Hotel Fabian
Fabianinkatu 7, Helsinki 00130 Finland
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Hotel Fabian is situated right in the heart of Helsinki. Featuring 58-room this boutique hotel has uniquely welcoming atmosphere. Hotel Fabian is a great basecamp for exploring Helsinki. The hotel is located in Kasarmintori, which is consistently aiming to become the hottest spot for the best restaurants in Helsinki. Despite the great location and restaurants in the area, the hotel is situated on a quiet street.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Breakfast buffet
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Allergy-free room
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Safe
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HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, Finnish, Swedish
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Lovely boutique hotel located in the centre of Helsinki, just off the esplanade. The beds are extremely comfortable and the rooms are bright and airy. Recommend getting a style or luxe room if possible as much more spacious than the comfort rooms. A great, affordable option.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Aug 6, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our boutique hotel and appreciated our central location in Helsinki, just off the Esplanade. We’re delighted that you found our beds extremely comfortable and our rooms bright and airy. We also appreciate your recommendation for the Style or Luxe rooms; they indeed offer a more spacious experience. It’s great to know that you consider us a great and affordable option, and we are grateful for your kind words and endorsement. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps other travelers looking for a unique and comfortable stay in Helsinki. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the city! Warm regards,
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One of our best hotel stays. The staff are friendly and helpful, especially the housekeeping who went out of their way and the breakfast person who was so skilled. The room was totally quiet, and the beds were not too soft/not too hard. The breakfast was amazing with lots of healthy fresh choices for everyone. The location is perfect for walking all around central Helsinki. Highly recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Nov 14, 2023
Dear Debbiemanderson1, Thank you for chosing hotel fabian for your days in Helsinki. I am very happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. I will share your feedback with the whole team. Warmly welcome back again and thank you for your positive feedback. Regards,
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The Inn is well located, the Style room is spacious and nicely arranged. The staff is discreet but friendly and efficient. The breakfast is very good with a great choice, the place is warm and friendly.
The air conditioning is noisy, we can't adjust it ourselves and the windows don't open, which bothered me at night. The mini bar is really mini and the Awards of the items contained are excessive. The breakfast room is small and you have to sneak between the chairs and the people who serve the buffet. You have to manage in English because no one speaks French, which is the norm in Finland, but who will be a plus in an Inn.
The air conditioning is noisy, we can't adjust it ourselves and the windows don't open, which bothered me at night. The mini bar is really mini and the Awards of the items contained are excessive. The breakfast room is small and you have to sneak between the chairs and the people who serve the buffet. You have to manage in English because no one speaks French, which is the norm in Finland, but who will be a plus in an Inn.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is conveniently located four blocks from the Esplanade in this highly-walkable city. The room was spacious, quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed. The bathroom was highly functional and sized for ease of movement. The standard European breakfast is available in a small room with more seating available in the courtyard. As a first-time visitor to this city, this hotel exceeded my expectations.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Mats Lindfors, General Manager at Hotel Fabian
Responded Sep 24, 2023
Hello Maven510, Thank you so much for taking your time to write us this amazing review! We are very happy to hear that you liked our rooms and enjoyed the breakfast. Welcome back to Hotel Fabian next time you are visiting Helsinki.
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I picked the hotel for the name (one of our children is called that...) and was absolutely delighted with everything. The check-in and check-out is problem-free, fast and very friendly. The room was fantastic, extremely clean.... quite great because carpeting really just around the bed, the rest of the room with nice, easy to keep clean floor (never found such an extremely good solution). Very conscious attitude towards the environment and easy handling to follow. I was really happy because I do it at home, but in hotels it is mostly limited to the history of towels, whether you change them daily or not. Here you are invited (very polite and discreet) to collect garbage separately. Really great and very, very easy to handle. Thank you for that.
The staff is very friendly, the premises really very clean and the hotel is very central yet very, very quiet.
The staff is very friendly, the premises really very clean and the hotel is very central yet very, very quiet.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great location only 10mins to senate square/ cathedral. There is also a park 2 mins from the hotel (leave the hotel and turn left you can’t miss it)
Staff were so friendly throughout our stay and the atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxed which we loved.
