Getting Around
You walk 4 minutes to the Itäkeskus metro station. From there you can take metros to the center (Matinkylä or Tapiola). The last metro back goes about 23.30, but you can catch a night bus 94N, 96N, 97N or 841N.
The trip between Itäkeskus and the center takes 15 min.
From the airport you can easily come to Itäkeskus by bus 561. That takes you about 500 m from my apartment.
I suggest that you download HSL Mobile app (more info https://www.hsl.fi/en/mobileticket) and get a ticket valid for all your stay. With that you can use all the buses, trams and metros inside Helsinki unlimitless. Please note that the airport is in Vantaa and you need to buy a separate ticket for that.
Itäkeskus Östra Centrum
You walk 4 minutes to the Itäkeskus metro station. From there you can take metros to the center (Matinkylä or Tapiola). The last metro back goes about 23.30, but you can catch a night bus 94N, 96N, 97N or 841N.
The trip between Itäkeskus and the center takes 15 min.
From the airport you can easily come to Itäkeskus by bus 561. That takes you about 500 m from my apartment.
I suggest that you download HSL Mobile app (more info https://www.hsl.fi/en/mobileticket) and get a ticket valid for all your stay. With that you can use all the buses, trams and metros inside Helsinki unlimitless. Please note that the airport is in Vantaa and you need to buy a separate ticket for that.
Essentials
S-market Itäkeskus
7 E 45 ItäkatuThis is the closest grocery store to my place.
Big supermarket. Also pharmacy, liquor store (Alko), some fast food restaurants, post services.
K-citymarket Itäkeskus
13 GotlanninkatuBig supermarket. Also pharmacy, liquor store (Alko), some fast food restaurants, post services.
Itäkeskus Pharmacy
4 TallinnanaukioClosest pharmacy.
Alko Helsinki Itäkeskus Easton
3 KauppakartanonkatuNearest wines & spirits store.
Shopping
Here you can buy everything. Itis is the biggest shopping center in Helsinki.
More information at www.itis.fi
51 locals recommend
Itis
1-7 ItäkatuHere you can buy everything. Itis is the biggest shopping center in Helsinki.
More information at www.itis.fi
SPR Kontti
2 VisbynkujaBig second hand store for interesting finds.
Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus / Itäkeskuksen kauppa
12 KauppakartanonkatuBig second hand store for interesting finds.
Marimekko's Outlet.
Get of the metro at Herttoniemi and walk for 10 min.
19 locals recommend
Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuMarimekko's Outlet.
Get of the metro at Herttoniemi and walk for 10 min.
Parks & Nature
Maruddsstrand
MarjaniemenrantaNice area for a stroll among the waterfront.