Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Hotel Lilla Roberts is for travellers who want a hotel with personality in a quiet corner of central Helsinki. The Art Deco interiors set the tone, and guests keep returning to the same details: rooms that are spacious and cleverly designed, comfortable beds, thick towels and no street noise. Breakfast is praised for its quality and variety, the staff are warm and attentive, and free bicycles and a 24-hour gym add to the stay. Kaartinkaupunki keeps the harbour, the ferries and much of the centre within walking distance. The drawbacks are small but practical. Rooms can be warm in summer, some have a shower over the bath that is awkward to climb into, and the safe is set low in the wardrobe. Courtyard rooms trade a view for silence. Couples and city breakers who value design and calm will feel at home; guests with limited mobility should check the bathroom before booking.
Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 — the average across the 12 hotels we list in Helsinki is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Kaartinkaupunki puts the harbour, the local ferries and many of the city's sights within walking distance, and guests repeatedly mention that their room was quiet with no street noise.
- Guests praise the distinctive Art Deco décor and rooms that are spacious, well equipped and practical, with comfortable beds, sofas and armchairs and thick, high-quality towels.
Things to Consider
- Some guests found their room too warm in summer and felt the air conditioning struggled to cool it.
- In some rooms the shower is inside the bathtub, which guests found awkward to step in and out of, and several mention that the safe sits so low in the wardrobe that you have to kneel to use it.
Should you book it?
Hotel Lilla Roberts is worth booking for couples looking for a stylish, quiet base in central Helsinki — but pick somewhere else if you want a guaranteed view from your room.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a stylish, quiet base in central Helsinki
- City breakers who want to explore by bike or on foot
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a guaranteed view from your room
- You have limited mobility and need a walk-in shower
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hotel Lilla Roberts?
On Booking.com it scores 8.9/10 from 1,018 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Lilla Roberts have?
Hotel Lilla Roberts is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Lilla Roberts offer?
Hotel Lilla Roberts offers free Wifi, family Rooms, airport Shuttle, 24-hour Gym, restaurant and bar.
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Pieni Roobertinkatu 1-3, Kaartinkaupunki, 00130 Helsinki, Finland