Scandic Waskia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Scandic Waskia is worth booking if you want a 4-star seaside stay in Vaasa with free parking and a big breakfast, at the lowest price of our three picks. If you want to walk everywhere in town or care most about guest scores, the other two picks rate higher.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Drivers and families get the most from it. Free parking, family rooms, a spa, a gym and a garden are all listed, and guests mention a waterpark next door. The setting is described as peaceful and by the sea.
Skip it if you want to step out of the door into the town centre. Guests describe it as a short drive from town, and its score of 8.2 was the lowest of the four hotels we compared. Some reviewers also feel the quality does not match the price.
Location and getting around
The address is Lemmenpolku 3, and the location score is 8.8.
Wasa Theatre is about 1.4 km away, roughly 18 minutes on foot. Korsholm Castle is about 7 km, around 88 minutes, and Korsholm Church is about 7.5 km, around 94 minutes. Both are far, so plan on public transport, a taxi or your own car.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked, so plan how you will get into town before you arrive.
What guests say
The score is 8.2 out of 10 from 1,056 reviews.
Breakfast is the standout. Guests describe an abundant buffet with a wide range of hot and cold options and sea views. The location also gets praise for its calm feel by the water, next to the waterpark.
Value splits opinion. Some think the rates are reasonable, while others feel the quality does not match what they paid. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so read recent reviews on those points.
Price and how it compares
The reference price was €105.50 per night, about €211 for 2 nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That was 39% below the sample median of €172.25. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Astor, cost €195 a night with an 8.7 score and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Original Sokos Hotel Royal, cost €190 a night with a 9.0 score and 4 stars.
An odd detail in Vaasa: on these dates the Luxury pick was €5 a night cheaper than the Best Value pick. Both cost roughly €85 to €90 more per night than Scandic Waskia, in exchange for higher scores.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Vaasa, a small sample. Scandic Waskia had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, which made it our Budget pick.
Its score was joint last of the four, and we want that to be clear. It earns its place on price, a 4-star rating and a facility list that is long for a budget choice.
Before you book
Listed facilities include a beachfront, spa and wellness center, gym, restaurant, garden, free parking, family rooms and free Wi-Fi. Opening times, availability and fees are not confirmed, so check the spa details for your dates.
Breakfast is listed as a buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Cancellation terms have not been assessed. The hotel carries a pet-friendly tag in our data; confirm the policy and any fee with the property.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Scandic Waskia in Vaasa city centre?
Guests describe it as by the sea and a short drive from town. Wasa Theatre is about 1.4 km away, roughly 18 minutes on foot on a straight-line estimate.
Does Scandic Waskia have free parking?
Free parking is listed. Check any conditions with the hotel before you arrive.
How much does Scandic Waskia cost?
The reference price was €105.50 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Is breakfast good at Scandic Waskia?
Guests praise an abundant buffet with hot and cold options and sea views. Check whether it is included in your rate.
Can I walk from Scandic Waskia to Korsholm Castle?
It is about 7 km, roughly 88 minutes on foot, which is far. Use public transport, a taxi or a car.