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title: "Hobo Helsinki vs Scandic Kaisaniemi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hobo Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hobo-helsinki-helsinki-vs-scandic-kaisaniemi-helsinki/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Hobo Helsinki vs Scandic Kaisaniemi

Both are in Helsinki, 330 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:** 3 of 6

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

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kluuvi
## [Scandic Kaisaniemi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-kaisaniemi-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064757/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hobo Helsinki

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose Hobo Helsinki if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.5)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Hobo Helsinki better than Scandic Kaisaniemi?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5) (+0.8)
2.  Has a spa
3.  7 more listed amenities (19 vs 12) (+7)
4.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Scandic Kaisaniemi better than Hobo Helsinki?

1.  320 m closer to public transport (−320 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hobo Helsinki | Scandic Kaisaniemi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.9  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 6.7  (+3.4) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+1.5) | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Public transport | 9.0 | 10.0  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 216  (+15) | 201 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 8%  (+82%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.9  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Kluuvi centre | 110 m | 220 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 330 m | 20 m  (−320 m) |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 30 m  (−190 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 17  (+5) | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+7) | 12 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

330 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.

Scandic Kaisaniemi: city centre: 260 m, nearest station Metro Helsingin yliopisto: 20 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Helsinki

[Helsinki weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/finland/uusimaa/helsinki/weather)

## Hobo Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi: common questions

### Which is better, Hobo Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi?

Hobo Helsinki leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Scandic Kaisaniemi is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hobo Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hobo Helsinki and Scandic Kaisaniemi?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

## 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-scandic-kaisaniemi-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/