Citybox Helsinki
$96
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Citybox Helsinki
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$96
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Citybox Helsinki average $72 in March, the cheapest month, and $115 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $74 |
| February | $76 |
| March | $72 |
| April | $72 |
| May | $93 |
| June | $100 |
| July | $88 |
| August | $115 |
| September | $96 |
| October | $75 |
| November | $115 |
| December | $79 |
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Dining
Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at Citybox Helsinki places you in the heart of Helsinki, within a 5-minute walk of Hakaniemi Market Square and Kallio Church. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Helsinki Workers' House and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Helsinki Street.
What's nearby
Hakaniemi Market Square(0.2 miles)
Kallio Church(0.2 miles)
Helsinki Workers' House(0.3 miles)
Helsinki Street(0.4 miles)
Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden(0.6 miles)
Helsinki Hall of Culture(0.6 miles)
Linnanmaki Amusement Park(0.6 miles)
University of Helsinki(0.6 miles)
Grand Casino Helsinki(0.8 miles)
National Theater(0.8 miles)
Senate Square(0.9 miles)
Helsinki Cathedral(0.9 miles)
Ateneum Art Museum(0.9 miles)
Olympic Stadium(1 miles)
Helsinki City Museum(1 miles)
The nearest major airport is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)(10.9 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Banquet Facilities
Luggage Storage
Allergy-Free Room Available
Vending Machines
Location
Kolmas Linja 8 B, Linjat, Helsinki, Finland
Hakaniemi Market Square (0.2 miles)
Kallio Church (0.2 miles)
Helsinki Workers' House (0.3 miles)
Helsinki Street (0.4 miles)
Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden (0.6 miles)
Helsinki Hall of Culture (0.6 miles)
Room options
17
Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
161 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
16
Family Loft Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
161 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
12
Double Room (Small)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
151 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
12
Double Room (Large)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
7
Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
11
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
312 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
16
Family Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 4
183 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
15
Family Room (6 Persons)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
, 1 Bunk Bed
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
312 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
Guest reviews of Citybox Helsinki
9.2
Superb
Based on 953 verified reviews
What guests think
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Citybox Helsinki draws praise for its spotless, modern, budget-minded concept with quick self check-in and excellent public-transport access, while several reviews note minimalist in-room amenities and limited routine housekeeping during stays.
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Citybox Helsinki draws praise for its spotless, modern, budget-minded concept with quick self check-in and excellent public-transport access, while several reviews note minimalist in-room amenities and limited routine housekeeping during stays.
The location is beside a metro station and near supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants, though ongoing road or tram works around the building made access inconvenient for some, especially by car or taxi. Travellers appreciate the shared kitchen, laundry and relaxed lounge spaces, as well as easy luggage storage and coffee machines; partnered cafes next door cover breakfast needs. Rooms are generally quiet with comfortable beds and good showers, but a few guests found mattresses firm or reported isolated issues like air conditioning or door hardware. Expect a clean, efficient, no-frills stay with great transit links.
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Facilities
Shared kitchen with microwaves and fridges, self-serve coffee/vending, laundry and luggage storage, plus relaxed lounges and workspaces, are repeatedly praised; most processes are via kiosks with staff on hand if needed.
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Neil
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is fully self service in order to maintain lower prices. Check in is automated via a pin number emailed to you. It all worked seamlessly for us but there is an on site manager to assist if required. The communal kitchen area offers a toaster and a coffee vending machine. Overall, the hotel is very clean and modern. There is a Metro stop very close by, or walk to the centre in about 20 minutes.
The hotel is fully self service in order to maintain lower prices. Check in is automated via a pin number emailed to you. It all worked seamlessly for us but there is an on site manager to assist if required. The communal kitchen area offers a toaster and a coffee vending machine. Overall, the hotel is very clean and modern. There is a Metro stop very close by, or walk to the centre in about 20 minutes.
10
Sari
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Bra kjøkkenfasiliteter og mulighet til klesvask. Fellesarealene og rommene er romslige.
Bra kjøkkenfasiliteter og mulighet til klesvask. Fellesarealene og rommene er romslige.
10
Yumiko
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was really a nice place. Good location and everything I need was there. The common kitchen and the laundry room was really helpful. Definitely a recommend.
It was really a nice place. Good location and everything I need was there. The common kitchen and the laundry room was really helpful. Definitely a recommend.
