Citybox Helsinki vs Senate Hotel
Both are in Helsinki, 1.1 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
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★Kruununhaka
Senate Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Citybox Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.4)
Choose Senate Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (570 m / 1.1 km)
Why is Citybox Helsinki better than Senate Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.4)+0.8
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (419 vs 163), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Senate Hotel better than Citybox Helsinki?
- 1570 m closer to the city centre−570 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Citybox Helsinki vs Senate Hotel: which hotel is better? | Citybox Helsinki | Senate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.8 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 2.0 +0.3 | 1.7 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 9.0 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.8 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 419 +256 | 163 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 15% +82% | bottom 3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 570 m −570 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km −90 m | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 470 m | 330 m −140 m |
| To the airport | 15 km −1.1 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 +15 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.1 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.
Senate Hotel: city centre: 570 m, nearest station HSL 0407 Ritarihuone: 330 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Citybox Helsinki or Senate Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Citybox Helsinki or Senate Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Citybox Helsinki is stronger in guest rating, beach access; Senate Hotel is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Citybox Helsinki or Senate Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Senate Hotel is closer: 570 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Citybox Helsinki.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Citybox Helsinki is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; Senate Hotel is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Citybox Helsinki and Senate Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 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