One of Helsinki's best midrange hotels, the Helka has friendly staff and excellent facilities, including parking if you can bag one of the 28 spots. Best are the rooms, with Alvar Aalto–designed furniture, quality Hilding Anders beds and plenty of light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Saunas are situated on the top floor, adjoining the rooftop terrace.
Suites have private in-room saunas. There's a good on-site restaurant serving modern Finnish cuisine.