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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Property amenity
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Lobby
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(156 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Classic)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Superior)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Near a metro station, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a walkable area in Helsinki with great shopping. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Kauppatori Market Square and Flamingo Entertainment Centre. Finnish Museum of Natural History and Helsinki Sky Wheel are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 100

What's nearby

  • 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Minuuttibaari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub Helsinki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Grand - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Henry's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Hotel near Kauppatori Market Square
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 lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • An off-lead area, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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

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

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 12 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki on 31 Aug, 2025 start from S$185.32, 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 within a 15-minute walk of National Theater and Kauppatori Market Square. 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. 1249 out of 1730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1730 reviews

9.6/10

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

Young Choon

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

Xinping

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful surroundings, lovely modern room, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern rooms, high quality breakfast. Location is perfect for Helsinki visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grigoriy Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, excellent staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for using train/tram to see the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annikken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bery nice place 😇
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, exceptionally quiet and very cool architecture. Conveniently located right at the train station with connections to get all over Helsinki. A very nice buffet breakfast with lots of options. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hotel I have ever stayed in. I have never seen such a luxurious hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every need is met with facility quality and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely return to this hotel. Everything, from the welcoming reception staff to the bed linens to the bathroom, were perfect. The location was terrific, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place lovely staff excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful art deco hotel- very stylish. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star hotel in Helsinki, beautiful facility, great rooms, incredible buffet breakfast, terrific neighborhood, wonderful shopping right near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to trainstation, great service and even can rent bikes free
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Next to the train station so great location. Steps up to the main entrance are the only drawback but there is an entrance/exit through the courtyard. Very grand and very clean. Breakfast is excellent with choices for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everthing was just lovely, however the mattresses were 'noisy'
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025