10
James
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Easiest check in and check out we’ve ever experienced - rooms are lovely, staff are lovely and everything was really clean. Kitchen and coffee area was great as well as the ping pong and chill out areas - will definitely use this hotel chain again!!
Easiest check in and check out we’ve ever experienced - rooms are lovely, staff are lovely and everything was really clean. Kitchen and coffee area was great as well as the ping pong and chill out areas - will definitely use this hotel chain again!!
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Norton
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nós adoramos nos hospedar neste hotel! Ele é muito bem localizado, com metrô praticamente na porta. Nos hospedamos em janeiro e o hotel aparenta ser novo, com decoração super moderna no saguão da recepção e também no quarto, que é muito limpo, aconchegante e silencioso. O check-in online logo na entrada foi muito fácil e rápido. Há lanches, cafés e bebidas disponíveis 24 horas por dia no saguão, no sistema pegue e pague.
Nós adoramos nos hospedar neste hotel! Ele é muito bem localizado, com metrô praticamente na porta. Nos hospedamos em janeiro e o hotel aparenta ser novo, com decoração super moderna no saguão da recepção e também no quarto, que é muito limpo, aconchegante e silencioso. O check-in online logo na entrada foi muito fácil e rápido. Há lanches, cafés e bebidas disponíveis 24 horas por dia no saguão, no sistema pegue e pague.
10
Rauno
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy to check in and out, and to check luggauge - having computers keeps the price down. Help available when needed. Clean and comfortable beds.
Easy to check in and out, and to check luggauge - having computers keeps the price down. Help available when needed. Clean and comfortable beds.
10
Alan
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good option for those looking for a comfortable room at a reasonable price. No TV, microwave or refrigerator in the rooms, but the lobby common area has a TV, microwave and shared refrigerators.
Good option for those looking for a comfortable room at a reasonable price. No TV, microwave or refrigerator in the rooms, but the lobby common area has a TV, microwave and shared refrigerators.
10
Marta
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
New, modern, comfortable hotel, 15 mins walk to the Helsinki centre and main sights. Airport is also reasonably accessible (metro/walk + train). The checkin is done via computers, you can request room service, luggage storage without any extra fee. In the lobby you have kitchen with fridges, microwaves, co-working tables with electric sockets, TV/cinema, very stable and fast wifi throughout the hotel. Good stay for one night or few days.
New, modern, comfortable hotel, 15 mins walk to the Helsinki centre and main sights. Airport is also reasonably accessible (metro/walk + train). The checkin is done via computers, you can request room service, luggage storage without any extra fee. In the lobby you have kitchen with fridges, microwaves, co-working tables with electric sockets, TV/cinema, very stable and fast wifi throughout the hotel. Good stay for one night or few days.
10
Adrian
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
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Guillaume
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Tres calme, propre et pratique. Aucune complication avec l'enregistrement Possibilité de laisser ses bagages Cuisine et frigo accessible et propre
Tres calme, propre et pratique. Aucune complication avec l'enregistrement Possibilité de laisser ses bagages Cuisine et frigo accessible et propre
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe very clean rooms and common areas in a new-feeling property. Housekeeping during stays is limited unless requested or paid, with fresh towels available on request.
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Rebecca
Feb 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and neat. Good value for the price.
Clean and neat. Good value for the price.
10
dariusz
Feb 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, nice clean room
Very friendly staff, nice clean room
10
Claire
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room seamless check in and check out
Clean room seamless check in and check out
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Martine
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
vrij nieuw hotel in een goeie buurt (diner opties, openbaar vervoer, winkels). Fijne kamer, heel proper als je toekomt maar geen housekeeping tenzij je extra betaalt. Wel schone handdoeken op verzoek. Geen tv.
vrij nieuw hotel in een goeie buurt (diner opties, openbaar vervoer, winkels). Fijne kamer, heel proper als je toekomt maar geen housekeeping tenzij je extra betaalt. Wel schone handdoeken op verzoek. Geen tv.
10
Peter
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean. Easy check in service. Great bed.
Clean. Easy check in service. Great bed.
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Ellen
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and newly renovated hotel. Self check in and out is super easy. Would stay again.
Very clean and newly renovated hotel. Self check in and out is super easy. Would stay again.
