Hestia Hotel Europa

A deeply disappointing experience – avoid this hotel Our stay at this hotel was one of the worst customer service experiences we have ever had. While the suite itself was beautiful, well-decorated, and functional, we strongly do not recommend staying here. In what seems unbelievable for a 4-star hotel, a guest threw a bucket of cold water on us from the 3rd floor at 9:15 PM in the middle of February as we were walking back to the hotel for dinner. To make matters worse, they laughed at us afterward. When we reported the incident to the reception, the staff expressed their sympathy but dismissed the issue, saying they were not responsible for their guests’ behavior. Given the cold, the shock, and the utter lack of concern from the staff, we had no choice but to go back to our room to shower and warm up—missing our dinner entirely. We raised a formal complaint with hotel management, expecting a reasonable resolution. However, after two days, their response was essentially: They cannot be held accountable for their guests’ criminal actions. They are sorry, but not offering us a towel or allowing us to have dinner later was our problem, not theirs. The reception staff did attempt to identify the room responsible, but that was apparently the extent of their concern. For a hotel that claims to be of high standard, this level of indifference and lack of responsibility is both shocking and unacceptable. If you expect basic hospitality, guest care, and professionalism, this is not the place for you

Stayed on my own and got a regular room and not a ridiculous single room. Bed super comfortable, close enough from the old town for a nice walk, quiet you do not ear whatever your neighbours decide to do. Finally staff and breakfast very nice as well. My only reservation concern the sauna, ridiculous prices (25€ from recollection) for a very basic , nothing nice and warm sauna. Really not recommadable experience, surprinsingly sauna is free of charge during breakfast hours.... maybe the nordics love to have sauna so early? surely not other european folks....

We stayed here for 4 days as we were planning to do a day trip to Helsinki. Facilities were excellent. Breakfast was wonderful. Only negative point is that the current works in the surrounding area csn make it a bit difficult to go to the old town. Staff were helpful and correct.

Hotel has super good location, walking distance to city center with many attractions around! Shopping mall is neighbor with the hotel and convenient of there is anything needed. We had rooms with amazing sea view towards the port, really nice! Rooms are spacious, simple and plain with all functionality required for a family! Breakfast was also good with many options, all fresh and nice. Staff service minded and helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant a couple of days and it was fine with kids! Good price level as well!

Pluses: Morning sauna, very good breakfast buffet, large standard rooms, with wood theme + you don't need to have the hotel card or other card to activate the electricity in the room = you can charge electronics when away. And the bed mattress is firm and good, almost better than the one I have at my home. The minibar fridge is empty, but cold, so you can cool your own drinks w/o taking out stuff. Minuses (not very substantial): No posters or pictures on the walls of the room, which gives a bit of a cold feeling. The Samsung hotel TV doesn't have a chromecast/miracast option, so you are stuck to linear TV, unless you bring a HDMI cable. Also the apps on the TV seem outmoded since BBC news didn't work, and Plex couldn't reach my server, enven though I could log in.

We booked the superior double with balcony for two nights. Hotel was very nice, clean and well appointed rooms. We chose to book not in old town bc we wanted a bigger room and we got it. Mattress was a good quality firmer one which we both found comfortable. We booked balcony so that we could sit outside but I didn’t realise that maybe ppl book the balcony rooms so that they can smoke, as the hotel provides ashtrays. We didn’t use the balcony due to that. It was still nice to have the big floor to ceiling windows though we kept them closed. There is construction in the area around the harbour but we didn’t hear any noise from that- we stayed Saturday to early Monday morning. Breakfast buffet was quite nice and there were ample vegetarian options and my partner enjoyed a helping of bacon that he enjoyed. 5 minute walk to the old town walls. Taxi was 15 euros to the airport.