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
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★Kluuvi
Scandic Kaisaniemi
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. 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?
- 1Higher 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 vs Scandic Kaisaniemi: which hotel is better? | 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% | top 90% |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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?
The two hotels are 180 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