10
Emi
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I LOVED City Box Helsinki. I knew this was a "no-frills" budget hotel, but it exceeded my expectations in many ways. The check-in at the kiosk was super easy and fast. The room was spotless clean. There is no TV, alarm clock or coffee maker in the room but it did not matter to me. I was glad that the room had AC, and everything looked brand-new. Bed was so comfortable too. It is a 3 minute walk from Hakaniemi station. Super convenient. I miss this hotel already. Highly recommended!
I LOVED City Box Helsinki. I knew this was a "no-frills" budget hotel, but it exceeded my expectations in many ways. The check-in at the kiosk was super easy and fast. The room was spotless clean. There is no TV, alarm clock or coffee maker in the room but it did not matter to me. I was glad that the room had AC, and everything looked brand-new. Bed was so comfortable too. It is a 3 minute walk from Hakaniemi station. Super convenient. I miss this hotel already. Highly recommended!
10
Georgia
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Citybox is exactly as described--bare bones, clean, and comfortable. I did not use the laundry facilities or really engage with any staff except housekeeping, who kindly offered to help me with my bags when I was struggling to pull them all. The bed was comfortable, linens were clean, and the room was surprisingly spacious. My only real complaint was the water temperature didn't get quite hot enough for my liking, and I would have really appreciated if they had a sauna to match Finnish culture. It was about 15 minutes walking to the University of Helsinki campus and had a lot of grocery stores, cafes, and dining options nearby. Overall, this was a really great budget-friendly stay and kept me comfortable for 5 days.
Citybox is exactly as described--bare bones, clean, and comfortable. I did not use the laundry facilities or really engage with any staff except housekeeping, who kindly offered to help me with my bags when I was struggling to pull them all. The bed was comfortable, linens were clean, and the room was surprisingly spacious. My only real complaint was the water temperature didn't get quite hot enough for my liking, and I would have really appreciated if they had a sauna to match Finnish culture. It was about 15 minutes walking to the University of Helsinki campus and had a lot of grocery stores, cafes, and dining options nearby. Overall, this was a really great budget-friendly stay and kept me comfortable for 5 days.
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PANOS
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I stay 3 nights and they didn’t clean my room
I stay 3 nights and they didn’t clean my room
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Richard
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, smart hotel.
Very clean, smart hotel.
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Rooms
Modern, quiet rooms with comfortable beds, strong showers and generally reliable Wi-Fi; layouts are basic, and there’s typically no in-room TV, kettle or fridge. Some found mattresses firm and a few noted AC or hardware issues.
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Hanne
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable hotel. Check in was smooth, and the room was spacious. Right next to the metro station and restaurants nearby. Quiet. Nothing extra but enough for a short stay.
Clean and comfortable hotel. Check in was smooth, and the room was spacious. Right next to the metro station and restaurants nearby. Quiet. Nothing extra but enough for a short stay.
10
Trond Oddvar
Dec 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great light- and soundproof room
Great light- and soundproof room
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GEORGIA R
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was modern and efficient. Bathrooms were great. Rooms are very basic and no tv.
Everything was modern and efficient. Bathrooms were great. Rooms are very basic and no tv.
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Evan
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The air conditioning did not work and I notified the front desk immediately. They would not refund my money, move rooms, or fix the issue and said “the manager is on vacation”
The air conditioning did not work and I notified the front desk immediately. They would not refund my money, move rooms, or fix the issue and said “the manager is on vacation”
8
Jenku
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I love how easy it is to stay in Citybox. Check in and out are very quick and there's all you need. The price is usually very affordable. However, even though we've stayed there many times during last couple of years, I've been sleeping almost all those nights quite badly. The beds are too hard for my taste and the pillows are horrible. And the thing you go to do there is sleeping. I don't know how to improve it and I would love to sleep better there, bc the hotel is very great in every othet way.
I love how easy it is to stay in Citybox. Check in and out are very quick and there's all you need. The price is usually very affordable. However, even though we've stayed there many times during last couple of years, I've been sleeping almost all those nights quite badly. The beds are too hard for my taste and the pillows are horrible. And the thing you go to do there is sleeping. I don't know how to improve it and I would love to sleep better there, bc the hotel is very great in every othet way.
