Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre

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Family Room (Classic) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

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

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite

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

Family Room (Classic)

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

Family Room (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza H.U.B. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maya Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
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
  • 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
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 12.4 mi (30-min drive) from Kivenlahden uimaranta.

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.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1457 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 2032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2032 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything in town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of the city. Restaurants nearby. Marina a 15 min walk. Railway, bus and trams right outside but didnt hear anything as all appear electric.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna facilities were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth

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

The Best Place to stay in Helsinki.

The Scandic Grand Hotel is a conveniently located in the center of town. Shopping and historic sites are all in walking distance. The train station is right next door and there wonderful restaurants all around. Check in and check out are made very easy and the staff is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We keep coming back to this hotel. So close to the train station and a beautifully designed and decorated hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to explore Helsinki. Super clean, super comfortable. Close to many local restaurants and beautiful town square and streets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We were very disappointed in the standard room that did not even come with a teapot to make our own coffee or tea, which is standard in almost every hotel room. I’ve been in no matter what the price. There was no Doorman at the front door to help us carry our suitcases up about 15 steps. The room did not have any special nice cities that less surprised rooms have sometimes a candy on the pillow or free bottle of water. The room was almost $300 and was very sparse. We love the location of this hotel, but we felt it was overpriced and not very nice to its customers. It did not make us feel special at all as we have experienced in many other hotels that were cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Winter Garden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ambiance and staff very nice and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location clean and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Right next to the train station so the train from the airport to the hotel and check-in took about 45 minutes total! Great breakfast buffet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Great hotel!

Scandic Grand Central is the only hotel we stay at in Helsinki.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our second time and we had a lovely stay. The breakfast is truly amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025