Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lobby
Family Room (Classic)
Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | View from room
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Classic)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Superior)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100

What's nearby

  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Senate Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub Helsinki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Hotel near Helsinki Cathedral
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike hire, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, an off-lead area and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 491 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

Property is also known as

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 4 Apr 2025 start from AU$269.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki located?

Located in Helsinki City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Theater and Helsinki Cathedral. Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Rautatientori Station and Mikonkatu Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1037 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1442 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wai'oli

Nice hotel next to train station. Comfy room and was very convenient to walk around Helsinki.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

beautiful hotel, close to train station and city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Love this hotel. Very clean, amazing staff and late checkout is available until 4pm for 20$. Breakfast is perfect and plenty to choose from. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emile

Location of the Hotel is central.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing Luen

Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUEN YING

We’ll stay with you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Excellent quality room, bed and pillows. Quiet (we were in recently-renovated wing). Breakfast selection and quality excellent. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre Anne

Beautiful art deco building, well run. Best buffet breakfast I’ve ever eaten!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

Would stay there again. Excellent breakfast. Room was very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Beautiful suite!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wong Shi

Retro European vibe, it has everything you need and very close to station. Happy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Fast and early check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jia Jin

Extremely clean and stylish property. The staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending places to visit. It’s literally next to the central train station, great accessibility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Absolutely stunning . Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Scandic has a wonderful gym, and the restaurant staff are energetic and knowledgeable. The area is super convenient and close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

George K

Nice place good location. Fantastic breakfast. Rooms a little small but clan and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Great location and staff, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jaana

Very convenient for travellers who want to stay in the centre close to public transport, restaurants, theatres, shopping. Quiet, modern, clean, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Lovely hotel that was really close to everything. Room was well appointed & large enough to be comfortable for a few nights. The building is historic and huge! Breakfast buffet had ample choices
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Fantstic History of the building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

The breakfast area was amazing. One of the best. Everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Perfect place to stay for early train departures the following day
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Great location to railway n trams. Rooms were lovely a spacious. Bathroom was massive. Bed ok. Breakfast was good. Some staff ok the rest need to smile and care a little. I would stay here again if I ever return to Helsinki.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Really beautiful hotel, good location right by the train station and yet at night you don't hear a thing. Amazing service, and breakfast is really good too. Fresh from the oven
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENGO

Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024