Hotel Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Asema-aukio 2, Kluuvi, 00100 Helsinki, Finland – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 2354 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We had a standard twin room for three adults. There were two fantastic beds and one pretty good extra bed. The room was beautifully decorated. It was really clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good and not too crowded. The location is superb!
FinlandRoom was very nice and quiet, and breakfast was excellent. Great location next to the railway station.
FinlandPerfect location opposite to the central railway station. Took around 20-25 mins from airport in train. Got a Small superior room but then view was amazing from 9th floor and balcony was pretty awesome. Stayed there for 3 nights, there are lot of restaurants around the hotel and tram station, bus station is also opposite to the hotel. Good breakfast buffet, courteous staff with guiding tourist spot locations. Good hotel to stay if you are looking to stay nearby from all tourist spots. Shuttle bus for airport is also available opposite to the hotel and tram station for catching the cruise to Tallinn, Estonia.
IndiaStaff is very helpful, clean and super location right in front of central station
LaosGood location in the city center. Just opposite of the central rail way station. Convenient to go everywhere in Helsinki. 24h super market is under the building easy to find something to eat.
ThailandLocation is the best, opposite to the Central Station. There's a 24h supermarket right within the building and other stores. Near to shopping centres. Walking distance to Market Square. Would consider the perfect location. Big room, good service, super friendly staff! Nice breakfast too, love the bacon!
MalaysiaThe hotel location was very central, walking distance from a lot of attractions. The breakfast spread was good. We loved our stay, the room was excellent with a balcony overlooking the city. The restaurants in the hotel and around the place were very good. I would definitely recommend staying here.
United Arab EmiratesEverything was great : service, location, friendly and helpful staff and a room. We were upgraded for 50 Euro a night to a nice 2 bedroom room with a beautiful view over the city. The room was spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable with a TV set in both bedrooms and in the lounge. Metro, nice restaurants and shops just few minutes away walking distance. Central railway station is just on the opposite side of the square 2 min walking distance from the hotel. We also enjoyed a heated floor in a bathroom.
New ZealandStaff was very kind. Room was very clean. Sauna was very good. There was very close from the train station.
NorwayThe room was functional Very good location The hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating Nice, varied breakfast buffet If you need to leave early in the morning, the prepare a sandwich for you
Spain
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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Tiia
Finland
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Jussi
Finland
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Priyank
India
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Chindaphone
Laos
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Kawewat
Thailand
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Kah
Malaysia
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Triston
United Arab Emirates
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Valeri
New Zealand
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Naoki
Norway
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Maria
Spain
Stay in the heart of Helsinki – Excellent location – show map
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 soundproofed rooms include air conditioning, a mini-bar 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 center.
Other facilities include a playroom for children. The friendly staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services.
The airport bus stops right opposite Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki. Housed in the same building is a Marks & Spencer Department Store, where guests enjoy a 10 % discount.
This is our guests' favorite part of Helsinki, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Located in the heart of Helsinki, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Tiia
Finland“We had a standard twin room for three adults. There were two fantastic beds and one pretty good extra bed. The room was beautifully decorated. It was really clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good and not too crowded. The location is superb!”
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Jussi
Finland
“Room was very nice and quiet, and breakfast was excellent. Great location next to the railway station.”
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Priyank
India“Perfect location opposite to the central railway station. Took around 20-25 mins from airport in train. Got a Small superior room but then view was amazing from 9th floor and balcony was pretty awesome. Stayed there for 3 nights, there are lot of restaurants around the hotel and tram station, bus station is also opposite to the hotel. Good breakfast buffet, courteous staff with guiding tourist spot locations. Good hotel to stay if you are looking to stay nearby from all tourist spots. Shuttle bus for airport is also available opposite to the hotel and tram station for catching the cruise to Tallinn, Estonia. ” Read more
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Chindaphone
Laos“Staff is very helpful, clean and super location right in front of central station ”
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Kawewat
Thailand“Good location in the city center. Just opposite of the central rail way station. Convenient to go everywhere in Helsinki. 24h super market is under the building easy to find something to eat.”
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Kah
Malaysia“Location is the best, opposite to the Central Station. There's a 24h supermarket right within the building and other stores. Near to shopping centres. Walking distance to Market Square. Would consider the perfect location. Big room, good service, super friendly staff! Nice breakfast too, love the bacon!” Read more
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Triston
United Arab Emirates“The hotel location was very central, walking distance from a lot of attractions. The breakfast spread was good. We loved our stay, the room was excellent with a balcony overlooking the city. The restaurants in the hotel and around the place were very good. I would definitely recommend staying here.” Read more
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Valeri
New Zealand“Everything was great : service, location, friendly and helpful staff and a room. We were upgraded for 50 Euro a night to a nice 2 bedroom room with a beautiful view over the city. The room was spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable with a TV set in both bedrooms and in the lounge. Metro, nice restaurants and shops just few minutes away walking distance. Central railway station is just on the opposite side of the square 2 min walking distance from the hotel. We also enjoyed a heated floor in a bathroom.” Read more
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Naoki
Norway“Staff was very kind. Room was very clean. Sauna was very good. There was very close from the train station. ”
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Maria
Spain“The room was functional Very good location The hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating Nice, varied breakfast buffet If you need to leave early in the morning, the prepare a sandwich for you ”
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About Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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- The functionalist Vaakuna building, completed in 1952 for the Olympics, is situated in the best location in the city – at its very core. - Our hotel is committed to taking into account the wellbeing of the environment. We got our Green Key symbol
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Helsinki General Post Office0.1 miles
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Forum Shopping Center0.1 miles
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Amos Rex Art Museum0.1 miles
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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma0.1 miles
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Mannerheim Statue, Helsinki0.1 miles
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Stockmann Department Store0.2 miles
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Ateneum Art Museum0.2 miles
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Helsinki Bus Station0.2 miles
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Helsinki Music Centre0.3 miles
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Kamppi Shopping Center & Bus Terminal0.3 miles
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Finlandia Hall0.4 miles
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Helsinki Cathedral0.5 miles
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Helsinki Olympic Stadium1.2 miles
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Telia 5G Areena1.3 miles
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West Harbour Ferry Terminal1.3 miles
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Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress2.3 miles
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Hartwall Arena2.4 miles
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Iso Omena Shopping Center7 miles
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Train Helsinki Central Station0.1 miles
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Subway Rautatientori Metro Station0.1 miles
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Helsinki-Vantaa Airport10.3 miles
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Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport52.4 miles
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Food: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
Amenities of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 32 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Convenience store (on site)
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Finnish
- French
- Swedish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Electric car charging station
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Debit card
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking 10 or more rooms, or for more than 11 people, different policies and additional supplements apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki has 1 restaurant:
- 10.Kerros
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is 500 feet from the center of Helsinki.
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Guests staying at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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The prices at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Temporary art galleries
- Fitness
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Room options at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki include:
- Twin
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki by:
- Taxi 30min
- Train 40min
