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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Helsinki Cathedral

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Junior Suite
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Suite
Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, University of Helsinki
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stockmann
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 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
(39 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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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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
(189 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
(14 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 10-minute drive of this Helsinki City Centre hotel include Helsinki Cathedral and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • University of Helsinki - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helsinki Music Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 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

Art Deco hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Helsinki Cathedral
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 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$215.55, 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 Laajasalon uimaranta (6.7 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. 1489 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2072 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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested a Queen, got a double that barely fit in closet sized room. Carpet badly stained, room poorly cleaned. No accessibility entrance at front entrance. No doorman, bell man. Beautiful historic building, seemed understaffed. Never again Scandic
Stained carpet. White receipt obviously too white, but carpet should of been much lighter
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lively hotel, modern decor, great breakfast. Checkin slow and confusing (not enough staff)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Slipper needed in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and Hotel was great, This was just 1 night stop in transit so I got a basic room. Turned down the upgrades and somehow ended up in a room just about as far from reception as you could get a good 5 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K Y

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, stylish and cozy. Staff are very nice! Such a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice shower - expensive water in room, cheaper to buy at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Location facilities restaurants were all great. My only thought was for our room there was plenty of room to add some coat hooks which it lacked. That was need especially if they were wet you cannot hand in the wardrobe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great hotel and amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a convenient location, I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, room was lovely (very comfy beds), super convenient in terms of transport and in walking distance to all the main attractions. The online check in is also very handy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wildson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and beautiful. The staff was kind and the breakfast amazing. Rooms were comfortable. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Amenities
Super chatty and friendly receptionist who actually show an interest in you when you arrive and how your stay was when you leave. They genuinely seem to enjoy their job. It’s in a super location and I have stayed here before, paying extra to return for my latest trip. The rooms are nice and stylish with comfortable beds, little fridge and a new looking bathroom. The building itself is historic and everything just looks great. Breakfast, as ever, is amazing and I can’t wait to return again. Thank you for another wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great breakfast buffet withany Finnish breakfast items. Was able to turn off all the room lights from the bed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PORNTIP

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Palo Alto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient hotel in heart of Helsinki, very convenient if you’re headed out by train to other parts of Finland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magracia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t avail of the breakfast. Check in was easy. Location was perfect. Very central
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not free. It was a buffet and the eggs and bacon were cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just by the train station, light sleepers make sure to ask a room away from the train side as the announcement starts at 4am. It's very convenient coming from the airport and leaving to go take the buses, tram, train or even the ferry with is about 10mins away €24 taxi ride. Their buffet breakfast is in so far, the best I've had traveling the Nordic countries. Located centrally, you could walk to scenice spots downtown. Very spacious rooms just lacking FACE CLOTHS. Definitely a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely art deco building adjoining the main rail station. Easy access to main Helsinki sights. The best hotel breakfast EVER!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025