Sokos Hotel Torni
Historic Art Deco landmark with bohemian intellectual atmosphere. The rooms split into two distinct styles — Art Deco tower rooms and Jugend (Art Nouveau) Kyllikki wing rooms. Original Finnish art everywhere. A serious drinking history: Prohibition-era speakeasy, Helsinki's first rooftop bar, first Irish pub in Finland.
Solo Up rooms on floors 7–11 have the famous glass-walled showers and best city views, but they're genuinely small (12–20 m²) — great for solo travelers, awkward for couples sharing
Why It Matters
Finland's first skyscraper, opened 1931. The roof was originally rigged as a mooring point for the Graf Zeppelin airship — the passage still exists in the ceiling of Ateljee Bar. During WWII, the building served as a Soviet delegation HQ. Famous guests include Roger Moore, Jean Sibelius, and Lee Harvey Oswald (two nights in 1959, en route to attempt Soviet defection). Holds Green Key certification and Finland's Sustainable Travel badge.
Hotel Torni opened on March 19, 1931 as Finland's first skyscraper — designed by brothers Bertel and Valter Jung in a mix of Art Deco and Functionalism, inspired by 1920s American high-rises. It was the tallest building in Finland until 1976. The hotel completed a full renovation in spring 2022, but the bones are intact: 14 stories, a 1960s cocktail bar, the 1951 Ateljee rooftop bar (Helsinki's first), and a collection of original Finnish art spread across hallways and rooms. The adjoining Kyllikki wing, integrated in 1981, adds Jugend-style rooms with furniture designed by Eliel Saarinen. The whole place feels genuinely lived-in rather than museum-preserved.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Art Deco Suite
The hotel's Art Deco suites at 36–41 m² with a separate living room and bedroom, balcony, and full bathroom with tub. Sleeps up to three. Air conditioning, minibar, and flat-screen TV. Rituals bath products in suites. The most architectural expression of the original 1931 design.
King (200 cm) · 38 sqmJugend Junior Suite
Located in the Kyllikki Jugend (Art Nouveau) wing, integrated into the hotel in 1981. Spacious at 36–40 m² with city views and a large bathroom with tub. The Jugend design is distinctly different from the Art Deco tower rooms — more ornate national romantic styling. Flat-screen TV and coffee machine.
King (200 cm) · 38 sqmSolo King
The main king-bed standard option, running 20–25 m². A solid step up from the queen in terms of sleeping space. Art Deco design touches, full minibar, conventional private bathroom with shower or bathtub.
King (180 cm) · 22 sqmSolo Queen
Standard double rooms ranging from 15–23 m² depending on exact unit. Art Deco styling with conventional bathroom. Sizes vary noticeably within this category — worth requesting a higher floor or larger unit at check-in.
Queen (160 cm) · 19 sqmSolo Single
Entry-level rooms in the hotel, sized for one. Classic design with flat-screen TV, minibar, and work desk. Conventional bathroom (shower or bathtub). Good option when the priority is the location and bars rather than the room itself.
Single (140 cm) · 17 sqmSolo Supreme King
The upgraded king option at 27–34 m². Reviewed well for bed and pillow quality. Coffee machine, bathrobes and slippers, minibar. A noticeable step up from the standard king without going to suite territory.
King (180 cm) · 30 sqmSolo Supreme Queen Triple
Fits up to four guests at 25–30 m². Useful for families or small groups. Queen bed with additional sleeping options, coffee machine, and full minibar.
Queen (160 cm) · 27 sqmSolo Twin
The largest non-suite standard room at 25–31 m², with two separate beds. Good for two travelers who want their own space. Parquet floors, seating area, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV.
Twin (2 x 100 cm) · 28 sqmSolo Up Queen with View
Queen version of the signature tower rooms on floors 7–11. Same glass-walled bathroom concept and city views, slightly more floor space than the single. Comes with coffee machine, minibar, bathrobes and slippers. Two free non-alcoholic drinks from minibar per day.
Queen (160 cm) · 18 sqmSolo Up Single with View
The most talked-about rooms in the building. Located on floors 7–11 in the original tower, these compact rooms have a glass wall between the bathroom (shower and toilet) and the sleeping area. Modern look, city views, and a design statement that divides opinion. Best for solo travelers who prioritize the view over elbow room.
Single (140 cm) · 12 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The 13th-floor Ateljee Bar runs ongoing rotating exhibitions of work by young Finnish artists. The hotel actively acquires pieces from these exhibitions for its permanent collection — art collected this way appears throughout the building. Free to visit during bar hours.
Special breakfast event held at the 13th-floor Ateljee Bar, combining the rooftop panorama with a morning meal. Check current scheduling via Raflaamo.
Evening dining experience at the top-floor Ateljee Bar with panoramic city views. Curated menu paired with the rooftop setting. Book via Raflaamo.
Three bikes and helmets available to borrow free of charge from the hotel reception. Each rental is for a maximum of three hours. Good for getting around central Helsinki and reaching neighborhoods like Kallio or the waterfront. Contact reception to check availability.
The hotel's long history is documented throughout the building. A dedicated history page on the official website covers everything from the Prohibition-era speakeasy to wartime use to famous guests. Staff are generally happy to discuss the building's stories.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Function room capacity 10–40 people, boardroom for 8–30 people. Restaurant Torni available for events up to 130 guests, plus 2 bars, pub, and summer terrace.
Room service available during limited hours. In-room breakfast can be ordered at additional charge for a luxurious room experience.
Complimentary breakfast buffet served at OR Restaurant & Bar. Mon–Fri 6:30–10am, Sat–Sun 7:30–11am. In-room breakfast available at additional charge.
Compact but well-equipped fitness space in the hotel basement, open around the clock for hotel guests at no charge. High-quality essential equipment, mirrored stretching area with mats. Good for a full-body workout without leaving the building.
24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. Concierge can arrange transport, restaurant bookings, and local recommendations.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available. Additional charge applies.
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply. Pet bowls provided.
Rooftop terrace accessible via Ateljee Bar on the 13th floor, with two open-air viewing decks. The hotel also has a street-level terrace courtyard garden.
The hotel holds both Green Key certification and the Sustainable Travel Finland badge, reflecting commitment to environmental standards.
High-speed wireless internet throughout the hotel and in all rooms. Every room equipped with a Chromecast media streamer for streaming personal content.
No on-site parking. Hotel recommends P-CityForum garage at Simonkatu 7. Discounted rate purchased at reception: €36/day (€34/day with S-Card). Vehicle registration recognised automatically on entry/exit.
Airport shuttle service available at additional charge. Approximately 29-minute drive to Helsinki-Vantaa airport (25 km).
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