Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

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

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Suite

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Helsinki

Located in Helsinki City Centre, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is adjacent to Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Ateneum Art Museum. This 340-room, 4-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Helsinki, the hotel is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Helsinki Central Library Oodi and National Museum of Finland.

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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 center, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Guests of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for EUR 32 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and bidets. Minibars, electric kettles, and free newspapers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Self 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 mall

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

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 available
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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on Aug 3, 2025 start from $131.43, excluding 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.

What can I see around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

This hotel is situated in Helsinki City Centre, just steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Mannerheim Statue, and within a short walk of Ateneum Art Museum. You'll also find Helsinki Cathedral and Stockmann less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 32 per day.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have a casino?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, a minibar, and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki serves free buffet breakfast at 10 Kerros each morning.

Will Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

The closest major airport to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is 12.4 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is key, close to everything. Breakfast is great, staff is too: but minimal. Rooms a bit dated but very comfortable. Would definately re-book.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

satoshi

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulously located near the train centre in the centre of the city. Worth paying more for a bigger room as they come with comfy chairs and all the little extras. Great selection of breakfast options and has a fab restaurant attached to it.cannot fault it and it’s indeed it was our third stay here for a holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Bellevue

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for in the city stop especially if your next destination is hopping on a train.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karunakaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome place for anyone who comes to Helsinki and is not familiar with the area. The hotel is right next to the train station which makes it super easy to access from and to the airport. All city attractions, shopping, restaurants are at the walking distance. Customer service was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would come back to this hotel and recommend to other people!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHING

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Location

location would be wonderful, connecting department store & underground shopping center
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Rica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A quick walk to the central train station and easy access to public transportation. It was so convenient to get to airport and port terminal from here. Surrouned by lots of shopping and restaurant options. The hotel is literally attached with direct door access to a shopping center that has a 24-hour grocery. No need to even walk outside. Within walking distance to popular attractions. Great breakfast at the higher floor with views of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location opposite central station, a comfortable hotel. modern amenities and classic style
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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