Best place for overnight stay in Helsinki?

We will arrive in Helsinki airport at 10:00 pm and plan to take the ferry next morning to Tallinn around 10:30. Where would you suggest spending the night for such a short time and for ease of getting the ferry?

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Any hotel close to the main railway station, because the bus to the Tallink ferry leaves from the bus station adjoining the train station on the western side. The route is number 15A and the buses leave regularly and drop you right at the terminal.

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There are 3 main companies that operate the Helsinki-Tallinn line. If it%26#39;s a Tallink ferry, then the tip about staying near the Railway station is perfect. Bus 15A from the station takes you to West harbour. There are several hotels in the vicinity - Seurahuone and Sokos Vaakuna are the closest.

If you take a Viking Line ferry, then Scandic Marina is the closest. or Eurohostel if you look for budget accommodation. If you take Linda Line, then staying near railway station is still a ok choice, because you%26#39;d probably need to take tram 3T to the terminal. So Vaakuna, Seurahuone, but on the tram route you%26#39;d also find eg Sokos Presidentti and Scandic Simonkentta.

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Thank you so much for your very helpful info. I have booked at Solos Hotel Vaakuna. Another question. We plan to take the ferry to Tallinn, spend only 1 night and take the ferry back to Helsinki for 2 nights. Since we have such a short time, do you have a recommendation for which ferry to take? Is one faster that another? Do I need to book ahead of time?

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I%26#39;d take one of the high-speed ferries (1½ hours) such as Linda Line. Viking Line has a 2-hour service on a larger and more comfortable vessel which is less likely to get cancelled in bad weather. You could check out wind conditions on the eve of your sailing and decide accordingly.

There%26#39;s no need to book in advance but Linda has had discounts in the past for people booking ahead. Check their website closer to the time.

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Thanks. We are looking to being in your beautiful country this Friday.