Muslim-Friendly Hotels in Helsinki
The Helsinki Muslim-friendly hotel guide focuses on halal dining, prayer access, family suitability, and source quality while keeping uncertain details in review.
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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Another one of Helsinki’s reasonable choices, Radisson is located in the city center and has all the basic amenities installed in all rooms such as central conditioning, room service, free Wi-Fi, laundry and dry cleaning. The building overlooks the Kaisaniemi Park and is a few minutes’ walk away from Grand Casino Helsinki and the Finnish National Theatre. All 291 rooms are decorated in warm colors and give a very homely feeling to the visitor. Its prime location attracts most people in peak seasons and the place is usually booked by business travelers. A standard room for one night costs around 160 Euros. Additional services: sauna, conference rooms, parking at 30 euro for a day, fitness center, discounts for children and a round the clock coffee bar.
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Scandic Hotel Marski
Another one of Helsinki’s modern accommodations, Scandic Hotel has two of its buildings joined through a passage way. There are 289 units fitted with the most modern equipments and are furnished in dark wood that give the rooms a very businesslike air. The building dates back to 1962, however multiple changes and renovations have been made since then to suit modern times. Room rates vary with size but standard rates can touch 269 Euros, breakfast included.
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Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Sokos hotel is located in the commercial center of downtown Helsinki and gives a bird’s eye view from the Parliament House and Railway station. It has 494 units that are decorated in pastels and ooze warmth and comfort for visitors away from home. Being renovated in 2007, the hotel is one of the most modern in all of Helsinki. Room rates start from 200 Euros and include breakfast.
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Rivoli Jardin
Though small, the Rivoli Jardin believes in perfection. It has only 55 units but each is intricately decorated in hand woven rugs and hangings that give a warm yet stylish aura to the room. The hotel is most visited by business people who can afford to pay a whopping 240 Euros per night. However, excellent quality is guaranteed in everything, from room cleanliness to the perfectly sautéed greenhouse breakfast. If you plan to live in style and be close to all city center activities Rivoli Jardin should top your list. Address: Kasarmikatu 40, Helsinki FIN-00130 Phone: 09/68-15-00 Fax: 09/65-69-88
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Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa
An architectural dream, this Hilton Branch is built near the beautiful shores of Finland just 3 miles north west of the center. The core building dates back to 1937 but new and modern facilities have been added since, including a contemporary annex that houses the most advanced of technologies in Finland. The lobby together with the 238 units is tastefully decorated in panels and hardwood and provides breath taking views of the neighboring ocean. Because of its location, the hotel has been named “cottage of the fishermen”.
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Seurahuone Helsinki
Seurahuone started small in a cramped corner of Helsinki offering the most basic of services for visitors. It has come a long way since then and is now classified as one of the most expensive hotels in Helsinki. It is housed in a custom made building across the railway station and has 118 units all fitted with the necessary amenities. Though rooms are not very big, they offer great comfort and are decorated in good taste. Rates start from 235 Euros for double room per night with breakfast included.
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Hilton Helsinki Strand
Standing majestically at the edge of the water bay, north of the center, is the Hilton Helsinki. The hotel is designed in an octagonal shape and presents some of the best architecture of the local Finns. The atrium is decorated with plants and hand woven wall hangings that give a very sophisticated aura to the place. The 192 rooms are fully equipped with standard luxury amenities. More can be ordered through housekeeping. Hilton rates can touch as much as 360 Euros for a single night with breakfast. If you are in luck, you might get a beach view room for you to enjoy all your evenings taking in the tranquility of the sea!
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Palace Hotel
Located a few minutes from the market square in the center of the city is the Palace Hotel that overlooks the grand Presidential Palace in Helsinki. This hotel is built with sheer glamour and style coupled with extreme comfort and addictive breathtaking harbour views from the most expensive rooms in Helsinki. It has 39 units that are very thoughtfully decorated by the craftsmen. Standard room rates can reach 280 Euros and above and include breakfast and usage of all other amenities provided in each room.
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Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka
It is hard to believe that this beautifully decorated hotel in the city center was once a jail through the end of the 20th century. Today the hotel stands proud amidst a beautifully blossomed park and the dingy jail rooms have been converted to 106 spacious and well-decorated rooms that are equipped with a minibar, TV, Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, beverage maker, hair dryer and safe. Prices for a double room vary from 121 to 225 Euros. Additional services: bar, room service and laundry.
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Helka Hotel
A classic example of “no frills attached”, Helka hotel is a very reasonable place to stay in face of the sky high prices that most hotels set in Helsinki. Located in the heart of the city, Helka is a stone throw distance from Helsinki’s major attractions and monuments. There are 150 units in the 6 story tall building and each room has AC, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar and a safe. Rates for standard rooms for a night vary from 77 to 112 Euros including breakfast.
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Hotel Arthur
A large well maintained building; Hotel Arthur was first established in 1906 and later renovated in 2006. It is located in a peaceful neighborhood, minutes away from the railway station and offers both comfort and tidiness. It has 167 units at a minimum rate of 124 Euros on weekdays and 94 Euros on weekends and breakfast is included. The rooms are all equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, ACs. Other amenities can be added on extra charge. If you are looking for moderately priced accommodations within the city center, Arthur should be your pick. Additional services: dry cleaning, laundry, room service, sauna, bar, restaurant and special purpose rooms.
