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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Guests start their day refreshed with a complimentary breakfast at this peaceful Helsinki retreat, where relaxation comes naturally in an upscale setting

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Located in Helsinki City Centre, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki welcomes travelers with a free breakfast buffet and inviting terrace. Recharge at the charming coffee shop, relax in the sauna after exploring, enjoy the garden, or stay connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(191 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Classic) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Room (Classic)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Family Room (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a walkable area in Helsinki with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laajalahti Nature Reserve and Sipoonkorpi National Park, while Ateneum Art Museum and National Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Stadium or Bolt Arena. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Helsinki travel guide
Map
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100

What's nearby

  • Stockmann featuring signage and heritage architecture
    Stockmann
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Helsinki Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Senate Square showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and a monument
    Senate Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Finlandia Hall featuring modern architecture
    Finlandia Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Helsinki
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station)
    3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station
    4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • On the Rocks
    3 min walk
  • Olivia Central Station
    3 min walk
  • Ooster
    4 min walk
  • Henry‘s Pub
    3 min walk
  • Plaza H.U.B.
    2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an off-leash area
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 491 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Nordic Swan Ecolabel, 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: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 26 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

Property is also known as

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki located?

Located in Helsinki City Centre, this hotel is steps from National Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. Grand Casino Helsinki and Ateneum Art Museum are also within 5 minutes. Rautatientori Station and Rautatieasema Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1510 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect. Clean room, the staff was very attentive!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city ammenites, spotless, sauna in room, great breakfast. Excellent front desk!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

SUQI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the facility is great. We love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary j.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the best location with delicious breakfast. Would definitely go back if ever in Helsinki again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great hotel and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A superb hotel that I will gladly revisit. Food, service, room, location, all good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located hotel. Staff was very nice and the breakfast, while not included in my room price was worth it. The bed was very comfortable as were the -pillows which often complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, comfortable, and clean. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff at main desk were exceptional. Friendly helpful and made everything feel easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was attractive with good room amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangjun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel because it is very convenient for sightseeing. It made me happy, as one of the main reasons I visited Helsinki was to explore the city, and the location was perfect for that. In addition, the hotel has a unique design, and I heard that it used to be an office building for a train company. The hotel is well organized and well maintained, and I was very satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was AMAZING, and the hotel was in a PERFECT location. We traveled with our two small children and we could not have been happier with the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

witoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was very friendly, Tea. The hotel location is excellent and easy to get to train and city walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hai Ning Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything just sooo good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and exactly what we hoped for in terms of convenience, transportation, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is nice. Vintage, in good maintenance. Staff are polite. Just the bed cover is little stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K Y

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, stylish and cozy. Staff are very nice! Such a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, room was lovely (very comfy beds), super convenient in terms of transport and in walking distance to all the main attractions. The online check in is also very handy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the property is so beautiful. The best hotel we have stayed in in Scandinavia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed self check in and it was not pleasant and confusing process. Room was great and breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nobuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and proactive service. Very clean room. Value for money, Strong recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025