Guidebook for Helsinki
Essentials
Grocery store right behind the corner, open 24/7! Your favourite Finnish foods, all in one stop.
61 locals recommend
Alepa Hämeentie
25 HämeentieGrocery store right behind the corner, open 24/7! Your favourite Finnish foods, all in one stop.
Small grocery store with extensive opening hours and a basic collection of products.
6 locals recommend
Siwa Hämeentie 42/Hki
42 HämeentieSmall grocery store with extensive opening hours and a basic collection of products.
Lidl Sörnäinen
33 HämeentieAnother grocery store with very reasonably priced products.
A very traditional old-style market hall, worth a visit. Downstairs food products, upstairs different kinds of tiny boutiques.
185 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieA very traditional old-style market hall, worth a visit. Downstairs food products, upstairs different kinds of tiny boutiques.
Food Scene
Delicious falafels and sweet potato fries, a trendy little restaurant and not too pricey either!
47 locals recommend
Fafa's Kallio
10 VilhonvuorenkatuDelicious falafels and sweet potato fries, a trendy little restaurant and not too pricey either!
Oh boy do we love Sandro's weekend brunch! Moroccan style, very extensive selection of foods and an unforgettable dessert table.
165 locals recommend
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaOh boy do we love Sandro's weekend brunch! Moroccan style, very extensive selection of foods and an unforgettable dessert table.
Onda
13 b HämeentieA very cool Peruvian restaurant, wonderful staff and delicious food.
I never thought I could love kebabs this much. These kebabs are really something else and definitely worth a shot. Even for a veggie.
118 locals recommend
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuI never thought I could love kebabs this much. These kebabs are really something else and definitely worth a shot. Even for a veggie.
A very traditional, gas station-like hamburger joint. For those looking for the authentic Finnish deal.
Hampuris Helsinki Kalasatama
25 Hermannin rantatieA very traditional, gas station-like hamburger joint. For those looking for the authentic Finnish deal.
Street Gastro
13 VaasankatuAwesome sandwiches, try them out!
Cafe Piritta
12 EläintarhantieModern cafe with prestige and a beautiful seaside view.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the beautiful scenery at the Töölönlahti bay. Incredible sights from dusk till dawn.
33 locals recommend
Tokoinranta
Enjoy the beautiful scenery at the Töölönlahti bay. Incredible sights from dusk till dawn.
This library has been voted to be the most beautiful library in the city and no wonder - the building is amazingly, historically, very beautiful.
34 locals recommend
Kallion Kirjasto
11 Viides linjaThis library has been voted to be the most beautiful library in the city and no wonder - the building is amazingly, historically, very beautiful.
Up and down, this park offers great excercise for those who are not afraid of stairs. Even a few outdoor gym machines available.
6 locals recommend
Katri Valas park
VilhonvuorenkujaUp and down, this park offers great excercise for those who are not afraid of stairs. Even a few outdoor gym machines available.
This park is particularly active in the summer time when Kallio people gather to enjoy drinks in the light summer night. Dog owners meet at the doggy park.
7 locals recommend
Pengerpuisto
14 PengerkatuThis park is particularly active in the summer time when Kallio people gather to enjoy drinks in the light summer night. Dog owners meet at the doggy park.
Shopping
A morning cafe at the Hakaniemi market is the real deal! The market also hosts some events on weekends with vendors of different products.
10 locals recommend
Hakaniemen torikatu
Hakaniemen torikatuA morning cafe at the Hakaniemi market is the real deal! The market also hosts some events on weekends with vendors of different products.
Everything Else
The Bear Park is the heart of Kallio. A sympathetic little park hosts a number of events, eg. the Restaurant Day four times a year. The park got its name from the bear statue in the middle.
39 locals recommend
Karhupuisto station
The Bear Park is the heart of Kallio. A sympathetic little park hosts a number of events, eg. the Restaurant Day four times a year. The park got its name from the bear statue in the middle.
From the church stairs you can see almost all the way to the Senate Square. A historical church is naturally also worth a visit!
63 locals recommend
Kallion kirkko
2 Itäinen PapinkatuFrom the church stairs you can see almost all the way to the Senate Square. A historical church is naturally also worth a visit!
You won't regret trying one of the traditional public saunas in Helsinki. Harjun Sauna is very easy to spot, just look around for half-naked men drinking beer on the street.
Harjutori
HarjutoriYou won't regret trying one of the traditional public saunas in Helsinki. Harjun Sauna is very easy to spot, just look around for half-naked men drinking beer on the street.
The subway is one of the easiest ways to get around in Helsinki. There's really no line network, just one line going from the East to the West.
55 locals recommend
Sörnäinen metro station
1 HelsinginkatuThe subway is one of the easiest ways to get around in Helsinki. There's really no line network, just one line going from the East to the West.
Could you believe that the former Finnish president, the first female one, is now living in this neighbourhood? I don't blame her - nice, peaceful area so close to all services.
Näkinpuisto
Could you believe that the former Finnish president, the first female one, is now living in this neighbourhood? I don't blame her - nice, peaceful area so close to all services.
Conveniently located subway station, you can get from the East to the West within half an hour. Extension to Espoo coming up during the near years.
12 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Metro Station
Conveniently located subway station, you can get from the East to the West within half an hour. Extension to Espoo coming up during the near years.
This round building hosts a grocery store S-Market with a very extensive selection of products and a modern pharmacy.
14 locals recommend
Ympyrätalo
This round building hosts a grocery store S-Market with a very extensive selection of products and a modern pharmacy.
A vibrant, colourful square with a very central location. You'll find all sorts of people gathering here - in good and in bad.
Vaasanpuistikko
1 HelsinginkatuA vibrant, colourful square with a very central location. You'll find all sorts of people gathering here - in good and in bad.
Entertainment & Activities
A family paradise in the very heart of the city! Easy access from the busy Hämeentie street through a tiny tunnel and you enter a peaceful and safe neighbourhood with new-ish buildings.
Lintulahdenaukio
LintulahdenaukioA family paradise in the very heart of the city! Easy access from the busy Hämeentie street through a tiny tunnel and you enter a peaceful and safe neighbourhood with new-ish buildings.
This building used to be part of the Helsinki University but was remodeled and opened in 2015 as a huge kindergarten with an awesome playground with trampolins and everything.
Franzéns skvären
This building used to be part of the Helsinki University but was remodeled and opened in 2015 as a huge kindergarten with an awesome playground with trampolins and everything.