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SAYURI
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
お部屋は清潔‼︎ TVは有りませんが共有スペースが充実しています。冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、電気ポットとカップ(お部屋に持ち込めます）至れり尽せり感が得られます(^^) ベッドのスプリングも大変良いので、ぐっすり睡眠が取れます♪
お部屋は清潔‼︎ TVは有りませんが共有スペースが充実しています。冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、電気ポットとカップ(お部屋に持ち込めます）至れり尽せり感が得られます(^^) ベッドのスプリングも大変良いので、ぐっすり睡眠が取れます♪
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lee
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Modern hotel, great reception area and good use of technology. Excellent amenities. Nice bathrooms. Only negative, the flooring in the bedroom is like a course vinyl, clearly installed to last and easy to clean, but not very comfortable to walk on.
Modern hotel, great reception area and good use of technology. Excellent amenities. Nice bathrooms. Only negative, the flooring in the bedroom is like a course vinyl, clearly installed to last and easy to clean, but not very comfortable to walk on.
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Georgia
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Citybox is exactly as described--bare bones, clean, and comfortable. I did not use the laundry facilities or really engage with any staff except housekeeping, who kindly offered to help me with my bags when I was struggling to pull them all. The bed was comfortable, linens were clean, and the room was surprisingly spacious. My only real complaint was the water temperature didn't get quite hot enough for my liking, and I would have really appreciated if they had a sauna to match Finnish culture. It was about 15 minutes walking to the University of Helsinki campus and had a lot of grocery stores, cafes, and dining options nearby. Overall, this was a really great budget-friendly stay and kept me comfortable for 5 days.
Citybox is exactly as described--bare bones, clean, and comfortable. I did not use the laundry facilities or really engage with any staff except housekeeping, who kindly offered to help me with my bags when I was struggling to pull them all. The bed was comfortable, linens were clean, and the room was surprisingly spacious. My only real complaint was the water temperature didn't get quite hot enough for my liking, and I would have really appreciated if they had a sauna to match Finnish culture. It was about 15 minutes walking to the University of Helsinki campus and had a lot of grocery stores, cafes, and dining options nearby. Overall, this was a really great budget-friendly stay and kept me comfortable for 5 days.
10
Alan
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good option for those looking for a comfortable room at a reasonable price. No TV, microwave or refrigerator in the rooms, but the lobby common area has a TV, microwave and shared refrigerators.
Good option for those looking for a comfortable room at a reasonable price. No TV, microwave or refrigerator in the rooms, but the lobby common area has a TV, microwave and shared refrigerators.
10
Adrian
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
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Service
Mostly self-service with fast kiosk check-in/out; staff are described as friendly and helpful when issues arise. A few guests reported difficulties resolving problems such as AC faults, billing, or missing access codes.
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Martin
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good value, clean and sleak. Slight issue with checking in as no code to do so but staff helpful.
Good value, clean and sleak. Slight issue with checking in as no code to do so but staff helpful.
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James
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Easiest check in and check out we’ve ever experienced - rooms are lovely, staff are lovely and everything was really clean. Kitchen and coffee area was great as well as the ping pong and chill out areas - will definitely use this hotel chain again!!
Easiest check in and check out we’ve ever experienced - rooms are lovely, staff are lovely and everything was really clean. Kitchen and coffee area was great as well as the ping pong and chill out areas - will definitely use this hotel chain again!!
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Evan
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The air conditioning did not work and I notified the front desk immediately. They would not refund my money, move rooms, or fix the issue and said “the manager is on vacation”
The air conditioning did not work and I notified the front desk immediately. They would not refund my money, move rooms, or fix the issue and said “the manager is on vacation”
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azm
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Simple. Efficient. Clean. Great staff. Watch for Alex and Erin. Possibly the best team ever... What fine people ... Thank you guys 🙏 Kiitos!!! Fully recommended!!!!
Simple. Efficient. Clean. Great staff. Watch for Alex and Erin. Possibly the best team ever... What fine people ... Thank you guys 🙏 Kiitos!!! Fully recommended!!!!
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HAERANG
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel charged when I checked in without deducting the amount charged for the reservation.
The hotel charged when I checked in without deducting the amount charged for the reservation.
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Timothy
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were locked in our room. The handle on the door was malfunctioning. We had to activate our phone’s service to contact the desk, $12.
