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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre

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Junior Suite
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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 Twin 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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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(191 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 Twin 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

City center stay.With a stay at this Helsinki City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from National Theater and Grand Casino Helsinki. Ateneum Art Museum and University of Helsinki are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

Art Deco hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. 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 a 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 each 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

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to the airport?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is 19.8 mi (45-min drive) away from the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on Apr 6, 2026 start from CA $150, excluding 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.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki.

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (24-min drive) from Laajasalon uimaranta.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 26 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Helsinki (2-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a pool?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki to downtown Helsinki?

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is 0.2 mi away from Helsinki.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1512 out of 2105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 2105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love staying at this hotel anytime I come to Helsinki. The service is amazing, and the location right outside the central train station is unbeatable. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast buffet has great selection. Most any place I wanted to go was a short walk, tram, or train ride away. I will be definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Delicious breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful design.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang Jee

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmi

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, yummy breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranadheer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pui Ki,

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the food was fresh and healthy. The room was nice and clean. I put up a DND sign and they respected it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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