Helsinki Travel Guide
Restaurants
A great place to sample the authentic NYC/Napoli style pizzas that have recently become fashionable in Helsinki.
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Daddy Greens
26 Iso RoobertinkatuA great place to sample the authentic NYC/Napoli style pizzas that have recently become fashionable in Helsinki.
This vegetarian restaurant is located at the junction of Erottaja and Iso Roobertinkatu, the lively pedestrian street that used to be the nightlife epicenter of the city.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Yes Yes Yes
1 Iso RoobertinkatuThis vegetarian restaurant is located at the junction of Erottaja and Iso Roobertinkatu, the lively pedestrian street that used to be the nightlife epicenter of the city.
This filipino restaurant is a popular lunch place among locals. Prepare to queue a bit if you visit around noon.
PAISANO
45 KorkeavuorenkatuThis filipino restaurant is a popular lunch place among locals. Prepare to queue a bit if you visit around noon.
Bronda has a unique and interesting interior space where the street above blends with the architecture of the restaurant. A good place for starting the evening.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Bronda
20 EteläesplanadiBronda has a unique and interesting interior space where the street above blends with the architecture of the restaurant. A good place for starting the evening.
If you are looking for a genuine finnish atmosphere instead of the trendy restaurants in the center, give Sea Horse a go. It is unassuming and popular with the local artists. You may bump into characters like Andy McCoy of Hanoi Rocks in this classic restaurant.
97 yerel halk öneriyor
Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuIf you are looking for a genuine finnish atmosphere instead of the trendy restaurants in the center, give Sea Horse a go. It is unassuming and popular with the local artists. You may bump into characters like Andy McCoy of Hanoi Rocks in this classic restaurant.
Architecture, culture and art
Check out the makerspace on the second floor and the wonderful architecture on the big open space on the third floor.
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Oodi Central Library
4 TöölönlahdenkatuCheck out the makerspace on the second floor and the wonderful architecture on the big open space on the third floor.
Swimming outdoors and enjoying finnish sauna is quite an experience, whether it's summer or winter. The bar on top of the building is a great place to catch last rays of sunshine during summer.
218 yerel halk öneriyor
Allas Deniz Havuzu
2a KatajanokanlaituriSwimming outdoors and enjoying finnish sauna is quite an experience, whether it's summer or winter. The bar on top of the building is a great place to catch last rays of sunshine during summer.
Kaivopuisto is the classic park in Southern Helsinki, hosting concerts and events during summertime. There is a lonely observatory and historical villas, often housing embassies of various caountries. Be sure to check out the boats and the lovely seaside walk if you venture this far South during your visit.
189 yerel halk öneriyor
Kaivopuisto
Kaivopuisto is the classic park in Southern Helsinki, hosting concerts and events during summertime. There is a lonely observatory and historical villas, often housing embassies of various caountries. Be sure to check out the boats and the lovely seaside walk if you venture this far South during your visit.
A lot of people like to visit Suomenlinna sea fortress when they visit Helsinki. It's a historical island with a number of old military structures and wooden houses. It has a special charm and the boat trip to the island is a good chance to have a different view of the city. It is not spectacularly beautiful but it has a totally different ambience than the center of the city.
430 yerel halk öneriyor
Suomenlinna
A lot of people like to visit Suomenlinna sea fortress when they visit Helsinki. It's a historical island with a number of old military structures and wooden houses. It has a special charm and the boat trip to the island is a good chance to have a different view of the city. It is not spectacularly beautiful but it has a totally different ambience than the center of the city.
This is a safe bet for fans of contemporary art and architecture.
384 yerel halk öneriyor
Kiasma Çağdaş Sanat Müzesi
2 MannerheiminaukioThis is a safe bet for fans of contemporary art and architecture.
Just like high quality pizzerias, also high quality genuine finnish public saunas have been popping up in the recent years. Löyly is one of the trendy and famous places, but you can find more "off the beaten path" options as well such as Kotiharjun Sauna, Kulttuurisauna, Yrjönkatu swimming pool, Uusi sauna etc.
322 yerel halk öneriyor
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaJust like high quality pizzerias, also high quality genuine finnish public saunas have been popping up in the recent years. Löyly is one of the trendy and famous places, but you can find more "off the beaten path" options as well such as Kotiharjun Sauna, Kulttuurisauna, Yrjönkatu swimming pool, Uusi sauna etc.
Shopping
Muji, a minimalistic japanese household objects manufacturer has opened their biggest store outside of Japan right here in Helsinki. It is located in the Kamppi mall which has a lot of other more mainstream stores and restaurants to see as well.
MUJI
1 Urho Kekkosen katuMuji, a minimalistic japanese household objects manufacturer has opened their biggest store outside of Japan right here in Helsinki. It is located in the Kamppi mall which has a lot of other more mainstream stores and restaurants to see as well.
Artek 2nd cycle is a second hand place specializing in classic finnish design. There is also a real Artek shop in the center, but you will find the prices quite a bit higher.
