Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Rated 8.6 in 1276 reviews. 332 rooms.

★★★★

- The functionalist Vaakuna building, completed in 1952 for the Olympics, is situated in the best location in the city – at its very core.
- Our hotel is committed to taking into account the wellbeing of the environment. We got our Green Key symbol

This elegant hotel is next to Helsinki Central Station, 5 minutes’ walk from the Esplanadi shopping streets. It offers a rooftop terrace, in-room flat-screen TVs, plus free sauna and WiFi access.

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki was built for the 1952 Olympics and is set in a heritage-listed building. The soundproofed rooms include air conditioning, a minibar and modern décor.

The stylish á la carte restaurant offers a mix of Finnish and international dishes. After-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the bar, which offers magnificent views of Helsinki’s bustling city centre.

The friendly staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services.

The airport bus stops right opposite Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki. Housed in the same building is Sokos Department Store, where guests enjoy a 10 % discount.

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

  1. Fantasiapelit

    Helpful staff who know their merchandice.

    152 m from hotel
    Kaivopiha

  2. Kiasma

    Best public building in Helsinki. Buy a book, get a t-shirt, run through the exhibitions, hang out in the bar and terrace. Outside you can listen to urethane & wood, the ultimate Helsinki soundtrack.

    170 m from hotel
    Mannerheiminaukio 2

  3. Habitat Helsinki

    my new favorite furniture store!

    224 m from hotel
    Kaivokatu 8

  4. Yrjönkadun uimahalli

    Cafe Yrjö is unique.

    263 m from hotel
    Yrjönkatu 21 B

  5. Papito

    Loved the mamacita -- sharp goats cheese cut through better than the cheddar I think. Went to lots of great restaurants here but on a cold day, this felt like a real treat.

    276 m from hotel
    Salomonkatu 3

  6. Helsingin astanga joogakoulu

    317 m from hotel
    Annankatu 29 B

  7. La Torrefazione

    Great place for a good cup of coffee.

    330 m from hotel
    Aleksanterinkatu 50

  8. New Bamboo Center

    Great food and big portions,for vegans,vegetarians and barbarians! ;)

    354 m from hotel
    Annankatu 29

  9. Cafe Rouge

    Forget the generic Cafe Rouge at the mall. Be better than that and choose the name equivalent next door. Food is authentic and tastes superb. Also very nice and warm hearted staff.

    389 m from hotel
    Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6

  10. Taidehalli

    Croquis sessions usually on Tuesdays, see http://www.suomentaideyhdistys.fi/ > Piirustusillat for details.

    472 m from hotel
    Nervanderinkatu 3

  11. Kaffecentralen

    I loved the caffe latte! I was expecting good coffee, but it still took me by surprice :) Affordable price, excellent value. Highly recommended :)

    489 m from hotel
    Fredrikinkatu 59

  12. Rikhardinkadun kirjasto

    If you forgot to bring a bag for your books, ask the counter for a "loaned bag" - which you can return later with your books :) handy!

    0.6 km from hotel
    Rikhardinkatu 3