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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Property class: 4

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A spacious indoor dining area with brick walls, large windows, and modern furniture.
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A bar area with wooden bar counter, black chairs, shelves with liquor bottles, glasses, and decorative peacock statues.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A bedroom with a dark blue sofa, a bed with white bedding, and a large window with dark curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A double bed with a grey headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a boat on water.

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a fur throw, a dark armchair, and a blue sofa.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and two windows with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a building structure.

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(216 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Classic)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a TV on the wall.

Family Room (Classic)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Superior)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Family Room (Superior)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a dark blue sofa, a bed with white bedding, and a large window with dark curtains.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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 7:00 AM and 10:30 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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Helsinki City Centre hotel include Ateneum Art Museum and University of Helsinki.

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stockmann - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Senate Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Brewery Restaurant Kellotorni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taulu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

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.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. Scandic Grand Central Helsinki also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This 4-star Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 491 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 21 to 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)

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms

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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: approximately EUR 21 to 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 15 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$168, 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 Kivinokan uimaranta (4.3 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 7:00 AM and 10:30 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. 1648 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 2308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 2308 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaomin

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..easy access to city center & right next to train station…very nice friendly staff…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kin Hock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional gem of a place to stay. Location, interiors and quality of the property, food and amenities separate it out from the rest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location shopping resaurants and rail rransport
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property close to train station, staff were very helpful. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, the bed was the most comfortable I’ve had on holiday in a long time. Staff were exceptionally helpful with early check in and recommendations for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good nice facility great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located hotel with well equipped spacious room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- clean modern property. Breakfast was very good and staff was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, bar and restaurant were closed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christakis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location and hotel. Good breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Nice and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is attractive and comfortable and very well located. We were able to walk everywhere from the hotel, including to the Tokoinranta Ascension Day parkrun which was the reason for our visit. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Man Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location friendly and helpful staff spacious and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand and historic hotel attached to main train station. Updated and classy with large rooms and fantastic showers!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautifully maintained hotel. It is located next to the central rail station. Perfect location and easy to walk to most of the sights. The rooms were spacious, clean and the shower was hot and powerful. The breakfast selection was also very good. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of the city next to the central train station. It is a huge spread out hotel which might be a drawback for some
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is great! Very nice and clean and well located. Staff is friendly and it has one of the largest and most unique breakfast buffets I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with our baby !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wing Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff, nice breakfast and convenient location which could centrally walk to many attractions around 5 to 15 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent, room was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sangeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property near to all attractions next to VR station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect. Clean room, the staff was very attentive!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location, great gym and sauna in hotel Great rooms. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025