Experience Helsinki’s Design District for less

High level design normally involves high level expenditure, but this summer the Sokos Hotel Torni in Helsinki is offering a ‘Design Shopping Package’ compiling the best of Finnish design for a fantastic price.

Known as one of the most stylish capitals in Europe, Helsinki prides itself on its design credentials – so much so that a whole are of the city has been dedicated to this national obsession.

The ‘Design District Helsinki’ is a creative hub in the centre of the city spreading over 25 streets and featuring over 170 points of design interest from fashion boutiques such as the well known Marimekko to heavyweight furniture and design emporiums including Artek and national glass designer Iittala.

The ‘Design Shopping Package’ comprises accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in the Sokos Hotel Torni, a Design District Map, discounts at Design District stores, a copy of the Design Yearbook of Finland and a gift from the Design Forum.

The Sokos Hotel Torni is part of ‘Design District Helsinki’ and has strong design credentials having been built in 1928 by a firm of renowned architects. Recently refurbished with rooms now in three styles guests will stay in a ‘Functionalism’ room featuring a minimalist aesthetic with clean lines and striking colour schemes – find out more at - sokoshotels.fi/en/

Prices:

The Design Shopping package costs from €81,50 per person per night staying in a double room. Return flights to Helsinki with Finnair from London Heathrow start from £138.10 and from Manchester Airport from £136.60 (including taxes, fees and an online booking fee). For more information and for bookings please visit finnair.co.uk

easyjet also flies to Helsinki with one way flights from London Gatwick starting from £33.99 (including taxes). For more information and bookings see easyjet.com.

For further information on Helsinki, visit visitfinland.com/uk.