Hellsten Helsinki Senate Apartments

Helsinki


In a great location on Katajanokka, these spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments are split between a National Romantic art nouveau building from 1902 and modern building from 2001, and are equipped with kitchenettes; some have balconies. Singles only have a single bed, so solo travellers might want to upgrade to a double. One-bedroom executive apartments come with their own saunas.

Cots are available by prior arrangement. Bonuses include an on-site guest laundry and sauna.


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