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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Town Hall

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Property entrance
Nightclub
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sauna
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The price is $137
includes taxes & fees
$120 per night
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025

Room options

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Superior Twin Room (Possibility for extra bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room (Possibility for extra bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Torikatu 20, Joensuu, 80100

What's nearby

  • Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taitokortteli - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carelicum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Joensuu - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Joensuu (JOE) - 19 min drive
  • Joensuu Station - 9 min walk
  • Viinijärvi Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hesburger Joensuu Sokos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Rosso Joensuu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fafa's Joensuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Play - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Amarillo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

A great choice for a stay in Joensuu, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu features a nightclub. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at Amarillo, one of 3 restaurants. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a steam room.

Languages

English, Finnish, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 144 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (431 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1942
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Amarillo - This restaurant specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Rosso - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Torero - This restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine. Open select days.
Gastropub Vispiläkauppa - This bistro specializes in local and international cuisine. Open select days.
Bepop - Onsite bar. Open select days.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 20 and June 23.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

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 12 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Joensuu Sokos Hotel
Joensuu Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Joensuu Vaakuna
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Sokos Hotel Joensuu Vaakuna
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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu currently open?
The property is closed between June 20 and June 23.
Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu 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 Joensuu?
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 Joensuu?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars, a nightclub, and a sauna. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu also has a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring Tex-Mex cuisine.
What's the area around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu like?
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is in the heart of Joensuu, a short 9-minute walk from Joensuu Station and 3 minutes' walk from Town Hall.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The staff , Heidi and Saverin, were outstanding. My reservation has not come through, and they worked tirelessly to make sure that it was retrieved and that I had a room on time My entire experience was excellent
Lowry, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great Breakfast!
Anna Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good, clean and standard hotel
Good hotel with everything you need on site. The breakfast / sauna and one of the restaurants is weirdly in another part of the hotel which require a walk and another elevator / stairs -but the rooms are spacious and staff at reception very helpful. No room service though, so beware of getting back late due to your work!
5-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ace of base
Windows are thin and the noise from the base could be heard from tye cars driving by
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Central location, renovation needed
Room comfortable and spacy, included terrasse. The hotel itself needs renovation. Parking comfortable in the same building (11 eur). The hotel itself needs renovation.
Jorma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great Karelian pies, other than that ok
I loved the fact that they had real Karelian pies and egg butter in the breakfast, some of best ones I've found in hotels anywhere. Other than that it's what these chain business hotels are. Rooms are okay, fairly recently renovated, they're clean, service was ok, check-in and check out quick and the breakfast was a standard average hotel breakfast. Nothing spectacular, but does the job and overall what I expected to get. Few more minor issues: 1) In the room the pillows were rather uncomfortable (which is of course matter of taste), but on the other hand they often seem to be, I'm suspecting it relates to the fact these types are cheaper. 2) The fact that room thermostat had a very bright green led right across the bed was somewhat annoying as well and made sleeping difficult until I covered it with a shirt (I've seen this in else where as well, which makes me wonder if people who design and build these places actually sleep in the rooms by themselves).
Juho, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Averagely good, no big expectations
Good for those who expect only standard conditions and having a stay for a day or 2.
Ercan, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

All things considered best choice in Joensuu
The good: very central, good saunas and hot tub, breakfast is nice, very quiet and cozy rooms. The bad: had to change rooms because of plumbing issues. Leaky toilet in 1st room, leaky bidet in 2nd. My colleague’s room’s AC was very noisy. Bumpy old pillows. The cleaning person left the trash on my desk twice during the week.
5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kiia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Spacious but cold rooms
The room was very spacious, but not the most comfortable. It was very cold and it wasn't possible to get it warmer. There are no bath robes and in general the room is quite bare. Similar experience with the breakfast; most of the food was cold and there wasn't much to choose from. It was ok for a 2 night stay, but I would not stay longer.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean and centrally located
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Valtteri, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great Hotel in the middle of Joensuu
This is a wonderful location right in the heart of Joensuu. There is a parking garage connected to the hotel and plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. I highly recommend this hotel.
Ryan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Elevators were bit confusing when you need to use which one depending on where you wanted to go
Juha, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oke stay in Joensuu
The hotel is oke. Nothing special.
Gert-Jan, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Janne, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly hotel in very convenient location
Riku, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel in the center of Joensuu
Best location in Joensuu, right in the center of the city but still quiet for good night sleep. Clean modern rooms, comfortable beds and small fridge. Excellent breakfast included (you can even fill your vegetarian plates there). Parking garage was $11 per night. Hotel has few pieces of fitness equipment (for aerobic exercise) in their sauna premises. And best hotel sauna I have experienced so far. If you want more strength oriented work out the is fantastic gym next door, ask $5 badge key from hotel lobby. Or go run along the river and enjoy the scenery. Grocery store downstairs in the same building. Did I miss something? For sure I would love to have shampoo while taking shower. But shower gel works fine for couple of days. And vegans and mainstream eaters alike have multiple eateries close by, including great Nepalese restaurant within less than five minutes walk.
Jukka-Matti, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury
One word review: Awesome! One of the best hotels I've stayed in. Great location, spacious room, comfy beds, armchair, free access to the sauna, jacuzzi and gym. VERY generous, delicious and nutritious breakfast. Literally next door to at least 3 quality restaurants, 2 shopping malls and 1 minute walk from the town square. Friendly, helfpul and knowledgeable staff. Very slight gripe, no kettle in room. But there was a fridge, well-stocked minibar, an ironboard, hairdryer, etc.
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Risto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wim, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mukava ja siisti huone, viihdyimme. Aamiainen hyvä rulemme toistekkin😀
kirsi, 1-night trip
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