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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)
Meeting facility
Lounge
Located in the heart of Helsinki, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and grocery store. Unwind in the sauna or take a stroll on the terrace while staying connected with free WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location near Ateneum Art Museum.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Business Suite

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Largo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Napule Pizzeria Napoletana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Upscale 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. The on-site restaurant, 10 Kerros, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a shopping centre on-site and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • 7 meeting rooms, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 340 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • 10 Kerros

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

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

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Vaakuna
Vaakuna Sokos Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$235.78, including 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 of Finland and Senate Square are also within 10 minutes. Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1025 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient location to sights and train
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdelilah

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, excellent location, very good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the railway station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and just across from the central train station, making it cery easy to do day trips. Also, saved on taxi fare to and from thecairport. This was my 2nd time staying at this hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor in our room was gorgeous. It felt so luxurious. Breakfast was a great buffet. Very accessible to the trains/transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOSHITERU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right next to Helsinki Central Station, this hotel is easily accessible and offers a satisfying environment and services.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PING KIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel, but rooms are spacious. Very good restaurant with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a view to the city center. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet is great. Close to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to my places of interest.VERY helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great location! The hotel is directly opposite the train station to the airport, as well as beside the metro & trams to other parts of Helsinki. It's within walking distance to many food options, shopping, cafes & more. The room was very spacious, comfortable and the breakfast was wonderful as well. The staff were friendly and helpful to answer any questions I had. Would gladly stay here again the next time I'm in Helsinki!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff and good breakfast. Right next to central station. Easy to walk anywhere and catch public transport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yuriko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located near Helsinki Central Station, right in the heart of the city, making it an excellent base for sightseeing and shopping. The interior design of the hotel is stylish and calming, allowing for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Breakfast is served at the restaurant on the 10th floor, where you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes along with a stunning view. Even if you stay for several days, the breakfast remains enjoyable and satisfying. I would especially recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Helsinki for the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Xincan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in central location, 5 minutes walking to the central station. Majority of highlights are within walking distance, a lot of restaurants are near by. Our room is spacious and clean. Decent breakfast and in place sauna are plus. Hotel staffs are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomohiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are all kind and location is great where the hotel was quite close to Helsinki station. The only negative point is the floor of the shower and toilet are connected withou any gap, and get wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SULEYMAN

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Original Sokos Vaakuna is a gem near the train station in Helsinki. The decor is charmingly restored vintage, everything I. Great condition. Very worthwhile to get a superior room on the 9th floor for amazing views and your own balcony overlooking the city. The 10th floor bar has even more incredible views with slightly higher than average cocktail prices but totally worth it. You can order a few menu items there at the bar and I recommend the creamy salmon soup- a good portion of grilled salmon with cooked vegetables in a milk and butter broth. The location is great for arriving by train (or by commuter train from the airport) and for walks to the Esplanadi, the waterfront, shopping and dining and to the design district.
View from my room
Creamy Salmon Soup and Aperol Spritz from the 10th floor bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAZARUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned with small lifts and long walks to rooms. Old bathrooms. Restricted electricity plugs so need specific sized as well type of connectors, but reception very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming Hin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain. Super convenient location.

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for in the city stop especially if your next destination is hopping on a train.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent, the location is great right in front of the main train station and the bus. Great hotel with excellent dining the breakfast is the best in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jyrki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025