We were locked in our room. The handle on the door was malfunctioning. We had to activate our phone’s service to contact the desk, $12.
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Antonia
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved this simple, efficient and minimalism horel, focused on comfort and sustainability at the same time. Great location within walking distance to Helsinki's highlights. Great breakfast option with the cafe next door, breakfast buffet was amazing every morning. The hotel is very responsive to messages and made our first visit in Helsinki comfortable and memorable! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Loved this simple, efficient and minimalism horel, focused on comfort and sustainability at the same time. Great location within walking distance to Helsinki's highlights. Great breakfast option with the cafe next door, breakfast buffet was amazing every morning. The hotel is very responsive to messages and made our first visit in Helsinki comfortable and memorable! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
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Lien
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I did not use the laundry but I used the kitchen for my evening meals. It is clean and comfortable I used to be at many hotels but Citybox is the best one (with my budjet). The location is very convenient with metro ,bus and too many supermarkets near by. Staffs are very friendly and helpful especially Nicholas (the gentleman) he helped me a lot.
I did not use the laundry but I used the kitchen for my evening meals. It is clean and comfortable I used to be at many hotels but Citybox is the best one (with my budjet). The location is very convenient with metro ,bus and too many supermarkets near by. Staffs are very friendly and helpful especially Nicholas (the gentleman) he helped me a lot.
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Matthew
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mostly automated self service, but help is available. Breakfast buffet at Roasberg is excellent.
Mostly automated self service, but help is available. Breakfast buffet at Roasberg is excellent.
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Dinah
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Place is clean and accessible to any transportation and tourists spot.
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Place is clean and accessible to any transportation and tourists spot.
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Location
Next to the Hakaniemi metro with tram and bus links, and close to supermarkets, cafes and restaurants; it’s a 20–30 minute walk or short ride to central sights. Temporary street or tram works sometimes made access harder, particularly by car.
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Jack
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is surrounded by a years-long major road construction project. Thus it is utterly inaccessible by car or taxi. This is not in any way communicated by the management. And there are no signs near the temporary "gangplank" to the hotel to indicate that one is going in the right direction. This complete lack of necessary communication is unacceptable! In my case, it resulted in two hours of wandering and an added taxi expense. Once inside, the hotel clerk was outstandingly helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. But the irresponsible behavior of the management cannot be forgiven or ignored. I must recommend not staying at this property!
The property is surrounded by a years-long major road construction project. Thus it is utterly inaccessible by car or taxi. This is not in any way communicated by the management. And there are no signs near the temporary "gangplank" to the hotel to indicate that one is going in the right direction. This complete lack of necessary communication is unacceptable! In my case, it resulted in two hours of wandering and an added taxi expense. Once inside, the hotel clerk was outstandingly helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. But the irresponsible behavior of the management cannot be forgiven or ignored. I must recommend not staying at this property!
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Scott
Nov 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location. Very clean. Safe area for walking at night.
Excellent location. Very clean. Safe area for walking at night.
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Riitta-Leena
Feb 4, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Really enjoyed my stay in Citybox Helsinki. L Location is very good, surrounded by several shops, restaurants and bars in Kallio area. Automatic check in and check out was smooth and easy. Hotel room clean and had all basic facilities. I enjoyed the double bed as stayed by myself. I figured out on the 2nd day where the light switches were and for which lights there for, also liked the black out curtains. Hairdryer worked just very short time and I could not figure out what was the issue. In general I had a pleasant stay In
Really enjoyed my stay in Citybox Helsinki. L Location is very good, surrounded by several shops, restaurants and bars in Kallio area. Automatic check in and check out was smooth and easy. Hotel room clean and had all basic facilities. I enjoyed the double bed as stayed by myself. I figured out on the 2nd day where the light switches were and for which lights there for, also liked the black out curtains. Hairdryer worked just very short time and I could not figure out what was the issue. In general I had a pleasant stay In
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Norton
Feb 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nós adoramos nos hospedar neste hotel! Ele é muito bem localizado, com metrô praticamente na porta. Nos hospedamos em janeiro e o hotel aparenta ser novo, com decoração super moderna no saguão da recepção e também no quarto, que é muito limpo, aconchegante e silencioso. O check-in online logo na entrada foi muito fácil e rápido. Há lanches, cafés e bebidas disponíveis 24 horas por dia no saguão, no sistema pegue e pague.
