Scandic Kallio vs Senate Hotel
Both are in Helsinki, 1.7 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 4
Hotel★★Kruununhaka
Senate Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.7 km apart.
Choose Senate Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Why is Scandic Kallio better than Senate Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
Why is Senate Hotel better than Scandic Kallio?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (770 m vs 970 m)−200 m
- 21.1 km closer to the city centre−1.1 km
- 3More guest reviews (163 vs 52), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Scandic Kallio vs Senate Hotel: which hotel is better? | Scandic Kallio | Senate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Beach access | 7.0 | 7.7 +0.7 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +0.6 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 52 | 163 +111 |
| Rank in Helsinki | top 70% +12% | top 82% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 570 m −1.1 km |
| To the beach | 970 m | 770 m −200 m |
| To public transport | 230 m −100 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 15 km −1.6 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122 | 150 +28 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 10 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.7 km apart
Scandic Kallio or Senate Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Scandic Kallio or Senate Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Scandic Kallio is stronger in public transport; Senate Hotel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Scandic Kallio or Senate Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Senate Hotel is closer: 570 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Scandic Kallio.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Senate Hotel is 770 m from the nearest beach; Scandic Kallio is 970 m.
How far apart are Scandic Kallio and Senate Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.7 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