Citybox Helsinki vs Hotel Arthur
Both are in Helsinki, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kallio
Citybox Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Kluuvi
Hotel Arthur
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Arthur
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Citybox Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6)
Choose Hotel Arthur if you want
- to walk to the sights (250 m / 1.1 km)
Why is Citybox Helsinki better than Hotel Arthur?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6)+0.6
Why is Hotel Arthur better than Citybox Helsinki?
- 1890 m closer to the city centre−890 m
- 2340 m closer to public transport−340 m
- 3More guest reviews (1,040 vs 419), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Citybox Helsinki vs Hotel Arthur: which hotel is better? | Citybox Helsinki | Hotel Arthur |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.7 +0.8 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.0 | 2.9 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 10.0 +1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 419 | 1,040 +621 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 15% +62% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.7 +0.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 250 m −890 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.2 km −250 m |
| To public transport | 470 m | 130 m −340 m |
| To the airport | 15 km −1.0 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 +16 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 203 |
| Floors | – | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1907 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 13 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.0 km apart
Citybox Helsinki: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station HSL 0257 Kaarlenkatu: 470 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 15 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Arthur: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Kaisaniemen Metroasema: 130 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Citybox Helsinki or Hotel Arthur: common questions
Which is better, Citybox Helsinki or Hotel Arthur?
Hotel Arthur leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Citybox Helsinki is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Citybox Helsinki or Hotel Arthur?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Arthur is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Citybox Helsinki.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Arthur is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Citybox Helsinki is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Citybox Helsinki and Hotel Arthur?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score