Hotel Helsinki House Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Bera Road Opp Nagar Palika, Jaisalmer, India

Hotel Helsinki House is a boutique establishment located at the edge of Lake Gadisar in Jaisalmer, India. The hotel features breathtaking architecture hand-carved by local artisans and offers unobstructed views of the desert sands and the iconic Jaisalmer fort. With a mix of traditional design and modern amenities, it provides a unique insight into the culture and history of the “Golden City.”

Location

The hotel is strategically located 6 miles from Jaisalmer's city center, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling streets while remaining easily accessible. A short walk or tuk-tuk ride can take guests to the renowned Jaisalmer Fort and other points of interest. The hotel also offers complimentary airport transfer services and can assist with organizing local sightseeing tours and desert adventures.

Rooms

Each room at Helsinki House showcases unique exposed sandstone walls and marble floors, ensuring a luxurious atmosphere. The hand-carved wooden King Size beds are complemented by high-quality pillows and linen for a restful night's sleep. Private bathrooms are spacious, adorned with marble and granite, providing modern comforts. Additionally, Jharokha-style window seats and seating areas enhance the overall experience of tranquility and elegance.

Eat & Drink

The rooftop restaurant at Hotel Helsinki House serves traditional Indian cuisine while offering spectacular views of the Jaisalmer Fort and surrounding desert landscape. Guests can enjoy meals in cozy alcoves, basking in soft music and candlelight. The restaurant provides breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10 AM, followed by lunch and dinner featuring carefully prepared dishes using fresh ingredients. The attentive staff contributes to a memorable dining experience.

Leisure & Business

Helsinki House offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including free WiFi, baggage storage, and laundry services. Guests can indulge in camel safaris organized by the hotel, providing an immersive experience of the desert landscape. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere and personalized service make it an ideal retreat for both leisure and business travelers. Outdoor terraces and the central marble courtyard serve as perfect spots to relax.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Landscape view

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City Center

Jaisalmer5000 ft

Airports

Jaisalmer (JSA) 3.9 mi

Shaheed Bashir Qureshi International (SKZ) 3067.5 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Serenity

“The rooms were incredibly spacious, filled with natural light from large windows, creating a bright and airy atmosphere that made my stay truly comfortable.” view full review

Rooftop Delight

“Dining at the rooftop restaurant was a highlight, offering a beautiful view alongside a delicious breakfast made fresh to order.” view full review

Accessible Comfort

“The property offered thoughtful amenities ensuring comfort for all guests, providing a welcoming environment that enhances the overall experience.” view full review

Spotless Amenities

“The bathroom facilities were pristine and well-maintained, featuring 24x7 hot water, adding to the overall comfort of my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Spa & wellness center
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Bera Road Opp Nagar Palika, Jaisalmer, India

