Original Sokos Hotel Arina

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Rotuaari, connected to a shopping center

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Shopping mall
Extra beds
Front of property
Point of interest
Manicures and pedicures

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Pakkahuoneenkatu 16, Oulu, 90100
  • Rotuaari
    1 min walk
  • Oulun Tuomiokirkko
    4 min walk
  • Oulu Cathedral
    5 min walk
  • Oulu (OUL)
    20 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (SuperiorX - extra bed possibility)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oulu

City center retreat .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Rotuaari and a 5-minute walk from Oulu Cathedral. Oulu Market Square and Oulun Energia Areena are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Oulu Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oulu Market Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oulun Energia Areena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tietomaa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Oulu - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Oulu Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Oulu (OUL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oluthuone Leskinen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amarillo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub St. Michael - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Itsudemo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Arina

4-star eco-certified hotel near Rotuaari, connected to a shopping center
Original Sokos Hotel Arina offers its guests a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 3 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, 8 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Arina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Oulu hotel is smoke free.

  • 260 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1938
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Arina offers 260 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Finnish, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant and 3 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Original Sokos Hotel Arina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 634 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stjepan, Round Rock

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Renowated rooms are neat. Basic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä paketti
Oikein mukava hotelli, hyvä aamupala ja ystävällinen palvelu.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti juuri remontoitu hotelli. Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Parkkipaikka voisi kuulua hintaan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly service at reception. Sauna was closed due to covid which was a major bummer. Fitness room was open but will be closed for a while due to renovation. Looking forward to using the new fitness room on my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Olli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sauna was the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Víctor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo weekend
Very well located in the city ceter, it has a parking inhouse that costs 18 EUR per night, the breakfast is excellent, there are a lot of nightclubs nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Esa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice!
Very good hotel, was my 2nd stay here and did not let me down this time either! Will come here sgain gor sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location. Front desk staff were not overly friendly or helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience
Excellent location and very good breakfast. Friendly staff. More tv channels would be nice and the timing of the automatic shower could be checked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, big rooms, very nice staff. Lovely breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Seppo

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haroon, Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Nice location and good gyn and spa facility
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018