“A chic, family-run, modern property in the heart of the city. Beautifully designed rooms are contemporary and cleanly styled yet still have a distinctly Nordic feel. A central courtyard is a little oasis during the summer months and the breakfasts are organic, plentiful and superb. ”
“A chic, family-run, modern property in the heart of the city. Beautifully designed rooms are contemporary and cleanly styled yet still have a distinctly Nordic feel. A central courtyard is a little oasis during the summer months and the breakfasts are organic, plentiful and superb. ”
Hotel Review
Right by the marketplace and South harbour, a few minutes’ walk from Helsinki’s main shopping street the Esplanade, Hotel F6 is close to the action, but set back from any bustle (Finland’s sparsely populated, so there’s relatively little to start with). Some Standard rooms feature French balconies facing the courtyard, in which a greenhouse grows herbs for cocktail bar Runar. Deluxe rooms exceed expectations in terms of size, with supremely comfortable double beds, high quality sofas and rugs, and spoiling Rituals bath products. Breakfast is a buffet spread of organic Finnish delicacies, eaten in the open courtyard during summer. Common areas are full of punky artwork, stacks of books and chess sets, against a backdrop of fantastical wallpaper. A gym is available any time of day with a cross trainer, treadmills, and free weights, but if you prefer to exercise outside, borrow a free bike. Small setbacks have handy solutions: a nearby tram stop mitigates the lack of parking, and while there’s not a dedicated restaurant, the Wolt delivery service brings food from hundreds of restaurants.
Written by Amy Rose Everett
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Ideally located to access many of Helsinki's main attractions.
- Local markets
- Get a sense of the city at the vibrant Market Square offering everything from fresh fish to reindeer horns.
- Sights nearby
- The Senate Square and landmark Lutheran Cathedral are just a short walk from the property.
- Cycling
- Use the hotel's bikes to easily get around the city.
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Disabled access
- Sit-out Terrace
- Romantic
- Luxury
- Contemporary
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Gym
- Chic
Facilities
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Sit-out Terrace
- Walking distance restaurants
- Bicycles available
- Bar
- Wifi
- Concierge
- Air conditioning
- Disabled access
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Gym
- Garden
Activities
- Local markets
- Get a sense of the city at the vibrant Market Square offering everything from fresh fish to reindeer horns.
- Sights nearby
- The Senate Square and landmark Lutheran Cathedral are just a short walk from the property.
- Cycling
- Use the hotel's bikes to easily get around the city.
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Hotel F6
When Hotel f6 opened, central Helsinki gained a refreshingly informal addition to its boutique hotel scene, featuring stylish décor and peaceful, comfortable rooms. Cheerful greetings on arrival include an introduction to Runar the hotel dog.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
