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 Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Allas Sea Pool are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are just steps away.
3.5-star eco-friendly hotel connected to a shopping center in Helsinki City Centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers 340 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property This property participates in Green Key (nogle), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, Finnish, French, German, Russian, Swedish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (EUR 32 per day)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
10 Kerros
Things to do
Sauna
Shopping
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms - 10
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.
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, 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 10 per pet, 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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information 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
Original Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki Hotel Helsinki
Frequently asked questions
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
As of Aug 15, 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on Aug 21, 2022 start from $176.28, 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.
Self parking is available for EUR 32 per day.
Check-in is from 3 PM - 6 PM.
Check-out is at noon.
Located in Helsinki City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Ateneum Art Museum, and Helsinki Central Library Oodi. National Museum and Finlandia Hall are also within 10 minutes. Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are within a 2-minute walk.
Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very Good
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Very nice hotel right in the heart of Helsinki. Shopping and dining nearby. Parking garage across the road from the hotel, but it is not free.
Comfortable rooms. Great breakfast which is included in the price. Overall very pleasant place to stay.