Built in 1887, this landmark neo-classical hotel sits in the heart of Helsinki across from Esplanade Park and next to boutique shopping. The hotel’s 179 guestrooms include marble bathrooms and are decorated to retain the hotel’s late 19th-century character. The 8th-floor Balance Club’s spa offers aromatherapic mist showers, a mosaic Turkish sauna, massage treatments, and a sun bed.

Events-oriented hotel overlooking the sea and surrounded by beautiful parkland, five kilometres from Helsinki city centre. The 238 guestrooms feature Nordic-inspired decor with wooden floors and park or sea views; all include satellite television. Guests can relax in the indoor pool and saunas with beachfront patios, have a massage or visit the hotel’s private beach.

Centrally located waterfront hotel, set within two kilometres of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Presidential Palace. The 192 air-conditioned guestrooms have large windows with sea or garden views; all include air conditioning and minibars. Guests can make use of the rooftop pool and gym, or dine on Finnish cuisine in the glass-fronted atrium with bay views.

Built in 1917 with parts now protected by the Helsinki City Museum, this hotel lies 100 meters from the Grand Casino. Decorated in Classic, Nordic or Italian styles, guestrooms include dial-up Internet connections and cable television. After dinner, guests can relax in one of the hotel’s saunas or wind down with a Shiatsu table massage in the fitness room.

Modern glass-fronted hotel conveniently situated in the center of Helsinki. Contemporary Scandinavian or Ecological décor characterizes guestrooms, which include Internet connections and minibars. After sampling Scandinavian dishes in the restaurant, guests can wind down in the bar or in one of the hotel’s saunas.

Environmentally-friendly seafront hotel in Ruoholahti business district two kilometers from Helsinki’s historic center. Decorated in a bright, modern style, guestrooms include satellite TV, Internet connection, minibars and direct-dial phones. After sampling Finnish specialties in the onsite restaurant, guests can relax in the rooftop sauna with its harbor views.

Nine-storey hotel located opposite parkland and the Finlandia congress centre, one kilometre from Central Station. The 512 guestrooms all include cable television with pay movies, and high-speed and wireless Internet connections. The health centre offers a pool, a sauna and a range of indulgent treatments, including massage and honey-tar baths.

Converted early 20th century harbour warehouse, situated in the Katajanokka district, 400 metres from Market Square. Smart, air-conditioned guestrooms feature contemporary Scandinavian decor and furnishings; all include minibars. Guests can work out in the gym, relax in the Finnish sauna and try Scandinavian dishes in the harbour view restaurant.

Located a short distance from Helsinki center and near the amusement park the interior of this simple, multistory hotel was restyled in 2002. In Finnish style, the 101 rooms have wooden floors and are decorated in bright, clean colors. All have high-speed Internet access. Guest can relax in the sauna, and sports fanatics will appreciate swimming, bowling and basketball at the next door sports center.

Single-storey hotel located inside Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, a two-minute walk from Arrivals, 13 km from the city centre. Guestrooms are windowless and sound-proofed, with fresh, bright decor; all include air conditioning and wireless Internet. Guests can unwind in the sauna or relax with a drink and sandwich in the hotel lobby bar, which is open around the clock.

Modern hostel situated in the Katajanokka sea terminal area, within 500 metres of the Zoo Ferry and Helsinki’s Market Square. Guestrooms are decorated in light colours with functional furnishings including a table and chairs. Guests can cook breakfast, lunch or dinner in fully equipped shared kitchens, or enjoy relaxing sessions in the sauna.

Contemporary hotel with a slanted glass façade situated in the centre of Helsinki, one kilometre from the Senate Square. Guestrooms decorated in light pastel shades have wooden floors and modern light wood furnishings; all include phones and TVs. Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast, sample Finnish cuisine in the restaurant and enjoy free parking.