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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Enjoy a meal in our restaurant with a long, open layout and high ceilings.
Enjoy meals at the large dining table surrounded by comfortable seating for six.
Enjoy a panoramic view from the large windows in this stylish room with a curved wall and ceiling.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and chair, plus a view of the outside through large windows.
Hotel Grand Central features a classic, symmetrical facade with a central entrance and large windows.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Senate Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kauppatori Market Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Classic)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki puts you in the heart of Helsinki, within steps of National Theater and Grand Casino Helsinki. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Helsinki City Centre hotel include Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This Art Deco Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 491 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1909
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers 491 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

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

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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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 26 per person
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (44 centimetre high)
  • 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 (75 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1909
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

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: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 26 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 17 Aug 2025 start from AU$205.65, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

The closest beach to Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is Hietaniemi Beach (2 km).

What makes Scandic Grand Central Helsinki a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki.

Is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is a hit with families.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers highly rate the buffet brekkie here! Served weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

No, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1211 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1671 reviews

9.6/10

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

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a gorgeous breakfast literally next door to the train station. Can’t see any reason to stay anywhere else in Helsinki. Too convenient, and too beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really cool but not for young family

The hotel is very well located, very beautiful, cool, the staff all smiling and very nice But this is not for family with young children. This is really an hotel for couple and business. There is nothing to do for family there if its raining or in the evening before bedtime. The family room is the same size as the other but when they are opening the sofa bed there is no more place in the room to move.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarethe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Helsinki Hotel

Gorgeous, historical hotel located close to transportation, shopping and sites.
Beautiful area off lobby to read and relax.
Hallways have a ‘Hotel California’ feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great convenience

Loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vesa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay close to everything. We were very happy with the room and the breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location & property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, staff were so helpful - was sad to leave such a gorgeous property. The location was central to all that Helsinki offers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna, Taos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a central location. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, beautiful building, outstanding breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Karla Filla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel's tv information said dining room was open only 5 days a week. restaurant was small (for a 479 room hotel), very limited menu, and poor service. cannot recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

janath

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigurdur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choon Huat

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Hsing

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025