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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Meeting facility
Front of property
Located in central Joensuu near Town Hall, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers an eco-friendly retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy Tex-Mex dishes, relax in the sauna and steam room, and start each day with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Coffee shop and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Superior Twin Room (Possibility for extra bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room (Possibility for extra bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Torikatu 20, Joensuu, 80100

What's nearby

  • Carelicum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taitokortteli - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Joensuu Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Joensuu - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Joensuu Station - 9 min walk
  • Joensuu (JOE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hesburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Robert's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fafa's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪60's Palaver - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Town Hall
Located close to Carelicum and Taitokortteli, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
Room features
All 144 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amarillo
  • Bepop
  • Gastropub Vispiläkauppa
  • Rosso
  • Torero

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1942
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu 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 Joensuu?

Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu located?

Located in the heart of Joensuu, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Town Hall and Carelicum. Taitokortteli and Joensuu Art Museum are also within 5 minutes. Joensuu Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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