Breakfast is more on the basic side but still plenty of options with croissants, toast, smoothies, juice, cereal and cold meats. Personally would prefer more of a fruit selection but loved their homemade jams. Also loved that breakfast goes to 11:30 on weekends so we got a nice lie in and 10am weekdays.
Games and books in reception and comfy sofas.
The room was great, plenty of space as well as robes, mini fridge, shampoo and shower gel provided. Hairdryer too and we got a kettle on request.
Comfy beds and the shower was very good. Quiet room (508) never heard a sound through the night.
No problem leaving our bags for the day as our flight was late.
Felt it was all great value for money considering the higher prices of Finland. Would absolutely recommend.
Staff were so friendly throughout our stay and the atmosphere was very peaceful and relaxed which we loved.
Breakfast is more on the basic side but still plenty of options with croissants, toast, smoothies, juice, cereal and cold meats. Personally would prefer more of a fruit selection but loved their homemade jams. Also loved that breakfast goes to 11:30 on weekends so we got a nice lie in and 10am weekdays.
Games and books in reception and comfy sofas.
The room was great, plenty of space as well as robes, mini fridge, shampoo and shower gel provided. Hairdryer too and we got a kettle on request.
Comfy beds and the shower was very good. Quiet room (508) never heard a sound through the night.
No problem leaving our bags for the day as our flight was late.
Felt it was all great value for money considering the higher prices of Finland. Would absolutely recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Apr 4, 2024
Dear Barbs25. Thank you for choosing to spend your Easter weekend with us and for sharing your fantastic experience. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and found our location convenient for exploring the city. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the friendliness of our staff and the peaceful atmosphere we strive to maintain. We're delighted that you found our breakfast offerings satisfactory, and we'll certainly consider your feedback regarding the fruit selection for future improvements. We're glad you made use of our reception area amenities and found your room to be comfortable. Ensuring our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay is our top priority. We're also pleased to hear that you found our rates to be good value for money, especially considering the higher prices in Finland. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future visits, please don't hesitate to let us know. Warm regards
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I stayed for three nights over the Easter weekend. Check in was very smooth, and the receptionist was extremely helpful. The room was compact but very clean and comfortable, with a good sized safe which came with a built-in socket for charging devices. The courtyard - facing room was extremely quiet and well - insulated, and allowed in a lot of light even on an early spring day.
Buffet breakfast was excellent, with a good spread of continental breakfast items as well as Finnish specialities such as Karelian pasties.
The hotel was an excellent base for exploring Helsinki on foot, due to its central location. It certainly deserves another visit!
Buffet breakfast was excellent, with a good spread of continental breakfast items as well as Finnish specialities such as Karelian pasties.
The hotel was an excellent base for exploring Helsinki on foot, due to its central location. It certainly deserves another visit!
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Apr 25, 2022
Dear SimsTs, Thank you for your Easter visit and for taking the time to write this kind review. I am happy to read that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Hope you had a safe trip onwards from us and wish you warmly welcome back again. We don´t mind if you stay longer Regards,
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Very nice, quiet hotel near the centre of Helsinki. Close to the Market Place with its departure points for archipelago cruises and to local transport (though most of Helsinki can be done on foot). The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had quiet rooms at the top of the hotel: they were small but comfortably appointed. Good beds and bedding. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is varied and of good quality, though the breakfast room is a bit cramped. Good quality/ price. If we go back to Helsinki, we will return to the Fabian Hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Aug 27, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of our hotel and found our location convenient for exploring Helsinki. It’s wonderful to hear that our friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and good bedding made your stay more enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback on the breakfast room and will certainly keep it in mind as we work to enhance our guests' experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hotel Fabian on your next visit to Helsinki!
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We stayed at the hotel with a good location but not great, the rooms are spacious. The bed comfortable and the bathrooms have nice functionality and the midday checkout team is a bonus. Service was good throughout our stay. Breakfast was high quality local cuisine but lacked enough warm options for me to be wow’d by it and the coffee was just ok. All in all there were be very little I remember about this hotel (and yes I am spoilt and well travelled) and for me was just a bit expensive. I also though can find no fault whatsoever so if you want a clean functional hotel as a base whilst you explore you can certainly do a lot worse than the Fabian.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mats Lindfors, Other at Hotel Fabian
Responded Oct 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your recent stay at Hotel Fabian. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and our midday checkout option. We understand that breakfast is an important aspect of the stay, and we’re always looking for ways to improve our offerings. Your comments about the warm options and coffee quality will be taken into consideration as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We value your perspective as a well-traveled guest, and while we aim to provide a memorable experience, we appreciate that sometimes we may not fully meet those expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better experience. Thank you again for your insights!
