Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna,Helsinki in HELSINKI

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is a landmark Functionalist building, constructed for the 1952 Olympic Games and now heritage-listed and protected. It boasts a prime, central location next to Helsinki Central Station, offering easy access to the city's attractions, including Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum, both within a short walk. The hotel features 340 guestrooms with modern décor, air conditioning, soundproof windows, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, minibars, phones, safes, and desks. Private bathrooms are equipped with deep soaking bathtubs and bidets. Select rooms may also offer balconies or terraces, coffee/tea makers, in-room video streaming, and bathrooms with hair dryers, toiletries, and bathrobes. Dining options include the Loiste Restaurant (also known as 10 Kerros) on the 10th floor, which serves a mix of Finnish and international dishes from breakfast through late evening. It features rooftop terraces and a bar with panoramic city views. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily (weekdays 6:30-10:00 AM, weekends 7:00-11:00 AM). Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna, steam room, and fitness center. Additional facilities include 7 meeting rooms, self-parking (charges apply), airport transfer services, car hire, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. On-site, guests will find a hair salon and gift shops, and a 10% discount is offered at the Sokos Department Store located within the same building. The hotel maintains enhanced cleaning and safety measures. Please note, the hotel will undergo renovations affecting select guestrooms from January 14, 2026, to May 17, 2027. Work will be conducted on weekdays only, with efforts made to minimize noise and disturbance. The hotel is conveniently located near numerous points of interest, including Forum Shopping Centre (0.2 km), Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art (0.2 km), Ateneum Art Museum (0.3 km), and Helsinki Central Library Oodi (0.3 km). Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 31.5 km away. The Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna,Helsinki is a Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are right next to the hotel.