Guidebook for Helsinki

Juha-Matti
Juha-Matti
Guidebook for Helsinki

Food Scene

A café/confectionery with lots of tasty sweet cakes, etc. http://www.ekberg.fi/en/
70 locals recommend
Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 Bulevardi
70 locals recommend
A café/confectionery with lots of tasty sweet cakes, etc. http://www.ekberg.fi/en/
This popular market hall offers plenty of food products sold from stalls by on-site vendors.
105 locals recommend
Hietalahti Market Hall
34 Lönnrotinkatu
105 locals recommend
This popular market hall offers plenty of food products sold from stalls by on-site vendors.
A small, cozy café right nearby the apartment. 집과 가장 가까운 카페입니다.
Cafe Tulips
14 Lönnrotinkatu
A small, cozy café right nearby the apartment. 집과 가장 가까운 카페입니다.
"Subway: Eat fresh!" Right next door from the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Subway
11 Tyynenmerenkatu
28 locals recommend
"Subway: Eat fresh!" Right next door from the apartment.
This lovely café is located right opposite Tuomiokirkko, definitely worth stopping by before- or after checking out the cathedral square. http://cafeengel.fi/en/
19 locals recommend
Café Engel
26 Aleksanterinkatu
19 locals recommend
This lovely café is located right opposite Tuomiokirkko, definitely worth stopping by before- or after checking out the cathedral square. http://cafeengel.fi/en/
A restaurant of traditional Finnish cuisine, recommended if you want to try out Finnish cuisine. http://www.ravintolaaino.fi/en/
40 locals recommend
Ravintola Amigo
15 Aleksanterinkatu
40 locals recommend
A restaurant of traditional Finnish cuisine, recommended if you want to try out Finnish cuisine. http://www.ravintolaaino.fi/en/
A recommended restaurant for those who want to try Finnish cuisine. Don't forget to make a table reservation! http://www.ravintolasavotta.fi/en/
41 locals recommend
Restaurant Story
Eteläranta
41 locals recommend
A recommended restaurant for those who want to try Finnish cuisine. Don't forget to make a table reservation! http://www.ravintolasavotta.fi/en/
かもめ食堂です。
40 locals recommend
Ravintola Amigo
15 Aleksanterinkatu
40 locals recommend
かもめ食堂です。

Shopping

Stockmann is thought of by many as THE shopping centre of Helsinki downtown. Considered hip by some, pricey by others, everything you'd want to shop for can be found here. 8 floors of shopping extravaganza! 아주 유명한 백화점입니다. 가격은 비쌀 수도 있는데 헬싱키 백화점중에 Stockmann은 아마 가장 사치스러워요. 이 백화점에 8층이 있습니다.
256 locals recommend
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 Aleksanterinkatu
256 locals recommend
Stockmann is thought of by many as THE shopping centre of Helsinki downtown. Considered hip by some, pricey by others, everything you'd want to shop for can be found here. 8 floors of shopping extravaganza! 아주 유명한 백화점입니다. 가격은 비쌀 수도 있는데 헬싱키 백화점중에 Stockmann은 아마 가장 사치스러워요. 이 백화점에 8층이 있습니다.
Marimekko is Finland's famous clothing/design brand, known worldwide. One of its stores can be found here.
Marimekko Forum
20 Mannerheimintie
Marimekko is Finland's famous clothing/design brand, known worldwide. One of its stores can be found here.
'Forum' consists of 140 stores and is one of Helsinki's biggest shopping centres. Everything from cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, electronics, etc. can be found here. http://www.forum.fi/en/
131 locals recommend
Forum
14–20 Mannerheimintie
131 locals recommend
'Forum' consists of 140 stores and is one of Helsinki's biggest shopping centres. Everything from cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, electronics, etc. can be found here. http://www.forum.fi/en/

Essentials

The closest convenience store to my apartment. Open until 12am.
K-Market Lönnrotsgatan
12 Lönnrotinkatu
The closest convenience store to my apartment. Open until 12am.
A larger grocery store, not far from the apartment.
64 locals recommend
S-market Bulevardi
7 Hietalahdenranta
64 locals recommend
A larger grocery store, not far from the apartment.

Getting Around

Kamppi is a shopping centre as well as a public transportation hub. Buses within Helsinki areas as well as long-distance buses depart and arrive here. https://www.kamppi.fi/en
213 locals recommend
Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katu
213 locals recommend
Kamppi is a shopping centre as well as a public transportation hub. Buses within Helsinki areas as well as long-distance buses depart and arrive here. https://www.kamppi.fi/en
The main railway station of Helsinki, long-distance trains as well as local trains depart and arrive here. Rautatieasema also operates bus connections, most notably the Finnair Shuttle Bus (from Helsinki-Vantaa airport) which arrives to and departs from here.
67 locals recommend
Helsingin päärautatieasema
1 Kaivokatu
67 locals recommend
The main railway station of Helsinki, long-distance trains as well as local trains depart and arrive here. Rautatieasema also operates bus connections, most notably the Finnair Shuttle Bus (from Helsinki-Vantaa airport) which arrives to and departs from here.

