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title: "Hobo Helsinki vs Radisson RED Helsinki: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Radisson RED Helsinki. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Hobo Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Hobo Helsinki vs Radisson RED Helsinki

Both are in Helsinki, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kluuvi
## [Hobo Helsinki](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hobo-helsinki-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1524601/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kluuvi
## [Radisson RED Helsinki](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004422/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson RED Helsinki

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 510 m apart.

### Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want

-   to be closer to the beach

### Why is Hobo Helsinki better than Radisson RED Helsinki?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Hobo Helsinki?

1.  510 m closer to the beach (490 m vs 1,000 m) (−510 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hobo Helsinki | Radisson RED Helsinki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9 | 8.7  (+1.8) |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 9.8  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.3  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 216  (+21) | 195 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 5% | top 4% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.6  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Kluuvi centre | 110 m  (−290 m) | 400 m |
| To the beach | 1,000 m | 490 m  (−510 m) |
| To public transport | 330 m | 180 m  (−150 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+16) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-out until | 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 | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki-vs-hobo-helsinki-helsinki/)

## Location

510 m apart

## Hobo Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki: common questions

### Which is better, Hobo Helsinki or Radisson RED Helsinki?

Radisson RED Helsinki leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hobo 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?

Hobo Helsinki is closer: 110 m from the centre, against 400 m for Radisson RED Helsinki.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Radisson RED Helsinki is 490 m from the nearest beach; Hobo Helsinki is 1,000 m.

### How far apart are Hobo Helsinki and Radisson RED Helsinki?

The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hobo-helsinki-helsinki-vs-radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/