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Helsinki Rooftop Bars: The 10 Best Picks for 2026

Sip & dine in style above the Helsinki skyline
Guide last updated:April 24, 2026

From vibrant rooftop lounges to stylish rooftop restaurants, we will guide you to our favorite Helsinki rooftops, offering great views over both the city skyline and the Baltic Sea. Elevated venues, where you can make the most of the warm summer days and the long summer nights.

Update:
  • This article was updated April 24, 2026, with new venues, new information, video reviews and insider tips.
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    For each rooftop, this guide presents:

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    • Insider tips
    • Booking links
    • Dress codes
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    • Food & drinks
    • When to visit
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    • Ambience
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Best Rooftop Bars in Helsinki

1

BISOUBISOU

24th floor
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Kalasatama
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Indoor only
French flair meets Helsinki heights

Overview:24 floors above Kalasatama, BISOUBISOU Rooftop Restaurant & Bar redefines Helsinki’s dining scene with its refined French brasserie fare and sweeping city panoramas. This elegant venue welcomes guests to a Manhattan-inspired atmosphere, featuring a year-round glass veranda.

View:Through floor-to-ceiling windows you get unrivaled views across Helsinki’s rooftops, the shimmering archipelago, and the Baltic Sea.

Menu:The menu features classic French brasserie favourites with a modern twist, paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €16-17

Why visit:A unique destination in Helsinki, and an ideal choice for unforgettable occasions or impressing out-of-town guests.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Walk-ins are welcome at the bar, but dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
2

10. Kerros

10th floor
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Helsinki Central Station
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Indoor / Outdoor
Retro vibes with panoramic city views

Overview:A retro rooftop bar and restaurant, perched on top of the classic Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, right by the Helsinki Central Railway Station. Offering both an interior panoramic restaurant and an outdoor terrace, 10. Kerros is a year-round destination.

View:Enjoy sweeping 360° vistas over Helsinki’s cityscape.

Menu:Classic Scandinavian and European food, along with all needed to keep the thirst at bay: classic and seasonal cocktails, beer, wines and bubbles.

Price:Cocktails: €16.5

Why visit:A perfect spot for lunch or afternoon cocktails in the sun, all while overlooking the Helsinki skyline.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Come early for breakfast with a view.
3

Monkey Rooftop Bar

8th floor
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Kamppi
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Indoor / Outdoor
Tropical vibes above Helsinki

Overview:On the top floor of Scandic Simonkenttä you find Monkey Rooftop Bar, an 8th floor tropical oasis, with rooftop bar and verdant terraces.

View:Spectacular views over Helsinki city center and Helsinki Cathedral.

Menu:Sip on creative, refreshing cocktails alongside a well-chosen selection of beers and wines; light bar snacks complete the offering.

Price:Cocktails: €15

Why visit:Monkey Rooftop Bar offers an unbeatable combination of tropical atmosphere, buzzing weekend DJs, and stunning city vistas.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The rooftop is in full swing during the warmer months, but usually open weekends year-round.
4

Sky Terrace

7th floor
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Esplanadi
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Outdoor only (covered)
Summer hot-spot for elevated fun

Overview:Sky Terrace sits atop the 7th floor of Klaus K Hotel in central Helsinki, inviting to lively and elevated summer afternoons and evenings above the city. With a modern lounge design, the rooftop terrace is an al fresco spot, but also holds a glazed and semi-heated area.

View:Enjoy sweeping vistas over the lush Esplanadi Park, Helsinki’s historic rooftops, and the bustling city centre below.

Menu:Expertly mixed and summerish cocktails, aperitifs, and a refined selection of spirits and wines, complemented with light snacks.

Price:Cocktails: €14-17

Why visit:Sky Terrace is the perfect spot to soak up Helsinki’s summer energy, with music, atmosphere, and city views.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Fridays from June to August are especially vibrant, with live DJs setting the mood.
5

Loi Loi Rooftop

6th floor
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Konepaja
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Indoor / Outdoor
New World Asian cuisine and panoramic views

Overview:Found in the picturesque Konepaja area, Loi Loi Rooftop is a modern restaurant & bar, combining food, drinks and music. Perched on the 6th floor, the vibrant and stylish rooftop mixes interior seating with a covered alfresco terrace.

View:Panoramic views over Helsinki, available all year round.

Menu:Indulge in New World Asian cuisine with a casual and fun sensibility, or check out Finland's smallest commercial distillery, found at the heart of the restaurant, where artisanal gin varieties are made by hand everyday.