Artek 2nd cycle
4 Pieni RoobertinkatuArtek 2nd cycle is a second hand place specializing in classic finnish design. There is also a real Artek shop in the center, but you will find the prices quite a bit higher.
This is the classic department store, which regrettably has lost some of it's former glory, but it's still an interesting place to visit, especially if you need to get a lot of small errands and shopping done in one go.
256 yerel halk öneriyor
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThis is the classic department store, which regrettably has lost some of it's former glory, but it's still an interesting place to visit, especially if you need to get a lot of small errands and shopping done in one go.
A classic vinyl record shop in Viiskulma area. You will also find a few interesting fashion shops in the 50's style in the area.
Digelius Music Oy
48 LaivurinrinneA classic vinyl record shop in Viiskulma area. You will also find a few interesting fashion shops in the 50's style in the area.
Hakaniemi market hall is the more affordable option for those who are looking for groceries and farm products. There are also a few ethnic food markets in the vicinity. The market hall has been moved to a temporary boxy building while the actual old market hall is being renovated.
185 yerel halk öneriyor
Hakaniemi Çarşısı
1 HämeentieHakaniemi market hall is the more affordable option for those who are looking for groceries and farm products. There are also a few ethnic food markets in the vicinity. The market hall has been moved to a temporary boxy building while the actual old market hall is being renovated.
Nightlife
Kuudes Linja is part of nightlife complex located in the hip Kallio district. It has a mixture of underground and mainstream vibe. Check it out if you want to see young locals or if you are a music lover with a more eclectic taste.
128 yerel halk öneriyor
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieKuudes Linja is part of nightlife complex located in the hip Kallio district. It has a mixture of underground and mainstream vibe. Check it out if you want to see young locals or if you are a music lover with a more eclectic taste.
The only real rock club in Finland and one of the oldest rock clubs in Europe still operating.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuThe only real rock club in Finland and one of the oldest rock clubs in Europe still operating.
How about ice skating to music. You can have a hot drink here as well. Not a bad option if you are looking for something sporty to do in the evening.
Helsinki Buz Parkı
RautatientoriHow about ice skating to music. You can have a hot drink here as well. Not a bad option if you are looking for something sporty to do in the evening.
A speak-easy style vintage cocktail bar. There is often a queue and you ring a doorbel to get in. It's a social media free zone, so be prepared survive without your phone for an hour or two.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Chihuahua Julep
9 ErottajankatuA speak-easy style vintage cocktail bar. There is often a queue and you ring a doorbel to get in. It's a social media free zone, so be prepared survive without your phone for an hour or two.
One of the few "neighbourhood cinemas" that have been popping up in Helsinki recently. If the screening of the night is fully booked, try Maxim or WHS teatteri, too. You can often see art house and cult films in these wonderful dark paradises.
88 yerel halk öneriyor
RIVIERA
2 HarjukatuOne of the few "neighbourhood cinemas" that have been popping up in Helsinki recently. If the screening of the night is fully booked, try Maxim or WHS teatteri, too. You can often see art house and cult films in these wonderful dark paradises.
Trendy neighbourhoods
Kaartinkaupunki is the posh historic midtwon district in Helsinki. It used to be a bit of sleeping beauty, but during the past decade it has become the most desirable (and expensive) neightbourhood to live in, mainly due to diverse and compact street structure with plenty of services and the proximity of the central business district.
Kaartinkaupunki
Kaartinkaupunki is the posh historic midtwon district in Helsinki. It used to be a bit of sleeping beauty, but during the past decade it has become the most desirable (and expensive) neightbourhood to live in, mainly due to diverse and compact street structure with plenty of services and the proximity of the central business district.
For the more adventurous, Kallio is a great area to explore the darker and wilder side of Helsinki. It is the most densely populated area in Helsinki and you will find quite a cast of characters on the streets. Helsinki is a safe city, but here you need to keep your street smart and street cred pumped up. You will be rewarded with a glance at the less touristy and perhaps a more exciting view at finnish way of life.
75 yerel halk öneriyor
Kallio
For the more adventurous, Kallio is a great area to explore the darker and wilder side of Helsinki. It is the most densely populated area in Helsinki and you will find quite a cast of characters on the streets. Helsinki is a safe city, but here you need to keep your street smart and street cred pumped up. You will be rewarded with a glance at the less touristy and perhaps a more exciting view at finnish way of life.
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Gezinme
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Sushi buffets are an affordable lunch option
To have a particularly affordable lunch, try one of the numerous sushi buffets sprinkled around the city center. Moshi moshi, Itsudemo and Luckiefun's are just a few of the options. They are all quite similar both in menu and pricing.
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Finns are not great with etiquette
Finns generally don't care too much about hierarchy, small talk or complicated social manners. Don't be offended, it's just the pragmatic hunter gatherer ice age blood that still flowing through our veins that makes a lot of finns get straight to the point quite promptly.
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Don't stress it, people in Helsinki speak english
Everybody speak english here. If you are lucky, you may even find someone proficient in german or french. If you need directions or help, don't be shy, just ask anyone. They will be glad to help you.