Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
A true classic. Moroccan/Mediterranean inspired cuisine and a trendy interior. Visit during the lunch hours (Mon-Fri 10.30-15.00) for an excellent buffet for 12 euros.
165 locals recommend
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaA true classic. Moroccan/Mediterranean inspired cuisine and a trendy interior. Visit during the lunch hours (Mon-Fri 10.30-15.00) for an excellent buffet for 12 euros.
Traditional Finnish dishes. Try the salmon soup, herrings, blinis or the meatballs.
53 locals recommend
Cella
15 FleminginkatuTraditional Finnish dishes. Try the salmon soup, herrings, blinis or the meatballs.
Kuja Bar and Bistro
7 HakaniemenkatuExcellent burgers and white pizza.
The best vegetarian burger in town. Also some traditional Finnish dishes such as meatballs as well as pasta and other international dishes.
Alppitori Oy
36 AlppiruusuntieThe best vegetarian burger in town. Also some traditional Finnish dishes such as meatballs as well as pasta and other international dishes.
Excellent döner kebab and seitan dishes. This is not your average kebab joint, the quality and style of the place are top notch.
118 locals recommend
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuExcellent döner kebab and seitan dishes. This is not your average kebab joint, the quality and style of the place are top notch.
Premium street food. Delicious sandwiches filled with fresh herbs, greens and the meat of your choice. Street Gastro restaurants can also be found in Kamppi and on Iso Roobertinkatu.
34 locals recommend
Street Gastro
13 VaasankatuPremium street food. Delicious sandwiches filled with fresh herbs, greens and the meat of your choice. Street Gastro restaurants can also be found in Kamppi and on Iso Roobertinkatu.
Excellent falafel, pita breads and other dishes. Fafa's is a chain, you can find their restaurants in Kamppi and on Iso Roobertinkatu.
47 locals recommend
Fafa's Kallio
10 VilhonvuorenkatuExcellent falafel, pita breads and other dishes. Fafa's is a chain, you can find their restaurants in Kamppi and on Iso Roobertinkatu.
A bar and restaurant with art for sale on the walls. Another true classic that is busy day and night. Laid-back atmosphere and delicious dishes of various types. Try Pablo, Pollo limonello, Chicken coriander, Archipelago, Naantali or one of the salads.
67 locals recommend
Café Bar No 9
9 UudenmaankatuA bar and restaurant with art for sale on the walls. Another true classic that is busy day and night. Laid-back atmosphere and delicious dishes of various types. Try Pablo, Pollo limonello, Chicken coriander, Archipelago, Naantali or one of the salads.
Putte's Bar and Pizza
6 KalevankatuOne of the best pizzerias in town with hip interior.
A relaxed, cozy and colorful restaurant on the beautiful street of Korkeavuorenkatu. Various types of dishes, including pasta and burgers.
30 locals recommend
LUNGI Kortteliravintola
2 a KorkeavuorenkatuA relaxed, cozy and colorful restaurant on the beautiful street of Korkeavuorenkatu. Various types of dishes, including pasta and burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful location by the sea, slightly on the expensive side.
70 locals recommend
Kaivopuiston Mattolaituri Oy
3 A EhrenströmintieBeautiful location by the sea, slightly on the expensive side.
A sauna, a restaurant, a bar and a beautiful example of modern wooden Finnish architecture. A must place to visit for architecture lovers. Probably the best place in town for an authentic Finnish sauna experience. Better for drinking then for eating.
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaA sauna, a restaurant, a bar and a beautiful example of modern wooden Finnish architecture. A must place to visit for architecture lovers. Probably the best place in town for an authentic Finnish sauna experience. Better for drinking then for eating.
Sightseeing
Temppeliaukion Church
3 Lutherinkatu A modern church excavated into solid rock.
A beautiful and unique art nouveau building designed by Eliel Saarinen.
98 locals recommend
Rautatieasema station
A beautiful and unique art nouveau building designed by Eliel Saarinen.
The Finlandia Hall is probably the most famous building designed by Alvar Aalto, one of the most important architects of the 20th century.
56 locals recommend
Finlandia - Talo
13 E MannerheimintieThe Finlandia Hall is probably the most famous building designed by Alvar Aalto, one of the most important architects of the 20th century.
A beautiful monument dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
166 locals recommend
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuA beautiful monument dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
Arts & Culture
Finnish national gallery. Paintings by the most prominent Finnish artists can be found here.
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuFinnish national gallery. Paintings by the most prominent Finnish artists can be found here.
Kiasma is the museum of contemporary art of Helsinki. Wonderful exhibitions and a striking building designed by Steven Hall.
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioKiasma is the museum of contemporary art of Helsinki. Wonderful exhibitions and a striking building designed by Steven Hall.
Parks & Nature
An island that offers a good sample of Finnish nature and some ancient Finnish buildings. On your way drop by Café Regatta for a cup of coffee and a korvapuusti (a cinnamon bun) and spot the Sibelius monument, dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
174 locals recommend
Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieAn island that offers a good sample of Finnish nature and some ancient Finnish buildings. On your way drop by Café Regatta for a cup of coffee and a korvapuusti (a cinnamon bun) and spot the Sibelius monument, dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.