In Helsinki City Centre, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet, inviting terrace, and charming coffee shop. Unwind in the sauna or stroll through the garden while staying connected with WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness centre
Sauna
Coffee shop/cafe
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Front desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is €106
€106
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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Classic Twin Room
9.29.2 out of 10
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27 reviews
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Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
133 reviews
(133 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
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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Family Room (Classic)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
21 reviews
(21 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
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Helsinki (HEC-Helsinki Central Train Station) - 3 min walk
Helsinki Koydenpunojankatu Station - 21 min walk
Rautatientori Station - 4 min walk
Mikonkatu Station - 5 min walk
Kaisaniemi Station - 5 min walk
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
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Helsinki Cathedral and Kauppatori Market Square. The coffee shop/cafe is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the sauna for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: Rautatientori Station is 4 minutes and Mikonkatu Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
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Hotel size
491 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls and off-lead area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Off-site parking within 656 ft (EUR 36 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 26 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 36 per day (656 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
Also known as
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Hotel Helsinki
Frequently asked questions
Does Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Scandic Grand Central Helsinki does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Helsinki (2-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna, a fitness centre and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Scandic Grand Central Helsinki like?
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is in Helsinki City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Rautatientori Station and 10 minutes' walk from Helsinki Cathedral. Travellers say that the local area is very walkable perfect for shopping.
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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Location
Service staff
Train station
Airport
Bed
Cities
Public sauna
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, amazing, fabulous, and incredible with a wide variety of options. (160 reviews)
The property's gym facilities were very good, well equipped, and suitable for maintaining a training routine. (11 reviews)
The property offers a variety of dining options, including a great breakfast buffet and a nice bar with a small dinner menu. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
22 Jun 2025
Good Place To Stay, is close to the main sites of Helsinki
Fidencio
Fidencio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
Great location next to the station. Comfortable rooms, good buffet selection at breakfast.
Nicolas
Nicolas, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2025
The breakfast is by far the bedt i've had at a hotel. I really loved my stay.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2025
Great location, friendly staff
Great location, friendly staff, fun and interesting design choices throughout the hotel. We stayed here for a short visit during a longer family trip through several countries. Would absolutely stay here again if stopping over in Helsinki.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
So convenient, right next to the train station. Excellent breakfast! In a beautiful historic building.
Jody
Jody, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2025
Great stay
Great stay close to everything. We were very happy with the room and the breakfast was perfect.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Beautiful hotel in a central location. We look forward to staying here again!
Johnna
Johnna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Great Location, beautiful building, outstanding breakfast buffet
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2025
Nice hotel and central location
Great location, nice and clean room, breakfast buffet was very good with a lot of variety. Would recommend and I would stay at this hotel again if visiting Helsinki in the future.
SEAN
SEAN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Great Helsinki Hotel
Gorgeous, historical hotel located close to transportation, shopping and sites.
Margarethe
Margarethe, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Excellent place to stay in Helsinki city center
Excellent location, right next to train station, and bus terminal, leisurely walk to city center’s attractions and interests, excellent breakfast and have guest luggage storage for free. I would stay here again and would recommend to friends and families.
Leah Czarina
Leah Czarina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2025
Stop over on the way north. Beautiful city. Excellent location right next to the train station and a short ride to the airport.
Very nice hotel and well-located but it's huuuuge. Almost 500 rooms, very good (and caothic) breakfast, but we like it very much.
Felipe
Felipe, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2025
Super location & property
Rohan
Rohan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Hotel was very nice. We loved the history of the building and the sauna area was great. Breakfast was excellent with lots of options.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Great convenience
Loved this place
Romeo
Romeo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 May 2025
Excellent
Sevasti
Sevasti, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
The location was very good and convenient for sightseeing. The room was clean and the shower had plenty of hot water. I would like to stay here again if I come to Helsinki.
MIKA
MIKA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Beautiful building, staff were so helpful - was sad to leave such a gorgeous property. The location was central to all that Helsinki offers!!
Mista
Mista, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
Helsinki highlight!
Beautiful hotel right next to the station…very comfortable room & delicious breakfast! We also loved the bar area…great barman too
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Loved my stay Scandic Grand Central Helsinki! Within walking distance of many great shops and restaurants and next door to the train station.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Love this hotel. Very clean, amazing staff and late checkout is available until 4pm for 20$. Breakfast is perfect and plenty to choose from. Thank you for your hospitality.