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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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Exterior
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Explore the area

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Possentie 7, Hameenlinna, 13200
  • Place, Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hame Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Aulanko Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Hameenlinna

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna places you in the centre of Hameenlinna, within just a 15-minute stroll of Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo and Sairion ranta. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Le Blason, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the sauna along with access to free bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hameenlinna hotel include Palanderin Talo and Sibelius Childhood Home.

What's nearby

  • Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palanderin Talo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hame Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aulanko Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Linna Golf & Country Club - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Hameenlinna Station - 3 min walk
  • Tampere (TMP-Pirkkala) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Iso Huvila - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vanai Bistro & Bastu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olutravintola Birger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ravintola Bora - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Siddhartha - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers its guests a sauna and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna was completed in August 2025.

This 3.5-star Hameenlinna hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers 123 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, bidets and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 17 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Blason

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 17 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Sokos Vaakuna
Sokos Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Vaakuna
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$293.70, 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.

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna has a covered self car park for EUR 17 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is a short 14-minute walk from Sairion ranta.

What makes Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna?

Furry friends are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, with food and water bowls on offer.