Guidebook
Restaurants
So many places around in our area, but we try to tell you the one's that we would suggest to try ;)
Up for some Napoli pizza? Here you go.
Well, check their menu with prices before as it will not be cheapest option, but authentical (not saying we understand anything about Napoli pizzas but this is what local italians told us ;))
Via Tribunali
33 HämeentieUp for some Napoli pizza? Here you go.
Well, check their menu with prices before as it will not be cheapest option, but authentical (not saying we understand anything about Napoli pizzas but this is what local italians told us ;))
If you like fast food but are willing to eat more healthy version of it - this is the right place. Burger has good qualifies meat that will fill your stomach, so you will not probably need fries anymore ;)
31 locals recommend
Social Burgerjoint
4 KulmavuorenkatuIf you like fast food but are willing to eat more healthy version of it - this is the right place. Burger has good qualifies meat that will fill your stomach, so you will not probably need fries anymore ;)
If you want it cheap, but tasty, to grab a bite after bar - choose what you like to have inside your pizza and pay less than 10 euros! Also kebab plates available.
Capris Pizza Kebab
2 KustaankatuIf you want it cheap, but tasty, to grab a bite after bar - choose what you like to have inside your pizza and pay less than 10 euros! Also kebab plates available.
Great Vietnamese food!
Lunch is always cheaper! (and sometimes special offers till 17:00)
11 locals recommend
Lie Mi
19 HämeentieGreat Vietnamese food!
Lunch is always cheaper! (and sometimes special offers till 17:00)
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuLocal-made döners! Give it a try ;)
Don't know if it's restaurants or nightlife place to give a tag, but closer to the weekend we go there is a chance they have a dj out there. Good pizzas that are their own style you will not find in a pizzerias.
85 locals recommend
Tenho Restobar
15 HelsinginkatuDon't know if it's restaurants or nightlife place to give a tag, but closer to the weekend we go there is a chance they have a dj out there. Good pizzas that are their own style you will not find in a pizzerias.
Modern thai food! If you get it like a takeaway - you can eat it actually twice (at least when it comes to noodles).
7 locals recommend
Thai O'Cha Sörnäinen
11 HelsinginkatuModern thai food! If you get it like a takeaway - you can eat it actually twice (at least when it comes to noodles).
Beerger
15 HämeentieBar&Brewery with great food options.
12 beers on tap to choose from!
This is not only restaurant but also "nightlife" and "cocktails", as well as live performances of different kinds. One of favorite places for locals!
42 locals recommend
Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaThis is not only restaurant but also "nightlife" and "cocktails", as well as live performances of different kinds. One of favorite places for locals!
Nightlife
Weekends and days before weekend (check out their website):
They will ask you to come as sober as you can, and not use your phone while on a dance floor. Pay your attention - dj uses only vinyls, the old school way!
Tip: come before 23:00 to pay less!
8 locals recommend
Post Bar
2 KaikukatuWeekends and days before weekend (check out their website):
They will ask you to come as sober as you can, and not use your phone while on a dance floor. Pay your attention - dj uses only vinyls, the old school way!
Tip: come before 23:00 to pay less!
"Safe" place to get couple of beers before heading anywhere else for the nightlife. They have taps and big amount of bottled craft beers as well (whiskeys also!). Place is very cozy.
22 locals recommend
William K. Kurvi
2 Helsinginkatu"Safe" place to get couple of beers before heading anywhere else for the nightlife. They have taps and big amount of bottled craft beers as well (whiskeys also!). Place is very cozy.
If you like to get food till late and to get a drink at the same time and place - here is an option. Interior of that place is also quite unique!
30 locals recommend
Bar Loosister
50 HämeentieIf you like to get food till late and to get a drink at the same time and place - here is an option. Interior of that place is also quite unique!
Very cozy place, almost a living room for a local. Usually packed with people like a sardine can and it becomes too warm inside. But it's still a cool place! :D
66 locals recommend
Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuVery cozy place, almost a living room for a local. Usually packed with people like a sardine can and it becomes too warm inside. But it's still a cool place! :D
Well, google a bit about this place before going! It will be cheap but you will get no smile from bartenders :D If you are into odd places that most travelers will not visit here is option to feel the vibes :D
11 locals recommend
Ravintola Roskapankki
20 HelsinginkatuWell, google a bit about this place before going! It will be cheap but you will get no smile from bartenders :D If you are into odd places that most travelers will not visit here is option to feel the vibes :D
Check their website if there is anything going on!
