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title: "Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Paasi: which hotel is better?"
description: "Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Paasi in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Radisson RED Helsinki vs Scandic Paasi

Both are in Helsinki, 590 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:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004422/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kallio
## [Scandic Paasi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-paasi-helsinki/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064827/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson RED Helsinki

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 590 m apart.

### Choose Radisson RED Helsinki if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.3)
-   to walk to the sights (230 m / 740 m)

### Why is Radisson RED Helsinki better than Scandic Paasi?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.3) (+1.1)
2.  500 m closer to the city centre (−500 m)
3.  580 m closer to public transport (−580 m)
4.  More guest reviews (195 vs 30), so the rating is more reliable (×6.5)
5.  13 more sights within 1 km (+13)

### Why is Scandic Paasi 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 Paasi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+1.1) | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.6  (+1.1) | 8.5 |
| Beach access | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Public transport | 9.8  (+3.1) | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+1.1) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 195  (+165) | 30 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 5%  (+87%) | bottom 8% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6  (+1.1) | 8.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 230 m  (−500 m) | 740 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−60 m) | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 180 m  (−580 m) | 760 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+33) | 117 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 19  (+11) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+13) | 27 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 10  (+7) |
| Amenities |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

590 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 Paasi: city centre: 740 m, nearest station Kaisaniemen Metroasema: 760 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 2.2 km, 117 places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Helsinki

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## Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Paasi: common questions

### Which is better, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Paasi?

Radisson RED Helsinki leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Radisson RED Helsinki or Scandic Paasi?

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 740 m for Scandic Paasi.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Radisson RED Helsinki is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Paasi is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Radisson RED Helsinki and Scandic Paasi?

The two hotels are 590 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-red-helsinki-helsinki-vs-scandic-paasi-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/