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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Lobby
Reception
Family Room (Classic)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪7 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)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

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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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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
(186 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

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Family Room (Superior)

Family Room (Superior)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

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

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Junior Suite

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

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. .With a stay at this Helsinki City Centre hotel, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza H.U.B. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maya Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 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
  • 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 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$204.80, 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 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. 1464 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2040 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guisela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right next to the train station. Very convenient to get to from the airport. Close to shops. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is swanky by my standards. Extremely nice. Made me think of the Overlook before Mr. Torrence lost his mind. Right next to the train station, across the street from a grocery store and a 'Target' (that has nothing to do with an American Target but Americans will understand the reference). Walkability to lots of sites, such the Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Americans should visit this library to know what library should be. Also, if you like beer, go to Bierhaus Munchen. Finally, luckily, as I was leaving, a male hotel staffer was leaving. I debated taxi or train even though train is less expensive. I was tired and just wanted to go the airport. He was going the same way and basically escorted me to what I needed to do. It was simple, but not overly obvious. He didn't have to do that, but he saved me time, money and stress. His kindness and helpfulness went a long way. Big fan of that young gentlemen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scandic properties are always the best This was my fourth stay at a scandic hotel and I always leave extremely happy Keep up the excellent job you are doing
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DenizCan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to everything in town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of the city. Restaurants nearby. Marina a 15 min walk. Railway, bus and trams right outside but didnt hear anything as all appear electric.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna facilities were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth

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

The Best Place to stay in Helsinki.

The Scandic Grand Hotel is a conveniently located in the center of town. Shopping and historic sites are all in walking distance. The train station is right next door and there wonderful restaurants all around. Check in and check out are made very easy and the staff is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We keep coming back to this hotel. So close to the train station and a beautifully designed and decorated hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to explore Helsinki. Super clean, super comfortable. Close to many local restaurants and beautiful town square and streets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We were very disappointed in the standard room that did not even come with a teapot to make our own coffee or tea, which is standard in almost every hotel room. I’ve been in no matter what the price. There was no Doorman at the front door to help us carry our suitcases up about 15 steps. The room did not have any special nice cities that less surprised rooms have sometimes a candy on the pillow or free bottle of water. The room was almost $300 and was very sparse. We love the location of this hotel, but we felt it was overpriced and not very nice to its customers. It did not make us feel special at all as we have experienced in many other hotels that were cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Amazing hotel

Amazing hotel and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Winter Garden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ambiance and staff very nice and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent location clean and friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Right next to the train station so the train from the airport to the hotel and check-in took about 45 minutes total! Great breakfast buffet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOEKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alber

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025