Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
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Overview

The elegant 4-star Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, located in Kluuvi with Finnish design shops and department stores like the art deco Stockmann, also stands at a 450-metre distance from Grand Casino Helsinki and provides tourist information for better sightseeing. The environmentally friendly hotel features 270 rooms and such amenities as luggage storage and a restaurant.

Location

The heritage property is in the heart of Helsinki, in the vicinity of Central Railway underground station. The historical Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is right next to Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and Yrjonkadun Swimming Hall, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands nearly 5 minutes' walk away. This family-friendly accommodation is just a stroll from a department store and shopping streets. Old Market Hall is just a 13-minute walk from Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, and Helsinki is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

The elegant property is located 20 km from Vantaa airport and within short walking distance of Kaivokatu bus stop.

Rooms

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a balcony and a terrace, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi and a satellite TV, along with a mini-bar. They are furnished with comfortable decor. Offering a sauna and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with dressing gowns and a shower cap. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Helsinki hotel.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Guests are welcome to a lounge bar on site. Guests can enjoy magnificent views from this bar. Situated a short way from the hotel, the bar Hard Rock Cafe offers an American menu.

All visitors are offered a buffet breakfast for a fee. 

Leisure & Business

The Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness suite available on site. Corporate travellers will benefit from a meeting room and a business centre available on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12 pm
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 32 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a buffet breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Swedish
Building
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:270
Former name
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
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Rooms and availability

Elegant Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Business Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
King Suite
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 32 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sauna

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

💵 Lowest room price 360 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 100 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.8
✈️ Distance to airport 19.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Vantaa, HEL

Location
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Address
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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, Finland, 00100
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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, Finland, 00100
  • City landmarks
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Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
370 m
Museum
Ateneum
320 m
Art object
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim
120 m
Mannerheimintie 30
Parliament of Finland
520 m
Museum
Finnish Museum of Natural History
500 m
Art object
The Three Smiths Statue
240 m
Museum
Amos Rex Art Museum
230 m
Aleksanterinkatu 52 B
Stockmann Department Store
350 m
Church
Kamppi Chapel of Silence
280 m
Restaurant
Restaurant Zetor
210 m
Restaurant
Casa Largo
50 m
Restaurant
Vltava
190 m
Restaurant
Sokos
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Restaurant
Kaarna
170 m
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Cafe Java
130 m
Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe
330 m
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Restaurant Lasipalatsi
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Reviews of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

8.4 /10
Great370 reviews
Location8.8
Rooms8.4
Service7.4
Dining8.6
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  • Great
    8.4

    The hotel has a fantastic and magnificent location, just a short 4-6 minutes' walk from an equestrian statue. the room was silent and spotless, with a big outdoor balcony.

    Roger United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The room is very spacious with an additional bed and they provide wake-up service, all delivered with exceptional service.

    Peter United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.2

    Decent size, newly decorated units provided with balcony, walk in shower plus even smaller bathtubs. Excellent location adjacent to the main railway station and the departure point of Finnair airport buses and supermarkets, and above average and varied breakfast.

    Mark United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    Wonderful hotel with rooftop views of the cathedral and the railway station. Polite staff. - Delicious food and hot drinks. - Very central location, very close to the train station. - Plentiful and incredible breakfast.

    Warren United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    Classy hotel with excellent design. Amazing location, around 4-6 minutes away by foot from a contemporary art museum. - Only 5 minutes walking to downtown. - Perfectly clean room with storage, a balcony, and a hair dryer. - Incredibly nice, accommodating staff members. - Friendly check-in and late check-out. - Parking nearby. - Special ambience.

    Philip United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    The room is retro and very clean, the bathroom is spotless with a bidet, the breakfast offers a good variety, and the staff is friendly.

    Clive United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    friendliness of the staff. spacious room, exceptionally comfortable bed, public parking.

    William United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    I was here for 2 nights and ate at the rooftop restaurant with a great view over the city. the location of the hotel was very central, with a short walk to Sokos shop, the Forum shopping centre, large tram stops, the central market, train station.

    Catherine United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The accommodations are luxurious and spacious with great outdoor spaces like terraces and balconies, and some even have smaller bathtubs; the location is fantastic, just a short walk from a beautiful park.

    John United Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    Great location with the train station close by 🚆. the convenience of having public transportation nearby makes getting around easy and hassle-free.

    Michael United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.6

    Great central location and an easy walk to most tourist spots. Very comfortable room and we were given an upgrade which was lovely. Excellent restaurant and breakfast with fantastic views. Great value for money hotel. The view from the room was amazing and the bed was so cozy. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.

    James United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.6

    Good breakfast, quiet location, convenient location

    All

    Archibald United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.8

    Cozy room, good sauna, which was a very by the way, very varied breakfast.

    There were no slippers in the room.

    Grant United Kingdom, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    This place is conveniently located near esplanadi and the Kluuvi neighborhood is worth exploring.

    Glen Australia, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Silent room with fresh air from opened window and balcony. Plentiful breakfast to start the day. - Accommodating, welcoming staff. - Magnificent location very close to the railway and bus stations, central market, shopping, and restaurants.

    Bernard United Kingdom, 

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