Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu, Joensuu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Torikatu 20, Joensuu, Finland, 80100

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8.6

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4.3

“This hotel is right in the heart of the city, making it super easy to walk to both the train station and the university!”view full review

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu (4-star) offers full-service amenities within the city's vibrant heart. The hotel features a sauna department certified for an authentic Finnish experience, multiple dining options, and pet-friendly accommodations. The property maintains a solid 8.4/10 rating on Booking.com.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Sokos Hotel feature cable TV, a work desk, and private bathrooms with showers. The hotel's new wing includes superior queen rooms and options for accessible accommodations. Guests can also enjoy views of either the courtyard or the marketplace.

Dining Options

Dining options include Restaurant Rosso, offering renowned pizzas and a kid-friendly play area for cooking. Guests can also explore local cuisine at Amarillo, known for its Tex-Mex offerings. Regular breakfast is served in a comfortable setting, welcoming non-hotel guests as well.

Leisure & Services

The hotel features a sauna department, equipped with separate saunas for men and women and relaxing jacuzzis. Additional facilities include exercise equipment accessible outside the sauna's regular hours. Guests can also reserve private sauna events for groups.

Location & Accessibility

Sokos Hotel provides business amenities including meeting spaces and is conveniently located near transportation links. The train and bus stations are within walking distance, facilitating easy access. Nearby attractions include the North Karelian Museum and Joensuu church.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Single Room

1 person

195 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

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Standard Twin Room

2 persons

230 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Superior Twin Room

2 persons

280 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

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What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

The breakfast spread was really good, featuring a variety of local produce that made for a good start to my day. I particularly enjoyed the freshly made Carelian pies that added a unique touch to my morning.

Jessica Thompson. United States, 2024-04-15read full review

Inviting Sauna

The sauna facilities were a highlight of my stay! I loved having access to both a steam sauna and jacuzzi, making it a perfect place to unwind after a long day. The ambiance was relaxing and just what I needed.

DaveyBoy99. Canada, 2024-07-22read full review

Convenient Parking

The parking facilities were conveniently located within the same building, making it easy for me to access my car whenever needed. The security was also impressive, providing peace of mind throughout my stay.

Samantha Green. Australia, 2024-01-11read full review

Pristine Interiors

I was pleasantly surprised by the pristine condition of my room. The recently renovated interiors were not only clean but also well-lit, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere during my stay.

Mark Adams. United Kingdom, 2024-10-03read full review

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Laundry
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Leisure/ TV room
Spa lounge
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Torikatu 20, Joensuu, Finland, 80100

Map view

Torikatu 20, Joensuu, Finland, 80100

City landmarks

Church

Joensuu church

3700 ft

Garden

Botania

1.3 mi

Landmark

Joensuun Areena

4200 ft

Landmark

Linnunlahti

1.3 mi

Landmark

Rantakyla

2.0 mi

Landmark

Prisma Joensuu

1.5 mi

Landmark

Siilainen

1.5 mi

Landmark

Vainoniemi

1.5 mi

Landmark

Pielisjoki

1.6 mi

Landmark

Kukkosensaari

1.7 mi

Landmark

Koivuniemi

2.0 mi

Bay

Sulkulahti

2.1 mi

Landmark

The Utra Allotment

2.7 mi

Landmark

Noljakka

2.8 mi

Nearby

Museum

Taidemuseo

2000 ft

Museum

North Karelian Museum

2000 ft

Church

Saint Nicholas Church in Joensuu

1900 ft

Kauppakatu 23

Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla

2000 ft

Theatre

Municipal Theatre of Joensuu

500 ft

Koskikatu 1

Taitokortteli

2000 ft

Island

Ilosaari

1400 ft

Kauppakatu 23

Sinisen virran portti

600 ft

Restaurants

Amarillo Joensuu

200 ft

Siltakatu 8

Teatteriravintola

800 ft

Rantakatu 20

Cafe & Cakeshop Houkutus

400 ft

Torikatu 24

Otto Trattoria & Caffe

1400 ft

Kauppakatu 27

Local Bistro

1000 ft

Koskikatu 9

Bar Play

600 ft

Kauppakatu 23 B

Kauppaneuvoksen Kahvila

900 ft

Koskikatu 1 Taitokortteli

Marttakahvio

800 ft

Keskusaukio 4a

Deli-China

900 ft

Koskikatu 7

Nana

1100 ft

Kauppakatu 23

Getting around

City Centre

Joensuu2 min · 400 ft

Airports

Joensuu Airport (JOE)18 min · 7.1 mi

Savonlinna Airport (SVL)212 min · 87.7 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at EUR 12 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2010

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

Former name

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu, Joensuu

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Services

Location & Accessibility

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What our guests says about facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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