Nós adoramos nos hospedar neste hotel! Ele é muito bem localizado, com metrô praticamente na porta. Nos hospedamos em janeiro e o hotel aparenta ser novo, com decoração super moderna no saguão da recepção e também no quarto, que é muito limpo, aconchegante e silencioso. O check-in online logo na entrada foi muito fácil e rápido. Há lanches, cafés e bebidas disponíveis 24 horas por dia no saguão, no sistema pegue e pague.
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Morten Ytterøy
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Metroen ligger i kjelleren på hotellet så veldig kort vei til alt. Anbefales. Moderne og fine rom med fin størrelse
Metroen ligger i kjelleren på hotellet så veldig kort vei til alt. Anbefales. Moderne og fine rom med fin størrelse
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Juha
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent value for money, great location.
Excellent value for money, great location.
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Huixiu
Jan 26, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
近着地铁站，周边还有几家超市，非常便利
近着地铁站，周边还有几家超市，非常便利
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Sudio
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
房間乾淨，住宿期間剛好週邊有些施工進行略不方便，最近的交通工具是地鐵，到一些主要景點需搭交通工具
房間乾淨，住宿期間剛好週邊有些施工進行略不方便，最近的交通工具是地鐵，到一些主要景點需搭交通工具
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Yoshihito
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ヘルシンキ中央駅から地下鉄で2駅、駅から徒歩ですぐと好立地で非常に快適でした。部屋も清潔で文句無しです。 ダブル(small)の部屋は決して広くはありませんが狭くもなく、特に困ることはないと思います。 この快適さでこの
ヘルシンキ中央駅から地下鉄で2駅、駅から徒歩ですぐと好立地で非常に快適でした。部屋も清潔で文句無しです。 ダブル(small)の部屋は決して広くはありませんが狭くもなく、特に困ることはないと思います。 この快適さでこの
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Valerie
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
I love the CityBox brand and stay here whenever I am in Scandinavia. The room was excellent - without frills (minimalist in design) , and very comfortable. Location was ideal with the subway access in the building, and teams stopping almost across the street. Lots of dining options in the area as well as a lovely cafe that had breakfast. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. My only suggestion would be to clearly identify when cleaning is scheduled. My stay was 10 days long, and cleaning happened twice.
I love the CityBox brand and stay here whenever I am in Scandinavia. The room was excellent - without frills (minimalist in design) , and very comfortable. Location was ideal with the subway access in the building, and teams stopping almost across the street. Lots of dining options in the area as well as a lovely cafe that had breakfast. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. My only suggestion would be to clearly identify when cleaning is scheduled. My stay was 10 days long, and cleaning happened twice.
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Dining
No on-site breakfast, but a partner cafe next door is often recommended; many eateries and supermarkets nearby. The shared kitchen and fridges make self-catering easy.
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Vincent
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very clean, convenient self-service hotel with close proximity to restaurants, shops, attractions, and transportations. It is self-service so you can buy your food in the store, prepare it in the.kitchen, put it in the fridge etc. They have a laundry area.
A very clean, convenient self-service hotel with close proximity to restaurants, shops, attractions, and transportations. It is self-service so you can buy your food in the store, prepare it in the.kitchen, put it in the fridge etc. They have a laundry area.
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Yumiko
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was really a nice place. Good location and everything I need was there. The common kitchen and the laundry room was really helpful. Definitely a recommend.
It was really a nice place. Good location and everything I need was there. The common kitchen and the laundry room was really helpful. Definitely a recommend.
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Roanne
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was centrally located and very clean! It had all the amenities if you wanted to save some money and buy food and reheat it up.
It was centrally located and very clean! It had all the amenities if you wanted to save some money and buy food and reheat it up.
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Peter
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A great budget hotel. Short tram ride from the Central Station, lots of food and groceries nearby. Self check-in needed a texted code which I hadn’t received, but staff was in the office and came quickly to work it out. No breakfast but there is an eating area and kitchen (fridges, microwaves, coffee machine$, dish ware and cutlery to take as needed) and a self-serve laundry$ adjacent. Room is compact but everything worked well and it was spotless. One of the streets beside the hotel is under construction but not noisy at all. I would highly recommend.
