Hotel Arthur vs Scandic Paasi
Both are in Helsinki, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kluuvi
Hotel Arthur
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Kallio
Scandic Paasi
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Arthur
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 630 m apart.
Choose Hotel Arthur if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)
- to walk to the sights (250 m / 740 m)
Why is Hotel Arthur better than Scandic Paasi?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
- 2490 m closer to the city centre−490 m
- 3630 m closer to public transport−630 m
- 4More guest reviews (1,040 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable×35
- 513 more sights within 1 km+13
Why is Scandic Paasi better than Hotel Arthur?
- 1Higher 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 vs Scandic Paasi: which hotel is better? | Hotel Arthur | Scandic Paasi |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.7 +1.2 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +3.3 | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.2 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,040 +1,010 | 30 |
| Rank in Helsinki | bottom 23% +15% | bottom 8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 +1.2 | 8.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 250 m −490 m | 740 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 130 m −630 m | 760 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +33 | 117 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 19 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +13 | 27 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 203 | – |
| Floors | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1907 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +3 | 10 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hotel ArthurScandic Paasi
- Scandic Paasi is cheaper in 6 of 8 months
- Hotel Arthur: €121 a night on average · Scandic Paasi: €102 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Helsinki by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Arthur | Scandic Paasi |
|---|---|---|
| December | €104 | €86 |
| January | €89 | €82 |
| February | €94 | €94 |
| March | €125 | €81 |
| April | €117 | €100 |
| May | €149 | €146 |
| July | €100 | – |
| September | €137 | €107 |
| October | €111 | – |
| November | €152 | €118 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
630 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 Paasi: city centre: 740 m, nearest station Kaisaniemen Metroasema: 760 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.2 km, 117 places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Arthur or Scandic Paasi: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Paasi?
Hotel Arthur leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Arthur or Scandic Paasi?
Over the year Scandic Paasi costs about €102 a night on average against €121 at Hotel Arthur, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Arthur is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 740 m for Scandic Paasi.
How far apart are Hotel Arthur and Scandic Paasi?
The two hotels are 630 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