Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

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

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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
(10 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
(36 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4-star eco-certified 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 eco-certified 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.

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.

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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

  • 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

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Vaakuna
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
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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 1.3 mi (8-min drive) from Hietaniemi Beach.

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. 576 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1034 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PING KIT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel, but rooms are spacious. Very good restaurant with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to my places of interest.VERY helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toros

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a view to the city center. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet is great. Close to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan Darrel, Toronto

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai Lan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SULEYMAN

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, MANSFIELD

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eilee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Xincan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in central location, 5 minutes walking to the central station. Majority of highlights are within walking distance, a lot of restaurants are near by. Our room is spacious and clean. Decent breakfast and in place sauna are plus. Hotel staffs are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff and good breakfast. Right next to central station. Easy to walk anywhere and catch public transport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Areas around central station are always with tons of mixed types of people. It's a trade off for the convenience. Did not feel unsafe through my stay. Definitely not the same as uptown accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly stylish. Amenities in the room well thought through. Breakfast beyond compare. Central location across from central station in city centre. Right when you want to be.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YURII

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

10/10 Excellent

Ming Hin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain. Super convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for shopping, all kind of food options from restraunts to grocery stores. The property and staff are awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAZARUS, KITWE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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