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Hotel FabianvsOriginal Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna ranks marginally better than Hotel Fabian. Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna comes in at 80 with approval from 4 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Star Service and Fodor's.
Hotel Fabian
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Fabianinkatu 7, Helsinki 00130, Finland
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Charming and stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the city, opened in 2010 and sister to the Haven hotel. Modern, individually decorated bedrooms with wood floors and tiled bathrooms"
OysterUpscale
"This 58-room boutique is one of the best upscale hotels in Helsinki, and is within walking distance of many top Helsinki attractions, shops, and restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Cozy, boutique hotel in central Helsinki with a residential vibe and complimentary bicycles." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Fabian Hotel, tucked into a courtyard in the heart of Helsinki, is a little place with a big heart which is all about service and details." Full review
The Guardian "A lovely boutique place that has met 60% of the city’s “Think Sustainably” criteria for accommodation. It is perfectly located for the Design District with its small artisan shops."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Central, but in a quiet part without the bustle of the other designer hotels, this place... is getting everything right." Full review
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service The Telegraph
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki 60100, Finland
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The quirky 1950s architecture and interior design of the Vaakuna dates back to the 1952 Helsinki Olympics." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Centrally located by the Central Railway Station, this lovely building, built in 1952, is one of the most stylish chain hotels in Finland."
Star Service "Opposite the train station, 1 kilometer from the harbor, this functional-style hotel occupies the fifth through eighth floors of the nine-story Sokos Department Store." Full review
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Staff members seem hard to pin down when it comes to special requests.
The Telegraph8.0
"Occupies the upper floors of the Sokos department store (reception on the ground floor) and is a short walk from the city’s main railway and national bus stations." Full review
