Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG

Exterior
Point of interest
Interior
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

View in a map
Messuaukio 1, Helsinki, 00520
  • Place, Helsinki City Library
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall of Tripla
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Veikkaus Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Chair Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Chair Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (Upgraded)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG

This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG offers 245 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include bidets and hairdryers.

This Helsinki hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre and 11 minutes on foot from Veikkaus Arena
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurant Platta – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open Lobby – This lobby lounge only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 26 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 24 for adults and EUR 12.10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Open Lobby
  • Restaurant Platta

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (538 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1997
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 December and 25 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 24 for adults and from EUR 12.10 for children
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 26 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Exhibit

Holiday Inn Exhibit Hotel

Holiday Inn Exhibit Hotel Helsinki

Holiday Inn Helsinki Exhibit

Holiday Inn Helsinki Exhibit Hotel

Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo Hotel

Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo

Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo

Helsinki Expo By Ihg Helsinki

Holiday Inn Helsinki Expo an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG Helsinki

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG Hotel Helsinki

Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely perfect guys! A very happy stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe La

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff very helpful, easy check-in and check-out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a nice hotel. Expensive but good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Clean room and great food at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent breakfast, room, and service

Excellent hotel with good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wery clean and comfortible room whole vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size room, excellent service, close to shopping mall, great lobby bar and resturant, close to transport
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, incredible breakfast and super room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teemu

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience again..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff quiet well kept rooms, a great experience overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was staying in Helsinki for a new days for the naming of my newest grandchild and the hotel was superbly well located for this.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful modern hotel. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean hotel, excellent for attending events in the exhibition hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for 4 days fir a conference. My stay was great! From check in to check out! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel!

This is an excellent hotel. Clean, kind, silent, comfortable. Loved it during an intense work weekend! The only thing I would improve are the pillows in the bed, they were only decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Great place to stay, if you've got an event messukeskusissa.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edouard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, room, breakfast, wi-fi and friendly staff. Congratulations, we recommend this hotel !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimi

Liked: Amenities
Was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Location is good and breakfast too. Staff was quiet and not so friendly.. Room was quiet and clean so this was an ok experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and spacios room.Great sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, the
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Akihito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is near Helsinki center and the room rate is fair.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, specially Justyna, all amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in business environment. Perfect location for bus and trains . Staff is really friendly .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service and nice rooms. A bit off the beaten tracks but relatively close to a new train station and mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024