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Stay by area: our top hotel picks in Kluuvi, Helsinki

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The curated list of best hotels in Kluuvi, Helsinki

Helsinki’s Kluuvi district doesn’t try to charm you – it just is. Trams slide past 19th-century façades, office workers queue for salmon soup and students spill out of the National Library. This is where Helsinki gets things done. It also happens to be where some of the capital’s most compelling hotels are clustered – from 19th-century landmarks to low-key design stays that understand the appeal of silence. Helsinki sits in Uusimaa, Finland’s southern coastal region, but feels self-contained – serious, walkable and full of contrasts. If you’re staying in Helsinki and want to feel plugged in, start here.

Top photography courtesy of Jussi Hellsten and Helsinki Partners

Overview: Kluuvi‘s top hotels

01 Hotel St. George

02 Hotel Kämp

03 Hobo Helsinki

04 Bob W. City Centre

05 Bob W. Kluuvi

Hotel St. George

Although beige is the colour of choice both for its facade and in its rooms, Helsinki’s Hotel St. George is anything but, well, beige. A sophisticated, grown-up yet never boring bolthole, this luxury property, housed in a former printing and publishing house from the 1920s, captures the Finnish capital’s stylish side. Teaming up with Finnish doctor and coach Aki Hintsa, it offers St. George Care, a range of holistic services that centre around wellbeing.

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Hotel St. George
Yrjönkatu 13 C
Helsinki
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Hotel St. George

Hotel Kämp

To live out your wildest princess (or prince) fantasies, check yourself into Hotel Kämp, located on Helsinki’s chicest street alongside Esplanadi park. Established in 1887, the hotel is Finland’s first and only Grand Hôtel and was originally designed by Finnish architect Carl Theodor Höijer. Hotel Kämp quickly established itself as the centre stage of the political and cultural scene of Helsinki, and historical figures such as Gustaf Mannerheim and Jean Sibelius would frequent the hotel. In 1996, the hotel went through a major restoration project to dust the hotel off and bring it back to its former glory.

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Hotel Kämp
Pohjoisesplanadi 29
Helsinki
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Hotel Kämp

Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki, located in the heart of Helsinki, offers a unique blend of community, culture and urban design. Crafted by the innovative Studio Aisslinger, the hotel stands out with its edgy and vibrant interiors, reflecting the city’s dynamic spirit. With 184 rooms, each space in Hobo Helsinki is a canvas of local creativity and style. The hotel’s restaurant and bar pulse with energy, serving as a gathering spot for both guests and locals. Live concerts and pop-up clubs replace traditional hotel amenities, transforming the space into an urban cultural arena. Hobo Helsinki is a lively, ever-evolving hub of creativity and connection in the heart of the city.

Hobo Helsinki
Kluuvikatu 4
Helsinki
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Hobo Helsinki

Bob W. City Centre

Bob W City Centre places guests in the heart of Helsinki, offering easy access to landmarks like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square. Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The design, by Studio Joanna Laajisto, features Finnish-made furniture from brands like Hakola and Artek, as well as custom pieces by the studio. We love the central location and enjoying nearby attractions such as the Ateneum Art Museum and the National Library of Finland. For dining, the renowned Karl Fazer Café is just a short walk away.

Bob W. City Centre
Vuorikatu 18B
Helsinki
Finland

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Photography courtesy of Bob W.

Bob W. Kluuvi

Situated in Helsinki’s central Kluuvi district, Bob W Kluuvi occupies a historic 1924 building, renovated in 2022 to blend classic architecture with modern amenities. Each room features local design elements that draw inspiration from Helsinki’s past, present and future, featuring Finnish-made furniture from brands like Hakola and Artek, as well as custom pieces. You have access to a shared kitchen and laundry facilities, with keyless entry and 24/7 online support enhancing convenience. The property is just 200 metres from Helsinki Central Railway Square, providing easy access to attractions like the Ateneum Art Museum and Helsinki Cathedral.