Scandic Kallio

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Scandic
8.1 (3084 reviews)
Läntinen Brahenkatu 2 , Helsinki , fi

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good amenities
Quality breakfast
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Cold room temperatures
Mixed service experience

Categories

Cleanliness
6.24
Negative sentiment due to reports of poor bathroom cleanliness and unwanted movements of personal items.
Service
9.21
Positive sentiment reflecting friendly staff, though some issues were noted with early check-in.
Location
9.25
Positive feedback for being conveniently located near train station and shopping.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed reviews with concerns about cold rooms and low water pressure.
Amenities
7.73
Amenities rated positively except for the sauna issue and cleaning mishaps.
Value for Money
8.19
General satisfaction with price, despite some issues with service charges.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast received positive remarks for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.21
General experience was good but marred by a few significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:25

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 250 metres from the iconic Kallio Church and a short walk from Linnanmäki Amusement Park, Scandic Kallio offers the perfect blend of city exploration and entertainment.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy free 1 GB WiFi, a sauna, satellite TV, wooden floors, and a desk in every room, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Leisure and Wellness
Indulge in a buffet breakfast with local and international options, relax in Bar Josafat, or make use of the gym, swimming pool, and bowling alley at the neighbouring Helsingin Urheilutalo Sports Hall.

Experience the best of Helsinki with Hakaniemi Market Hall nearby and the city centre just 1.8 km away. Book your stay at Scandic Kallio now for a memorable and convenient visit.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HEL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 3084 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Yadron • Friends getaway • Southern Finland
6
Not the best experience, but passable. 6,5/10
Pros:

Ah, Kallio.
The location is very convenient with the tram stop right nearby, but if you prefer to walk, everything is reachable within 30 minutes. We had a twin room for the price of 81€/night, which in this area is closer to a budget option than a standard price. That comes with a few downsides.
We were set on the 2nd floor. Our view from the room was so bad that it was actually hilarious. The room had NO kettle, coffee or tea. I've never been to a hotel that doesn't provide a kettle. One could be rented at the lobby for the price of 10€, but realistically, you can go to Lidl and buy a kettle for less than that - and OWN it. Why would you RENT a kettle for 10€? It's as basic an amenity as you can get. As an avid coffee drinker, I was personally insulted by that. The room information listed kettle as a standard equipment, but I guess not. I've seen the hotel respond to other reviews complaining about the lack of a kettle; the response is always "you can rent one from the lobby". Yes, dears, but it's 2026 and we've grown accustomed to at LEAST having the tools to boil water in our room. Please.
Nevermind the view and the kettle; the room could've been a little cleaner. The bedsides had stains and the bathroom smelled horrible (due to dry floor drains; common in Finland when a room hasn't been used in a while). We had to pour soap and water down the drains ourselves to fix the smell issue. I would normally expect this to be taken care off by the cleaners before our arrival, but we survived ;)
The most hilarious thing of all was the bathroom door; it was crooked by several centimeters. To close it fully, we had to yank it with full force. This of course made noise each time, a loud bang. I fear if we had any neighbors in the other rooms, they heard us every time.
The breakfast was OK, but nothing spectacular. Three types of cereal, two or three types of cheese and a few cold cutlets, tiny pieces of pie, coffee from an automatic dispenser. It was OK, for the price. We did not have to leave hungry.
For 20€ more, you can get a late check-out, which we gladly accepted.
All in all, if we had paid a little less, I might overlook the kettle and the door. The view was just funny. But for this price, I can rent an Airbnb - and especially in cities like Helsinki, hotels are competing for each guest with those kinds of places. I would consider that really seriously.
And buy those kettles for each room, seriously.

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Esa • couple • fi
2
Cons:

Vastaanoton henkilö käyttätyi töykeästi. Ilmeisesti hänelle asiakkaat ovat vain välttämätön kiusa, joka häiritsee muutoin leppoisaa oleilua tiskin takana.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jukka • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

Loistava aamiainen!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joni • family_with_children • fi
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lilja • couple • fi
10
Pros:

Minun käyttööni sopiva sijainti, hyvä ja ystävällinen asiakaspalvelu!

Cons:

-

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Hulkkonen • couple • fi
9
Erittäin viihtyisä
Pros:

Erittäin runsas

Cons:

Henk. Kohtaisesti olisin toivonut matalampaa tyynyä .
Oli korkea ja kova ja enemmän muotuvaa niskalle.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Tiina • solo_traveller • fi
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Esko • couple • fi
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Matti • family_with_children • fi
1
Cons:

Tämä on joutava ja turha kysely, hotelli
perui varauksen ja siirsi sen muualle.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Riina • couple • fi
8
Oli jees
Pros:

Perus siisti

Cons:

Ei ollut jääkaappia huoneessa ja vain yksi tyyny

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Leena • family_with_children • fi
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Guillen • couple • es
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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KENAN REYA • extended_group • tr
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Minna • family_with_children • fi
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Riina • extended_group • ee
8
Pros:

Very good location, clean and friendly staff

Cons:

There is no minibar and kettle in the room.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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HENDRIK • couple • ee
9
Pros:

Suurepärane arukoht, kui soovid külastada kultuuriasutusi. Hommikusöök on hea.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Yadronis • family_with_children • fi
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds, friendly staff, convenient location and good breakfast. The room was spacious for the price and featured a tv and a couch. All in all a good stay in a budget room in an older hotel. Late checkout was only 20€, which we gladly paid to get a nap before heading on.

Cons:

The room was a little worn and torn. The bathroom door was crooked and needed to be pulled hard to shut all the way. The beds had stains (not on the sheets, but the bedsides), and the bathroom shower smelled horribly before rinsing the floor with soap and water. The view was so bad it was funny, but foe a budget room I do not expect a view. I expected however a kettle for tea and coffee but that cost an additional 10€, which I've never seen before in any budget hotel, hostel or motel. For 10€ you can buy a kettle from Lidl and own it :) So that was weird.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Minna • family_with_children • fi
8
Pros:

Sijainti oli hyvä ja hotellin tilat olivat siistit.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Evgenii • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Walt • family_with_children • es
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee