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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Suite

Business Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki places you in the centre of Helsinki, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, 10 Kerros, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Helsinki City Centre hotel include Helsinki Central Library Oodi and National Museum of Finland.

What's nearby

  • 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

  • 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

Eco-certified Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1952
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers 340 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • 10 Kerros

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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
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.

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
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 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 all 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

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Vaakuna
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on 20 Apr 2025 start from NZ$253.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki has a self car park for EUR 32 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

The closest beach to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is Hietaniemi Beach (1.9 km).

What makes Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Furry friends are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, with food and water bowls on offer.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 427 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Saunders

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view, so glad I upgraded to a room with balcony!! Also enjoyed the roof top bar!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SINATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved staying here. The room was clean and quiet. Great views (we were on the 8th floor) easy access to buses, trams, trains. 10th floor breakfast was amazing. If you have the chance to meet Adam there he is a wonderful young man. Sauna was excellent. Staff at the hotel were friendly, kind and helpful. All the suites were close by, eating was close by. Korvapuusti is a must and Lidl has them very inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night and it's a great location. The check in took forever and it wasn't organized at all (the only real complaint if I had one). They just need to add ropes for a line formation or something. We chose a view of the shopping center and I wish I would've chosen something else. My fault! It's a great location and we walked everywhere, to that's a bonus. The room itself was clean and so was the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeane, Rockford

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The location is perfect with lots of shopping, dining, and attractions very close by. Our room had a magnificent view of the train station. The best part was the fabulous breakfast buffet on the rooftop. Stunning! The staff was helpful and friendly. We had a wonderful stay in Helsinki!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Architectural gem in center city
Great location for arrivals from the train, with centre city at your feet and all transit options nearby. For architecture buffs this 1952 era hotel is a must see - the public spaces (lobby, 8th floor elevator space, restaurant) are gorgeously detailed and retain their integrity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient but rooms a little drab even though they are clean and practical. Breakfast congested but a big hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024