--- title: "Scandic Kallio vs Scandic Paasi: which hotel is better?" description: "Scandic Kallio or Scandic Paasi in Helsinki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/scandic-kallio-helsinki-vs-scandic-paasi-helsinki/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Scandic Kallio vs Scandic Paasi Both are in Helsinki, 920 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Alppiharju ## [Scandic Kallio](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-kallio-helsinki/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064758/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:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064827/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Scandic Kallio It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 920 m apart. ### Choose Scandic Paasi if you want - to walk to the sights (740 m / 1.6 km) ### Why is Scandic Kallio better than Scandic Paasi? 1. 530 m closer to public transport (−530 m) 2. 12 more sights within 1 km (+12) ### Why is Scandic Paasi better than Scandic Kallio? 1. 910 m closer to the city centre (−910 m) 2. Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Scandic Kallio | Scandic Paasi | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 | | Location | 9.1 (+0.6) | 8.5 | | Beach access | 1.5 | 2.8 (+1.3) | | Public transport | 9.6 (+2.9) | 6.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 8.5 (+0.2) | 8.3 | | Number of reviews | 52 (+22) | 30 | | Rank in Helsinki | bottom 21% (+13%) | bottom 8% | | Location | | Location score | 9.1 (+0.6) | 8.5 | | Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 740 m (−910 m) | | To the beach | 2.6 km | 2.2 km (−380 m) | | To public transport | 230 m (−530 m) | 760 m | | To the airport | 15 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 122 (+5) | 117 | | To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 150 m | | Shops within 500 m | 5 | 19 (+14) | | Sights within 1 km | 39 (+12) | 27 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ (+1★) | | Listed amenities | 11 | 10 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Steam room | ✓ | – | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Scandic KallioScandic Paasi Jun Jul Aug Oct Nov - Scandic Kallio is cheaper in 6 of 8 months - Scandic Kallio: €89 a night on average · Scandic Paasi: €102 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Helsinki by month](https://stayversus.com/en/finland/helsinki/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. ## Location 920 m apart Scandic Kallio: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station HSL 0257 Kaarlenkatu: 230 m, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 15 km, beach: 2.6 km, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 39 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 [Helsinki weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/finland/uusimaa/helsinki/weather) ## Scandic Kallio or Scandic Paasi: common questions ### Which is better, Scandic Kallio or Scandic Paasi? Scandic Kallio leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Scandic Paasi is stronger in beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Scandic Kallio or Scandic Paasi? Over the year Scandic Kallio costs about €89 a night on average against €102 at Scandic Paasi, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Scandic Paasi is closer: 740 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Scandic Kallio. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Scandic Paasi is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Kallio is 2.6 km. ### How far apart are Scandic Kallio and Scandic Paasi? The two hotels are 920 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/scandic-kallio-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/