This hotel is by Joensuu’s main square and 1640 feet from Joensuu Central Station. It has 3 restaurants, a bar and a night club. Free sauna, hot tub and WiFi access is included. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu’s rooms have cable TV, a work desk and a private bathroom with shower. Many include a seating area and a tea/coffee maker. Sokos Hotel Vaakuna’s family restaurant, Rosso, focuses on Italian cuisine. Restaurant Amarillo serves spicy Tex-Mex dishes, while Torero Restaurant offers authentic Spanish food. Other facilities include a fitness room and a covered terrace. Original Sokos Vaakuna is next to Joensuu City Hall and 820 feet from the Pielisjoki River.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Sokos Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    Finland Finland
    Central, easy access, walking distance to the train station and the university. Clean and spacious for one person. Confortable bed too. I was offer the option of sustainable room cleaning, which I chose and it was respected!
  • Eija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vaakuna is a good choice when staying in Joensuu as it is centrally located and offers all the comforts. We enjoyed our stay and will return.
  • Zeynep
    Turkey Turkey
    Great breakfast, great location, friendly staff. Felt like home!!
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is comfortable and well located, staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good Everywhere is clean
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location with restaurants and shopping in same complex. Parking convenient and easy to manage with hotel. Breakfast is good.
  • Antonio
    Philippines Philippines
    Breakfast is excellent. Location great. Very near the river and the walking street.
  • Siegfried
    Germany Germany
    Large very clean room. The sauna and fitness facilities were good and the breakfast excellent.
  • Eija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable stay in the heart of the city, car parking also handy up the ramp. Breakfast beautiful, plentiful.
  • Marja-kaarina
    Finland Finland
    Sijainti ja palvelu olivat loistavasti hoidettu (verrattuna Kimmeliin, josta karmeat kokemukset). Aamiainen oli todella hyvä ja monipuolinen.
  • Anu
    Finland Finland
    Aamiainen oli hyvä ja runsas. Hotellin sijainti hyvä

Hotel area info

Amenities of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 12 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Finnish

House rules
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 10 or more rooms, or for more than 11 people, different policies and additional supplements apply.

FAQs about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

  • Guests staying at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Room options at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double
  • The prices at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Karaoke
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Live music/Performance
    • Steam room
    • Bicycle rental
    • Fitness
  • Check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu on this page.

  • Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu is 650 feet from the center of Joensuu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.