Solo Sokos Hotel Torni

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni is one of Helsinki's defining buildings — Finland's first high-rise, raised in 1931 in a blend of art deco, classicism, and functionalism. The fourteen-storey tower served as an intelligence post during the Cold War and now hosts Ateljee Bar, one of Helsinki's most photographed rooftop spots, with a 360-degree view across the city and the sea. The hotel reopened in 2022 after a renovation that made it an eco-certified luxury property across 152 rooms, ranging from classic historic rooms in the original building to fully modern upgrades. Finnish sauna tradition is core to the offering — guests get free access to the hotel's smoke-free, mixed-gender rooftop sauna with a terrace, a rare way to take a sauna with the Helsinki rooftop landscape in view. The breakfast restaurant runs an international buffet, and operations lean sustainable with Green Key certification and local sourcing. The Torni position puts you in the middle of central Helsinki — by the main station, in the design district, and close to the Finnish parliament — making the hotel a strong pick for both business travel and cultural weekends.