely renovated in 1999, has large rooms with trademark painted ceilings showing tranquil cumulus clouds, modern bathrooms, satellite TV and wireless internet access throughout the hotel. The on-site Huviretki restaurant serves Scandinavian and international cuisine and a complimentary buf..
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This modern hotel is only ten minutes drive from the airport and offers a complementary shuttle bus service, comfortable rooms and great facilities. The Holiday Inn Garden Court Hotel in Vantaa, Helsinki, is perfect for overnight stays close to the airport and for business travelers. The Helsinki Fair Center is only a 20 minute drive away, the railway station is five kilometers from the hotel and the city center is 17 kilometers away. The hotel has spacious, airy rooms and clean bathrooms, with..
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Located in a pedestrian street right next to the Esplanade, this hip ultra contemporary designer hotel offers the perfect location and the ultimate style experience. The Glo Hotel in Helsinki, opened in 2007, has huge rooms decorated in sophisticated Scandinavian design that can be transformed into a gym or a spa, stylish bathrooms, flatscreen TVs, internet radio and wireless internet access everywhere. The La Cocina restaurant serves Catalonian cuisine with a Finnish twist, and the Cocina Bar i..
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Close to the airport and with excellent transport links to downtown Helsinki, this business hotel has great restaurants and nightclubs, popular with guests and locals. The Sokos Vantaa Hotel close to Helsinki is famous for its five restaurants, including the Spanish Sevilla Restaurant, the unique dance restaurant Tulisuudelma and the Hertas pub, as well as two nightclubs that attract the vibrant local crowd. The hotel has large rooms decorated in elegant Scandinavian style, with Sony plasma TVs,..
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This budget hotel in a residential neighborhood offers comfortable rooms, modern facilities and excellent transport links to downtown Helsinki. The Cumulus Olympia Hotel in Helsinki, renovated in 2002, is only a 15 minute tram ride from the historic city center, and the tram stop is right outside the hotel. The Sea Life center and the Linnanmaki Amusement Park are only 200 meters from the hotel. The hotel has spacious, elegantly decorated rooms with wooden floors, clean bathrooms, satellite TV a..
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This modern airport hotel offers comfortable accommodation and great facilities as well as a free shuttle bus to the airport. The Cumulus Airport Hotel in Helsinki is only three kilometers from the airport. The city center is 17 kilometers away, easily reached by fast and reliable transport connections. The harbor is 18 kilometers away. The hotel has elegantly furnished rooms, tiled bathrooms, cable TV with pay movies and internet access. The in-house restaurant serves excellent Finnish and in..
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Located next to the ferry terminals on picturesque Katajanokka peninsula, this new style, super clean hostel offers extremely good value for money. The hostel is only a ten minute walk from Market Square and the historic city center, and the nearest tram stop is right outside the door. The Eurohostel in Helsinki has cheerful, recently renovated private rooms with parquet floors, immaculately clean shared showers and toilets, and communal kitchens and TVs on every floor. The on-site Katajanmarja ..
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This classy hotel next to the Grand Casino is set in a listed building dating from 1917, recently updated with high end style and luxury. The Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel in Helsinki is close to the central railway station, the Finnish National Theater and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Renovated in 2004 and 2006, the very large, luxurious rooms are decorated in Classic, Italian and Scandinavian style, all with marble bathrooms, cable TV and free high speed wireless internet access which is availab..
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This stylishly updated hotel right in the heart of Helsinki opposite the railway station offers Finnish tradition and contemporary facilities with excellent service. The Sokos Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki is close to all major attractions in the historic city center, and within walking distance of the ferry port. The airport is 21 kilometers away. The hotel, originally built for the Helsinki Olympics in 1952, has been sensitively renovated and offers large rooms decorated in contemporary Scandinav..
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Helsinki, Vaasa, Isokyrö (Isokyro), and Björköby (Bjorkoby)Preface For more information about specific places, such as contact information and web site addresses, please see the "Schedule View." Fo..

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