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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, connected to a shopping center

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Exterior
Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100
  • Senate Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Finlandia Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Suite

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Helsinki

Heart of Helsinki.A stay at this Helsinki City Centre hotel places you steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and within a 5-minute walk of Ateneum Art Museum. Helsinki Central Library Oodi and National Museum of Finland are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mashiro Postitalo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4-star eco-certified hotel near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 7 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 340 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1952
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers 340 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is key, close to everything. Breakfast is great, staff is too: but minimal. Rooms a bit dated but very comfortable. Would definately re-book.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

satoshi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulously located near the train centre in the centre of the city. Worth paying more for a bigger room as they come with comfy chairs and all the little extras. Great selection of breakfast options and has a fab restaurant attached to it.cannot fault it and it’s indeed it was our third stay here for a holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Bellevue

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for in the city stop especially if your next destination is hopping on a train.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karunakaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome place for anyone who comes to Helsinki and is not familiar with the area. The hotel is right next to the train station which makes it super easy to access from and to the airport. All city attractions, shopping, restaurants are at the walking distance. Customer service was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would come back to this hotel and recommend to other people!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

location would be wonderful, connecting department store & underground shopping center
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Rica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A quick walk to the central train station and easy access to public transportation. It was so convenient to get to airport and port terminal from here. Surrouned by lots of shopping and restaurant options. The hotel is literally attached with direct door access to a shopping center that has a 24-hour grocery. No need to even walk outside. Within walking distance to popular attractions. Great breakfast at the higher floor with views of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location opposite central station, a comfortable hotel. modern amenities and classic style
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CHING YEE WINIFRED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large and clean room. Very good location. Staff are friendly and very helpful. But feel not safe for the sauna room, as no separate card for female sauna room. And the opening hours for sauna are too limited.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VIRIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First trip in Helainki. Hotel is in the city and is the opposite of Central station, super convenience. Room was super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location across from Helsinki Station. It's an old hotel probably making it hard to upkeep but it feels dirty overall and housekeeping quality is low. Towels smell a bit, balcony has debris, sinks don't drain fast, etc..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent, the location is great right in front of the main train station and the bus. Great hotel with excellent dining the breakfast is the best in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rina Arip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel double charged me for my stay. It is such a disappointment to be cheated by a well known hotel chain. it is truly disgusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts! (though, no fish at breakfast buffet??).
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lottie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel in central Helsinki. Friendly staff, great breakfast and you can’t beat the location. Great history too as the hotel was opened for the Helsinki Olympics in the 50s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great location. Close to sights and shops. Lovely clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRACHUR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

graham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On previous trips we have stayed at a different hotel in the same area near the train station. This is now our 'go to' hotel when we visit Helsinki!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024