Price:Cocktails: €11-14

Why visit:The place to go for casual and tasty Asian flavours above Helsinki.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • There's happy hour Wednesday - Friday, 14.00 - 18.00.
6

Ateljee Bar

13th floor
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Kamppi
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Indoor / Outdoor
Classic Helsinki rooftop bar

Overview:Ateljee Bar crowns the iconic Hotel Torni, offering an artistic and sophisticated atmosphere high above Helsinki’s city centre. With both an inviting indoor lounge and open-air terraces, this rooftop is a local favourite for its cultural flair and ever-changing art exhibitions.

View:Soaring 70 metres above Kamppi, you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramas over central Helsinki, the bustling port, and the shimmering Baltic Sea.

Menu:A nice selection of wine, bubbles and beers, as well as a colorful collection of spritzers and other carefully selected cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €17.5

Why visit:Open from day to night, Ateljee Bar is pretty much always a great spot for stylish drinks with a view.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • Book ahead for the popular 'Breakfast with a view' experience.
7

Bistro O Mat Hakaniemi

9th floor
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Hakaniemi
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Indoor / Outdoor
Refined French-Scandinavian cuisine

Overview:Bistro O Mat brings an elegant blend of contemporary design and classic hospitality to the 9th floor of the Lyyra building in Hakaniemi, featuring a plush and sleek interior dining room and lounge , and a breezy and seasonal bistro-style outdoor terrace.

View:Panoramic vistas of the water and Helsinki’s skyline, with city rooftops and urban landmarks stretching in every direction.

Menu:The menu showcases French cuisine with a Scandinavian twist, complemented by a curated selection of wines and creative cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €15-18

Why visit:During the warmer months, when the terrace is in full swing, and you can enjoy some bites and cocktails in a more relaxed atmosphere under the open sky.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • The rooftop is available to book for private dinners, weddings, corporate events and other parties.
8

Lucy in the Sky

20th floor
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Keilaniemi
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Outdoor
Contemporary bistro food and amazing views

Overview:Lucy in the Sky crowns the iconic Accountor Tower in Keilaniemi, offering a sophisticated yet playful atmosphere inspired by the 1970s. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass and expansive terraces, this rooftop is renowned for its elegant design and relaxed, upscale vibe.

View:The rooftop showcases the best of the Helsinki region, from diverse urban landscapes and natural parks, to the glistening Finnish archipelago.

Menu:The rooftop menu features contemporary bistro food, as well as classic cocktail recipes, gin & tonic, akvavit blends, quality beers and an extensive wine list by sommelier Pekka Koiranen.

Price:Cocktails: €16.5

Why visit:For an elevated setting where you can sip drinks on the outdoor terraces, or celebrate a special occasion dinner at the restaurant.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • There's also a Lucy's Sushi menu.
9

Palace Restaurant

10th floor
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Southern Harbor
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Indoor / Outdoor
Michelin dining above Helsinki harbour

Overview:Right by the waterfront of Helsinki you find both a fine dining rooftop restaurant and a classy rooftop bar. Palace Restaurant and Bar is perched on the 10th floor of a classic building, and the restaurant in itself is also a classic one, even though a major renovation gave it a rebirth in the end of 2017.

View:Up here you get magical views of the waterfront in one direction and the city’s skyline in the other.

Menu:Savour gourmet cuisine with influences from both the Scandinavian and European kitchen, awarded two Michelin stars, alongside expertly crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list.

Price:Cocktails: €19

Why visit:Experience Helsinki’s finest culinary artistry and breathtaking harbour views in an atmosphere of understated luxury.

The Rooftop Guide
Our insider tip
  • If you plan to eat (which you should), reservations are highly recommended.
10

Closed during 2026 season

Alexis Rooftop Terrace

5th floor
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Vallila Konepaja
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Indoor / Outdoor
Bohemian hideaway with Riviera flair

Overview:Hidden on top of The Folks Hotel Konepaja, Alexis Rooftop is a summer hot-spot to enjoy Helsinki from above, surrounded with plenty of Riviera-vibes.

View:Great views over the Vallila Konepaja area.

Menu:Indulge in a crafted cocktail menu filled with summer flavours, complemented with a frequently changing wine list and a selection of microbrewery beers.

Why visit:Bohemian and trendy, Alexis Rooftop Terrace invites to cool summer afternoons and evenings, often highlighted with visits from great DJs.

Hans Ebenman
By:Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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