Established in 1887 as Finland's grand hôtel, Hotel Kämp is located in the heart of Helsinki opposite the Esplanade Park.
The spacious rooms include beds and bathrooms. Guests can order in-room dining and enjoy views of the park, the city, or the inner courtyard.
The South Harbour, Senate Square and Uspenski Cathedral are just a 6-minute walk from the hotel. The Aleksanterinkatu shopping street can be found 300 metres away.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Kämp is for travellers who want a grand hotel in the old sense, right in the middle of Helsinki. It has stood on Pohjoisesplanadi since 1887, and guests keep describing the same things: elegant interiors, attention to detail and staff who are professional without being stiff. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, breakfast is a highlight, and Senate Square, the harbour and the shops on Aleksanterinkatu are a short walk away. The trade-off is mostly about price. Value for money is where guests are least generous, the breakfast is expensive when it is not included, and egg dishes cooked to order cost extra. The spa has been renovated, and guests who stayed during the work missed the sauna and gym, while those who came after praise the new spa. For a classic, central stay where the service carries the experience, it delivers; travellers who count every euro will find better value elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 12 hotels we list in Helsinki is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Guests return again and again to the building itself: the furnishing, the attention to detail and an old-style elegance that the hotel has kept since it opened in 1887.
- The hotel sits on Pohjoisesplanadi opposite the park, so Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the South Harbour and the shops on Aleksanterinkatu are all within a short walk, and public transport is close by.
Things to Consider
- Value for money is the area guests rate least generously. The quality is rarely questioned, but a stay here is an investment, and several small extras add to the bill.
- Guests found the breakfast buffet expensive when it is not included in the rate, and cooked-to-order egg dishes such as eggs Benedict are charged separately, which some felt should be part of the buffet. One guest was also unimpressed by the coffee in the ground-floor café.
Should you book it?
Hotel Kämp is worth booking for travellers who want classic grand-hotel style in the city centre — but pick somewhere else if you are looking for the most for your money.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who want classic grand-hotel style in the city centre
- Couples on a city break who like to explore on foot
Pick somewhere else if
- You are looking for the most for your money
- You expect every breakfast dish to be included
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Kämp from the airport?
Hotel Kämp is 16.6 km from Helsinki Airport (HEL).
How do guests rate Hotel Kämp?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 515 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Kämp have?
Hotel Kämp is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Kämp offer?
Hotel Kämp offers spa & Wellness Centre, sauna, fitness Centre, free Wifi, restaurant and bar.
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Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Kluuvi, 00100 Helsinki, Finland