Best Luxury Hotels in Finland

Set in a former harbour warehouse on the pretty Katajanokka promontory, this grand hotel features a sumptuous yet understated art nouveau style with plenty of light and space in each room. Each of the 462 guestrooms have been designed to be refreshingly different, although those who have their hearts set on pure luxury will want to make sure that they opt for the presidential suite, which is set on two spacious floors. Guests who enjoy classic Finnish cuisine will want to take the opportunity to dine in one of the hotel’s excellent restaurants.

In 2024 this central hotel (that’s right beside the railway station) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary. It’s a landmark on the horizon, rising 88 metres skyward and offering the best views around. Solo Sokos incorporates three restaurants and a rooftop bar at the very top of the tower, Moro Sky Bar, on the 25th floor. The hotel provides a playground for kids and a separate family dining area for breakfast, as well as a gym and free access sauna. Designed in a modern urban style, bedrooms have mattresses that shape to the body.

Found in the pretty garden district of Viinikka, just a mile and a half from the centre, this wooden building dates from 1927. Its 11 bedrooms offer true Scandi style, with a slightly vintage feel. The airy onsite restaurant creates its nutritious dishes using local producers’ ingredients from forests, lakes and gardens, using Finnish childhood flavour memories as inspiration for the menu. Breakfast/brunch are included in the room rate and offer an elegant spread with the likes of smoked salmon mousse à la Lillan and overnight oats. There’s also a lounge and summer terrace for bites and drinks.

Famous as being one of the most stylish and luxurious hotels in the whole of Helsinki this excellent hotel is conveniently located in the very heart of the city. Lovers of contemporary Finnish art are sure to admire the style of the establishment, while each of the 53 guestrooms are unique and come complete with an excellent range of modern amenities and luxurious fittings. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served in Andrea the hotels elegantly furnished restaurants who’s menu fuses Turkish Anatolian mezze with the freshest Finnish ingredients.

Conveniently located on the eighth floor of Helsinki’s airport, the Clarion Hotel is an excellent option for business travellers who like to be surrounded by luxury. The hotel also provides guests with quick and easy access to the city and the interior is sparkling new and very fresh. The guestrooms have been styled by celebrated designer Jaakko Puro and feature plenty of contemporary elements for luxury lovers such as ambient lighting control and huge walk-in showers, while guests are provided with a sauna that they can use to ease their senses after a long flight.

The Hotel Maria in Helsinki introduces a new level of luxury in the Nordic region as part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, this urban sanctuary features 117 rooms, including 38 suites, two restaurants, a grand ballroom, a chapel, and a state-of-the-art spa, plus a destination boutique with Faberge jewellery and Finnish design pieces. Guests can indulge in a range of bespoke experiences and wellness options, including tailored treatments by a Wellness Concierge, in-suite spa services, and private saunas in select suites. The hotel’s design combines Finnish heritage with contemporary luxury, emphasising spacious interiors and modern amenities. Culinary offerings are led by renowned chefs, featuring local and seasonal produce, with dining options ranging from intimate settings to vibrant brasseries. With its comprehensive facilities and services, The Hotel Maria offers exceptional comfort with a deep connection to Finnish culture.

Boasting the style and luxury of the late 19th century, this well-appointed and elegant establishment is popular with celebrities who are spending time in the city. Each guestroom is spacious and boasts a marble bathroom set with both a bathtub and a shower, while guests are treated to an excellent range of amenities such as a full gym, a spa and a sauna. The hotel’s Brasserie Kämp is the main restaurant, it is open daily for buffet breakfast as well as all-day dining and a popular Sunday brunch takes place there too.

Set close to the south harbour, Hotel Haven is stylish enough to attract travelling celebrities such as the Dalai Lama and Kylie Minogue while also providing premium service combined with plenty of homely touches. There are five different room categories for guests to choose from and those who have their hearts set on nothing but the best will love the Lux Sea View Rooms, which command stunning views of the harbour. Lovers of gourmet dining and fresh seafood will want to make sure that they indulge in a meal at the Havis restaurant, while the Bar Haven lounge is a decadent place to unwind in the evening.

Located in the very heart of Helsinki, this elegant hotel boasts an authentic 1950s style, while each guestroom offers the best that Nordic contemporary design has to offer. the rooms that are located on the ninth floor of the hotel are particularly choice as they come complete with large balconies, while the furniture is perfectly in keeping with the hotel’s ‘50s theme. In the summer months, guests will want to take a seat on the huge dining terrace where they will be treated to a huge selection of Finnish tapas dishes and stunning views of the city.

Set in a tranquil square and nestled amongst some of the most enchanting buildings in Helsinki, the Scandic Paasi is a real haven for design lovers. The white interiors are brightened with plenty of bold splashes of colour that creates a contemporary and quintessentially Scandinavian style. The Superior Plus rooms come complete with their own private sauna and spacious kitchenettes to help make guests feel right at home, while the large gym is the perfect place for guests to work up an appetite before indulging in the delicious dishes that are served in the enchanting floating Meripaviljonki pavilion.

An excellent location and imaginative style combine to make Klaus K one of the most popular luxury hotels in Helsinki. Fans of Finnish Kalevala mythology will note the many nods to the themes that have been utilised throughout the design of the hotel, which is followed through into each of the spacious guestrooms. The Sky Lofts are particularly impressive and come with very high-quality mattresses, while guests who book one of the Sky Suites will be able to unwind in a unique egg-shaped bed. Guests who secure one of these rooms will never need to venture far, as room service is available around the clock.

Snuggle up under the stars in a glass igloo, surrounded by arctic wilderness, as the Northern lights dance above your bed when you book into the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Guests can also opt for a log chalet, overlooking the igloos, or a self-catering Kelo (wood) and glass igloo that combines elements of the two. There’s also a two-bedded century-old traditional Finnish house and riverside chalets with private saunas. But reserved for the most adventurous are the full snow igloos, in which temperatures drop to between minus three and six celsius (super warm down-filled sleeping bags are provided to ensure a comfortable and inimitable night). Onsite are two restaurants, a glass igloo bar and the largest smoke sauna in the world.