Guidebook for Helsinki

Adriana
Guidebook for Helsinki

Everything Else

Moko is part home decor / part lunch place / part coffee shop. They have daily soups, salads and pasta, as well as other menu items. They also have a coffee shop located inside. Bang for the buck!
40 locals recommend
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 Perämiehenkatu
40 locals recommend
Moko is part home decor / part lunch place / part coffee shop. They have daily soups, salads and pasta, as well as other menu items. They also have a coffee shop located inside. Bang for the buck!
The only nude beach in Helsinki is here, but you can take a boat here and have amazing nature walks as well as some great "beaches" :) A summertime must-do.
49 locals recommend
Pihlajasaari
49 locals recommend
The only nude beach in Helsinki is here, but you can take a boat here and have amazing nature walks as well as some great "beaches" :) A summertime must-do.
In case you need to mail something, this is the local post office...
Annankatu 8
8 Annankatu
In case you need to mail something, this is the local post office...
Lovely laser cut jewelry. Very cool and original...makes great gifts for friends! Owned by a good friend of mine, as well. Go in and tell her Adriana sent you and she'll probably hook you up :)
titiMadam miniFarm
14 Fredrikinkatu
Lovely laser cut jewelry. Very cool and original...makes great gifts for friends! Owned by a good friend of mine, as well. Go in and tell her Adriana sent you and she'll probably hook you up :)

Food Scene

Best Thai restaurant in Helsinki. Family run and very affordable. The massaman curry and pad thai are my favourites! Everything is homemade - can't beat it.
90 locals recommend
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linja
90 locals recommend
Best Thai restaurant in Helsinki. Family run and very affordable. The massaman curry and pad thai are my favourites! Everything is homemade - can't beat it.
It's not the most expensive nor the most economical of restaurants. Get the chef's (surprise!) 4 course tasting menu - not going to disappoint! Great selection of wines, and sommelier on staff.
52 locals recommend
Artek Helsinki
1 B Keskuskatu
52 locals recommend
It's not the most expensive nor the most economical of restaurants. Get the chef's (surprise!) 4 course tasting menu - not going to disappoint! Great selection of wines, and sommelier on staff.
Voted best restaurant in Helsinki and has a Michelin nod. Reservations recommended.
43 locals recommend
Ravintola Muru
41 Fredrikinkatu
43 locals recommend
Voted best restaurant in Helsinki and has a Michelin nod. Reservations recommended.
Probably one of the best coffee shops in Helsinki. But, they have the most AMAZING hot chocolate...skip the coffee (it's generally not so great in Finland) and try the hot choco. You won't regret it!
25 locals recommend
Kaffecentralen
59 Fredrikinkatu
25 locals recommend
Probably one of the best coffee shops in Helsinki. But, they have the most AMAZING hot chocolate...skip the coffee (it's generally not so great in Finland) and try the hot choco. You won't regret it!
Italian owner looks like Robert Deniro...very grumpy, but the place had great salads and sandwiches for pretty reasonable prices!
33 locals recommend
Gran Delicato, Kalevankatu
31 Albertinkatu
33 locals recommend
Italian owner looks like Robert Deniro...very grumpy, but the place had great salads and sandwiches for pretty reasonable prices!
Mexican - Finnish fusion restaurant...it actually is pretty delicious. Order the chips and guacamole to start...NOM.
Unioninkatu 18
18 Unioninkatu
Mexican - Finnish fusion restaurant...it actually is pretty delicious. Order the chips and guacamole to start...NOM.
Awesome coffee and cool concept store. Right by the Bridge of Love! A good stop while sightseeing in the area.
46 locals recommend
Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
Kanavaranta
46 locals recommend
Awesome coffee and cool concept store. Right by the Bridge of Love! A good stop while sightseeing in the area.
Modern take on Finnish classics. Super tasty food and great service. Expect to pay about 40 EUR per person.
29 locals recommend
Ateljé Finne
14 Arkadiankatu
29 locals recommend
Modern take on Finnish classics. Super tasty food and great service. Expect to pay about 40 EUR per person.
Charming mexican place with tasty food but terrible service. Don't come here if you're in a hurry ;) Finland is not known for great service...be warned!
Annankatu 20
20 Annankatu
Charming mexican place with tasty food but terrible service. Don't come here if you're in a hurry ;) Finland is not known for great service...be warned!

