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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Family Room (Classic)
Family Room (Classic)
Property entrance
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | View from room
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Ateneum Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Helsinki
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stockmann
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Classic)

Family Room (Classic)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki puts you in the heart of Helsinki, within steps of National Theater and Grand Casino Helsinki. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Helsinki City Centre hotel include Helsinki Cathedral and Olympic Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Senate Square - 9 min walk
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk
  • Finlandia Hall - 13 min walk
  • Olympic Stadium - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub Helsinki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This Art Deco Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 491 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1909
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers 491 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 28 Mar 2025 start from NZ$270.93, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

The closest beach to Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is Hietaniemi Beach (2 km).

What makes Scandic Grand Central Helsinki a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki.

Is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is a hit with families.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers highly rate the free buffet brekkie here! It's the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

No, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1428 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHENGNAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feels like recently refurbished as property conditions are well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only negative was loud music Friday night from inside the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Averil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca Margaret

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable clean stay
My stay at the Scandic Grand Central Helsinki was wonderful. I was between a flight from Helsinki and a train to Rovaniemi and it was so conveniently close to where you can get the train from the city to the airport and all the longer trains, both at the Central Station. It was close to great dining and drink options but tucked off the beaten path so there was no noise. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The bathroom was clean and well appointed. The only thing was breakfast was only decent and it was very crowded but it was included so it worked. I would recommend this hotel for anyone coming to Helsinki for a night or for a longer trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, high quality and extensive all you can eat breakfast, well appointed rooms, modern high end decor and fittings. Best hotel I’ve stayed in for some time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Ning, LEWISTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and welcoming from the moment I set foot on the premises until my departure. I had all my needs and questions addressed quickly and easily. The breakfast buffet was divine, and the breadth of food and drink options was tremendous -- don't sleep in and miss it. The location couldn't be more perfect -- a few steps from the train station, surrounded by museums and shopping, with easy access to all the public transit options. If you're staying here, definitely get the Helsinki Card with the metro options. It'll totally be worth it for all you can see on foot and otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Central to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto Calixto, Naucalpan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access , near to central station, also near to the shopping area and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Central railway station. Rooms were very quiet despite prolixity to the railway. Very welcoming staff at reception. Luggage storage was available. Delicious breakfast buffet. We would definitively stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tseng-Chien

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

4/10 Poor

Ting

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had stayed another hotel in Helsinki before Scandic Grand Central, which is Origjnal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki. We found that Origjnal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinkiwas much better, the service and the property itself are much better. When we checked in to Scandic Grand Central, we found that the room has high pitching noise, and we tried to call reception a few times and no one pick up, after around 5 times, someone pick up the phone and asked us to call back or come to reception later, cos they are so many people checking on. So we waited until late afternoon, we went down to reception and complained about the pitching noise, we’re even shown the video with the noise, the man don’t know what to do and asked another lady, but she was busy with other customer and kind of ignored it. So the man came up to our room and checked it, he can hear the noise and at the end he pressed the button on the air conditioning screen, the noise is gone. Because of this, he doesn’t want to change the room for us for all the hassle. But the noise came back another 2 days mornings which was so annoying! The price I paid was more than Origjnal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, if I would choose again, I won’t stay in this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean rooms and excellent location. Breakfast very nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kum Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A happy trip in Helsinki
The check-in staff Ms Tali was very efficient and courteous. It took about 5 minutes and I got my. Room key card. When I needed a heater in my room, the staff got me one. Ms Vilma managed to contact and spoke to the taxi who fetched me earlier to the hotel to cancel the airport booking trip as i do not speak Finnish.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayde

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much hassle getting into the property with luggage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Livingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to central station yet it was quiet with a view into the central courtyard. Quaint period details and retained features from the history of the building were interesting to explore. Staff were helpful and pleasant. A lovely hotel. Right next to the metro and trams also. Lots of dining and shopping options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024