Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti Helsinki

Hotels
Sokos Hotels
8.5 (2352 reviews)
Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4 , Helsinki , fi

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cold pool temperatures

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, particularly in the swimming pool area and room servicing.
Service
9.55
General feedback about the staff being friendly, though some specific instances of poor information.
Location
9.59
Highly praised location, central and convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.04
Mentioned issues with heat in the rooms and general room quality needing improvements.
Amenities
7.57
The pool and sauna have limited hours and the water temperature was often mentioned negatively.
Value for Money
9.03
Perceived value is generally good, especially given location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast and food quality received positive notes, though some variety was mentioned as lacking.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, experiences varied with some positives but significant negatives impacting satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:28

Property Description

Prime Location

Located just a 3-minute walk from Kamppi Shopping Centre and 500 meters from Helsinki Central Station, Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort for your stay in Helsinki.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the hotel's free Wi-Fi, sauna with a pool area, gym, and bistro-style restaurant serving modernized bistro classics. Each room is equipped with a minibar, ironing amenities, air conditioning, and tea/coffee making facilities for your convenience.

Exclusive Discounts and Recommendations

Enjoy a 10% discount at Sokos Department Store nearby and benefit from the personalized recommendations from Hotel Presidentti's attentive staff for exploring Helsinki's attractions. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

When booking 10 or more rooms, or for more than 11 persons, different policies and additional supplements apply.
Please note that renovation work on the swimming pool and saunas will be carried out from 24/08/2026 to 31/05/2026.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HEL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2352 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Saara couple fi
9
Hyvä keskustahotelli
Pros:

Sijainti todella hyvä ja äänieristys

Cons:

Aamiainen melko keskinkertainen

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Konstantinos solo_traveller gr
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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BOUCHRA solo_traveller ma
8
Pros:

L'emplacement, la propreté et le personnel

Cons:

RAS

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
Šaffová family_with_children sk
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Maria Goretty couple gb
8
Pleasant and super nice
Pros:

Everything facility and staff

Cons:

Bed was not really comfy maybe im used to an orthopaedic hard bed

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Banz family_with_children ch
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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1Tony12345 Couples Sydney, New South Wales
6
Expected better
Pros:

Just arrived in our hotel and were asked to fill in a long registration form - no other hotel in Europe has asked us for it.
Then, when we arrived on the sixth floor, when leaving the lift, there was no direction where our room is located. We took the wrong term, unnecessary walking. Then in the room safe and Airconditioning did not work and could not be repaired. Other room was offered, but we were already unpacked so we decided to stay put. We asked for our window to be open. Very disappointing!

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Maksim_Lebedev family_with_children es
10
very centric, nice breakfast
Pros:

- the breakfast options were really good, might be a bit crowd during the pick hour, but even then you probably will find a table;
- very close to the city center and train/bus station;
- central park is just few minutes away;
- self-checking options are available, self checkout as well;
- you can leave the luggage in the luggage room - also pretty well organized;
- the room (at least the one we stayed in) - was recently renovated.

all in all - great experience.

Cons:

all good

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Susana solo_traveller es
9
Confortable
Pros:

¡La ubicación es perfecta! Muchas de las cosas que quería ver están súper cerca del hotel. Y es muy fácil desplazarse andando.

Cons:

La distribución del desayuno no me acabó de gustar. Pero eso es opinión mía, supongo que cada hotel tiene una mecánica diferente. Por la comida, lo típico que se pone en un bufet libre.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Bernd couple de
6
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Die Lage, die Freundlichkeit des Personals, das Design

Cons:

Der Frühstückssaal war riesig groß ohne Schallschutzmaßnahmen, so dass es sehr laut war.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Nathan solo_traveller nz
10
Good location and facilities.Breakfast was amazing.
Pros:

Facilities were good. The location is very convenient, about 5 minutes walk to the shopping centre and only about an 10-minute walk to the main train station. The breakfast was amazing, and the hotel also provided a gym and, of course, a sauna.

Cons:

However, the bathtub really needs a non-slip mat. The bottom surface is not flat and becomes extremely slippery when wet. I actually slipped and fell, and my big toe hit the tap underneath. It caused bleeding around my toenail. I would strongly recommend that the hotel provide a non-slip mat in the bathtub to prevent accidents like this.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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a family_with_children at
8
Alles gut: ein günstiger Preis wäre angemessener
Pros:

Die Lage und das Frühstück!

Cons:

Das Preisleistungsverhältnis: Das Zimmer war für die Größe zu teuer. Erschöpft: Das Personal braucht bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Simone couple it
10
An relaxing stay in the city center of Helsinki!
Pros:

Everything perfect. Stunning hotel and staff. I stayed at the Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti for five nights, and it was a wonderful experience. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the main train station and the city's top sights.The room was very clean, modern, and full of natural light. The bed was extremely comfortable, and I slept very well.The staff were polite, kind, and always ready to help with a smile. Breakfast was delicious, with plenty of fresh fruit, pastries, and hot coffee. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Helsinki. I will definitely come back!

Cons:

We didn't receive a couple of slippers for the room. Other people got them inside their room so they we're included but the receptionist told me to pay extra for them.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Mari solo_traveller fi
8
Pros:

Hyvä sijainti ja herkullinen aamupala

Cons:

Pidin kaikesta

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Martti solo_traveller fi
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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eunyoung couple kr
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Heleen couple ee
9
Pros:

Hea asukoht, mitmekülgne ja külluslik hommikusöök, ilus ja mugav tuba.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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eunyoung couple kr
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Maarika family_with_children ee
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee