Glo Hotel Art

The hotel has its own restaurant and bar, plus a cafe, so you can eat well without going far. For local flavors, the GLO Art Kitchen and Lounge Bar serves food and drinks on site. The Design District around the hotel is full of shops and places to eat, and Esplanadi, a 12-minute walk away, is lined with restaurants and cafes. You can also join the Helsinki Authentic Walking Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings to sample a range of local spots. Kamppi Square, a 3-minute walk away, is a handy area to find casual dining options.

The hotel sits in the heart of Helsinki's Design District, a 25-street area filled with shops for furniture, clothing, and fabrics. You are a short walk from the Esplanadi green space, which is lined with shops and restaurants, and the commercial center around the central railway station. The Kamppi bus station is just 500 meters away, and the Hietalahti strand is about 1 km off. The hotel's own restaurant and bar serve local cuisine, and the area is well connected by bus, tram, and metro stops nearby.

From Helsinki Airport, take the direct train from the airport station to Helsinki Central Station, about 27 minutes, then the hotel is a short tram ride or a pleasant walk. Alternatively, a direct bus from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. From the main train station, you can take tram line 6, which passes near the hotel, or walk roughly 15 minutes through the city center. The hotel is also close to Kamppi bus station, about 500 meters away, and the Kamppi metro station is a five-minute walk, making connections easy.

In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own bar and restaurant, which serve local cuisine and cocktails. For a stroll, Esplanadi is a 12-minute walk away, and Helsinki Market Square is 16 minutes, both pleasant in the evening light. The SkyWheel Helsinki, a 19-minute walk, offers a view of the city lights. You could also join a Helsinki Authentic Walking Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings to sample evening flavors. The hotel's cafe is another option for a relaxed end to the day.

Glo Hotel Art is a great base for exploring Helsinki on foot. You can walk to Esplanadi in 12 minutes, and Helsinki Market Square, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral are each a 16-minute walk away. Helsinki City Museum is 17 minutes away, while SkyWheel Helsinki and Uspenski Cathedral are 19 and 20 minutes away respectively. Kaivopuisto park is also a 20-minute walk. For farther sights, the nearby Kamppi metro and bus stations make getting around easy. The hotel's own restaurant and bar are handy for meals before heading out.