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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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Situated in the heart of the city, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers a unique corner design with multiple levels and a prominent entrance.
Relax in a spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, and a stunning city view.
Enjoy a city view from the large bed, positioned against a wall with two windows.
Relax and socialize in this outdoor space with comfortable seating and a city view.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, sofa, dining table, and large window offering a view.
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

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
The current price is $173
$197 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬2 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
DONE

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
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
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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
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great selection and stunning views from the 10th floor. (31 reviews)
  • The property is surrounded by many shopping and restaurant options, with a 24-hour grocery store and a variety of dining choices nearby. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise

Amazing stay
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent centrally located hotel

The only problem, in an otherwise excellent stay, was the hot water which was sometimes only luke warm. The location of the hotel couldn't be better.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in Helsinki!

Great hotel in a fantastic location! The room was small, which we expected, but the balcony was huge! We could walk anywhere in 10-15 minutes. Fantastic breakfast! Highly recommend.
Bonnie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Susanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Very clean property
LAZARUS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Historic building
Jyrki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Great Service and location. Highly recommend
Isabel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing to complain. Super convenient location.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lottie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great location. Close to sights and shops. Lovely clean room
Marguerite, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location opposite central station, a comfortable hotel. modern amenities and classic style
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Location

location would be wonderful, connecting department store & underground shopping center
SHING, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Maria Jane, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First trip in Helainki. Hotel is in the city and is the opposite of Central station, super convenience. Room was super nice.
VIRIYA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfasts! (though, no fish at breakfast buffet??).
Anne, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel at an excellent location. Friendly staff. Nice rooms, but cleaning was not as expected, as very dusty in room on arrival and during our stay this became even more, so not being cleaned well.
Gerrit, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Tommy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very convenient and lovely furniture
Erika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Margarita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel

Everything was outstanding besides the drainahe in the bathroom which was clogged in the shower and sink. Not so nice when the whole bathroom floor is flodded with water and soap.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Donna Rica, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
CHING YEE WINIFRED, 1-night trip