Hobo Helsinki vs Hotel Arthur
Both are in Helsinki, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kluuvi
Hobo Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★Kluuvi
Hotel Arthur
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hobo Helsinki
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 470 m apart.
Choose Hobo Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hobo Helsinki better than Hotel Arthur?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 46 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Hotel Arthur better than Hobo Helsinki?
- 1More guest reviews (1,040 vs 216), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hobo Helsinki vs Hotel Arthur: which hotel is better? | Hobo Helsinki | Hotel Arthur |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.7 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +2.5 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +1.5 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 10.0 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 216 | 1,040 +824 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 8% +69% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.7 +0.4 |
| Distance to Kluuvi centre | 110 m −250 m | 360 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.2 km −80 m |
| To public transport | 330 m | 130 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 +8 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 203 |
| Floors | – | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1907 |
| Listed amenities | 19 +6 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
470 m apart
Hobo Helsinki: city centre: 460 m, nearest station Metro Helsingin yliopisto: 330 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 17 km, beach: 2.2 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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Hobo Helsinki or Hotel Arthur: common questions
Which is better, Hobo Helsinki or Hotel Arthur?
Hobo Helsinki leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Hotel Arthur is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hobo 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?
Hobo Helsinki is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 360 m for Hotel Arthur.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Arthur is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Hobo Helsinki is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Hobo Helsinki and Hotel Arthur?
The two hotels are 470 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