Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

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Sokos Hotels
8.7 (2749 reviews)
Asema-aukio 2 , Helsinki , fi
+358201234610

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location
Great breakfast
Cons:
Outdated bathroom
Cold room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Lack of daily housekeeping and outdated bathroom facilities.
Service
9.41
Reception staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Location
9.95
Brilliant location opposite the train station and close to events.
Room Quality
7.4
Room had thin mattresses and was cold, not as expected.
Amenities
8.43
Ability to leave luggage on-site in a shared room.
Value for Money
8.39
Overall experience aligns with price, but some areas could improve.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Breakfast was excellent with good variety.
Overall Experience
9.11
Enjoyed the stay despite some room and cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:11

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Helsinki

Rooftop Terrace and Modern Amenities
Experience the charm of Helsinki at our elegant hotel with a rooftop terrace offering stunning views. Relax in soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi. Unwind in the free sauna after a day of exploring the nearby Esplanadi shopping streets.

Culinary Delights and Spectacular Views
Indulge in a culinary journey at our stylish á la carte restaurant, serving a fusion of Finnish and international cuisine. Sip on after-dinner drinks at the bar while admiring magnificent views of Helsinki’s city centre.

Convenience and Exceptional Service
Benefit from our prime location next to Helsinki Central Station and the Sokos Department Store. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring your stay is memorable, offering tourist information and a range of services. Book now for a truly unforgettable Helsinki experience at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 32 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2749 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Pavel • couple • cz
9
Overnight stay in Helsinki
Pros:

The location is just excellent, just across the railway station and very close to the central shopping area. The breakfast was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The hotel is being refurbished, we "mentioned that" but the hotel also cared so that the impact of refurbishment was very minimal.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Heta • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Tuula • family_with_children • gb
9
Really good value for money
Pros:

Room was great, the view was fantastic and the breakfast was really good.

Cons:

Need new pillows. They were lumpy.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Saga • extended_group • fi
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Yan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Best location.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Katja • family_with_children • fi
10
Täydellisen ihana hotelli
Pros:

Upea arkkitehtuuri, todella kaunis, rauhallinen ja tyylikäs sisustus suomalaisuutta kunnioittaen. Huone oli aivan täydellinen. Erityismaininnan saa iloinen, ystävällinen ja ammattitaitoinen henkilökunta. Upea sijainti lähellä kaikkea. Kattoterassilta näköalat olivat huikeat ja aamiainen samassa kerroksessa samoilla näköaloilla oikeinkin hieno kokemus.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jonna • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Tomi • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Läget , frukosten , priset peesonalen allt var toppen och allt funkar smidigt

Cons:

Lire rlrift på grynd av ombyggnader

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Pinelopi • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A lovely place, the staff was very attentive and the breakfast was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the rooftop terrace and wish I had the chance to visit the sauna too.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jani • family_with_children • fi
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Karla • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Eeva • couple • fi
9
Pros:

Erinomainen sijainti. Monipuolinen aamiainen upeiden maisemien kera. Sisustus kiinnostava sukellus 1950-luvulle.

Cons:

Ahdas kylpyhuone. Hankala ja huonosti opastettu kulku parkkihallista hotelliin.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Aida • couple • us
10
I will recommend this to everyone
Pros:

Excellent service, super clean, good location, super delicious breakfast , amazing for everything

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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MIKA • solo_traveller • jp
5
Cons:

埃がすごくて清潔ではなかった

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • be
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Katarina • solo_traveller • si
9
Absolutno dobra izbira
Pros:

Soba s teraso. Čudovit zajtrk. Vedno sveže brisače in posteljnina. Udobno ležišče. Prijazno osebje.

Cons:

Kopalnica je bila na začetku v okvari. Na teraso pridejo galebi.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Jukka • couple • fi
9
Cons:

Sisäänkirjautumiseen pitää jonottaa melko kauan.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sybille • couple • ch
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Aapo • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Dorthe • solo_traveller • no
10
Pros:

Stort og fint hotell som ligger veldig sentralt i byen. Gåavstand til handlegater, kjøpesenter, byggen med båt til Sveaborg. Fine parker i nærheten. Fantastisk skybar i 10. Etg. Supermarked med inngang fra hotellet. Rent, og hjelpsomme personale.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee