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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel near Kauppatori Market Square

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Property entrance
Lobby
Family Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kauppatori Market Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(165 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Superior) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Superior)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Plus King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Helsinki

City center stay.With a stay at this Helsinki City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from National Theater and Grand Casino Helsinki. Ateneum Art Museum and University of Helsinki are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Finlandia Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Big Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maya Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel near Kauppatori Market Square
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

This Art Deco Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 491 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1909
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers 491 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 26 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to the airport?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is 12.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki.

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (14-min drive) from Hietaniemi Beach.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 26 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Helsinki (2-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a pool?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to downtown Helsinki?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is 0.2 mi away from Helsinki.

Reviews

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1352 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1874 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY, WILLIAMSTOWN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for access to city, transportation, shopping, tourist sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique building and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna, Duluth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the main railway station. Beautifully renovated, stylish, and well-maintened historic building. Very fine breakfast buffet with a wide variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness
Our first visit to Helsinki and this hotel worked out so well. It’s an easy half hour train ride from the airport, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the breakfast buffet was one of the best we’ve ever had!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So convenient, right next to the train station. Excellent breakfast! In a beautiful historic building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal for exploring Helsinki without a car. The property is spotless and takes advantage of the building's historic structure. Excellent breakfast @
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby of the hotel is a 7/10 but the rooms are a 10/10! I loved the stylish room I had! It was spacious and a very comfortable bed and a GREAT shower! Really nice room - it would make me stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great. Reception staff not well trained and long queue. Taxi drivers outside the hotel are criminals - charged me 60 Euro to drive to Market Square for what should cost Euro 15. When I resorted to reception the situation they said nothing they could do as táxis as charge what they like (which sounds very unlikely) but the hotel needs to warn guests not to use these taxis. It’s not OK
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay, Wylie

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice room. The only complaint was that they did not replace the dirty glasses everyday despite putting them all together on the table.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest Scandics, stylish design and excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place lovely staff excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great location, friendly staff

Great location, friendly staff, fun and interesting design choices throughout the hotel. We stayed here for a short visit during a longer family trip through several countries. Would absolutely stay here again if stopping over in Helsinki.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Wow, in an excellent location, my check in was quick and efficient. My room was nice and the building is absolutely beautiful. Being so close to the station i thought it would be noisy but it wasn’t. A spacious room, beautifully decorated; stylish and homely. The high light of staying at Scandic hotels is always the breakfast and it didn’t disappoint-probably the best hotel breakfasts in the world. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Historic hotel a dream stay for the architecture!

Staying in this hotel was a dream come true! Our first visit to Helsinki...and we were coming to take in the architecture of Finnish architects Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto. No other place to stay but the Scandic Grand Central Hotel designed by Saarinen and his colleagues in 1909! It is adjacent to the historic Helsinki Central Station, meaning that many historic sites and restaurants are walkable from the hotel. We arrived hours before the 4pm check-in time so we left our luggage in Reception until we officially checked in after 4pm. It was a busy Saturday afternoon so we patiently waited our turn. As you enter the hotel, look around and enjoy the beauty of some of Saarinen's design elements! Each guest receives a brochure that highlights all the Saarinen design and other historical elements for your own self-guided tour of the hotel. Worth taking advantage of! Our room was spacious and clean and comfortable. There is a complimentary breakfast buffet that should not be missed! All types of foods from sweet to savory, from healthy to decadent, from cold to hot, from Finnish dishes to American dishes are available for your meal! It's all self-serve, and plenty of different rooms in which to enjoy your breakfast. If we ever return to Helsinki, we'll be booking a room here!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshin, Leatherhead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money, we will definitely go to the same hotel if we travel to Nordic countries. Very clean, modern and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my top 3 favorite hotels! And definitely my favorite in Helsinki. The location is so convenient, unmatched breakfast (yum!!), loved the sauna and the room decor. 100% will always recommend to friends and family. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast is by far the bedt i've had at a hotel. I really loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025