Scandic Kallio vs Scandic Park Helsinki
Both are in Helsinki, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Alppiharju
Scandic Kallio
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Etu-Töölö
Scandic Park Helsinki
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Scandic Kallio if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (122 / 69)
Choose Scandic Park Helsinki if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 2.6 km)
- to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.6 km)
Why is Scandic Kallio better than Scandic Park Helsinki?
- 153 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+53
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 86)+11
- 314 more sights within 1 km+14
Why is Scandic Park Helsinki better than Scandic Kallio?
- 11.4 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.6 km)−1.4 km
- 2500 m closer to the city centre−500 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (191 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Scandic Kallio vs Scandic Park Helsinki: which hotel is better? | Scandic Kallio | Scandic Park Helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.1 +1.6 | 7.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.5 |
| Beach access | 1.5 | 6.3 +4.8 |
| Public transport | 9.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 191 +139 |
| Rank in Helsinki | bottom 21% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 +1.6 | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.1 km −500 m |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 1.2 km −1.4 km |
| To public transport | 230 m | – |
| To the airport | 15 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122 +53 | 69 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 +14 | 25 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1972 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16 +5 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.4 km 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 Park Helsinki: city centre: 1.1 km, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): 16 km, beach: 1.2 km, 69 places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.
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Scandic Kallio or Scandic Park Helsinki: common questions
Which is better, Scandic Kallio or Scandic Park Helsinki?
They are evenly matched. Scandic Kallio is stronger in location; Scandic Park Helsinki is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Scandic Kallio or Scandic Park Helsinki?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Scandic Park Helsinki is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Scandic Kallio.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Scandic Park Helsinki is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Scandic Kallio is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Scandic Kallio and Scandic Park Helsinki?
The two hotels are 1.4 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