Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Fafa's Iso Roba
2 Iso RoobertinkatuBest Pita's in town - try Halloum Falafel pita!
Amazing Italian fancy place, on the same block! Remember to reserve in advance
56 locals recommend
Baskeri & Basso Bistro
Amazing Italian fancy place, on the same block! Remember to reserve in advance
Cool African wine & dine place one block from my place. Lunch and brunch too, the brunch has been chosen to be one of the best ones in Helsinki!
37 locals recommend
Sandro Eira
34 D TehtaankatuCool African wine & dine place one block from my place. Lunch and brunch too, the brunch has been chosen to be one of the best ones in Helsinki!
Superb vegetarian place, easygoing, not open till late, value for your money!
14 locals recommend
Levant Bulevardi
15 BulevardiSuperb vegetarian place, easygoing, not open till late, value for your money!
Hawaiian small place with authentic food. Only couple of tables so remember to book in advance.
19 locals recommend
Hoku
4 KorkeavuorenkatuHawaiian small place with authentic food. Only couple of tables so remember to book in advance.
If you wish to taste Finnish food, this is the place to do that! Try the sampler to start with and then reindeer meat. Lovely staff, mystic atmosphere. A once in a lifetime experience.
34 locals recommend
Restaurant Grön
36 AlbertinkatuIf you wish to taste Finnish food, this is the place to do that! Try the sampler to start with and then reindeer meat. Lovely staff, mystic atmosphere. A once in a lifetime experience.
Casual restaurant with super good Finnish meatballs and vegetarian burger. No alcohol served here
46 locals recommend
Ravintola Tori
2 PunavuorenkatuCasual restaurant with super good Finnish meatballs and vegetarian burger. No alcohol served here
Drinks & Nightlife
Liberty or Death
5 ErottajankatuFancy cocktail bar close by, try one of their own cocktails!
Sightseeing
The fortress, pack some food and drinks and go and have a picnic. Better to do on a sunny day. Grab ferry (10min) from Market Square.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
The fortress, pack some food and drinks and go and have a picnic. Better to do on a sunny day. Grab ferry (10min) from Market Square.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views to Finnish archipelago just one block from my place. Visit one of the cute cafeterias by the beach boulevard.
189 locals recommend
Kaivopuisto
Beautiful views to Finnish archipelago just one block from my place. Visit one of the cute cafeterias by the beach boulevard.
Arts & Culture
Modern art museum close to railway station, interesting exhibitions changing every now and then
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioModern art museum close to railway station, interesting exhibitions changing every now and then
Shopping
Second hand shop with antiques. You can spend hours here by finding Finnish antique treasures!
8 locals recommend
Fasaani-Antik Oy
5 KorkeavuorenkatuSecond hand shop with antiques. You can spend hours here by finding Finnish antique treasures!
Essentials
Big grocery store near my place. Fresh fish, meat, salads and everything else you might need. Here you also find a pharmacy, ATM and Alko (wine store).
64 locals recommend
S-market Bulevardi
7 HietalahdenrantaBig grocery store near my place. Fresh fish, meat, salads and everything else you might need. Here you also find a pharmacy, ATM and Alko (wine store).
Nearest grocery store, small and a bit more expensive than S-Market but you'll find everything you need. Also an ATM here.
30 locals recommend
Alepa Perämiehenkatu
10 PerämiehenkatuNearest grocery store, small and a bit more expensive than S-Market but you'll find everything you need. Also an ATM here.