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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

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Junior Suite
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, University of Helsinki
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Finlandia Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(195 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (Classic)

Family Room (Classic)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 30-minute drive of this Helsinki City Centre hotel include Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre and Flamingo Entertainment Centre.

What's nearby

  • University of Helsinki - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On the Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henry‘s Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plaza H.U.B. - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

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
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$189, 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 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. 1517 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2114 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giulio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DAEHWAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed self check in and it was not pleasant and confusing process. Room was great and breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hai Ning Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything just sooo good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ha Na

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jaana, Dorking

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why are there no coffee/tea making facilities in the room? Everywhere else those are standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was classy and room was well laid out and spacious. Staff was friendly and helpful and showed initiative when providing information. Location was right next to Helsinki train station which was convenient but would have been better if there was a direct indoor link.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the train station, great breakfast options with freshly baked cinammon rolls that waiters come and serve you. Clean modernly designed rooms with good showers. And there is also to check in early for additional 70 euros. The bath towels are quite thin and you can tell its been quite used as the threads are coming off. And no kettle in the room, you have to go to the Reception to get it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seung Ho

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, comfortable, and clean. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic, if I had to make a comment it would be the extra charge to check in before 3 PM. The latter becoming very common in Scandinavia apparently. I’ve paid extra in two hotels just to check in 1 hr before 3 PM. Hotels.com should consider giving this option in pricing or negotiate with hotels as in the end, it’s all about up charging. Shame on Scandic and Clarion Hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Millbrae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was AMAZING, and the hotel was in a PERFECT location. We traveled with our two small children and we could not have been happier with the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

LAI MEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent. However, it took us a while to find the hotel since the building does not clearly show the “Scandic” name. The room was comfortable, though we noticed a few unfinished details - - some unpainted wall patches and a curtain that was difficult to pull.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was attractive with good room amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We did not get the room type we paid for. We paid for a King superiot room which showed a lounge that we could relax on at the end of the day. Our room did not have this. In fact it had only one chair in the room. This limited us to using the bed as a seat. There wasn't a table either. The safe in the room did not work. We asked for this to be fixed when we first arrived. The receptionist said housekeeping would look at it that evening. Never heard back - nor ant communication about this.We were in room 5016. The furtherest room from everything, literally. Wish we had nit paid for a superior room - not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is amazing. Very large. Perfect location…just steps from Grand Central Station. My only issue is that the ad said LAUNDRY FACILITIES and Laundry Service. They only offer laundry service and it is 5 euros to wash underwear. I booked this place for two different stints of our month long trip so we could do our laundry. I am very disappointed. We have to take a train to a laundry mat. I showed the listing to staff, so hopefully no one else makes the same mistake. :(
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dinah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the hotel room, basic needs like kettle and toiletries example toothbrush were not provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Liliana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is just right and the hotel is good. The staff are not very fr
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is very comfortable and very quiet. The covers provided plenty of warmth. We have moved our stay and highly recommend.
The hallways are beautiful.
A very comfortable bed
We were on the 4th floor and I loved the half windows.
The entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025