A great budget hotel. Short tram ride from the Central Station, lots of food and groceries nearby. Self check-in needed a texted code which I hadn’t received, but staff was in the office and came quickly to work it out. No breakfast but there is an eating area and kitchen (fridges, microwaves, coffee machine$, dish ware and cutlery to take as needed) and a self-serve laundry$ adjacent. Room is compact but everything worked well and it was spotless. One of the streets beside the hotel is under construction but not noisy at all. I would highly recommend.
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Jon-Kåre
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Recommending the breakfast next door
Recommending the breakfast next door
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Antonia
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved this simple, efficient and minimalism horel, focused on comfort and sustainability at the same time. Great location within walking distance to Helsinki's highlights. Great breakfast option with the cafe next door, breakfast buffet was amazing every morning. The hotel is very responsive to messages and made our first visit in Helsinki comfortable and memorable! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Loved this simple, efficient and minimalism horel, focused on comfort and sustainability at the same time. Great location within walking distance to Helsinki's highlights. Great breakfast option with the cafe next door, breakfast buffet was amazing every morning. The hotel is very responsive to messages and made our first visit in Helsinki comfortable and memorable! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
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Matthew
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Mostly automated self service, but help is available. Breakfast buffet at Roasberg is excellent.
Mostly automated self service, but help is available. Breakfast buffet at Roasberg is excellent.
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Rodrigo
Feb 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
É um excelente hotel. Moderno, instalações limpas e aconchegantes. Mas tenha em mente que é um hotel com conceito automático e com pouca interação com pessoas (caso essa seja uma necessidade sua). Você faz tudo só. Mas não é um problema, ou não foi pra mim. As minhas duas considerações sobre ele são: não tem café da manhã (no inverno é muito ruim) e a localização. Que embora não seja ruim, não é excelente (fica ao lado de estação do metrô e do tran, mas uns 30min de caminhada da região central da catedral de Helsinque, por exemplo).
É um excelente hotel. Moderno, instalações limpas e aconchegantes. Mas tenha em mente que é um hotel com conceito automático e com pouca interação com pessoas (caso essa seja uma necessidade sua). Você faz tudo só. Mas não é um problema, ou não foi pra mim. As minhas duas considerações sobre ele são: não tem café da manhã (no inverno é muito ruim) e a localização. Que embora não seja ruim, não é excelente (fica ao lado de estação do metrô e do tran, mas uns 30min de caminhada da região central da catedral de Helsinque, por exemplo).
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Jennifer
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super clean and convenient location. Close to shops and many food options. Loved the small market located attached to hotel building for meal options when you don’t want to eat out or do fast food. Public transportation just steps away. Would not hesitate to come back!
Super clean and convenient location. Close to shops and many food options. Loved the small market located attached to hotel building for meal options when you don’t want to eat out or do fast food. Public transportation just steps away. Would not hesitate to come back!
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Adrian
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
A very new, great hotel, ideal for what we needed, great rooms, comfy bed and pillows, plenty of space even in the 'small' rooms. Clean, tidy, friendly and helpful staff/hosts. No TV in rooms which is no issues, good WiFi, communal area comfy seats a table tennis table, and a large kitchen, with coffee machines (pay to use, €2.50) for a variety of coffee, kettles, toaster and microwaves for guests to use to make their own breakfast, fridges for people to store their fresh food/drinks - just label 🏷 it as instructed. There's a lidl not far from the Hotel to get what you need for breakfast or suggtions to eat. About 20-30minutes walking from city centre or about 5 minutes on the Metro. 100% recommended and would stay again if in Helsinki, and will use the chain again if visiting other locations with CityBox in it. Hotel does recommend places to eat, and many you get discount with your room card, between 5-20% depending on the place, juttutupa was one place which is also highly recommended.
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Lisa
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel for a low cost. You check in and check out yourself, so I didn't have any interactions with staff. Room was a good size, especially for Europe. Hotel room was clean and you can control the room temp. The hotel is close to a lot of restaurants and bars. It's also near parks and a botanical garden. I'd definitely stay again if I was in the area.
Great hotel for a low cost. You check in and check out yourself, so I didn't have any interactions with staff. Room was a good size, especially for Europe. Hotel room was clean and you can control the room temp. The hotel is close to a lot of restaurants and bars. It's also near parks and a botanical garden. I'd definitely stay again if I was in the area.
