Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Kallio
Both are in Helsinki, 1.5 km 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★★★Alppiharju
Scandic Kallio
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Radisson RED Helsinki
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Scandic Kallio?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.5)+0.9
- 2480 m closer to the beach (490 m vs 970 m)−480 m
- 31.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5More guest reviews (195 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
Why is Scandic Kallio 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 Kallio: which hotel is better? | Radisson RED Helsinki | Scandic Kallio |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.9 | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.6 +0.5 | 9.1 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +1.7 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.9 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 195 +143 | 52 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 4% +66% | top 70% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 +0.5 | 9.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 230 m −1.4 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 490 m −480 m | 970 m |
| To public transport | 180 m | 230 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km −1.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +28 | 122 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 39 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 11 +8 |
| Amenities | ||
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.5 km apart
Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kallio: common questions
Which is better, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kallio?
Radisson RED Helsinki leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Kallio?
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 1.6 km for Scandic Kallio.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Radisson RED Helsinki is 490 m from the nearest beach; Scandic Kallio is 970 m.
How far apart are Radisson RED Helsinki and Scandic Kallio?
The two hotels are 1.5 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