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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

13 Vilhonkatu
Rated 8.8 in 4937 reviews

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki is a distinguished establishment located in the heart of Finland’s vibrant capital, Helsinki. This historic hotel artfully combines modern design with classic Nordic elegance, creating an inviting atmosphere for both leisure and business travelers. Housed in a former railway headquarters building that dates back to the early 20th century, the hotel's architecture offers guests a unique blend of heritage and contemporary comforts.

Inside, visitors are greeted with an ambiance that reflects a seamless fusion of old-world charm and modern luxury. The interiors boast stylish furnishings, with spaces designed to provide comfort and functionality. Each room has been thoughtfully crafted to offer a relaxing retreat in the bustling city, complete with amenities catering to the needs of today's discerning travelers.

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki also features an array of dining options which highlight traditional Finnish cuisine, complemented by international flavors. These culinary offerings ensure that guests can enjoy diverse and satisfying meals throughout their stay.

This hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a well-appointed fitness center and versatile meeting rooms, making it an appealing choice for corporate events and personal gatherings alike. Its central location provides easy access to Helsinki’s key attractions, shopping districts, and cultural landmarks, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

The staff at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki are renowned for their friendly and attentive service, dedicated to ensuring that each guest's stay is as pleasant and memorable as possible. This combination of historical significance, modern amenities, and prime location makes Scandic Grand Central Helsinki a compelling choice for visitors to Helsinki.

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Michelin Restaurants in Helsinki and near Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The National Museum of Finland
The National Museum of Finland
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ateneum
Ateneum
Art museum in Helsinki, Finland
210m / 230yd
Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace
Administrative building in Helsinki, Finland
0.8km / 0.5mi
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
Cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
0.5km / 0.32mi
The Crypt of the Helsinki Catherdal
The Crypt of the Helsinki Catherdal
Cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Linnanmäki
Linnanmäki
Amusement park in Helsinki, Finland
1.7km / 1mi
Helsinki Old Church
Helsinki Old Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
0.6km / 0.4mi
St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.1km / 0.7mi
Kallio Church
Kallio Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.4km / 0.85mi
St. Henry's Cathedral
St. Henry's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
1.6km / 0.97mi
Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo
Zoo in Helsinki, Finland
2km / 1.2mi
Kamppi Chapel
Kamppi Chapel
Chapel in Helsinki, Finland
480m / 0.3mi
Kaisaniemi Park
Kaisaniemi Park
Park in Helsinki, Finland
110m / 120yd
Esplanadi Park
Esplanadi Park
Park in Helsinki, Finland
0.5km / 0.31mi
Sibelius Monument
Sibelius Monument
Sculpture and memorial in Helsinki, created 1967 by Eila Hiltunen
2km / 1.2mi
Design Museum
Design Museum
Museum building in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.62mi
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.63mi
Helsinki City Museum
Helsinki City Museum
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.44mi
Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio Church
Church building in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.6mi
Parliament House
Parliament House
House of parliament for Finland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Market Square
Market Square
Square in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.45mi
Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral
Orthodox cathedral church of Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.62mi
Marsalkka Mannerheimin ratsastajapatsas
Marsalkka Mannerheimin ratsastajapatsas
Equestrian statue in Helsinki of Marshal Mannerheim, created 1960 by Aimo Tukiainen
370m / 410yd
Mikael Agricola Church
Mikael Agricola Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.5km / 0.94mi
Freemason's Grave
Freemason's Grave
Tomb and memorial in Helsinki, Finland
440m / 480yd
Aleksis Kivi Memorial
Statue in Helsinki of author Aleksis Kivi, created 1939 by Wäinö Aaltonen
70m / 80yd
Pyhän Sydämen kappeli
Pyhän Sydämen kappeli
Church building in Kallio, Finland
1.5km / 0.93mi
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
460m / 0.29mi
Alexander II
Alexander II
Memorial in Helsinki of czar Alexander II of Russia, created 1894
0.6km / 0.37mi
The Stone of The Empress
The Stone of The Empress
Memorial in Helsinki of czar Nikolai I of Russia and Empress Alexandra Fjodorovna first visit to Helsinki in 1833, created 1835 by Carl Ludvig Engel
0.8km / 0.5mi
Luther-kirkko
Luther-kirkko
Church building in Helsinki, Finland
0.8km / 0.49mi
Töölön kirkko
Töölön kirkko
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.4km / 0.9mi
The Three Smiths
The Three Smiths
Statue in Helsinki of three smiths, created 1932 by Felix Nylund
400m / 430yd
Tähtitornin vuori
Tähtitornin vuori
Park in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.65mi
Stone Visitor
Stone Visitor
Opera by Alexander Dargomyzhsky
1.3km / 0.83mi
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Natural history museum in Helsinki
0.7km / 0.41mi
Helsinki University Museum Flame
Helsinki University Museum Flame
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
450m / 490yd
Mannerheim Museum
Mannerheim Museum
Biographical museum in Helsinki, Finland
1.8km / 1.1mi
Old Market Hall
Old Market Hall
Market hall in Helsinki, Finland
0.8km / 0.51mi
East and West / Monument of J. K. Paasikivi
Sculpture in Helsinki to the memory of president J. K. Paasikivi, created 1980 by Harry Kivijärvi
420m / 450yd
Elias Lönnrot
Elias Lönnrot
Monument in Helsinki
0.6km / 0.39mi
Diakonissalaitoksen kirkko
Diakonissalaitoksen kirkko
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.4km / 0.87mi
Eino Leino
Eino Leino
1953 sculpture by Lauri Leppänen
0.5km / 0.32mi
Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Bronze statue in Helsinki of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, created 1885 by Walter Runeberg
0.6km / 0.36mi
Deutsche Kirche
Deutsche Kirche
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.1km / 0.67mi

