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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Rooftop terrace
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
The current price is P7,868
P8,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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.
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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Upscale eco-certified 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 luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • A gift shop, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • 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.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Electric kettles, 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

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • 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

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 20.0 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 20.0 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
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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 does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on Oct 19, 2025 start from P 7,868.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

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 eco-certified 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. Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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