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Transparency, trust, and sustainability: these are the core values of The Folks Hotel Konepaja, and that sense of warm welcome can be felt as soon as you step through this award-winning hotel.
If exposed brickwork, contemporary industrial design and featured local artwork are up your street, you’ll be in your element here. But it’s definitely not about style over substance: this effortlessly cool hotel caters to all, with a summer-time roof terrace, restaurant and wine bar, Finnish sauna, steam room, gym, and communal kitchen area.
Breakfast is served each morning in the Albina Restaurant, with a focus on organic produce and local pastries and breads delivered by a local bakery.
Nestled in a quirky industrial neighbourhood, The Folks Hotel Konepaja is a fantastic choice for those looking to go off the beaten track and explore all the culture that Helsinki’s fringe areas have to offer.
The Folks Hotel is situated in the heart of Konepaja, a historic part of Helsinki full of converted red brick warehouses that were once a hub of the locomotive industry. Nowadays, this quirky urban area is packed with bars, restaurants, vintage shops, and hip coffee spots.
If you want to explore Helsinki, the hotel is well connected to the centre with trams and taxis. Must-sees in Helsinki include the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, the Design District, and the Senate Square.
When you’re ready for a bite to eat, the on-site Albina Restaurant, located on the ground floor of The Folks Hotel, is a fantastic spot. This ambient restaurant and wine bar embraces local, sustainably-sourced ingredients and has an in-house sommelier to ensure your meal is perfectly accompanied by a glass of wine (or two).
Meanwhile, if cocktails are more your thing, the hotel has its own rooftop bar with a terrace that opens up in the summer. There’s also a Lounge Bar that has a menu of lighter bites such as wraps and salads to take away.
If you’re more of a do-it-yourself diner, the communal kitchen is kitted out with everything you’d need to prepare your own meals, from Smeg appliances to Bluetooth speakers and Fiskars cooking utensils.
When you’re done wining and dining, be sure to take advantage of the Finnish sauna, steam room, state-of-the-art gym and yoga space. You can even book a massage to take your relaxation up a notch!
The Corner rooms offer every little luxury you could wish for: from Tempur beds to Smeg mini fridges, every detail has been thought through to guarantee a completely relaxed stay. These rooms are located in the historical building of the hotel, and have been beautifully modernised with wooden flooring, Finnish artwork, and high-end amenities. Each Corner room comes kitted out with bathrobes and slippers, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