What to do in Helsinki and near Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The National Museum of Finland
The National Museum of Finland
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.42mi
Ateneum
Ateneum
Art museum in Helsinki, Finland
210m / 230yd
Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace
Administrative building in Helsinki, Finland
0.8km / 0.5mi
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
Cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
0.5km / 0.32mi
The Crypt of the Helsinki Catherdal
The Crypt of the Helsinki Catherdal
Cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Linnanmäki
Linnanmäki
Amusement park in Helsinki, Finland
1.7km / 1mi
Helsinki Old Church
Helsinki Old Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
0.6km / 0.4mi
St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.1km / 0.7mi
Kallio Church
Kallio Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.4km / 0.85mi
St. Henry's Cathedral
St. Henry's Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
1.6km / 0.97mi
Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo
Zoo in Helsinki, Finland
2km / 1.2mi
Kamppi Chapel
Kamppi Chapel
Chapel in Helsinki, Finland
480m / 0.3mi
Kaisaniemi Park
Kaisaniemi Park
Park in Helsinki, Finland
110m / 120yd
Esplanadi Park
Esplanadi Park
Park in Helsinki, Finland
0.5km / 0.31mi
Sibelius Monument
Sibelius Monument
Sculpture and memorial in Helsinki, created 1967 by Eila Hiltunen
2km / 1.2mi
Design Museum
Design Museum
Museum building in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.62mi
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Museum of Finnish Architecture
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.63mi
Helsinki City Museum
Helsinki City Museum
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.44mi
Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio Church
Church building in Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.6mi
Parliament House
Parliament House
House of parliament for Finland
0.5km / 0.32mi
Market Square
Market Square
Square in Helsinki, Finland
0.7km / 0.45mi
Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral
Orthodox cathedral church of Helsinki, Finland
1km / 0.62mi
Marsalkka Mannerheimin ratsastajapatsas
Marsalkka Mannerheimin ratsastajapatsas
Equestrian statue in Helsinki of Marshal Mannerheim, created 1960 by Aimo Tukiainen
370m / 410yd
Mikael Agricola Church
Mikael Agricola Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
1.5km / 0.94mi
Freemason's Grave
Freemason's Grave
Tomb and memorial in Helsinki, Finland
440m / 480yd
Aleksis Kivi Memorial
Statue in Helsinki of author Aleksis Kivi, created 1939 by Wäinö Aaltonen
70m / 80yd
Pyhän Sydämen kappeli
Pyhän Sydämen kappeli
Church building in Kallio, Finland
1.5km / 0.93mi
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Helsinki, Finland
460m / 0.29mi
Alexander II
Alexander II
Memorial in Helsinki of czar Alexander II of Russia, created 1894
0.6km / 0.37mi
The Stone of The Empress
The Stone of The Empress
Memorial in Helsinki of czar Nikolai I of Russia and Empress Alexandra Fjodorovna first visit to Helsinki in 1833, created 1835 by Carl Ludvig Engel
0.8km / 0.5mi

About Helsinki

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, offers a blend of modernity and tradition, making it an interesting destination to explore. One of the must-see landmarks is the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, known for its striking white façade and green dome. The nearby Senate Square is an important historical site where you can appreciate the architectural harmony of the surrounding buildings.

For those interested in cultural experiences, the Ateneum Art Museum houses an impressive collection of Finnish art, while the Kiasma Museum focuses on contemporary art and design. A visit to the Market Square provides a taste of local life, where you can find fresh produce, handicrafts, and traditional Finnish foods.

Exploring the archipelago is also a rewarding experience. Taking a ferry to the nearby islands, such as Suomenlinna, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, allows you to wander through historical fortifications and enjoy scenic views of the sea.

The design district is another highlight, showcasing Finland's rich design heritage with various boutiques, galleries, and cafés. Here, you can discover unique Finnish design items and perhaps even visit the Design Museum to gain insight into the evolution of Finnish aesthetics.

For a more relaxed experience, the Esplanadi Park offers a pleasant green space to unwind amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a popular spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy picnics, outdoor concerts, and seasonal markets.

Lastly, the sauna culture is an essential part of Finnish life. Visiting a traditional public sauna, such as Löyly or Kotiharjun Sauna, provides an authentic experience of this cherished national pastime. Engaging in a sauna session can be a soothing way to end a day of exploration in Helsinki.




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