Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Hakaniemi
Both are in Helsinki, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Kluuvi
Radisson RED Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hotel★★★★Kallio
Scandic Hakaniemi
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Radisson RED Helsinki
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Choose Scandic Hakaniemi if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Scandic Hakaniemi?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 2610 m closer to the city centre−610 m
- 3600 m closer to public transport−600 m
- 421 more sights within 1 km+21
Why is Scandic Hakaniemi better than Radisson RED Helsinki?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (290 m vs 490 m)−200 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Hakaniemi: which hotel is better? | Radisson RED Helsinki | Scandic Hakaniemi |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.6 +0.7 | 8.9 |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +3.2 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.6 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 195 +40 | 155 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 4% +51% | top 55% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +0.7 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 230 m −610 m | 840 m |
| To the beach | 490 m | 290 m −200 m |
| To public transport | 180 m −600 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +16 | 134 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +21 | 19 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 10 +7 |
| Amenities | ||
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
670 m apart
Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Hakaniemi: common questions
Which is better, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Hakaniemi?
Radisson RED Helsinki leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Scandic Hakaniemi is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Hakaniemi?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Radisson RED Helsinki is closer: 230 m from the centre, against 840 m for Scandic Hakaniemi.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Scandic Hakaniemi is 290 m from the nearest beach; Radisson RED Helsinki is 490 m.
How far apart are Radisson RED Helsinki and Scandic Hakaniemi?
The two hotels are 670 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