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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, connected to a shopping center

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100
  • Place, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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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
(65 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(38 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Business Suite

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

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

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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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Helsinki

Heart of Helsinki.A stay at this Helsinki City Centre hotel places you steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and within a 5-minute walk of Ateneum Art Museum. Helsinki Central Library Oodi and National Museum of Finland are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helsinki Central Library Oodi - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Senate Square - 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

  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4-star hotel near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, connected to a shopping center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 7 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 340 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1952
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers 340 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Vaakuna
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
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Frequently asked questions

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

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is 12.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki.

How close is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki to the beach?

This hotel is 11.6 mi (24-min drive) from Kivenlahden uimaranta.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offer free breakfast?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Helsinki (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 32 per day.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have a pool?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki does not have a pool.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki to downtown Helsinki?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is 0.1 mi away from Helsinki.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel property location is a walking distance to shopping center and many tourist attractions, breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Corner of the building 6th floor “Railway station view room” was a stretch when the view was from side window and rest of the windows faced building across the road and room was on top of the tram line. Room itself was great, superior king, lots of space and nice retro vibe. Inside the hotel and hallways were quiet BUT trams outside kept me up and woke me up during the three night stay. Breakfast was sufficient and view from 10th room restaurant great. Special thank you to Adalina at front desk. We appreciated your help on the day we checked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

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

Super convenient

Amazing location. All the transportation options are at your door and you can easily walk to the Olympic Stadium. Great breakfast selection.
View from room on 8th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient location to sights and train
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Dallas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and just across from the central train station, making it cery easy to do day trips. Also, saved on taxi fare to and from thecairport. This was my 2nd time staying at this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta muy bien ubicado dentro de la zona turistica y para comprar El servicio es bueno pero se puede mejorar
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdelilah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, excellent location, very good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor in our room was gorgeous. It felt so luxurious. Breakfast was a great buffet. Very accessible to the trains/transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to railway station and trams. Room was quiet and comfortable with view overlooking the streets below. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Min, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location! No more than a 10 minute walk from anywhere! Front desk personnel extraordinarily friendly. Very comfortable bedding. An absolute must if comfort and convenience matter to you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the railway station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved the 2 double beds with the 3rd bed option for my stay. The room had a "courtyard view" (i.e., overlooking the mall); it was quiet, spacious, spotless, had a nice sitting area, and the bathroom featured a deep soaking tub. Other room amenities included a mini fridge, coffee maker, safe, iron & board, desk, and generous clothing storage. I was not given a bathrobe or slippers - perhaps my room wasn't of that class? I didn't ask for them, either, as it simply wasn't that important to me, but YMMV. The breakfast was a bit chaotic during the weekend, but that isn't unusual. There were many options for vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free, as well as the usual fare. The sauna was delightful. If the opening hours were extended (earlier, later, or both) and morning hours were available for weekdays, I'd have used it more than I did. The hotel itself was very nice, looked well-maintained, and was clean. The staff were wonderful from check-in to check-out, and I appreciate that they extended my checkout time without fuss when I inquired, especially given that my request was last-minute. Proximity to Helsingin päärautatieasema was important as well. I didn't eat at Restaurant 10. Kerros, but Casa Largo was wonderful. Hesburger was wonderful as always; S-Market was a huge bonus, as was their huge assortment of Long Drink. Overall, my stay was excellent, and I would stay here again in the future. Kiitos!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TODD R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025