Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

4-star hotel in a historic Eliel Saarinen building adjoining Helsinki Central Station

Accommodations & Architecture

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki occupies a 1909 Art Nouveau building designed by Eliel Saarinen, the architect behind Helsinki Central Station. The hotel's 491 spacious, air-conditioned rooms include Classic Family Rooms and Superior King Rooms, many with views of the station's glass canopy or the courtyard. Soundproof windows keep the railway activity outside, while the original architectural details-curved hallways, grand salon spaces-remain visible throughout the property.

Dining & Breakfast

The on-site restaurant serves European cuisine, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available upon request. Breakfast at Scandic Grand Helsinki includes a high-quality buffet with local dishes such as Karelian pirogi with egg butter, plus a dedicated station for special diets. A bar in the lounge area offers cocktails and wine, and guests can order room service for dinner or late snacks.

Wellness & Recreation

Guests have complimentary access to a fitness center with modern cardio and strength equipment, plus a separate yoga area with exercise balls. A sauna is open daily from 4 PM to 10 PM, and locker rooms with showers are available. The hotel also offers bicycle rental and a cycling route map, making it easy to explore Helsinki's coastal paths and Kaisaniemi Park.

Business & Events

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki provides extensive meeting facilities with audio-visual equipment, catering, and photocopying services. The 24-hour front desk can arrange dry cleaning, laundry, and luggage storage in lockers. Business travelers can use the quiet shared lounge area or the 24-hour gym for late workouts.

Location & Accessibility

The hotel is directly connected to Helsinki Central Railway Station, giving guests indoor access to trains from the airport and long-distance routes. The Ateneum Art Gallery, National Theatre, and Kaisaniemi Park are within a 5-minute walk. The property is pet-friendly (pet bowls available), wheelchair accessible with grab rails in bathrooms, and offers allergy-free rooms on request.

• Location: Directly connected to Helsinki Central Railway Station
• Architecture: 1909 Art Nouveau building by Eliel Saarinen
• Rooms: 491 soundproof rooms with air conditioning
• Dining: Restaurant serving European cuisine with vegan options
• Wellness: Complimentary gym and sauna (4-10 PM)
• Services: 24-hour front desk, bicycle rental, pet-friendly
• Breakfast: Buffet with dairy-free and vegan choices