Guidebook for Helsinki
Drinks & Nightlife
Local hangout for young (20-30 year old) locals. Cheap beer, great atmosphere!
25 locals recommend
Pub Magneetti Vallila
20 MäkelänkatuLocal hangout for young (20-30 year old) locals. Cheap beer, great atmosphere!
Middle of the old wooden area resides one of the coolest small bars to grab a beer and a toast. Relaxed, quiet atmosphere.
Vallilantie 19
19 VallilantieMiddle of the old wooden area resides one of the coolest small bars to grab a beer and a toast. Relaxed, quiet atmosphere.
Little more upscale than the other bars in the Kallio area but the price is still very tempting. Good music.
66 locals recommend
Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuLittle more upscale than the other bars in the Kallio area but the price is still very tempting. Good music.
Food Scene
Sturenkatu 32
32 SturenkatuThe Nepalese in downstairs is quite good and close!
Mäkelänkatu
MäkelänkatuVERY small and VERY good Japanese restaurant
Cella
15 FleminginkatuVery good finnish food, highly recommendable!
Essentials
Alepa Sturenkatu 40
40 SturenkatuYour closest grocery store. Open until 23:00.
Alepa Hämeentie
25 HämeentieNearest 24 hour grocery store.
Everything Else
Public sauna. Old and legendary. Has been featured in many travel shows and magazines. Men and women have their own saunas, entrance around 10 euros. Do not expect a spa but a finnish sauna experience
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuPublic sauna. Old and legendary. Has been featured in many travel shows and magazines. Men and women have their own saunas, entrance around 10 euros. Do not expect a spa but a finnish sauna experience
Shopping
Upscale department store, be sure to check the Deli in the first floor.
256 locals recommend
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuUpscale department store, be sure to check the Deli in the first floor.