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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Located in Helsinki City Centre, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki welcomes travelers with a free breakfast buffet and inviting terrace. Recharge at the charming coffee shop, relax in the sauna after exploring, enjoy the garden, or stay connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €115
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(183 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 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 Twin 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
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About the area

Map
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ateneum Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Hotel near Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and an off-lead area
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 491 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 11 Jan 2026 start from €115.00, 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 time is check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Scandic Grand Central Helsinki located?

Located in Helsinki City Centre, this hotel is steps from National Theater and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. Grand Casino Helsinki and Ateneum Art Museum are also within 5 minutes. Rautatientori Station and Mikonkatu Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1448 out of 2017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 2017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 2017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 2017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 2017 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

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was attractive with good room amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

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

10/10 Excellent

Xinni Calyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, Room was nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

Hollie

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the property is so beautiful. The best hotel we have stayed in in Scandinavia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and exactly what we hoped for in terms of convenience, transportation, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Yurina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful exterior and rooms, and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eran

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

Very impressive hotel in great location

Very impressive hotel, nice and comfortable rooms, good breakfast and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Young Choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Guisela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Xinping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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