Original Sokos Hotel Arina

4.0 star property

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Shopping centre
Manicures and pedicures
Point of interest
Extra beds
Sauna

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Pakkahuoneenkatu 16, Oulu, 90100
  • Rotuaari
    1 min walk
  • Oulun Tuomiokirkko
    4 min walk
  • Oulu Cathedral
    5 min walk
  • Oulu (OUL)
    20 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (SuperiorX - extra bed possibility)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Arina

Eco-certified Oulu hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Rotuaari
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, 3 coffee shops/cafes, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Original Sokos Hotel Arina offers 260 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

With your stay at Original Sokos Hotel Arina, you're connected to a shopping centre and just a quick walk from Rotuaari. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine while dining at Amarillo
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Rotuaari and 5 minutes on foot from Oulu Cathedral
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Original Sokos Hotel Arina offers its guests a sauna, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as 3 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 8 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Original Sokos Hotel Arina. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Oulu hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Amarillo – This restaurant specialises in Tex-Mex cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Frans &Camille – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Rosso – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Coffee House cafe bar – On-site café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Finnish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 26 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amarillo
  • Coffee House cafe bar
  • Frans &Camille
  • Rosso

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1938
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 26 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Original Sokos Hotel Arina Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 634 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 634 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stjepan, Round Rock

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Renowated rooms are neat. Basic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juuso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä paketti
Oikein mukava hotelli, hyvä aamupala ja ystävällinen palvelu.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti juuri remontoitu hotelli. Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Parkkipaikka voisi kuulua hintaan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly service at reception. Sauna was closed due to covid which was a major bummer. Fitness room was open but will be closed for a while due to renovation. Looking forward to using the new fitness room on my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Olli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sauna was the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Víctor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo weekend
Very well located in the city ceter, it has a parking inhouse that costs 18 EUR per night, the breakfast is excellent, there are a lot of nightclubs nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Esa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice!
Very good hotel, was my 2nd stay here and did not let me down this time either! Will come here sgain gor sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location. Front desk staff were not overly friendly or helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience
Excellent location and very good breakfast. Friendly staff. More tv channels would be nice and the timing of the automatic shower could be checked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, big rooms, very nice staff. Lovely breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Seppo

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haroon, Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Nice location and good gyn and spa facility
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018