Map view

Bera Road Opp Nagar Palika, Jaisalmer, India

City landmarks

Fort Road Amar Sagar Pol

Jaisalmer Fort

3600 ft

Gadisar Lake Rd Gaddi Sagar Talab

Tilon Ki Pol Gadisar Lake

4300 ft

Near Jaisalmer Fort

Salim Singh Ki Haveli

4300 ft

No. 3129

Kothari's Patwa Haveli

1.4 mi

Near Tilon Ki Gate Near Jaisalmer Fort

Gadsisar Sagar Lake

4300 ft

Entrance to Jaisalmer Fort

Surya Gate

3800 ft

Lake Gadisar

4300 ft

Jaisalmer Fort

Jain Temples

3600 ft

Mandir Palace

4600 ft

Gallery

Sonee Art Gallery

3200 ft

Inside Jaisalmer Fort

Maharaja's Palace

3600 ft

Castle

Patwon Ki Haveli

1.4 mi

Museums

Desert Cultural Centre

4300 ft

Near Patwa Complex

Kothari's Patwaon-Ki-Haveli

1.4 mi

Mandir Palace

Tazia Tower

4800 ft

Gandhi Chowk Near Hanuman Circle Road

Gandhi Chowk Street

4900 ft

Museums

Government Museum

5100 ft

Center Of The City Opp

Nathmal Ki Haveli

1.4 mi

Museums

The Thar Heritage Museum

1.1 mi

Pagoda

Shree Laxmi Nath Ji Temple

2800 ft

Museums

Desert Cultural Center & Museum

3000 ft

Dr. K. L. Achalvanshi Colony

Sunset Point

1.4 mi

Bada bagh Vyas chattri,Dedansar road

Vyas Chhatri

1.4 mi

Dhibba Para

3600 ft

Museums

Fort Palace

3600 ft

Khejer Para

Golden Fort

3400 ft

on fort near jain temple

Baa ri haveli cultural centre and museum

3400 ft

Khejer Para

Rani Ka Mahal

3500 ft

Police Lines

Tanot Rai Mata Mandir

1.5 mi

Nearby

Gadisar Lake Rd Gaddi Sagar Talab

Tilon Ki Pol Gadisar Lake

3500 ft

Lake Gadisar

4000 ft

Entrance to Jaisalmer Fort

Surya Gate

3800 ft

Near Tilon Ki Gate Near Jaisalmer Fort

Gadsisar Sagar Lake

3600 ft

Gallery

Sonee Art Gallery

3200 ft

Museums

Desert Cultural Centre

3500 ft

Inside Jaisalmer Fort

Maharaja's Palace

3600 ft

Near Maharaja Palace On Fort

Chandrakanta Art's

3400 ft

Gallery

Lucky Art Gallery

3500 ft

Jaisalmer Fort

Jain Temples

3300 ft

Dhibba Para

2800 ft

Khejer Para

Golden Fort

3400 ft

Police Lines

Tanot Rai Mata Mandir

3900 ft

on fort near jain temple

Baa ri haveli cultural centre and museum

3400 ft

Khejer Para

Rani Ka Mahal

3500 ft

City Palace

3500 ft

Khejer Para

Maharaja Mahal

3600 ft

Museums

Fort Palace

4000 ft

Restaurants

Fifu Restaurant

100 ft

Opposite Nagarpalika

The Ozaki Cafe

4000 ft

Fort Area

Thakurji

3500 ft

Ring Road Fort Parking

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

86%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.0

Service

8.8

Dining

7.8

John

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with Rajasthani fabric decor, comfortable beds, and cushioned window seats overlooking the desert but is a bit isolated from the city. The service is attentive but may lack English subtleties. Good value for money considering the amenities and views.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are large, well-appointed, and complete with essential amenities. The Rajasthani fabrics add a nice touch to the decor.

Service

7.0

The staff is keen to please, although there may be some language barriers. They arranged a convenient airport pick-up service.

Location

7.0

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the fort, providing a peaceful retreat away from the city's hustle. Offers a view of the fort.

Dining

9.0

The dining options are varied, with plenty to choose from. Authentic Italian pizza is a highlight, catering to different tastes.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a good range of facilities, including room service, car hire, and tours/ticket assistance.

Paul

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.6/10

The hotel rooms were huge, beautifully decorated, and very peaceful on the edge of the desert, offering the added advantage of a balcony and spacious bathroom. However, the cleanliness was lacking as dirty towels were left next to clean towels.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and had a beautiful decor with the relaxing central courtyard outside, perfect for lounging and spreading out.

Service

8.0

The service was very efficient, and the staff were innocent and honest, although they asked too many personal questions. They were totally fluent in English.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was right on the edge of Jaisalmer with a fort view rooftop restaurant, making it close enough to walk to the main attractions, but a bit isolated on a sand road at night.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were simple but delicious, with nachos being a highlight. However, the prices seemed to be more expensive than expected.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities during the whole day were available, complemented by the fort view rooftop restaurant, but the distance from the city made the location inconvenient.

George

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and provided a true Rajasthan feel with a huge and comfortable bed. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome at all times. The location was great, walking distance to the fort and lake. The dining experience was nice but not the best I've had in India.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were of good standard, with great views of the desert and a huge and comfortable bed. They were clean and provided all the basic amenities needed for a comfortable stay, truly giving us the Rajasthan feel.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, ensuring that I felt welcome throughout my stay. From the drivers of the hotel cabs to the waiters at the restaurant, everyone was extremely cooperative.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect, within walking distance of the fort and lake. It provided a great opportunity to enjoy the desert and fort away from the busy fort area. The proximity to Jaisalmer Fort was a definite highlight.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with fresh and delicious food. While it wasn't the best I've had in India, the homemade ice-cream was a nice touch.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered various facilities that enhanced my stay, from the dining area being quiet without traffic noise to the availability of a welcome drink. However, some areas could be improved to enhance the overall experience.

David

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.8/10

The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms with comfortable beds, AC, and Tea kettle. I enjoyed the great views from my double room. The location is perfect for a peaceful stay. However, improvements are needed in food wastage control.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are clean and spacious with all necessary amenities.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, especially with the lovely gesture of sending food to my room. The staff made our stay easy and relaxed.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a serene area, making it quiet and ideal for a relaxing night. It is also conveniently close to the Jaisalmer fort, allowing for easy access to explore the surroundings.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, with impressive views of the fort. The quality of food during lunch and dinner was top-notch.

Facilities

9.0

The overall facilities provided were great, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Louisa

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers comfortable and clean rooms with a great view of the waterhole. The service is exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to assist guests. The location is convenient for exploring the central area, although some parts appear run down. The dining experience is good, albeit with limited options. Overall, a pleasant stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were nice, big, very comfortable, and clean, with 24x7 hot water.

Service

10.0

The service was outstanding, especially from our waiter Ram, who was warm, genuine, and incredibly helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel is quite conveniently located near the central area, making it easy to access various places of interest.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with freshly cooked meals, although the options were somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides a range of services from room service to tours/ticket assistance, ensuring guests' needs are well taken care of.

Arthur

United Kingdom, June 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with spacious and unique rooms offering great desert views and a huge comfortable bed. The service was top-notch, from kind pre-arrival calls to brilliant assistance throughout. The location was perfect for accessing desert areas and enjoying fantastic views of the fort. The dining experience was fantastic, although limited, and the facilities were impressive.

Rooms

9.0

My room on the first floor close to the stairs was incredibly spacious with a four poster bed and a door opening to a desert vista. The view was truly breathtaking, and the bed was huge and comfortable.

Service

10.0

The hotel staff was absolutely amazing, going above and beyond to assist me from the moment I arrived. Their help was exceptional and made my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, offering easy access to desert areas and stunning views of the fort. It was a quiet and peaceful spot, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the hotel was fantastic, although the options were somewhat limited. Ordering from the menu provided delicious meals, ensuring a satisfying culinary experience.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were well-equipped and catered to all my needs. From room service to tours and ticket assistance, everything was conveniently available.