Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Amazing cousine from Mideast and North Africa and very good service. They also offer nice brunch on Sat and Sun mornings. Reservation recommended especially on weekend nights.
165 locals recommend
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaAmazing cousine from Mideast and North Africa and very good service. They also offer nice brunch on Sat and Sun mornings. Reservation recommended especially on weekend nights.
A good restaurant almost downstairs. Nice pizzas and smaller dishes. They also have live music nights!
85 locals recommend
Tenho Restobar
15 HelsinginkatuA good restaurant almost downstairs. Nice pizzas and smaller dishes. They also have live music nights!
Absolutely delicious Peruvian food! Try their salmon ceviche, falafel and grilled cauliflower with tahini. The restaurant has a nice and cozy atmosphere and is perfect for a romantic dinner or going out with a group of friends. Brunch on the weekends and lunch from Mon until Fri.
119 locals recommend
Onda
13 b HämeentieAbsolutely delicious Peruvian food! Try their salmon ceviche, falafel and grilled cauliflower with tahini. The restaurant has a nice and cozy atmosphere and is perfect for a romantic dinner or going out with a group of friends. Brunch on the weekends and lunch from Mon until Fri.
Siltanen is a cool bar. Crowded on the weekends so go early! Different club nights and Vietnamese food until late.
119 locals recommend
Onda
13 b HämeentieSiltanen is a cool bar. Crowded on the weekends so go early! Different club nights and Vietnamese food until late.
Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 PorthaninkatuGood coffee and nice lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to experience an authentic Finnish bar go to Molotow. They have cheap beer so it is usually crowded but you can usually find a place to sit and might soon find yourself playing Yazzy with a random crowd.
66 locals recommend
Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuIf you want to experience an authentic Finnish bar go to Molotow. They have cheap beer so it is usually crowded but you can usually find a place to sit and might soon find yourself playing Yazzy with a random crowd.
Electronic dance music and the best soundsystem in Europe. A bit pricey but it's usually worth it if you want to go out to dance and have a good time. Also Kuudes Linja next door hosts some nice events and clubs. Check the line-up from their Facebook page.
140 locals recommend
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuElectronic dance music and the best soundsystem in Europe. A bit pricey but it's usually worth it if you want to go out to dance and have a good time. Also Kuudes Linja next door hosts some nice events and clubs. Check the line-up from their Facebook page.
Arts & Culture
HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuYayoi Kusama from October 2016-
Ateneum has interesting world-class exhibitions and the architechture of the building is absolutely gorgeous.
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuAteneum has interesting world-class exhibitions and the architechture of the building is absolutely gorgeous.
The national opera of Finland has amazing opera and ballet productions. Students get tickets for the same day's shows for 15 euros (normal prices 40-100e) but prepare to show your international student card.
39 locals recommend
Finnish National Opera
58 HelsinginkatuThe national opera of Finland has amazing opera and ballet productions. Students get tickets for the same day's shows for 15 euros (normal prices 40-100e) but prepare to show your international student card.
The newly renovated library of University of Helsinki is a must-see if you're interested in architecture.
Kaisa Library
30 FabianinkatuThe newly renovated library of University of Helsinki is a must-see if you're interested in architecture.
Essentials
S-market Vaasanhalli
1 HelsinginkatuGetting Around
Sörnäinen metro station
1 HelsinginkatuParks & Nature
Beautiful park in the middle of Helsinki. Walk around the bay or if you need your daily jog this is a perfect place to go for a run too!
58 locals recommend
Töölö bay
Beautiful park in the middle of Helsinki. Walk around the bay or if you need your daily jog this is a perfect place to go for a run too!
Sightseeing
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuThe Angel Rock Church is a popular tourist attraction.
"The big white church" - beautiful building, a lot of tourists, the symbol of Helsinki.
210 locals recommend
Helsinki Cathedral
29 Unioninkatu"The big white church" - beautiful building, a lot of tourists, the symbol of Helsinki.