Guidebook for Helsinki!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local favorite. Rough decor. Probably the best (quality-wise) selection of craft beers in town. Very nice terrace in summertime. Aki Kaurismäki -decor. Can get crowded on fri/sat nights. Highly recommended.
9 localnici recomandă
One Pint Pub
2 SinikaislankujaLocal favorite. Rough decor. Probably the best (quality-wise) selection of craft beers in town. Very nice terrace in summertime. Aki Kaurismäki -decor. Can get crowded on fri/sat nights. Highly recommended.
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
2 TyynenmerenkatuNice view of the city from the bar
Nice decor, basic selection of beers. Nice terrace in the summertime.
10 localnici recomandă
Huutokonttori Kanttiini
2 VälimerenkatuNice decor, basic selection of beers. Nice terrace in the summertime.
Vin-Vin
6 BulevardiWinebar by the glass and nice atmosphere. Pricey.
Hemingway's
11 HietalahdenrantaBasic bar, make-believe-old, belongs to chain.
Essentials
Hypermarket, open 24h, near the apartment, highly recommended!
29 localnici recomandă
K-Citymarket Ruoholahti
21 ItämerenkatuHypermarket, open 24h, near the apartment, highly recommended!
Alepa Ruoholahdenkatu
23 RuoholahdenkatuNearest grocery store, has the essentials
S-Market Ruoholahti
15 ItämerenkatuMedium sized grocery store, cheap.
Sightseeing
An old hospital, which has been transformed to an art community. The scenery and nature is very for a walk. Also great for picnics and swimming in the summer.
14 localnici recomandă
Spitalul Lapinlahden
8 LapinlahdenpolkuAn old hospital, which has been transformed to an art community. The scenery and nature is very for a walk. Also great for picnics and swimming in the summer.
Cathedral in the heart of Helsinki by the senaationtori-square
210 localnici recomandă
Catedrala din Helsinki
29 UnioninkatuCathedral in the heart of Helsinki by the senaationtori-square
Catedrala Uspenski
1 PormestarinrinneOrthodox cathedral in Katajannokka
Old fortress island - one of Helsinki's most important historic sites. Built mostly in 1748, it is an island built to defend Helsinki against invadors. A must visit, especially on summer. Ferry goes from Kauppatori and can be boarded with a basic HSL ticket.
430 localnici recomandă
Suomenlinna
Old fortress island - one of Helsinki's most important historic sites. Built mostly in 1748, it is an island built to defend Helsinki against invadors. A must visit, especially on summer. Ferry goes from Kauppatori and can be boarded with a basic HSL ticket.
Parks & Nature
Saukonpaadenranta
SaukonpaadenrantaNice park by the sea. In the summers there is communal grill.
Nice park by the sea and Helsinki's oldest villas, nice architecture.
189 localnici recomandă
Kaivopuisto
Nice park by the sea and Helsinki's oldest villas, nice architecture.
Esplanada
PohjoisesplanadiNice park in the heart of Helsinki
Food Scene
Good and honest lunch. Very popular. Can get quite crowded between 11:30-12:30.
13 localnici recomandă
Pompier
29 AlbertinkatuGood and honest lunch. Very popular. Can get quite crowded between 11:30-12:30.
Nice italian oriented lunch place and restaurant. Affordable.
8 localnici recomandă
Trattoria Rivoletto
38 AlbertinkatuNice italian oriented lunch place and restaurant. Affordable.
Bites Burgers Kamppi
3 LapinlahdenkatuGood hamburgers and beers
One of Helsinki's oldest establishments - a cafe. Serves good a good, affordable brunch on weekends (for brunch please book in advance).
70 localnici recomandă
Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 BulevardiOne of Helsinki's oldest establishments - a cafe. Serves good a good, affordable brunch on weekends (for brunch please book in advance).
Ravintola Tokyo 55
55 RuneberginkatuNice sushi buffet lunch.
Pueblo bar y taqueria
27 EerikinkatuTaco place
Salutorget
15 PohjoisesplanadiFish restaurant in the heart of Helsinki. Pricier but very nice decor and food.
Kappeli
1 EteläesplanadiOld-school cafe in the heart of Helsinki
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaNice cafe by the seaside, serves good food also.
Helsingin Jäätelötehdas, Merisatamanrannan myyntipiste
10 MerisatamanrantaNice icescream vendor in the summertime.
Oldest Russian restaurant in Helsinki. One favoured by Mannerheim and many other iconic characters.
6 localnici recomandă
Bellevue
3 RahapajankatuOldest Russian restaurant in Helsinki. One favoured by Mannerheim and many other iconic characters.
Getting Around
Länsiterminaali T1
8 TyynenmerenkatuWest terminal. Big boats come and leave here.
Arts & Culture
Old cable factory. Nowadays home to artists and venue for all kinds of interesting events such as Slush, design and food festivals.
24 localnici recomandă
Kaapelitehdas
3 TallberginkatuOld cable factory. Nowadays home to artists and venue for all kinds of interesting events such as Slush, design and food festivals.