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Crowne Plaza Helsinki
A slick and contemporary hotel for tourists who wish to enjoy a luxurious stay in Helsinki; Crowne Plaza is a good pick. The hotel is located in the city center and has 349 rooms, all of which are equipped with necessities like TV, Wi-Fi, hair dryers, a minibar, an iron and safe. The place has 2 international cuisine restaurants that offer a wide menu of all sorts of gourmets. Standard rates start from 134 Euros per nights’ stay. Additional facilities: Car rental, room service, health club and two bars.
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Hotel Glo
One of the finest hotels in Helsinki at a moderate price is Hotel Glo. This lodging is situated in the heart of the city with a direct entrance to the Kamp Galleria mall. The rooms are chic and very stylish and are, as the hotel puts it, ‘the epitome of modern and urban lifestyle’.
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Hotel Anna
Even though Hotel Anna is located in the center of the city, it has managed to retain its quite and home like atmosphere. The building was renovated and restyled in 1985 from a World War II ancient house to this lovely hotel that houses 64 units each Equipped with a TV, AC, Wi-Fi, Minibar, dryer and a safe. Rates start from 160 Euros with breakfast included. Additional services: Parking facility for 15 Euros, sauna, room service, laundry and non smoking rooms. Address: Annankatu 1, Helsinki FIN-00120 Phone: 09/616-621 Fax: 09/602-664
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Bed and Breakfast Panorama Suite
The best thing about this B&B is the view that guests can enjoy from the balconies. Perfect for people who wish to spend their time at the beach or hiking in the forest, B&B Panorama consists of various suite-style apartments that contain all the basic necessities. Suites are furnished in white and are very spacious. The place is 15 minutes away from the city center and has the perfect location for enjoyment and relaxation. Rates vary from 30 to 75 Euros per person.
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Klaus K. Hotel
Rebuilt in 2005 around various colorful themes is this hotel in the heart of Helsinki. It attracts business travelers who have arrived for short visits, to its 137 airy and comfortable rooms. The hotel has a night club, bar, restaurants and a hospitable staff for all your needs. Room rates start from 142 Euros.
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Omenahotelli
Omenahotelli is a very different kind of hotel in Helsinki. The management believes in doing all transactions over the internet as there is no help desk at the hotel at all! When tourist’s book rooms online, they are given a pass code and they enter rooms with these set of numbers. Rooms are lightly decorated and spacious and have free internet access. Room service can be ordered easily and the place is within walking distance from major attractions. Rates start from 86 Euros for a single room.
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Sokos Hotel Albert
One of the many chic places to stay, Hotel Albert has an aura of its own. The bedrooms are extremely comfortable and thoughtfully designed with elegant decorations. Facilities include Wi-Fi, sauna, TV, AC, minibar, dryer and safe. A particular favorite of this hotel is its intoxicating Italian collection that is incomparable throughout Finland. Standard room rates vary from 160 to 180 Euros.
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Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
In the heart of Helsinki, atop a local Sokos store stands this hotel with a 1950s Finnish aura. Its 270 well furnished and spacious rooms have AC, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, dryer and a safe. The place has a very well maintained traditional feeling combined with the downtown bustle that can be seen from the bedroom windows. Rates start from 175 Euros and vary on week days and weekends.
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Hotelli Finn
Priding itself for being the cheapest hotel in Helsinki, Hotelli Finn is located on the top two floors of a business complex. It has nothing but the most basic room amenities (bed, phone and TV). With 27 units and 18 restrooms, this hotel attracts the working class of the Baltic region and those who want to keep their stay in Helsinki short and simple. Rate for a double bedroom is 75 Euros, just the right price for minimum facilities yet a prime city center location.
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Eurohostel
With the tag line, ‘save money while you sleep’, Eurohostel is doing great business in Helsinki by offering rates as low as 22 Euros and a comfortable stay in downtown Helsinki. The hostel has 135 rooms that are simply decorated with the basic necessities. Though rates are low, the place is well maintained and is of good quality. Breakfast is excluded from the room rate.
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Hotel Linna
Hotel Linna is located in near the Sinebrychoff Art Museum and has 48 guestrooms equipped with TV, cable, telephone, coffee maker, toiletries and hair dryers. One of the few highly recommended budget hotels, Linna offers most of the same services offered by the pricier hotels in Helsinki. The 4 story building with 48 rooms is beautifully lit at night and has prices starting from 74 Euros. Additional services: business center, extensive library, event catering, parking, sauna, bar and coffee shop. Address: Loennrotinkatu 29, Helsinki, 00180 Finland
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Hostel Erottajanpuisto
Another of Helsinki’s budget places to live; Hostel Erottajanpuisto is open all year round to accommodate tourists. It offers membership cards to visitors and those who have collected enough points may avail further discounts. The room rates for 15 units vary from 22 Euros and amenities include internet access, towels, lockers and air-conditioning. It is located in downtown Helsinki surrounded by bars, cafes and all sorts of shopping complexes.
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Hostel Academia
Awarded hostel of the year, Hostel Academia is open to tourists during the summer months of June to September only. From a choice of a dorm room to that of a private 4 bedroom, this hostel provides a variety of amenities at a reasonable rate and has an international and multi cultural ambiance that provides you with opportunities to meet and mingle with people from various circles of life. Prices for a single standard room for the night start from 56 Euros and all prices include bed linen, towels, morning swimming and Sauna facilities.