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title: "Hotel Arthur vs Scandic Kaisaniemi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Arthur or Scandic Kaisaniemi in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-arthur-helsinki-vs-scandic-kaisaniemi-helsinki/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Hotel Arthur vs Scandic Kaisaniemi

Both are in Helsinki, 140 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:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564393/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:** 0 of 6

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

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart.

### Why is Hotel Arthur better than Scandic Kaisaniemi?

1.  More guest reviews (1,040 vs 201), so the rating is more reliable (×5.2)

### Why is Scandic Kaisaniemi better than Hotel Arthur?

1.  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 Kaisaniemi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,040  (+839) | 201 |
| Rank in Helsinki | bottom 23%  (+13%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.9  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Kluuvi centre | 360 m | 220 m  (−140 m) |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 130 m | 20 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 30 m  (−140 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 12  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 203 | – |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1907 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

140 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 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)

## Hotel Arthur or Scandic Kaisaniemi: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Kaisaniemi?

Hotel Arthur leads in 1 of 6 categories, including facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Kaisaniemi?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Scandic Kaisaniemi is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 360 m for Hotel Arthur.

### How far apart are Hotel Arthur and Scandic Kaisaniemi?

The two hotels are 140 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-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/