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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center, near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

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
$132 nightly
The total price is $150
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Flavorful 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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 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

  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

You'll be in a fantastic location at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, just a 5-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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just 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 available
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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*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite 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

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
  • Premium bedding

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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

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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 (5-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 1-minute walk from Rautatientori Station and 10 minutes' walk from Finlandia Hall. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options and was a highlight of the stay. (49 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Location
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Restaurant
Train station
View
Public sauna
Balcony
Shopping

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay was great! Room was clean and comfortable, sauna was hot, and the breakfast buffet was delicious!
Leena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice comfortable, close to central station , safe
maricar, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Gramoz, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel property location is a walking distance to shopping center and many tourist attractions, breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location next to the railway station. Room was clean & spacious. Comfortable bed & great views. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Definitely would stay again.
Jude, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Great staff. Great location from central train station & easy walkable distances to places/attractions. Would stay again.
Judy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean and the location is perfect
Elva Jong Yu, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff, clean, good breakfast, great location, nice sauna
Anna Elisabeth, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location, close to train, tram & shops. Staff are friendly, helpful and breakfast good too 😁
JIE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and easy to access. Market next to it is a life saver. Great place
Jose, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Slightly old fashioned but clean, friendly, nice restaurant and bar on 10th floor with great views. Very (very) easy from airport to central station by train. No more than 4-5 min walk station to hotel. Hotel well situated for central Helsinki sights and waterfront.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located just next to the main train station, shopping area and restaurants. Love the breakfast with Finnish specialties such as rye bread, Karelian pie and porridge.
Hanna-Mari, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location - not only next to main train station but also has lots of tram and bus stops around. Also able to walk to places quite easily. Really enjoyed breakfast buffet - there were so many Finnish food dishes that we were able to try :)
Erina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

good location, friendly customer service
Haeseong, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

convenient location to sights and train
Ronnie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

staffs are friendly and helpful
Ping Wah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous front desk staff. Spacious room and toilet. Great amenities. Perfect location just opposite the train station and a big shopping mall right below. Plenty of shops around. Ability to leave luggage a few days before check in when we onward to Rovaniemi. Would recommend friends and family to stay here!
Lee BS, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location next to the railway station!
Toni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast! Comfortable ~
SHU HUEI, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is very near to the train station. However, the lift is very small and xan only take 4 pax maximum. Breakfast spread is good.
Sook Mei, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, big bed and nice breakfast

Nice room, with big and comfortable. Super close to the station. Nice breakfast buffet. Long queue to check in, but other than that good experience
Dennis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located right next to Helsinki Central Station, this hotel is easily accessible and offers a satisfying environment and services.
YOSHITERU, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with a view to the city center. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet is great. Close to area attractions.
Toros, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Worth staying

Great location, just opposite the central station, the staff are polite and friendly. Good soundproofing, comfortable bed, luggage storage after check-out
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with nice size balcony, and great view of the city. Great breakfast buffet! Central train station is very close by and easy access to public transportation! There are also plenty of grocery stores within walking distance. Variety of dining restaurants are lacking, but there are plenty for a quick bite.
Steven, 3-night trip