Guidebook for Helsinki
Getting Around
Sörnäinen metro station
1 HelsinginkatuNearest metro station is right around the block
Food Scene
Kombo winebar & kitchen
2 KulmavuorenkatuBest tapas and wine around here with an unique atmosphere
Kahvila-ravintola Palema
2 TyöpajankatuTraditional Finnish lunch restaurant, real Kaurismäki-style
Tuk Tuk
19 VaasankatuBest Thai food by far!
Onda
13 b HämeentieAwesome South-American brunch
Best bread in Finland! Try their Levain bread, other selection is fine too.
Leipomo Keisari - Sörnäinen
10 SuvilahdenkatuBest bread in Finland! Try their Levain bread, other selection is fine too.
Sävy
12 Aleksis Kiven katuOne of our favorite cafes! They offer weekdays brunch, too.
Cafe Pequeño
11 VaasankatuAnother great small coffeeshop
Hand-made artisan gelatos and ice creams, flavors change often. Fine coffee, too.
9 locals recommend
Jädelino
2 TyöpajankatuHand-made artisan gelatos and ice creams, flavors change often. Fine coffee, too.
Most wonderful New York style coffeeshop founded by our amazing friend Sidney! They serve delicious breakfast both weekdays and weekends, their daily lunch specials are listed on their Facebook page.
6 locals recommend
Melt Vallila New York Eatery
18 SuvannontieMost wonderful New York style coffeeshop founded by our amazing friend Sidney! They serve delicious breakfast both weekdays and weekends, their daily lunch specials are listed on their Facebook page.
Best burgers in Finland can be found right next door! Even our Berlin-based burger connoisseur friend of ours totally approved of this place.
31 locals recommend
Social Burgerjoint
4 KulmavuorenkatuBest burgers in Finland can be found right next door! Even our Berlin-based burger connoisseur friend of ours totally approved of this place.
Drinks & Nightlife
B-Side Bar
2 TyöpajankatuNice and sunny terrace in Teurastamo
William K. Kurvi
2 HelsinginkatuMany local specialties as well as imported beers
Gigs from many genres including techno, rap, electro and rock. One of the few places open until late here.
128 locals recommend
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieGigs from many genres including techno, rap, electro and rock. One of the few places open until late here.
Acoustic gigs from various genres many times a week. Awesome cocktails, too!
85 locals recommend
Tenho Restobar
15 HelsinginkatuAcoustic gigs from various genres many times a week. Awesome cocktails, too!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful outdoor area, our favorite for jogging! There's a new bridge from Parrulaituri that doesn't show on maps yet.
86 locals recommend
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 MustikkamaanpolkuBeautiful outdoor area, our favorite for jogging! There's a new bridge from Parrulaituri that doesn't show on maps yet.
Essentials
K-market Sörkka
31 HämeentieBiggest selection of groceries
Lidl Sörnäinen
33 HämeentieMost affordable groceries
Shopping
Poola Kataryna
Sustainable ready-to-wear label for women and a design studio
Recci
16 HelsinginkatuSecond hand
Entertainment & Activities
Why not go have a look at cute animals in Korkeasaari Zoo? It's very close to us, right next to Mustikkamaa island and a perfect way to spend time with family.
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuWhy not go have a look at cute animals in Korkeasaari Zoo? It's very close to us, right next to Mustikkamaa island and a perfect way to spend time with family.