--- title: "Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Kaisaniemi: which hotel is better?" description: "Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki-vs-scandic-kaisaniemi-helsinki/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Kaisaniemi Both are in Helsinki, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Kluuvi ## [Radisson RED Helsinki](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki/) - **Guest rating:** 9.4 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 9.6 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004422/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:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064757/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart. ### Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.5) ### Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Scandic Kaisaniemi? 1. Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5) (+0.9) ### Why is Scandic Kaisaniemi better than Radisson RED Helsinki? No clear advantages in our data. ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Radisson RED Helsinki | Scandic Kaisaniemi | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.4 (+0.9) | 8.5 | | Location | 9.6 | 9.9 (+0.3) | | Facilities | – | 3.3 | | Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 | | Beach access | 3.0 | 2.8 | | Public transport | 9.8 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.3 (+0.8) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 9.4 (+0.9) | 8.5 | | Number of reviews | 195 | 201 (+6) | | Rank in Helsinki | top 5% (+85%) | bottom 10% | | Location | | Location score | 9.6 | 9.9 (+0.3) | | Distance to Kluuvi centre | 400 m | 220 m (−180 m) | | To the beach | 2.1 km (−70 m) | 2.2 km | | To public transport | 180 m | 20 m (−160 m) | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 30 m (−180 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 8 | 12 (+4) | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | | Listed amenities | 3 | 12 (+9) | | Amenities | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Steam room | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 180 m apart Radisson RED Helsinki: city centre: 230 m, nearest station Kaisaniemen Metroasema: 180 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.1 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) ## Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi: common questions ### Which is better, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kaisaniemi? They are evenly matched. Radisson RED Helsinki is stronger in guest rating; Scandic Kaisaniemi is stronger in location. ### Which is cheaper, Radisson RED Helsinki 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 400 m for Radisson RED Helsinki. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Radisson RED Helsinki is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Kaisaniemi is 2.2 km. ### How far apart are Radisson RED Helsinki and Scandic Kaisaniemi? 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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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-red-helsinki-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/