Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Pet-friendly hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center, near Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Dates

November 2025

5

December 2025

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Located in the heart of Helsinki, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and grocery store. Unwind in the sauna or take a stroll on the terrace while staying connected with free WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location near Ateneum Art Museum.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Parking available
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Sauna
Self parking
Room service
7 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Communal living room
Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator

$155 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Flavorful dining choices

Culinary adventures abound with a restaurant, bar, and free buffet breakfast. Delectable options satisfy every palate at this hotel.

Dream soaks await

Each guestroom features a deep soaking bathtub, blackout drapes for ultimate rest, and a minibar for convenient refreshment.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

205 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

312 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Business Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Bidet

431 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Bidet

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Bidet

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

Sleeps 3

Business Romance Suite

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

Sleeps 3

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$128 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive
Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 18 min walk
Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
Ooppera Station - 2 min walk
Rautatientori Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

When you stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. After relaxing in the sauna, guests can grab a bite to eat at 10 Kerros, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk from public transportation: Rautatieasema Station and Ooppera Station are steps away.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 340 rooms
- Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
- Express check-out available
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite self parking (EUR 32 per day)

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Grocery/convenience store

What to do

Shopping
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Boat tours nearby

Working away

7 meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1952
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Communal living room
Shopping mall on site
Sauna
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone

More

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

10 Kerros - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night

Parking

Self parking costs EUR 32 per day

Policies

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.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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Frequently asked questions

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 32 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Helsinki (6-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki also has a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, 10 Kerros.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki like?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Rautatieasema Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kauppatori Market Square. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.