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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Property entrance
Lobby
Family Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
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

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(167 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Classic) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Family Room (Superior) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Superior)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Plus King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a walkable area in Helsinki with great shopping. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Kauppatori Market Square and Flamingo Entertainment Centre. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Helsinki Sky Wheel are also worth visiting. 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.
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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100

What's nearby

  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Finlandia Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza H.U.B. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Big Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Hotel near Kauppatori Market Square
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 a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, an off-leash area, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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 within a 15-minute walk of National Theater and Kauppatori Market Square. Grand Casino Helsinki and Ateneum Art Museum are also within 5 minutes. Rautatientori Station and Mikonkatu Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1371 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1898 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything in town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guisela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yurina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful exterior and rooms, and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We keep coming back to this hotel. So close to the train station and a beautifully designed and decorated hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Young Choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ambiance and staff very nice and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel for a good price. Super handy location right next to the train station and walking distance to many of the main sights in Helsinki. Sound proofing was amazing as we didn’t hear any trains the whole stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna facilities were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our second time and we had a lovely stay. The breakfast is truly amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Central location, nice big room. Appreciated heated floor in bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Right next to the train station so the train from the airport to the hotel and check-in took about 45 minutes total! Great breakfast buffet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right next to the rail station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel, room, and breakfast. Location could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to explore Helsinki. Super clean, super comfortable. Close to many local restaurants and beautiful town square and streets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scandic properties are always the best This was my fourth stay at a scandic hotel and I always leave extremely happy Keep up the excellent job you are doing
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful surroundings, lovely modern room, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern rooms, high quality breakfast. Location is perfect for Helsinki visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025

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