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Reviews of Absolute Center Helsinki Compact Apartment

Malminkatu, Kamppi, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

#166 of 435 Holiday rentals in Helsinki

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Review score

Based on 46 apartment reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Cosy apartment in a superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wouldn’t say there’s anything that we didn’t like. I think for future travellers I’d suggest you manage your expectations, this apartment is small but the pay off is you’re in an excellent location.

    The apartment is in an excellent location, 2 mins walk from a tram stop, and the amenities supplied are everything you need - there was tea and coffee and the bathroom had toiletries in too. The host communicated clearly and we were able to check in/out without issue. We found the room very comfortable and would stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    lock box with the key is one block from the apartment entry, it was hard to find it and having -25 degrees outside does not help when you need to check your phone for instructions

    Apartment has everything you need to spend a couple of nights in Helsinki, location is great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Grwat location, authentic atmosphere, has all the amenities, wery cozy. What else can you ask really!
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is an old building, so during certain weather conditions wind comes through the wall. So that was a bit uncomfortable. But it is an old building and i guess it’ll be fixed.

    Good location, easy to find, authentic atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Small but comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Appartement was a bit small but it was okey for one night.

    Helpfull staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    8.0
    Small, cozy apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Probably a bit smaller than I expected, tiny bathroom, but well fitted out with everything we needed.

    Excellent location, quiet spot, cozy. Great for two people

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathroom/shower is super tiny

    nice small apartment in a quiet neighbourhood

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    8.0
    Cosy bolthole in the centre of helsinki
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom with quite small, but that's the nature of the place!

    Great location, lots of gadgets (more than we needed!) Comfy bed.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Do expect that the shower is very very compact.

    Compact apartment with all you need for an overnight stay. Like the Alexa connection with devices around the apartment. Kitchen is well equipped.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    9.0
    Hoping I'll visit the place again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit claustrophobic :(

    Very nice and helpful host, apartment really cozy, bed extremely comfortable and kitchen was well equipped! Other than that the apartment is in the middle of a city, max 15-minute walk to lots of the atractions.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Bed was uncomfortable and would often have to switch sides throughout the night..Also be weary of thin floor boards from above .I had a very noisy person who moved in two thirds of the through my stay and ruined any quiet time in my apartment.

    The location was great. I only needed a bus ticket for visits to my girlfriend in Espoo. Five minutes walk from Kamppi metro station why not enjoy the 20 minute walk to the center of town, especially at Christmas! I loved the Alexa feature in the room also. Was nice to have her introduce the room and have any music playlist (especially Christmas songs!) just a call away. Bathroom was nice and clean Lovely shower also. Enough toiletries and bed linen to last my two week stay. Impressed with the amount of wardrobe space, and I needed it all! Not bad for such a compact room, and I enjoyed the layout and the use of space.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    A small apartment with many comforts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situated in a tranquil and secure location, the apartment was thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials and more. The kitchen featured modern appliances, including a microwave and cooker, making it easy to prepare meals. The TV offered Netflix and other subscription services for entertainment.l, and Alexa was a great addition, providing convenient voice-controlled assistance. The bed was incredibly comfortable. Overall, the apartment exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it for a short stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice host! Clear instructions for check-in and check-out. Very clean and nice appartement with all facilities at a good location in the city center.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Great price and location, exactly as pictured, would recommend and would stay again if back in Helsinki

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    6.0
    Great location and facilities. But it's time to change the mattress!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was a bit on the smaller side, but it seems to be a normal thing in Finnish apartment buildings. Our main complain would be the heart of the place: the bed. The mattress was old and had indentations formed by continuous use which made it impossible to have a good night of sleep - we both woke up with pain in our backs.

