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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel connected to a shopping centre in Helsinki with free breakfast

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Overview of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100
  • Popular LocationSenate Square9 min walk
  • Popular LocationFinlandia Hall9 min walk
  • Popular LocationHelsinki Cathedral11 min walk
  • AirportHelsinki (HEL-Vantaa)32 min drive
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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Helsinki

Located near the beach, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral. Helsinki Central Library Oodi and Finlandia Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 3 min walk
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 4 min walk
  • Senate Square - 9 min walk
  • Finlandia Hall - 9 min walk
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mashiro Postitalo - 2 min walk
  • Vltava - 1 min walk
  • Ooster - 2 min walk
  • Minuuttibaari - 3 min walk
  • Pino - 2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Eco-certified hotel near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Located close to Ateneum Art Museum and Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at 10 Kerros, the on-site restaurant. In addition to shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a computer station and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 340 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 10 Kerros

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on 14 Apr 2024 start from RM 740.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Self-parking is available for EUR 32 per day.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki located?

Located in Helsinki City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Ateneum Art Museum and Helsinki Central Library Oodi. National Museum and Senate Square are also within 10 minutes. Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorissa, Gardena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorissa, Gardena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paavo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo, CHARLOTTE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property and excellent services.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suheil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and amazing staff
Excellent location and amazing staff Got room on top floor with balcony with beautiful views over city centre. Aircon sadly did not cool the room. Temperature in room lowest setting possible is 19.5 degree C. You can't go loser than that. So room was hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in downtown Helsinki
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend staying in this hotel
Staff were very kind,helpful and Informative during my stay.I was given exactly what I requested I would like for my room. It was in a perfect location as everything was with in walking distance or close to a tram. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023