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.
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
Ooster - 4 min walk
Little Big Cafe - 5 min walk
Brasserie Grand - 1 min walk
Plaza H.U.B. - 3 min walk
Maya Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
About this property
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
At Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre. 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 center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers 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.
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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-leash area available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Offsite 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 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
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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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 like a sauna, a fitness center, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Scandic Grand Central Helsinki?
Yes, there's an onsite 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 12 minutes' walk from Kauppatori Market Square. Travelers say 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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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a variety of options and choices for everyone. (179 reviews)
The property's convenient location allowed for easy access to and from the airport via the nearby transportation center. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Very impressive hotel in great location
Very impressive hotel, nice and comfortable rooms, good breakfast and perfect location
Eran
Eran, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Perfect location, friendly flexible staff
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Superbra hotel,
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Great breakfast
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2025
Good hotel great location
Verified traveler
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Beautiful hotel
Great location, friendly staff.
Breakfast layout was very confusing.
Ilkka
Ilkka, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2025
Breakfast is excellent with so much choice.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
A short stop over in Helsinki
Great location for visiting Helsinki and areas nearby
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
New, nice, clean
Nice, clean and rather new hotel in a beautiful renovated older building with a very central location in the middle of Helsinki
Niels
Niels, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
We love the Grand Central Hotel in Helsinki.
We are in Finland to visit family and tour some of the country. We have stayed at Scandic hotels before and theater favorite.
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
There was a bathtub! And breakfast was very good.
Niina
Niina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent
Clean, good location and good service
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Good Place To Stay, is close to the main sites of Helsinki
Fidencio
Fidencio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
location was attractive for traveling local area and airport.
Mayumi
Mayumi, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 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
Jun 1, 2025
Hotel was fantastic. Beautiful rooms, a very handy location right next to the train station. The breakfast was fabulous.
Jasmin
Jasmin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 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
Jun 21, 2025
So convenient, right next to the train station. Excellent breakfast! In a beautiful historic building.
Jody
Jody, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent hotel and really helpful staff.
My only grip is, the porridge at breakfast was only luke warm and very thick, the beans were also luke warm, i didn't eat any other hot food at breakfast, therefore i don't know if all the hot food wasn't very hot.
Mrs E
Mrs E, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Stop over on the way north. Beautiful city. Excellent location right next to the train station and a short ride to the airport.
Frances F Oliver
Frances F Oliver, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
A pleasant surprise in the center of Helsinki
+ friendly staff
+ great breakfast (lot of options, eg. ice coffee with oat milk), delicious porridge
+ nice hallways
+ surprisingly quiet
- we had made online check-in but still had to queue to get the room key
- the bathroom had a light on at all times - not that convenient during the night
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
The hotel is really nice, staffs are very friendly and helpful, they are very familiar with the area and always have great answers and suggestions for our questions . The location is super good for dining transportation and shopping. Really like it
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gh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
One of my top 3 favorite hotels!
And definitely my favorite in Helsinki. The location is so convenient, unmatched breakfast (yum!!), loved the sauna and the room decor. 100% will always recommend to friends and family. Can’t wait to go back!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
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
Jul 5, 2025
Classic yet casual hotel
We loved this grand old hotel in a perfect location adjacent to the train station and near to most of Helsinki's destinations. The beautiful common areas feel like you just walked into a 1930s movie set, but the atmosphere is casual. The staff are excellent and helpful. The breakfast buffet is extensive and includes local specialties. Our room was large and very comfortable, although it didn't have much drawer space for unpacking. The shower/tub works well but is oddly designed without a curtain, so it tends to leave water on the floor, which has a large drain. Of course, there are men's and women's saunas in the basement, and a small gym.