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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Rooftop terrace
Lounge
Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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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

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Upscale 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 grocery/convenience store, 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 mall on site and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • A gift shop, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 340 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

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 20.0 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 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, 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

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
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Helsinki
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 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?

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. Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Good location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

John

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

Paradise

Amazing stay
Stayed 3 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Excellent centrally located hotel

The only problem, in an otherwise excellent stay, was the hot water which was sometimes only luke warm. The location of the hotel couldn't be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

SULEYMAN

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location opposite central station, a comfortable hotel. modern amenities and classic style
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts! (though, no fish at breakfast buffet??).
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome place for anyone who comes to Helsinki and is not familiar with the area. The hotel is right next to the train station which makes it super easy to access from and to the airport. All city attractions, shopping, restaurants are at the walking distance. Customer service was wonderful. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would come back to this hotel and recommend to other people!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Areas around central station are always with tons of mixed types of people. It's a trade off for the convenience. Did not feel unsafe through my stay. Definitely not the same as uptown accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Burkhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Håkan

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

Excellent location and still quiet rooms!

We had rooms facing the inner yard. They were completely quiet. (We don´t know anything about exterior rooms facing streets.) Good beds. Nice breakfast. Beautiful entrance foyer in classic Finnish funktionalism. Excellent location between main Mannerheim street and Central railway station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

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good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disregarding the overly enthusiastic, yet rude (Indian?) waiter at breakfast, the service was excellent. The room was fabulous in all other ways but the water pressure was very weak, which made it difficult to rinse thick hair. The bed was great! Thanks for that! <3 Really nice balcony but terribly "view" to a construction site. Overall a very nice hotel, will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
種類がたくさんで美味しかった
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creat location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Victoria Carnicer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy, muy centrico. Habitación y cuarto de baño muy amplios. Magnificas vistas desde la habitación y el restaurante. Excelente desayuno. Personal muy amable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近い
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and great views from the breakfast. The only disappointment that the breakfast no longer had smoked salmon available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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