That is popular place in summer, outside the season better check what they have to offer :)
12 locals recommend
Merikerho
Check their website if there is anything going on!
That is popular place in summer, outside the season better check what they have to offer :)
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuIf you're into some underground-type nightlife!
Cocktails
Guys that work there - they have passion about what they are doing. Drinks are quite expensive, thou prices are same as in any other cocktail bar in Helsinki. Be prepared to like a drink and to ask for a refill!
14 locals recommend
The Bull & The Firm
2 KulmavuorenkatuGuys that work there - they have passion about what they are doing. Drinks are quite expensive, thou prices are same as in any other cocktail bar in Helsinki. Be prepared to like a drink and to ask for a refill!
Grocery
Alepa Hämeentie
25 HämeentieOPEN 24/7
They have everything for basic needs.
If you enjoy shopping malls - here's one for you. Either take on stop with metro to avoid walking if it is too cold outside; or just ask google how to walk there as it is not far.
You can do there some more serious shopping (food and etc), as well as stop by a restaurant (no popular fastfoods in here!!! Only the best chosen restaurants that offer fastfood the proper way by choosing the ingredients well!)
Tip: Find the garden on top of the mall. Ask for directions downstairs infopoint ;)
27 locals recommend
Redi
5 Hermannin rantatieIf you enjoy shopping malls - here's one for you. Either take on stop with metro to avoid walking if it is too cold outside; or just ask google how to walk there as it is not far.
You can do there some more serious shopping (food and etc), as well as stop by a restaurant (no popular fastfoods in here!!! Only the best chosen restaurants that offer fastfood the proper way by choosing the ingredients well!)
Tip: Find the garden on top of the mall. Ask for directions downstairs infopoint ;)
Not only grocery but also a place to visit overall! The traditional Hakaniemi Market. Try some food, buy something to take with you to your home country!
185 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieNot only grocery but also a place to visit overall! The traditional Hakaniemi Market. Try some food, buy something to take with you to your home country!
Breakfast
We love that place. There are not many places who serve breakfast of fresh goods coming from their own bakery. And prices / size of portions are good for price level in Finland.
15 locals recommend
Cafe Bakery Meli
11 HelsinginkatuWe love that place. There are not many places who serve breakfast of fresh goods coming from their own bakery. And prices / size of portions are good for price level in Finland.
Cafelito
Tiny cafe with Spanish heart.
If you are lucky to get a seat ;)
You can go to that place any other time as well (lunch or dinner), but for some reason we like it more in the mornings. A lot of people thou recommend it as an evening place - choose your option!
45 locals recommend
Ravintola Rytmi
2 Toinen linjaYou can go to that place any other time as well (lunch or dinner), but for some reason we like it more in the mornings. A lot of people thou recommend it as an evening place - choose your option!
Nature
If you are type of person who likes to go jogging or enjoy some nature - check this out! Miro's favorite walking trail far from rush of the city center!
There's also zoo to visit, at summer you can visit local beach :)
70 locals recommend
Korkeasaari
If you are type of person who likes to go jogging or enjoy some nature - check this out! Miro's favorite walking trail far from rush of the city center!
There's also zoo to visit, at summer you can visit local beach :)
Nähtävyydet
Senate Square
Check out the season when it is open before going there!
No need to pay for the entrance if you don't plan doing to the roller coasters :)
You can just smell some popcorn, go around and enjoy the feeling of carnival. And if you get inspired - pay for a single ride at one of the shops that sell one ride tickets. Amusement park's most famous thing is wooden Vuoristorata that has been in use of many generations now :)
PS. there is free ride available on one of towers to make cool pictures!
220 locals recommend
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaCheck out the season when it is open before going there!
No need to pay for the entrance if you don't plan doing to the roller coasters :)
You can just smell some popcorn, go around and enjoy the feeling of carnival. And if you get inspired - pay for a single ride at one of the shops that sell one ride tickets. Amusement park's most famous thing is wooden Vuoristorata that has been in use of many generations now :)
PS. there is free ride available on one of towers to make cool pictures!