Hobo Helsinki vs Scandic Kaisaniemi
Both are in Helsinki, 330 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
Scandic Kaisaniemi
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5)+0.8
- 2Has a spa
- 37 more listed amenities (19 vs 12)+7
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Scandic Kaisaniemi better than Hobo Helsinki?
- 1320 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 vs Scandic Kaisaniemi: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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