Hotel Mestari vs Senate Hotel
Both are in Helsinki, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HotelKamppi
Hotel Mestari
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★Kruununhaka
Senate Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Hotel Mestari
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Hotel Mestari if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 237 / 10)
Choose Senate Hotel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 237)
Why is Hotel Mestari better than Senate Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (237 vs 10 rooms)×23.7
Why is Senate Hotel better than Hotel Mestari?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (10 vs 237 rooms)−227
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Mestari vs Senate Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Mestari | Senate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Beach access | 4.8 +3.1 | 1.7 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 87 | 163 +76 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 28% +69% | bottom 3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 780 m | 570 m −220 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km −880 m | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 230 m −100 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m −150 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 17 +7 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 237 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2023 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Hotel MestariSenate Hotel
- Senate Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Hotel Mestari: €129 a night on average · Senate Hotel: €85 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Helsinki by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Mestari | Senate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €146 | €79 |
| December | €122 | €87 |
| January | €115 | €85 |
| February | €120 | €89 |
| March | €112 | €89 |
| April | €150 | €94 |
| May | – | €100 |
| June | – | €85 |
| July | – | €86 |
| August | – | €88 |
| September | €141 | €77 |
| October | €129 | €77 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.2 km apart
Hotel Mestari: city centre: 780 m, nearest station Kamppi metro station: 230 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 17 km, beach: 1.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Senate Hotel: city centre: 570 m, nearest station HSL 0407 Ritarihuone: 330 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Mestari or Senate Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Mestari or Senate Hotel?
Hotel Mestari leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Mestari or Senate Hotel?
Over the year Senate Hotel costs about €85 a night on average against €129 at Hotel Mestari, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Senate Hotel is closer: 570 m from the centre, against 780 m for Hotel Mestari.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Mestari is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Senate Hotel is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Hotel Mestari and Senate Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.2 km 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