Best Luxury Hotels in Kallio

Scandic Paasi is not a hotel that takes itself too seriously. Set beside the historic Paasitorni building in Siltasaari, its interiors draw on the colourful characters and curious stories that have shaped the surrounding area. Helsinki’s circus and boxing heritage appear throughout, giving the hotel a theatrical streak that sets it apart from the city’s more restrained Nordic interiors.

Guest rooms follow different design themes: some are bright and contemporary, others feature dramatic colours, patterned wallpaper and even punchbags hanging beside the bed. For something a little more indulgent, selected rooms include a private balcony or sauna, offering guests their own place to unwind at the end of the day.

The playful design continues downstairs, where colour and artwork fill the lobby, from the geometric reception desk to the ceiling of multicoloured wooden slats. A library provides a quieter corner in which to settle with a book, and the bar opens onto a terrace in the summer. Guests who prefer a more energetic start to the day can also make use of the hotel gym.

The hotel is close to Hakaniemi Market Hall and the waterfront, with independent bars, restaurants and lively streets of Kallio nearby. From here, a morning spent browsing the market stalls can easily become a walk to Helsinki Cathedral and an afternoon beside the harbour.