Picolo recommends · Hotel in Helsinki, Finland
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
Take the lift to the top of an interwar tower and the whole of Helsinki, roofs, spires and sea, spreads out below your glass.
Arrive at the top-floor bar as the light goes and you see why people queue for it. The roofs of the centre, the church domes and the harbour beyond spread out in every direction, and the sea fades to grey on the horizon.
Torni was among the tallest buildings in the city when it went up between the wars, and it still stands out on the skyline. Inside, rooms range widely, from compact and old-fashioned to large and contemporary, so it pays to read the room descriptions carefully.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
We chose Torni for the combination of history and that view. Staying in one of the city's landmark buildings, with a bar at the top you could reach in your slippers, is a Helsinki experience few other hotels can offer.
Room quality is uneven. The smallest rooms are tight, so book one of the larger categories if you plan to spend time in the room. Choose Torni for its character and its view, not for consistency.
What you get
- Top-floor bar with views over the city and sea
- Historic tower from the interwar years
- Room types from classic to modern
- Central position between the station and the Design District
- Cafés and shops in the surrounding streets
A day at Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
- Morning
- A walk to the railway station to see Eliel Saarinen's granite facade.
- Midday
- Lunch and shopping in the Design District, a few blocks south.
- Afternoon
- The Ateneum art museum on the station square.
- Evening
- Up to the rooftop bar early, before the evening crowd.
Location
City centre, Helsinki, Finland
Open in MapsQuestions about Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
Is the rooftop bar at Hotel Torni open to non-guests?
Yes. The bar at the top draws locals and visitors as well as hotel guests, so it can be busy. Arrive early in the evening for the best chance of a seat by the window.
How far is Hotel Torni from the railway station?
It is a short walk, close enough to manage with a suitcase, and the Design District lies just as near in the other direction.
Is Hotel Torni a historic building?
Yes. The tower dates from the interwar period and remains a landmark on the skyline of central Helsinki, easy to spot from the harbour and the surrounding streets.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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