Sightseeing

Kauppatori is known for its market stalls which sell local foods, hand-crafted memorabilia as well as souvenirs. Ferries to the famous Suomenlinna depart from and arrive here.
75 locals recommend
Kauppatori station
75 locals recommend
Kauppatori is known for its market stalls which sell local foods, hand-crafted memorabilia as well as souvenirs. Ferries to the famous Suomenlinna depart from and arrive here.
Tuomiokirkko (Helsinki Cathedral) is one of the most iconic sights of Helsinki centrum, tourists are often seen taking photos of themselves and sitting on the massive staircase in front of this historical building. To many, Tuomiokirkko is very likely to be on top of their Helsinki sightseeing list.
210 locals recommend
Helsinki Cathedral
29 Unioninkatu
210 locals recommend
Tuomiokirkko (Helsinki Cathedral) is one of the most iconic sights of Helsinki centrum, tourists are often seen taking photos of themselves and sitting on the massive staircase in front of this historical building. To many, Tuomiokirkko is very likely to be on top of their Helsinki sightseeing list.
Another famous attraction of Helsinki, this church building is often visited by tourists.
258 locals recommend
Temppeliaukion Church
3 Lutherinkatu
258 locals recommend
Another famous attraction of Helsinki, this church building is often visited by tourists.
Helsinki's World Heritage site, this island has tourists visiting from all over the world. Especially recommended is to have a picnic here on a sunny day! Ferries to Suomenlinna depart from Kauppatori (see map). http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/ http://www.suomenlinna.fi/ja/
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
430 locals recommend
Helsinki's World Heritage site, this island has tourists visiting from all over the world. Especially recommended is to have a picnic here on a sunny day! Ferries to Suomenlinna depart from Kauppatori (see map). http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/ http://www.suomenlinna.fi/ja/
This cathedral is one of the more known sights in Helsinki. Located right beside Kauppatori.
93 locals recommend
Uspenski Cathedral
1 Pormestarinrinne
93 locals recommend
This cathedral is one of the more known sights in Helsinki. Located right beside Kauppatori.
The Finnish parlament building is one of Helsinki's touristic sights.
31 locals recommend
The Parliament House
30 Mannerheimintie
31 locals recommend
The Finnish parlament building is one of Helsinki's touristic sights.
Design district of Helsinki consists of almost 200 stores, galleries, workshops and more, spread across Punavuori, Kamppi, etc. Check out the map from the website! :) https://designdistrict.fi/en/
23 locals recommend
Design District Helsinki
7 Korkeavuorenkatu
23 locals recommend
Design district of Helsinki consists of almost 200 stores, galleries, workshops and more, spread across Punavuori, Kamppi, etc. Check out the map from the website! :) https://designdistrict.fi/en/

Arts & Culture

Kiasma is a gallery of 'contemporary art', definitely worth visiting for art appreciators. http://www.kiasma.fi/en/
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 locals recommend
Kiasma is a gallery of 'contemporary art', definitely worth visiting for art appreciators. http://www.kiasma.fi/en/
Ateneum is a museum of classic Finnish art. A must visit for art lovers! http://www.ateneum.fi/?lang=en
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 Kaivokatu
253 locals recommend
Ateneum is a museum of classic Finnish art. A must visit for art lovers! http://www.ateneum.fi/?lang=en
The national museum of Finland portrays Finland's history and culture all the way from the middle ages until the 1900th century. http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/index
107 locals recommend
The National Museum of Finland
34 Mannerheimintie
107 locals recommend
The national museum of Finland portrays Finland's history and culture all the way from the middle ages until the 1900th century. http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/index

Entertainment & Activities

Korkeasaari is Helsinki's famous zoo, located on an easily accessible small island. http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 Mustikkamaanpolku
108 locals recommend
Korkeasaari is Helsinki's famous zoo, located on an easily accessible small island. http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
Helsinki's Olympic stadium is known as a venue for concerts and sporting events.
75 locals recommend
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
1 Paavo Nurmen tie
75 locals recommend
Helsinki's Olympic stadium is known as a venue for concerts and sporting events.
Skywheel is a 40m tall ferris wheel right beside Kauppatori. Climb aboard for gorgeous views of the harbor!
22 locals recommend
SkyWheel Helsinki
2 Katajanokanlaituri
22 locals recommend
Skywheel is a 40m tall ferris wheel right beside Kauppatori. Climb aboard for gorgeous views of the harbor!
Tennispalatsi is one of Helsinki's popular cinemas. The go-to place for film enthusiasts! http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/
48 locals recommend
Tennispalatsi
48 locals recommend
Tennispalatsi is one of Helsinki's popular cinemas. The go-to place for film enthusiasts! http://www.finnkino.fi/eng/