Scandic Continental Hotel Helsinki

The Scandic Continental Helsinki was the perfect choice for my recent leisure trip to Helsinki. It is a large hotel, great for families, leisure travelers, and business travelers.

The best feature was location. Transportation to and from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport is convenient. The Finnair bus (less than 6 Euro/person, one way) travels almost directly from the airport to the city center, making only one stop right behind this hotel.

Transportation to the city center is very convenient, with Trams 4, 7, and 10 stopping in front of the hotel, and Tram 3 approximately a block behind the hotel. On Trams 4, 7, and 10, it is only two stops to the central train station. Alternatively, it is only a 10 minute walk to the central train station. Because of the excellent public transportation in Helsinki, there is no need to spend the extra money on a hotel located right in the city center. The Scandic Continental is just as conveniently located, and costs less! Multiple restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, and souvenir shops are located within a block of the hotel.

Our room, with two twin beds, was clean, spacious, and well-appointed. Bathroom was amazing, with comfortable toilet, large shower/bathtub, excellent water pressure, and hot water. Bathroom was clean and modern.

Other hotel amenities include restaurant and bar downstairs, sauna and fitness center on 9th floor, free wireless Internet access in all guest rooms, and English-speaking front desk staff. A breakfast is included with all room rates, and this was the best breakfast I'd ever seen at a European hotel! Huge spread of fresh breads, meats, cheeses, cereals, fruit, yogurt, and many hot items!

The prices were around 85 Euro/night, though had I looked closer at their website, I could have gotten a holiday deal for 55 Euro/night (December-January only).

When I return to Helsinki, I will definitely stay at the Scandic Continental again, and I highly recommend this hotel for other travelers.