Best 4-Star Hotels in Southern Finland

Stepping inside the Home Hotel Jugend feels like walking through the pages of a fantasy novel and is sure to provide guests with a feeling of wonder and excitement. Guests step through a magnificently carved granite arch and an impressive ornate wooden door to reach the lobby, while the guestrooms are smart and comfortable. Those who crave a little extra space should opt for one of the contemporary GLO suites, which also come with a number of extra touches that will help guests feel truly special. Those who are travelling for business are offered full use of the Medieval-style function hall.

Set in a former harbour warehouse on the pretty Katajanokka promontory, this grand hotel features a sumptuous yet understated art nouveau style with plenty of light and space in each room. Each of the 462 guestrooms have been designed to be refreshingly different, although those who have their hearts set on pure luxury will want to make sure that they opt for the presidential suite, which is set on two spacious floors. Guests who enjoy classic Finnish cuisine will want to take the opportunity to dine in one of the hotel’s excellent restaurants.

Set in a tranquil square and nestled amongst some of the most enchanting buildings in Helsinki, the Scandic Paasi is a real haven for design lovers. The white interiors are brightened with plenty of bold splashes of colour that creates a contemporary and quintessentially Scandinavian style. The Superior Plus rooms come complete with their own private sauna and spacious kitchenettes to help make guests feel right at home, while the large gym is the perfect place for guests to work up an appetite before indulging in the delicious dishes that are served in the enchanting floating Meripaviljonki pavilion.

An excellent location and imaginative style combine to make Klaus K one of the most popular luxury hotels in Helsinki. Fans of Finnish Kalevala mythology will note the many nods to the themes that have been utilised throughout the design of the hotel, which is followed through into each of the spacious guestrooms. The Sky Lofts are particularly impressive and come with very high-quality mattresses, while guests who book one of the Sky Suites will be able to unwind in a unique egg-shaped bed. Guests who secure one of these rooms will never need to venture far, as room service is available around the clock.

Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this elegant hotel boasts an authentic 1950s style, while each guestroom offers the best that Nordic contemporary design has to offer. the rooms that are located on the ninth floor of the hotel are particularly choice as they come complete with large balconies, while the furniture is perfectly in keeping with the hotel’s ‘50s theme. In the summer months, guests will want to take a seat on the huge dining terrace where they will be treated to a huge selection of Finnish tapas dishes and stunning views of the city.

This Nordic-style design hotel showcases Finnish art and traditions, in contemporary surroundings, with furnishings inspired by American Shaker pieces. Beautiful original features, many carrying cultural history have been carefully preserved, including sections of the façade that depict mythical characters from Finland’s national poem. Rooms are categorised as small, medium, large, extra large and accessible, as well as three suites all have a custom-made serigraphy painting. Dine on Finnish and Karelian dishes at Runo Kitchen and Finnish schnapps in the bar. Upstairs, the Runo Attic Spa includes a firelit lounge, a calming space to relax.