Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

In the heart of Helsinki, steps from the Central Railway Station and a short walk to Helsinki Cathedral, Kiasma and Ateneum. Just 100 m from the train station and within 0.5 km of Helsinki Central Library Oodi and Finlandia Hall. A true city-center hotel and pet-friendly base for exploring shops, museums and the Kamppi area.

Housed in a functionalist building completed for the 1952 Olympics and protected by the National Board of Antiquities. The hotel has about 340 guestrooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes and desks. Expect soundproof windows, deep soaking bathtubs and bidets in many rooms, plus air conditioning and simple, atmospheric décor. Rooftop terraces on the 10th floor offer skyline panoramas.

Sauna and fitness center for post-walk recovery, a hair salon, gift shop/newsstand and terrace spaces with views. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Paid self-parking is available onsite, and laundry/dry-cleaning services are offered. Pets are welcome.

Seven meeting rooms and conference facilities for events and presentations. Express check-out, onsite concierge services and convenient access to public transport make business travel easy. Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property.

Restaurant on the 10th floor serves breakfast through late evening and boasts a rooftop terrace and bar/lounge. Weekday buffet breakfast runs from 6:30–10:00 and weekend buffet from 7:00–11:00. There’s also a café, room service during limited hours and options highlighting local Nordic flavors.