Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
This elegant hotel is next to Helsinki Central Station, 5 minutes’ walk from the Esplanadi shopping streets. It offers a rooftop terrace, in-room flat-screen TVs, plus free sauna and WiFi access. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki was built for the 1952 Olympics and is set in a heritage-listed building. The rooms include air conditioning, a minibar and modern décor. The stylish á la carte restaurant offers a mix of Finnish and international dishes. After-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the bar, which offers magnificent views of Helsinki’s bustling city centre. The friendly staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services. Housed in the same building is Sokos Department Store, where guests enjoy a 10 % discount.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christine
United Kingdom“Excellent help from staff when needed. Very central, much of city walkable. 24 hour supermarket in basement a real bonus.” - Roberto
Mexico“This hotel is fantastic, I absolutely loved my stay! It’s perfectly located near most attractions, the rooms and facilities are excellent, breakfast was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly.” - Audrey United Kingdom“We stayed on a friend’s recommendation. The location was excellent as was the decor. Breakfast was included and very good.”
- Olga_italy
Italy“The hotel is located inside a beautiful historic building, in the heart of Helsinki and just beside the main train station. The interiors are neat, wide, elegant, quiet. The family room was large, comfy, neatly decorated, with a beautiful view on...” - Huy
Australia“Easy to walk around the city. The room was large and bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was okay. Friendly staff” - Yves
France“Tout !.... Excellent breakfast, nice room with nice view and comfortable beds. The hotel is very well located and very quiet.” 
Maria
Chile“The location, The beautiful room and the breakfast”- Leinonen Australia“The location was more perfect than perfect!! The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was all that we hoped for. Brilliant!!”
- Allan United Kingdom“A lovely hotel in a very central location opposite the main train station in Helsinki. It is a little dated but has a charm all of its own. The rooms are small but we were fortunate enough to have a free upgrade to a room with a large balcony...”
- Jennifer Australia“Right in the heart of the city, and sparkling clean.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 10.Kerros
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
When booking 10 or more rooms, or for more than 11 persons, different policies and additional supplements apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
