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.
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
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100
What's nearby
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Ateneum Art Museum
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Senate Square
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Helsinki Cathedral
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
4 min walk - 0.3 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
Casa Largo
1 min walk
10. Kerros
2 min walk
Olivia Central Station
3 min walk
Social Burgerjoint
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 free newspapers
A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
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.
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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from January 14 2026 to May 17 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
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
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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.
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Reviews
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great location next to the railway station. Room was clean & spacious. Comfortable bed & great views.
Staff were very helpful & friendly. Definitely would stay again.
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.
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 :)
Beautiful room with nice size balcony, and great view of the city. Great breakfast buffet! Central train station is very close by and easy access to public transportation! There are also plenty of grocery stores within walking distance. Variety of dining restaurants are lacking, but there are plenty for a quick bite.
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.
Great location, just opposite the central station, the staff are polite and friendly.
Good soundproofing, comfortable bed, luggage storage after check-out
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 24, 2025
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.
This hotel was the best one in this weeklong trip in Norway and Finland. Its location, just in front of the central station, is very convenient. A wide family room with shower and bathtub. Also wonderful breakfast on 10th floor. If we had sufficient time, we could have enjoyed a sauna facility also. Very good value for money.
Perfect location! No more than a 10 minute walk from anywhere! Front desk personnel extraordinarily friendly. Very comfortable bedding. An absolute must if comfort and convenience matter to you