Drinks & Nightlife

Good for a cheap drink and a game of pool any day of the week.
33 locals recommend
Corona bar & billiard
3 Traverssikuja
33 locals recommend
Good for a cheap drink and a game of pool any day of the week.
Great cocktails, not so cheap, but worth every penny. The staff is easy on the eyes and can make anything you ask or make a cocktail to your liking. It's a win-win. Quite small, so get there early!
Erottajankatu 5
5 Erottajankatu
Great cocktails, not so cheap, but worth every penny. The staff is easy on the eyes and can make anything you ask or make a cocktail to your liking. It's a win-win. Quite small, so get there early!
You can see a band play, dance or just mingle. Good late night spot, but long queues. Close to my flat and usually my last stop home :)
22 locals recommend
Bar Loose
21 Annankatu
22 locals recommend
You can see a band play, dance or just mingle. Good late night spot, but long queues. Close to my flat and usually my last stop home :)
Considered one of the hippest bars in Helsinki. Good ambiance - music is hit or miss. But when it hits right, it's a good party til 4 in the morning :)
14 locals recommend
Hämeentie 13
13 Hämeentie
14 locals recommend
Considered one of the hippest bars in Helsinki. Good ambiance - music is hit or miss. But when it hits right, it's a good party til 4 in the morning :)
Good finger food, swing dancing and RUM. Decorated in the traditional Americana style of tattooing. One of my favourite bars to frequent!
6 locals recommend
Sanduddsgatan 2
2 Hietaniemenkatu
6 locals recommend
Good finger food, swing dancing and RUM. Decorated in the traditional Americana style of tattooing. One of my favourite bars to frequent!

Arts & Culture

Modern and Contemporary Art Museum - only houses about 2 exhibitions at a time. The architecture amazing and some of the art on display is pretty rad. Always worth a look!
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 locals recommend
Modern and Contemporary Art Museum - only houses about 2 exhibitions at a time. The architecture amazing and some of the art on display is pretty rad. Always worth a look!
Definitely worth the trek to Espoo...always have great exhibitions and their permanent collection on Finnish modernist design rocks. Check it out!
47 locals recommend
EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art
5 Ahertajantie
47 locals recommend
Definitely worth the trek to Espoo...always have great exhibitions and their permanent collection on Finnish modernist design rocks. Check it out!
Big movie theater, playing all the popular stuff!
135 locals recommend
HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen Rautatiekatu
135 locals recommend
Big movie theater, playing all the popular stuff!

Shopping

Marvelous array of cards, wrapping paper, home knick knack, stationary, etc...
Pino
22 Fredrikinkatu
Marvelous array of cards, wrapping paper, home knick knack, stationary, etc...
The most famous department store in Helsinki. It literally has EVERYTHING. I kid you not...and great customer service.
Stockmann Sverige AB Suomen sivuliike
1 Kutomotie
The most famous department store in Helsinki. It literally has EVERYTHING. I kid you not...and great customer service.
If you're in the market for a super awesome bike, then go here. Or just to browse and drool over their beautiful bikes!
Pelago
32 Kalevankatu
If you're in the market for a super awesome bike, then go here. Or just to browse and drool over their beautiful bikes!

Sightseeing

Suomenlinna Fortress is one of Finland's UNESCO world heritage sites. You can enjoy different museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants for. Take a ferry from Helsinki's Market Square.
Hostel Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Fortress is one of Finland's UNESCO world heritage sites. You can enjoy different museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants for. Take a ferry from Helsinki's Market Square.
Right in the center of central historic Helsinki - cathedral dates back to the 1600s - just a lovely building.
210 locals recommend
Helsinki Cathedral
29 Unioninkatu
210 locals recommend
Right in the center of central historic Helsinki - cathedral dates back to the 1600s - just a lovely building.
You can take tours inside (if you like that sort of thing!)
31 locals recommend
The Parliament House
30 Mannerheimintie
31 locals recommend
You can take tours inside (if you like that sort of thing!)