This elegant hotel is next to Helsinki Central Station, 5 minutes walk from the Esplanadi shopping streets It offers a rooftop terrace, in-room flat-screen TVs, plus free sauna and WiFi access Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki was built for the 1952 Olympics and is set in a heritage-listed building The soundproofed rooms include air conditioning, a minibar and modern decor The stylish a la carte restaurant offers a mix of Finnish and international dishes After-dinner drinks can be enjoyed in the bar, which offers magnificent views of Helsinkis bustling city centre Other facilities include a playroom for children The friendly staff is happy to provide tourist information and other services The airport bus stops right opposite Sokos Vaakuna Helsinki Housed in the same building is a Marks and Spencer Department Store, where guests enjoy a 10 % discount
