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title: "Hotel Arthur vs Scandic Helsinki Station: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Arthur or Scandic Helsinki Station in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-arthur-helsinki-vs-scandic-helsinki-station-helsinki/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Hotel Arthur vs Scandic Helsinki Station

Both are in Helsinki, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Kluuvi
## [Hotel Arthur](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-arthur-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564393/agoda/?lang=en)

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 6 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064736/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Scandic Helsinki Station

It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 460 m apart.

### Choose Scandic Helsinki Station if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.6)

### Why is Hotel Arthur better than Scandic Helsinki Station?

1.  More guest reviews (1,040 vs 60), so the rating is more reliable (×17)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Scandic Helsinki Station better than Hotel Arthur?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hotel Arthur | Scandic Helsinki Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | – |
| Location | 9.7 | – |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.9 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 1,040  (+980) | 60 |
| Rank in Helsinki | bottom 23% | top 15%  (+62%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Distance to Kluuvi centre | 360 m  (−170 m) | 520 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 1.7 km  (−440 m) |
| To public transport | 130 m | – |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 19  (+10) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 203 | – |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1907 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Hotel Arthur prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-arthur-helsinki/prices/)

## Location

460 m apart

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.

Scandic Helsinki Station: city centre: 220 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 1.7 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)

## Hotel Arthur or Scandic Helsinki Station: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Helsinki Station?

Scandic Helsinki Station leads in 6 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Helsinki. Hotel Arthur is stronger in number of reviews, distance to Kluuvi centre, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Helsinki Station?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Arthur is closer: 360 m from the centre, against 520 m for Scandic Helsinki Station.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Scandic Helsinki Station is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Arthur is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Hotel Arthur and Scandic Helsinki Station?

The two hotels are 460 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/hotel-arthur-helsinki-vs-scandic-helsinki-station-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/