Hotel Torni, Helsinki

Hotel Torni is a very famous place to stay in Helsinki. It is a part of the Sokos chain, which is quite well known in Finland. It was constructed in 1931. At that point in history, it became the tallest structure in Finland. It held on to that title until 1976, when the Fortum Headquarters took that honor.

The location was designed by the architectural firm of Jung and Jung three years before the opening. It was built with fourteen stories. There have been many famous people stay here, and was even once the place where the murder of Minna Craucher was planned. During the Second World War, it was also the home of the Air Defense Command for Finland.

On a different note, the hotel has been known as a place to get great food for a long time. Fine dining is at its best at the Ravintola Torni. There is also a beautiful bar at the very top, the Ateljee, which will give you a splendid view of the city. It also sponsors art work from many locals, which makes this a kind of trendy place to see.