Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
This elegant hotel is next to Helsinki Central Station, 5 minutes’ walk from the Esplanadi shopping streets. It offers a rooftop terrace, in-room flat-screen TVs, plus free sauna and WiFi access. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki was built for the 1952 Olympics and is set in a heritage-listed building. The rooms include air conditioning, a minibar and modern décor. The stylish á la carte restaurant offers a mix of Finnish and international dishes. After-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the bar, which offers magnificent views of Helsinki’s bustling city centre. The friendly staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services. Housed in the same building is Sokos Department Store, where guests enjoy a 10 % discount.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Guests who stayed here loved
Chris
Australia“Great location. Room spacious enough for three people and luggage. Very clean and comfortable.”- Carolina
Ireland“Location is very convenient and the view of the city” - Antonio
Indonesia“Hotel is very classic and have history of one of the oldest hotel in Helsinki, well maintain and clean. Room are classic & quite large especially the bath room. Hotel just opposite to the Central Station and not far from city centre and shopping...” - John
United Kingdom“Excellent location across the road from main Train station and good for trams, buses and taxis. Plenty to see and do within walking distance of the hotel” - Justin Australia“The Staff were amazing, very helpful and friendly the hotel is Centrally located to transportation, food and shopping and the beds were the most comfortable of our stay in Europe.”
Joanne Australia“Fabulous hotel. Centrally located, easy to get to on the train from the airport. A short walk to many of the landmarks in Helsinki. The hotel is beautiful& the staff are very friendly & helpful. The hotel sauna is lovely too. We loved the...”
Yumiko
Japan“Very good location. Friendly staff. Clean and good room with large bed. There is a baggage storage room in hotel and you can even change clothes there.”
Khalid
Malaysia“Location is fantastic opposite the main train station with east access to trains north, It was right next door to a shopping mall, restaurant and cafe. Very clean and great buffet breakfast”- Khalid Malaysia“Everything is perfect. The breakfast is awe, room are bigger. Near to everywhere especially train station :) restaurant, mall you name it.”
- Angeline
New Zealand“Staff were friendly Breakfast was great Comfortable beds Central location”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- 10.Kerros
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna HelsinkiGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 32 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Minimarket on site
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
- Fitness
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Finnish
- French
- Swedish
House rulesOriginal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking 10 or more rooms, or for more than 11 persons, different policies and additional supplements apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki has 1 restaurant:
- 10.Kerros
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Room options at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is 150 yards from the centre of Helsinki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Fitness
- Temporary art galleries
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Check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The prices at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