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We stayed one night as part of a ten-day Scandinavian trip. The hotel staff were very helpful and the room was gorgeous and roomy; the only minor complaint would be the hairdryer being not as powerful as it could be. The breakfast was truly fantastic. I would return just for the oatmeal.
Just some tips:
1. You can walk everywhere, including Esplanadi, the ferry stop to Suomenlinna, and old market hall (Vanha Kauppahali). A walk to the southern tip of Kaivopuisto, a beautiful park south of the hotel is worth your time.
2. Visit the Oodi library north of the train station; Finns love their libraries and it shows.
Just some tips:
1. You can walk everywhere, including Esplanadi, the ferry stop to Suomenlinna, and old market hall (Vanha Kauppahali). A walk to the southern tip of Kaivopuisto, a beautiful park south of the hotel is worth your time.
2. Visit the Oodi library north of the train station; Finns love their libraries and it shows.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mats Lindfors, General Manager at Hotel Fabian
Responded Oct 10, 2024
Dear David, Thank you for your stay at Hotel Fabian! We were delighted to have you as our guest. I want to also thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are very pleased to read your feedback. It was very gratifying to read that you enjoyed your time as our guest and that the room met your expectations. It is heartwarming that our staff's personal and caring attendance was passed on to you. I am truly happy to hear that we have managed to maintain a high level of service. It is also our great pleasure to see that you’ve enjoyed the treats from our kitchen. I hope your entire trip to Scandinavia was just as pleasant. When you next visit Helsinki, we would be glad to welcome you back! Best regards, Kristian Kotonen Hotel Fabian
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Dear Jule,
Our customers are allowed to use our sister hotel Hotel Lilla Robert's gym free of charge. It is open 24/7 and located 250m from here so it only takes 3 minute walk.
Best regards,
Kristian Kotonen
Hotel Fabian
There is the Allas sea pool across the harbour. Maybe 15 to 20min walk. It’s got saunas, outdoor heated pools and a sea pool. As well as a restaurant and a bar.
We had the rooms with a kitchen. It had a balcony overlooking the courtyard
Depending which cruise operator you book. The hotel is within walking distance of one of the piers.
The best way to get from the airport to the hotel is by Yellow Line Taxi (hope we have remembered the name correctly) - a shared ride shuttle service. It is easily organised in both directions and cost effective. If you contact the hotel they will provide you with other options. The hotel is on a quiet street and only a short walk from the market hall and harbour. It takes a little longer to get to other attractions - perhaps 15 minutes to the Helsinki Cathedral. We found it very convenient and walked to all the places we visited. We enjoyed staying at this hotel - the staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfasts were good and the room was very comfortable. The hotel does not have an evening restaurant - you can organise room service, for a 10 Euro delivery fee, from a "sister" hotel a couple of blocks away. We didn't do this as there are some good options for evening meals nearby.
"A pass to the bike share network was only 10 euros for the whole week! Biking is a great way to get around Helsinki."Read full review
"Tram nr 2 and Nr.1 near by were excellent for sigtseing.Visit Robert Lilla jugend gotrl near by ' it is partner insituion of hotel Fabian. Nice restaurant there. "Read full review
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C$193 - C$244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Fabian
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Fabian?
Nearby attractions include Labyrinth Games Room Escape (0.4 km), Old Market Hall (0.3 km), and Esplanadi Park (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Fabian?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Fabian?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Fabian?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Fabian?
Yes, paid private parking nearby and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Fabian?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurant & Bar Lia, Ravintola Rioni, and Spis.
Is Hotel Fabian located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Helsinki.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Fabian?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Fabian?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Fabian?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Swedish, and Finnish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Fabian?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Seurasaaren Ulkomuseo (4.3 km), Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (2.5 km), and Mannerheim Museum (0.8 km).