Guidebook for Helsinki
Parks & Nature
Kaivopuisto
Very nice park for a nice walk.
Very nice park 1mn by walk from my place, and you get a stunning view on the main harbor of the center.
Ask for "tähtitornipuisto" which is the finnish name.
27 locals recommend
Observatory Hill Park
Very nice park 1mn by walk from my place, and you get a stunning view on the main harbor of the center.
Ask for "tähtitornipuisto" which is the finnish name.
Pihlajasaari is an island located just 15 minutes by boat from the mainland, accessible from both Merisatama and Ruoholahti (€6/ €3,50). It’s a popular getaway from busy city life for many locals. There's a beach on the island as well as beautiful rocks to sunbath or have a picnic.
49 locals recommend
Pihlajasaari
Pihlajasaari is an island located just 15 minutes by boat from the mainland, accessible from both Merisatama and Ruoholahti (€6/ €3,50). It’s a popular getaway from busy city life for many locals. There's a beach on the island as well as beautiful rocks to sunbath or have a picnic.
Essentials
S-Market Kasarmitori
19 KasarmikatuFood is there
Alepa Ullanlinna
29 VuorimiehenkatuClosest shop from my place to buy food.
Food Scene
Traditional finnish food, famous for serving herrings.
My favorite restaurant in HKI to eat finnish traditionnal food.
97 locals recommend
Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuTraditional finnish food, famous for serving herrings.
My favorite restaurant in HKI to eat finnish traditionnal food.
Pjazza
18 B YrjönkatuFancy looking place to eat italian food, worth the try.
Ravintola Central
15 PietarinkatuPizzaz, meat, you name it...
The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee and tea.
30 locals recommend
Covered Market
The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee and tea.
Located in the South Harbour at the very beginning of the Esplanade Park, the Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
125 locals recommend
Market Square
EtelärantaLocated in the South Harbour at the very beginning of the Esplanade Park, the Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
Stunning views and plenty of space ! Löyly boasts more than 1,600m2 of outdoor seating area, split over three levels. The largest terrace, at sea level, is open during the restaurant opening hours, weather permitting of course. A further outdoor area is found on the roof, allowing glorious, uninterrupted sea views. And of course famous for having a sauna.
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaStunning views and plenty of space ! Löyly boasts more than 1,600m2 of outdoor seating area, split over three levels. The largest terrace, at sea level, is open during the restaurant opening hours, weather permitting of course. A further outdoor area is found on the roof, allowing glorious, uninterrupted sea views. And of course famous for having a sauna.
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaFamous seaside terrace to have a drink, eat, or enjoy the sun.
Shopping
The main department store of helsinki where you can find anything you want.
256 locals recommend
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThe main department store of helsinki where you can find anything you want.
Sokos Department store, Helsinki
9 MannerheimintieA competitor of Stockmann, not far away.
Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katuYou will find anything you want over there.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioMuseum of contemporay art.
Museum of finnish architecture, that's the place to be.
16 locals recommend
Museum of Finnish Architecture (Arkkitehtuurimuseo)
24 KasarmikatuMuseum of finnish architecture, that's the place to be.
Design Museum Helsinki
23 KorkeavuorenkatuMuseum of Finnish design.
The Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuThe Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most famous place to go out and have fun in the center on thursday nights (especially summertime), aswell as saturdays, actually on my street. Fridays not so.
15 locals recommend
Ravintola Kaarle XII
40 KasarmikatuOne of the most famous place to go out and have fun in the center on thursday nights (especially summertime), aswell as saturdays, actually on my street. Fridays not so.
The fanciest place in town where the trendiest people go and have fun, on two floors, bars, nightclub, 1 VIP lounge with terrace and an other terrace for regular customers.
34 locals recommend
Resturant Teatern
2 PohjoisesplanadiThe fanciest place in town where the trendiest people go and have fun, on two floors, bars, nightclub, 1 VIP lounge with terrace and an other terrace for regular customers.
LUNGI Kortteliravintola
2 a KorkeavuorenkatuA little chill place to have a little drink, and food.
Just ask the reception of the hotel how to get to the bar at the top floor, you will get the best view of whole helsinki, guaranteed.
35 locals recommend
Restaurant Torni
5 KalevankatuJust ask the reception of the hotel how to get to the bar at the top floor, you will get the best view of whole helsinki, guaranteed.
Fancy seaside terrace where people come and enjoy their drinks while watching the sailing boats passing thru.
70 locals recommend
Kaivopuiston Mattolaituri Oy
3 A EhrenströmintieFancy seaside terrace where people come and enjoy their drinks while watching the sailing boats passing thru.
Everything Else
Boat to stockholm, 5mn by walk from my place, this is by far the best boat to travel to stockholm, luxurious one.
12 locals recommend
Silja Line Terminal
1 OlympiarantaBoat to stockholm, 5mn by walk from my place, this is by far the best boat to travel to stockholm, luxurious one.
Boat to stockholm, not as prestigious as "silja line" boat, but still a nice one and cheaper aswell.
17 locals recommend
Viking Line
1 KatajanokanlaituriBoat to stockholm, not as prestigious as "silja line" boat, but still a nice one and cheaper aswell.
Tallink Silja Oy
19 ErottajankatuBoat to Tallinn.
Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari is one of the oldest zoos in the world (established already in 1889). In Helsinki Zoo you'll meet animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuHelsinki Zoo Korkeasaari is one of the oldest zoos in the world (established already in 1889). In Helsinki Zoo you'll meet animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest