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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Property class: 4
Pet-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre, near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, only a five-minute walk from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at 10 Kerros, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Rautatientori Station and Rautatieasema Station are steps away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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 curtains
  • Lift
The current price is £129
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Why we love this property

Flavourful dining choices
Culinary adventures abound with a restaurant, bar, and free buffet breakfast. Delectable options satisfy every palate at this hotel.
Dream soaks await
Each guestroom features a deep soaking bathtub, blackout drapes for ultimate rest, and a minibar for convenient refreshment.

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with a city view, and a wooden ceiling.

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a city view.

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a city view through the window, and a decorative wall piece.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bench, and a window with curtains.

Business Suite

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a patterned armchair, and a city view through large windows.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of a cityscape, and a unique ceiling design.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through a large window.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with a view, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Helsinki Central Library Oodi - 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

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 42 min drive
  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 18 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 1 min walk
  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Ooppera Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hercules - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪On the Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewery Restaurant Kellotorni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Praha - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, only a five-minute walk from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at 10 Kerros, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk from public transportation: Rautatientori Station and Rautatieasema Station are steps away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 340 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 32 per day)
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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

Travelling with children

  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1952
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • 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. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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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 that you 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 on-site casino at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Helsinki (5-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as 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 on-site restaurant, 10 Kerros.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki like?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Rautatientori Station and 4 minutes' walk from Stockmann. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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