Citybox Helsinki vs Radisson RED Helsinki
Both are in Helsinki, 980 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kallio
Citybox Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★Kluuvi
Radisson RED Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Radisson RED Helsinki
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 980 m apart.
Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want
- to walk to the sights (230 m / 1.1 km)
Why is Citybox Helsinki better than Radisson RED Helsinki?
- 1More guest reviews (419 vs 195), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Citybox Helsinki?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.2)+0.2
- 2910 m closer to the city centre−910 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4290 m closer to public transport−290 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Citybox Helsinki vs Radisson RED Helsinki: which hotel is better? | Citybox Helsinki | Radisson RED Helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.6 +0.7 |
| Beach access | 2.0 | 3.0 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 9.8 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.4 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 419 +224 | 195 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 15% | top 5% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.6 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 230 m −910 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.1 km −290 m |
| To public transport | 470 m | 180 m −290 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 +17 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | 10 +7 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
980 m 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.
Radisson RED Helsinki: city centre: 230 m, nearest station Kaisaniemen Metroasema: 180 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Citybox Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki: common questions
Which is better, Citybox Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki?
Radisson RED Helsinki leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Citybox Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Radisson RED Helsinki is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Citybox Helsinki.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Radisson RED Helsinki is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Citybox Helsinki is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Citybox Helsinki and Radisson RED Helsinki?
The two hotels are 980 m 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