Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
- City view
- Pet friendly
- 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 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. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 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
Barbara
United States“The location is very good - across the street from the train station with other transportation close by. Good water pressure, nice balcony. Wonderful breakfast buffet - lots of choices.”- Leonard United States“Great location, main train station and trams across street Fabulous breakfast Many TV channels in English Good WiFi in room Outstanding staff, at reception and breakfast”
- Nicole United States“I stayed here while attending the Flow Festival. The hotel is located in a central area. Train, bus and subway stations all within 5 minutes away by foot. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables available. The...”
- Jia United States“Convenient location to central station and walking distance to shops, food, and points of interest. I loved how the original fixtures were kept rather than modernized! Breakfast buffet at the top floor was supreme. Having access to the sauna was...”
- Adel
United Arab Emirates“The location is perfect — right in the heart of Helsinki and very close to the train station and shopping areas. The breakfast was varied and delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The view from the upper floors was lovely, and the...” - Venalainen
Canada“Location is excellent, staff are attentive, breakfast buffet was great and access to stores below was super easy.” - Hanni United States“Everything! The location was exceptional of course with a wonderful grocery store just downstairs. The hotel is convenient to anywhere you’d like to go. The breakfast was most phenomenal. The staff was endlessly friendly and helpful. This hotel is...”
- Ira United States“Great location. Absolutely wonderful unbelievable breakfast buffet! Staff is very friendly and helpful.”
- Wesley United States“Wonderful location, clean, tidy and very well appointed with excellent amenities.”
- Malte United States“Beautiful 1952 design, skillfully renovated. Rooms are not super big, but the public spaces are spectacular period design. Especially the light fixtures. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice breakfast on the top floor with great views of the city.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- 10.Kerros
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as 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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
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.
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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
