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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Art and relaxation converge at this Helsinki hotel where guests can enjoy breakfast with a view, unwind in the sauna, or explore nearby cultural attractions.

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is centrally located, offering a complimentary breakfast buffet at 10 Kerros restaurant. Enjoy the on-site grocery store, relaxing sauna, terrace access, attentive staff, and free WiFi. The Ateneum Art Museum is just steps away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(73 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Senate Square and Suomenlinna Fortress. Helsinki Central Library Oodi and Finlandia Hall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Helsinki travel guide
Map
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
    Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Close-Up on the Facade of Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki
    Ateneum Art Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Senate Square
    Senate Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Finlandia Hall
    Finlandia Hall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral
    Helsinki Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rautatientori Station
    1 min walk
  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station)
    2 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Vltava
    1 min walk
  • 10. Kerros
    2 min walk
  • Casa Largo
    1 min walk
  • Olivia Central Station
    3 min walk
  • Café Lasipalatsi
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Self 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 mall

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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 30 per night

Property 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 30 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki located?

Located in Helsinki City Centre, this 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. Rautatientori Station and Rautatieasema Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kit Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and the convenience of the location can't be beat. The airport train station is nearby alongside buses, trams and lots of food options or supermarkets and everything you might need. The room is spacious and the breakfast is great! Would love to stay here again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious clean room. Very nice receptionist. Very helpful. Due to early morning check out they also provided a nice takeaway breakfast. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paulinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and spacious room with wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great! Room was clean and comfortable, sauna was hot, and the breakfast buffet was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maricar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable, close to central station , safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the hotel. The location was perfect, the staff was wonderful and our room was very nice. The complementary breakfast was fantastic with so many choices. We had dinner in the dining room and both the service and food were excellent. I can’t imagine finding a hotel in Helsinki with better value for the money. It really set the tone for our trip to Helsinki.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gramoz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel property location is a walking distance to shopping center and many tourist attractions, breakfast was very good and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the railway station. Room was clean & spacious. Comfortable bed & great views. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great staff. Great location from central train station & easy walkable distances to places/attractions. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anna Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean, good breakfast, great location, nice sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elva Jong Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is clean and the location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

JIE

Good location, close to train, tram & shops. Staff are friendly, helpful and breakfast good too 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and easy to access. Market next to it is a life saver. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanna-Mari

Centrally located just next to the main train station, shopping area and restaurants. Love the breakfast with Finnish specialties such as rye bread, Karelian pie and porridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly old fashioned but clean, friendly, nice restaurant and bar on 10th floor with great views. Very (very) easy from airport to central station by train. No more than 4-5 min walk station to hotel. Hotel well situated for central Helsinki sights and waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location - not only next to main train station but also has lots of tram and bus stops around. Also able to walk to places quite easily. Really enjoyed breakfast buffet - there were so many Finnish food dishes that we were able to try :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haeseong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location, friendly customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient location to sights and train
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Ping Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staffs are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee BS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous front desk staff. Spacious room and toilet. Great amenities. Perfect location just opposite the train station and a big shopping mall right below. Plenty of shops around. Ability to leave luggage a few days before check in when we onward to Rovaniemi. Would recommend friends and family to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the railway station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHU HUEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast! Comfortable ~
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sook Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very near to the train station. However, the lift is very small and xan only take 4 pax maximum. Breakfast spread is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, big bed and nice breakfast

Nice room, with big and comfortable. Super close to the station. Nice breakfast buffet. Long queue to check in, but other than that good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025