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If the shape of Finland resembles a long-skirted woman with her right arm punching the air, then Helsinki is her right foot. Affectionately known as the ‘Daughter of the Baltic’, the city is sited at the arrowhead of a peninsula, surrounded by an archipelago of 315 islands, perfectly placed between its two great trading cousins, Stockholm and Moscow.

The city’s population just teeters over half a million and with its tallest building only 12 storeys high, Helsinki seems almost provincial. However, statistics reveal that the city is one of the fastest growing areas in the European Union. Within the last decade, 100,000 inhabitants have moved into Helsinki and by the year 2030 government statistics predict over 1.3 million people will be living within the region.

In a European perspective, Helsinki is relatively young (450 years), yet it is Finland’s sixth oldest town. The Swedes, who extended their empire into Finland in 1155, founded the city of ‘Helsingfors’ (the name still used by the Swedes) in 1550, when King Gustav Vasa needed a site for a strategic and competitively placed trading port. It languished as a coastal backwater until Imperialist Russia invaded in 1809. The Grand Duchy required a new power base and Helsinki was chosen because of its major trump card, the massive sea fortress – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – of Suomenlinna.

Modern Helsinki was born when Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917. The new republic boomed throughout the 1920s and 30s, when the architectural movements of the era – Modernism and Functionalism – were fathered by one of Finland’s most famous sons, internationally acclaimed architect Alvar Aalto. Helsinki stepped on to the world stage when the Olympic Stadium was completed in 1938, although the games were postponed due to the war and were finally held there in 1952. It still holds the record as the smallest city in the world to host the Olympic Games.

Finland became a member of the European Union in 1995, securing Helsinki’s ties with Europe. The city’s distinctive ‘East meets West’ culture is symbolised in the contrast between the cool, clean lines of Finlandia Hall that rubs shoulders with the rich golden onion dome of Uspenski Cathedral. The centre of the city, the Neo-Classical mini St Petersburg built by German-born architect Carl Engel, is easily explored on foot and most of the main sights are within walking distance of the centre.

The pace of Helsinki life varies with the seasons. In the summer, when temperatures rise to 18°C (64°F), the whole city comes alive. The bars overflow onto the streets and throughout July and August, the Finns revel in 20-hour-long summer days. Temperatures can sometimes rise to as high as 28°C (82°F), a climatic oddity that has been attributed to global warming. In winter, temperatures plummet to an average of - 5°C (23°F) and the city goes underground, becoming a creative hive of productivity. These long, dark nights have led Helsinkiläiset (Helsinkians) to be one of the world’s most ‘connected’ races on the planet; one in ten use the Internet daily, compared to about one in 50 in Britain. Perhaps it is the balance between these two climatic extremes that conspires to make Helsinki one of Europe’s most creative and technologically progressive capitals.

If you are planning a trip to Helsinki Finland, let us help you find a quality Helsinki Hotel room at an affordable price. Our Helsinki Hotels and Finland Hotels are located in Helsinki's most desirable areas and are convenient to airports, local attraction and shopping.

These Helsinki Hotels have a 3-star rating

Airport Hotel Bonus Inn
Helsinki Airport
Airport Hotel Bonus Inn is a modern superior 3*** hotel only five minutes from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport and 30 minutes from the Helsinki center...	from 142.00 USD
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Hotel Helka
City Center
Hotel Helka is a privately-owned 3* hotel in the city centre, close to the new Kamppi bus station and shopping complex. The hotel had a major renovation in...	from 145.00 USD
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Scandic Hotel Grand Marina
City Center
The Grand Marina is a seaside hotel, located by the city's main harbour, and short walk from the Market Square. ...	from 206.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Helsinki
city center
The Sokos Hotel Helsinki is located in the very heart of the city, on a pedestrian street, surrounded by a wide selection of shops, bars, and restaurants...	from 202.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Presidentti
City Center
Sokos Hotel Presidentti is the leading hotel of its class in Helsinki, and offers excellent value for money. It enjoys an excellent location next to the new...	from 195.00 USD
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These Helsinki Hotels have a 4-star rating

Palace Hotel Linna
City Center
Hotel Linna is located in central Helsinki on Lönnrotinkatu. Shops, bars, and restaurants are located within easy walking distance. ...	from 142.00 USD
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Radisson SAS Hotel, Espoo
Near City Center
The Radisson SAS Hotel, Espoo, is a completely newly renovated 4-star hotel situated by the sea, in the quiet and beautiful setting of Finland's high-tech...	from 162.00 USD
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Radisson SAS Royal
City Center
Modern first class city center hotel within a few minutes walk from the bus, underground and railway stations....	from 185.00 USD
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Radisson SAS Seaside
City Center
Radisson SAS Seaside Hotel is Helsinki’s newest first class hotel, and offers high class 4* standards combined with quality service, at an extremely...	from 162.00 USD
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Scandic Hotel Continental
City Center
The former Intercontinental hotel is situated on Mannerheimintie, the main street of city center Helsinki, it is within walking distance of the Finnish...	from 204.00 USD
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Scandic Hotel Marski
City Center
The hotel is located in the very heart of the city center, directly on the main street, Mannerheimintie, opposite the famous department store, Stockmanns...	from 202.00 USD
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Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä
City Center
Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä is a glass-fronted first class hotel displaying the very best in modern Nordic design. It is located in the heart of the city centre,...	from 202.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Pasila
Near City Center
Located just to the north of the city center, just 10 minutes away by tram which stops directly by the hotel. Close by is the Hartwall Arena, the Linnanmaki...	from 195.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Torni
City Center
The Sokos Hotel Torni is Helsinki's oldest landmark and the only skyscraper in the city. Designed in a functional art nouveau style, it is located in the heart...	from 235.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
City Center
The Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, was built just before the 1952 Helsinki Olympic games. It is located in the heart of the city of Helsinki, close to the rail station...	from 218.00 USD
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Sokos Hotel Vantaa
Outside City Center
The Sokos Hotel Vantaa is an excellent modern first class hotel. Its high quality combined with competitive price make it one of our most popular choices...	from 185.00 USD
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These Helsinki Hotels have a 5-star rating

Hotel Kämp
City Center
The Kämp Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the very heart of the city on Esplanaadi. This 5 star deluxe hotel in decorated in the old traditional style...	from 284.00 USD
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Radisson SAS Plaza
City Center	from 195.00 USD
One of Helsinki's leading hotels, Plaza is a tasteful combination of old and new. Parts of the building are protected for historical value whereas a new modern...
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