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Amanda
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, a few minute walk to metro. Very secure building in a safe area. Room was functional, but could have done with a TV, but wouldn’t put me off staying again. No kettle, you can ask at reception for one and there is a shared kitchen with good facilities.
Good location, a few minute walk to metro. Very secure building in a safe area. Room was functional, but could have done with a TV, but wouldn’t put me off staying again. No kettle, you can ask at reception for one and there is a shared kitchen with good facilities.
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Darren
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent. Adding more words to meet the minimum criteria.
Excellent. Adding more words to meet the minimum criteria.
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Greggor
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Perfectly located in gritty hip Kallio with all the amenities you could ever need.
Perfectly located in gritty hip Kallio with all the amenities you could ever need.
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Dominik
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Keep going stay safe and enjoy
Keep going stay safe and enjoy
FAQs about Citybox Helsinki
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 13.9 for adults and children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Helsinki, a 4-minute drive from Kauppatori Market Square and 6 minutes from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. It is 0.3 mi from Kallio Church and 0.4 mi from Hakaniemi Market Square.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 24 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-21: NO DATA
- 2026-09-22: 102.1329897794342USD
- 2026-09-23: 108.75830060577393USD
- 2026-09-24: 98.70662254264832USD
- 2026-09-25: 73.82812088760376USD
- 2026-09-26: 95.83409446090698USD
- 2026-09-27: 70.87104144298553USD
- 2026-09-28: 72.24565281162262USD
- 2026-09-29: 80.72814613533019USD
- 2026-09-30: 109.76661152374267USD
- 2026-10-01: 94.91766650413513USD
- 2026-10-02: 94.28859004173279USD
- 2026-10-03: 96.11491345314026USD
- 2026-10-04: 68.38601387733459USD
- 2026-10-05: 71.59965996334076USD
- 2026-10-06: 81.57620115196228USD
- 2026-10-07: 100.14647159973144USD
- 2026-10-08: 78.10239467506409USD
- 2026-10-09: 79.1982044418335USD
- 2026-10-10: 90.13018083427428USD
- 2026-10-11: 67.34990489212036USD
- 2026-10-12: 73.18934610485077USD
- 2026-10-13: 79.0668208026123USD
- 2026-10-14: 79.02520666801452USD
- 2026-10-15: 69.186101289711USD
- 2026-10-16: 78.80718877586365USD
- 2026-10-17: 83.35243913589477USD
- 2026-10-18: 69.18632835529327USD
- 2026-10-19: 74.41089343780517USD
- 2026-10-20: 80.8143786568451USD
- 2026-10-21: 78.70920997711181USD
- 2026-10-22: 85.6563862663269USD
- 2026-10-23: 79.23232541221618USD
- 2026-10-24: 79.65696425094605USD
- 2026-10-25: 69.832137804451USD
- 2026-10-26: 76.06674299667358USD
- 2026-10-27: 76.88264203353881USD
- 2026-10-28: 91.29677392967224USD
- 2026-10-29: 76.9390852973175USD
- 2026-10-30: 78.79384430625916USD
- 2026-10-31: 66.96092408309937USD
- 2026-11-01: 70.19580516769409USD
- 2026-11-02: 79.75457625144958USD
- 2026-11-03: 77.02345762771607USD
- 2026-11-04: 88.43071721702576USD
- 2026-11-05: 71.12128518123626USD
- 2026-11-06: 77.02345762771607USD
- 2026-11-07: 85.44369568206787USD
- 2026-11-08: 73.42824966392517USD
- 2026-11-09: 92.37588564285278USD
- 2026-11-10: 91.96122895645142USD
- 2026-11-11: 98.66712186462402USD
- 2026-11-12: 95.72391525375366USD
- 2026-11-13: 104.13329782661438USD
- 2026-11-14: 101.86318346794128USD
- 2026-11-15: 74.40084141914367USD
- 2026-11-16: 132.3110798587036USD
- 2026-11-17: 185.92844259963988USD
- 2026-11-18: 226.55957535858153USD
- 2026-11-19: 163.87029634216307USD
- 2026-11-20: 100.22558648857117USD
- 2026-11-21: 106.02809024436951USD
There is no front desk at this property. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13.9 for adults and EUR 13.9 for children
- Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 24.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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24-Hour Front Desk
Internet
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