    The apartment was in a great location! Walking distance from the Central station, Kamppi bus station and supermarkets. The place was small but well equipped. The hosts provided us with instruction notes that made it easy to navigate the facilities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't like the "straightforward" (how they call it) communication of the host. He was very unfriendly. For example on feedback to dirty facilities or missing towels he replied we were lying since no other guest mentioned that. We recommend to invest a few euros more and stay in a hotel close by with professional service. This apartment is definitely not worth the money (very small, superficial cleaning, rude host).

    The location was very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was extremely rude and difficult to communicate with. They asked for photos of our passports, which was a requirement for check in. However, this was not indicated to us before booking the accommodation and there would be no refund option if I refused to send them a copy of my passport. This type of behaviour may be perceived as blackmailing especially when it comes to the consumer's sensitive data.

    The apartment itself was a very nice, clean and well equipped apartment for 2 people.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Sheets were stained and full of hair. We wanted a change of sheets, but the host argued with us meaninglessly. They said that the sheet may be stained, but it was clean?! - After a few exchanges of words, we managed to learn the place of the spare sheets and duvet. We decided to change the pillow cases as well, after seeing how dirty the sheet was. We were astonished to see that the colors of the pillows were turned to yellow. - Room was dusty all over. - The unending house rules.

    + Location + Stable wifi

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was truly small, but the advertisement mentioned that it is a small flat so no surprise about that. Suitable for one week, 2 adults.

    It was highly supplied both with bathroom stuff, electronical devices and kitchen supplies. It had everything needed for a comfortable stay, like a second home in the absolute citycenter-- everything in just a few minutes walk distance! The host was extraordinarily helpful and approachable, answered all of our messages in seconds! Amazing! Thanks for everything!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    1.0
    Rudest renter we have ever spoken with. Renter blamed Booking.com for all communication problems.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The place was tiny and dusty. Sheets and towels were dirty and disgusting. Renter demanded we submit passport images before we could get the location. The Renter was extremely rude. We never encountered anyone like this in our travels.

    location not bad

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    5.0
    Choose a normal hotel instead.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tons of house rules. The room is small and crammed with things, and an annoyingly loud fridge next to the bed is not optimal if you want to sleep in peace. Also, invest in some new linen and towels!

    Clean and OK for a student. I guess.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect for our stay! It is in a quiet neighbourhood but very easy to walk into town, had everything we needed and very clear instructions on how to find the place and the keys. Would stay again!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    I have stayed twice now in this place and will so in the future.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m a bit to big to fit in the bathroom comfortably

    the location is perfect for my needs

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    5.0
    Convenient location, inconvenient about everything else.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The apartment was filthy dirty. It is indeed based on what previous people decide to clean and nothing else. Upon leaving everything well we received a message that we cleaned above expectations! Don't even want to imagine the rest (see pictures on what we found, old socks, worn out towels, dust piling everywhere, watered-down soap - not pictured but as a bonus, a condom paper under the bed)! It was also quite cold, at end of January and a tiny heating body does not suffice. There is an electric heater that is set to turn off very fast, and there was only one thin duvet with no extra blankets or covers - there were some boxed stuff under the bed but would not dare, so dirty they were. Also, super cheap with equipment: it is meant for two people and really has two glasses, two mugs, keep repeating wash constantly, it really doesn't harm to add a couple extra for the price and use the place has. However, the owners have made sure to put instructions everywhere, send instructions prior to arrival with capital letters and patronising as if addressing their subordinates. Residents going out of their way to comply with all (even if the place is so small you need to literally squeeze to take off shoes in the entrance, for example), but hosts not really bothering - just to receive the payment and not even answering to requests, even days after...

    The location was great, easy access to everything central really, either on foot either by public transport. Good electric appliances/WiFi.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    5.0
    Not clean, rude.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty. Bed sheets stained. Leftover food in the fridge. No can opener. Rude and bossy notes all over the flat ordering us what to do. Notes said that if anything went wrong during our stay, nobody would fix it.

    Not terrible, but I would look elsewhere in future.

    Stayed in March 2023

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