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Original Sokos Hotel Arina

Pet-friendly Oulu hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Rotuaari

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Terrace/patio
Shopping mall
Property amenity
Manicures and pedicures
Gym
Original Sokos Hotel Arina, near Oulu Market Square, offers a vibrant atmosphere and daily manager's reception. Enjoy Tex-Mex at Amarillo, relax in the sauna after exploring Rotuaari and Oulu Cathedral, and unwind on the peaceful terrace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (SuperiorX - extra bed possibility) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (SuperiorX - extra bed possibility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Pakkahuoneenkatu 16, Oulu, 90100

What's nearby

  • Rotuaari - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oulu Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oulu Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oulun Energia Areena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oulu Beach - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Oulu Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Oulu (OUL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oluthuone Leskinen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oskarin Kellari - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Pannu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amarillo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Arina

Hotel near Oulu Market Square
Located close to Rotuaari and Oulu Cathedral, Original Sokos Hotel Arina provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and a free daily manager's reception. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Tex-Mex cuisine restaurant, Amarillo, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a shopping mall on site.
Additional perks include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
Room features
All 260 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • 49-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amarillo
  • Coffee House cafe bar
  • Frans &Camille
  • Rosso

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1938
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Arina Sokos Hotel
Sokos Arina
Sokos Arina Oulu
Sokos Hotel Arina
Sokos Hotel Arina Oulu
Sokos Hotel Oulu
Original Sokos Hotel Arina Oulu
Original Sokos Hotel Arina
Original Sokos Arina Oulu
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Frequently asked questions

Is Original Sokos Hotel Arina 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Arina?

Self parking is available for EUR 26 per day.

What time is check-in at Original Sokos Hotel Arina?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Arina?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Original Sokos Hotel Arina located?

Located in the heart of Oulu, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rotuaari and Oulu Cathedral. Oulu Market Square and Oulun Energia Areena are also within 15 minutes. Oulu Central Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Original Sokos Hotel Arina Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 693 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back! Loved using the bikes, sauna, playroom and more. Excellent location and beautiful room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erittäin tyytyväinen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jonkun sekaannuksen vuoksi saimme upgreidin saunalliseen huoneeseen, oli jees. Aamiaisella oli RUUHKAA.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muuten hyvä, aamupalalla ahdasta vaikka porrastettu ajat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä majoitus, uusitut huoneet ja ystävällinen palvelu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jouni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pari havaintoa

Kovanpuoleinen patja. Naapurihuoneista ja jostain kuului ääniä. Koiranhaukuntaa ja kopinaa illalla. Muuten ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Riitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rauhallinen, siisti hotelli. Henkilökunta ammattitaitoista ja ystävällistä. Vessan lattia häiritsi hieman, oli kovin kylmä. Aamupalatarjoilu yltäkylläinen. Pöytien likaisista astioista tyhjentäminen kovin hidasta, mikä häiritsi aamupalaa.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel in centro a Oulu

Comodo, pulito, camera spaziosa, molto buona la colazione. Unica aspetto negativo che non mi hanno informato che la camera non sarebbe stata rifatta, né cambio di asciugamani per un soggiorno di 5 giorni
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helppoa asumista, kiitos vedenkeittimestä ja tykötarpeista ! Ruhtinaallinen aamiainen !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paikka oli siisti, palvelu erinomainen, sauna tunnelmallinen ja ennenkaikkea hotellin kuntosali oli tosi fresh ja monipuolinen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kaikki sujui hyvin. Huoneet tilavat ja siistit. Asiakaspalvelu vastaanotossa oli ystävällistä. Hotellin oma pysäköinti oli ahdas ja sisäänajo pysäköintihalliin oli erikoinen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yleinen sauna oli hyvä ja yllätti positiivisesti
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuure

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

Erinomainen majoitus Oulun ytimessä

Paikka oli siisti, yleisilme tuore, asiakaspalvelija sisäänkirjautuessa ystävällinen, fiksu ja persoonallinen. Aamupalan porrastus onnistui kohtuullisen hyvin, ja kaikinpuolin homma toimi niinkuin olettaa sopii
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palvelu jo hotellille saavuttaessa oli erittäin mukavaa, missään aiemmin ei ole otettu asiakasta niin hyvin huomioon. Huone oli siisti ja huoneen teeman sai valita itse. Aamupala oli laadukas ja kaikki kaikki tarpeellinen löytyi. Kuntosalikin oli hotellin saliksi ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marko

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

Hieno

Helppoa, hyvä aamupala.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint hotell, bra läge. Frukosten upplevdes lite stökig. Hög ljudnivå och stressigt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

Bra läge och bra hotell.

Bokade en svit för min bonus. Jättefint rum. Hotellet ligger mitt i centrum. Det är lite svårt att hitta, men det sitter ihop med ett stort shoppingcenter, så håll utkik efter det. Svårt att hitta parkeringar i området. Det finns en restaurang och ett café i anslutning till hotellet. Massor med shopping och restauranger inom närområdet. Jag har bott här tre gånger och återkommer gärna.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

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

Tyylikkäästi remointoitu

Hotelli on ilmeisesti vastikään remontoitu. Lopputulos on on hyvin siisti ja tyylikäs. Aamiainen oli erinomainen. Ainoa pieni tyylirikko on hieman epäsiisti ja sokkeloinen sisääntuloaula, jos arvostelisi hotellin vain sen perusteella niin pisteet jäisivät alhaisiksi. Aula ei ole missään suhteessa hyvin tyylikkäisiin käytäviin ja huoneisiin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sari

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

Suositeltava yöpymispaikka

Miellyttävä välietappi matkalla Lappiin. Huolimatta keskustasijainnista hiljainen ja rauhallinen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Timo

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

Kärpät

Pari asiakastapaamista Oulussa. Hotelli hyvä niinkuin ennenkin !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Renowated rooms are neat. Basic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juuso

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

Hyvä paketti

Oikein mukava hotelli, hyvä aamupala ja ystävällinen palvelu.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timo

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

Siisti ja hiljaiset huoneet

Kiva pelimatka pienellä porukalla
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hyvä sijainti
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

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