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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Rooftop terrace
Lounge
Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

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
$139 nightly
The total price is $159
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 18 min walk
  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Ooppera Station - 2 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mashiro Postitalo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

When you stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at 10 Kerros, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features 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: Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are steps away.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 340 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
DONE

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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 32 per day)
DONE

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 20.0 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

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Vaakuna
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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 (6-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 2-minute walk from Rautatieasema Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kauppatori Market Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options and stunning views from the 10th floor. (33 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel, excellent location, very good service
Abdelilah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

The decor in our room was gorgeous. It felt so luxurious. Breakfast was a great buffet. Very accessible to the trains/transit.
Maggie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Old hotel, but rooms are spacious. Very good restaurant with excellent breakfast
PING KIT, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Convenient to my places of interest.VERY helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Christine, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a great location! The hotel is directly opposite the train station to the airport, as well as beside the metro & trams to other parts of Helsinki. It's within walking distance to many food options, shopping, cafes & more. The room was very spacious, comfortable and the breakfast was wonderful as well. The staff were friendly and helpful to answer any questions I had. Would gladly stay here again the next time I'm in Helsinki!
Kit Min, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, lovely staff and good breakfast. Right next to central station. Easy to walk anywhere and catch public transport.
Andres, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel is conveniently located near Helsinki Central Station, right in the heart of the city, making it an excellent base for sightseeing and shopping. The interior design of the hotel is stylish and calming, allowing for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Breakfast is served at the restaurant on the 10th floor, where you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes along with a stunning view. Even if you stay for several days, the breakfast remains enjoyable and satisfying. I would especially recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Helsinki for the first time.
Yuriko, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!
Shan Darrel, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff are all kind and location is great where the hotel was quite close to Helsinki station. The only negative point is the floor of the shower and toilet are connected withou any gap, and get wet.
Tomohiro, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel is in central location, 5 minutes walking to the central station. Majority of highlights are within walking distance, a lot of restaurants are near by. Our room is spacious and clean. Decent breakfast and in place sauna are plus. Hotel staffs are friendly.
Xincan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location.
Susanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Original Sokos Vaakuna is a gem near the train station in Helsinki. The decor is charmingly restored vintage, everything I. Great condition. Very worthwhile to get a superior room on the 9th floor for amazing views and your own balcony overlooking the city. The 10th floor bar has even more incredible views with slightly higher than average cocktail prices but totally worth it. You can order a few menu items there at the bar and I recommend the creamy salmon soup- a good portion of grilled salmon with cooked vegetables in a milk and butter broth. The location is great for arriving by train (or by commuter train from the airport) and for walks to the Esplanadi, the waterfront, shopping and dining and to the design district.
View from my room
Creamy Salmon Soup and Aperol Spritz from the 10th floor bar
Sandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean
SULEYMAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean property
LAZARUS, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Old fashioned with small lifts and long walks to rooms. Old bathrooms. Restricted electricity plugs so need specific sized as well type of connectors, but reception very helpful.
Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nothing to complain. Super convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for in the city stop especially if your next destination is hopping on a train.
Jana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Historic building
Jyrki, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Surprisingly stylish. Amenities in the room well thought through. Breakfast beyond compare. Central location across from central station in city centre. Right when you want to be.
Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Damaris, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Balcony room was great. Very good bed as well the breakfast. Staff was kind , helpfull and positive, they made our experience excellent.
Renja, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

4.5 stars. Bad about this hotel is no pool and fitness facility. But you can walk 5 minutes across the street to use the facilities ant the Presidentti at no charge. Ice is only available from the bar in the restaurant on the 10th floor, and a server isn’t there all the time. Wifi is free but weak and patchy. Standard rooms are very small such that 2 guests would be tripping over one another. Bathroom is tiny with no counter space. Else, very convenient location with lots of shopping, eating and sightseeing opportunities within walking distance. Close to several public transportation hubs (bus, train and streetcar). Also a great pickup spot in front of the hotel main entrance for taxi or ride share pickup. I would highly recommend staying here and would not hesitate to stay again if in a larger room.
Werner, 7-night trip