Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Property amenity
Family Room (Classic)
Meeting facility
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Explore the area

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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

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(163 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (Superior)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Plus King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 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

  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Big Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plaza H.U.B. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maya Bar & Grill - ‬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
  • 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.

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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

  • In-room 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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$215.82, 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. 1318 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1827 reviews

9.4/10

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

Andrew

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

Great location, friendly staff

Great location, friendly staff, fun and interesting design choices throughout the hotel. We stayed here for a short visit during a longer family trip through several countries. Would absolutely stay here again if stopping over in Helsinki.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Wow, in an excellent location, my check in was quick and efficient. My room was nice and the building is absolutely beautiful. Being so close to the station i thought it would be noisy but it wasn’t. A spacious room, beautifully decorated; stylish and homely. The high light of staying at Scandic hotels is always the breakfast and it didn’t disappoint-probably the best hotel breakfasts in the world. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Historic hotel a dream stay for the architecture!

Staying in this hotel was a dream come true! Our first visit to Helsinki...and we were coming to take in the architecture of Finnish architects Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto. No other place to stay but the Scandic Grand Central Hotel designed by Saarinen and his colleagues in 1909! It is adjacent to the historic Helsinki Central Station, meaning that many historic sites and restaurants are walkable from the hotel. We arrived hours before the 4pm check-in time so we left our luggage in Reception until we officially checked in after 4pm. It was a busy Saturday afternoon so we patiently waited our turn. As you enter the hotel, look around and enjoy the beauty of some of Saarinen's design elements! Each guest receives a brochure that highlights all the Saarinen design and other historical elements for your own self-guided tour of the hotel. Worth taking advantage of! Our room was spacious and clean and comfortable. There is a complimentary breakfast buffet that should not be missed! All types of foods from sweet to savory, from healthy to decadent, from cold to hot, from Finnish dishes to American dishes are available for your meal! It's all self-serve, and plenty of different rooms in which to enjoy your breakfast. If we ever return to Helsinki, we'll be booking a room here!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshin, Leatherhead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money, we will definitely go to the same hotel if we travel to Nordic countries. Very clean, modern and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my top 3 favorite hotels! And definitely my favorite in Helsinki. The location is so convenient, unmatched breakfast (yum!!), loved the sauna and the room decor. 100% will always recommend to friends and family. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast is by far the bedt i've had at a hotel. I really loved my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward Kwan Siu

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I have never been to a 4 star hotel that charges for slippers and tooth brush. Ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Milan Gorgeous and great location Staff super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances F Oliver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stop over on the way north. Beautiful city. Excellent location right next to the train station and a short ride to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was attractive for traveling local area and airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really nice, staffs are very friendly and helpful, they are very familiar with the area and always have great answers and suggestions for our questions . The location is super good for dining transportation and shopping. Really like it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a large tourist hotel. We had a superior twin room which was a good size with a large walk in shower. Check in was slow and chaotic. Not enough reception staff, it took about 20 minutes. There was no one to help with bags. Fine for us with two small cases but some elderly Canadian tourists were struggling. The room was clean although the bed cover was stained. We ran out of body wash and despite leaving a note for it to be replaced it wasn’t. Our room phone didn’t work. Our water wasn’t replaced nor were our coffee cups washed. Only instant coffee is available on the room. Breakfast on day one was a bit of a jungle. We ended up sitting in the bar to eat. We missed breakfast on day two as the hotel stopped serving at 9.30 am. We had dinner in the Brasserie which was expensive my leek starter was literally 1/2 a slice leek with a cream sauce and cost 17 euros. My steak at 47 euros was well cooked and my daughter said her risotto was excellent. Service was good although I did see the waiter emptying partially red wine bottles into one bottle. So I would urge caution if ordering wine by the glass. All the staff were pleasant to deal with. The hotel is quite stylish a lot of thought has been given to the design. The bar, lobby and brasserie are nicely decorated. The hotel is very convenient, no more than 10-15 minutes from all the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fantastic. Beautiful rooms, a very handy location right next to the train station. The breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location next to the station. Comfortable rooms, good buffet selection at breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anamarie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was conveniently located near the city center and close to transportation. It is easily accessible and walkable to everything you'd like to see. Breakfast was amazing! Room had plenty of space, 1 adult/3 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Biswajit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were friendly and efficient. But breakfast was mediocre although there were a variety of options
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Toby

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabri, Parker

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Central location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The front seat staff were very good. However our room was not cleaned the following day until we requested and even then they had forgotten toilet paper!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located in the historic section of Helsinki. It's adjacent to the train station and the hub for busses and trolleys. It is easy walking distance to the major museums, galleries and the harbor marketplace. It is also close to major shopping centers and high end stores. There are many restaurant options nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rail transport, shopping, harbor, restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025