Located in the heart of Helsinki, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and grocery store. Unwind in the sauna or take a stroll on the terrace while staying connected with free WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location near Ateneum Art Museum.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Bar
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Sauna
Self parking
Room service
7 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Communal living room
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
The current price is $147
$147
includes taxes & fees
$129 per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Room options
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
312 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ateneum Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Senate Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Finlandia Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Helsinki Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive
Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 18 min walk
Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
Ooppera Station - 2 min walk
Rautatientori Station - 2 min walk
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
When you stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Helsinki Cathedral and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at 10 Kerros, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are steps away.
Languages
English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish
At a glance
Hotel size
340 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 32 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Boat tours nearby
Working away
7 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1952
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Communal living room
Shopping mall on site
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
10 Kerros - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 32 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Vaakuna
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel Helsinki
Frequently asked questions
Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 32 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Helsinki (6-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki also has a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, 10 Kerros.
Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki like?
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Rautatieasema Station and 11 minutes' walk from Helsinki Cathedral. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
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.
Damaris
Damaris, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2025
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.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Perfect stay
Great Service and location. Highly recommend
Isabel
Isabel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Great location opposite central station, a comfortable hotel. modern amenities and classic style
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Good Location
location would be wonderful, connecting department store & underground shopping center
SHING
SHING, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
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.
Lottie
Lottie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Great stay
Great location. Close to sights and shops. Lovely clean room
Marguerite
Marguerite, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
First trip in Helainki. Hotel is in the city and is the opposite of Central station, super convenience. Room was super nice.
VIRIYA
VIRIYA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
The best hotel in Helsinki.
Hiroshi
Hiroshi, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2024
Very nice hotel at an excellent location. Friendly staff. Nice rooms, but cleaning was not as expected, as very dusty in room on arrival and during our stay this became even more, so not being cleaned well.
Gerrit
Gerrit, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
Great breakfasts! (though, no fish at breakfast buffet??).
Anne
Anne, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2025
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore local attractions. The rooms are generally comfortable, though some could use a bit of updating. Overall, it’s a decent option for those looking for a central base at a reasonable price.
Marcus
Marcus, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
This hotel is convenient to the station.
Breakfast is served on the 10th floor, so great view.
Nobue
Nobue, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
very convenient and lovely furniture
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
The hotel is near the train station and there is a shopping mall and supermarket underneath, it is so convenient to shop and there is a sauna in the hotel for the guests access easily.
Chun Tung
Chun Tung, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
A wonderful hotel
Everything was outstanding besides the drainahe in the bathroom which was clogged in the shower and sink.
Not so nice when the whole bathroom floor is flodded with water and soap.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Best hotel in Helsinki center
Very good hotel with excellent breakfast in the city center of Helsinki.
Tadeusz
Tadeusz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
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!!
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Loved the view, so glad I upgraded to a room with balcony!! Also enjoyed the roof top bar!!
JOANN
JOANN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
I loved my stay here! The hotel is literally across from the train station making it easy to get to and from the airport. It is also very close to all the trams. The room was larger than most and even included a bath robe! The bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!!
Karen Saunders
Karen Saunders, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Amazing Resort
It’s one of an amazing resort which I have stayed in life. Location is best for meeting Santa. Staff are all nice and helpful. Sauna is great. Jacuzzi is wonderful which I love most as jacuzzi is outdoor and facing to the forest that I have never experienced before.
The room/ house is very large and everything seems quite new so the maintenance is done well. The design is great especially large window with privacy.
I have travelled many countries but it would be top 10 in my list.
Wai Yin
Wai Yin, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
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.
CHING YEE WINIFRED
CHING YEE WINIFRED, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Very good
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Good customer service.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2024
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..