What it is

An arty 171-room hotel with a rooftop terrace bar, beloved breakfast buffet, 24-hour gym, and an Italian restaurant the locals love.

What it isn't

Fusty and cold. Klaus K is welcoming to all types and all stripes, and they want everyone to know it.

What we think

Guest rooms at Klaus K are everything you need, with a stylish twist. Even the 139 square foot “Mini” option feels like a treat, thanks to a cozy bed you’ll never want to get out of, Chromecast TV, Lavazza coffee maker, and a minibar. If you’re visiting with a friend or the fam, we love the Sky Studio, which has a glowing LED lit headboard, sculptural light fixtures, robes, a Finnish Unikulma mattress and a comparatively roomy 215 square foot (or larger) footprint. Or try one of their rooms designed by a local Finnish artist; the Art Room by Jani Leinonen is our fave for its crisp, tailored interiors and separate sitting area where your names can be painted by the artist right on the walls.

You're here because

The included breakfast is a fever dream of European morning buffets, and ranges from cheeses to fluffy pastries to only-in-Finland muesli toppings.

The Moment

It feels like everyone who’s anyone is up on the roof on the 7th floor Sky Terrace, where a DJ is spinning into the sunset. Around you, the skyline looks like an urban fairytale, made all the more entrancing by this Finlandia vodka cocktail.

Restaurants & Bars

Toscanini - Serving authentic Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sky Terrace - A unique rooftop bar high above the rooftops of Helsinki, on the 7th floor of the hotel.

Location

The heart of Helsinki, just four blocks walk from the Gothic Revival-style Design Museum, where the collection includes 75,000 objects and even more drawings.