Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
A great place for coffee and insights on what is going on in the area. Free Wi-Fi and a peaceful & open vibe.
16 locals recommend
Made in Kallio
14 VaasankatuA great place for coffee and insights on what is going on in the area. Free Wi-Fi and a peaceful & open vibe.
Excellent Middle Eastern food and nice drinks and music in the evening. Amazing Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, but make sure to reserve a table.
165 locals recommend
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaExcellent Middle Eastern food and nice drinks and music in the evening. Amazing Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, but make sure to reserve a table.
A tiny spot serving fantastic soups in the old Hakaniemi Market, which in itself is already worth a visit... Open only for lunch (till around 15.00)
9 locals recommend
Soppakeittiö
1 A HämeentieA tiny spot serving fantastic soups in the old Hakaniemi Market, which in itself is already worth a visit... Open only for lunch (till around 15.00)
Great coffee and a nice place to read a magazine or have a quick chat with someone...
58 locals recommend
Good Life Coffee Oy
17 Kolmas linjaGreat coffee and a nice place to read a magazine or have a quick chat with someone...
Fancy some REAL falafel? This is your place then... I always go for the original dish, but I hear that the others are not bad either.
47 locals recommend
Fafa's Kallio
10 VilhonvuorenkatuFancy some REAL falafel? This is your place then... I always go for the original dish, but I hear that the others are not bad either.
This must be my favourite restaurant in Kallio. Real home cooking and a casual atmosphere. It's like going traveling, without actually traveling.
7 locals recommend
Pelmenit
7 KustaankatuThis must be my favourite restaurant in Kallio. Real home cooking and a casual atmosphere. It's like going traveling, without actually traveling.
If you are looking for a Berlin style hugh quality Döner, then this is it. Except for the price of course.
118 locals recommend
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuIf you are looking for a Berlin style hugh quality Döner, then this is it. Except for the price of course.
Kombo winebar & kitchen
2 KulmavuorenkatuFantastic and authentic Spanish food, wines and service.
Drinks & Nightlife
One the best and most active bars in Kallio. Weekends is packed and you can even get your dance on and midweek offers some live bands, open mic's etc. The (Vietnamise) food is not bad either.
119 locals recommend
Onda
13 b HämeentieOne the best and most active bars in Kallio. Weekends is packed and you can even get your dance on and midweek offers some live bands, open mic's etc. The (Vietnamise) food is not bad either.
A warehouse type of underground club. A bit away from everything, but that is the catch! Check out their website to see if there is anything going on...
68 locals recommend
Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieA warehouse type of underground club. A bit away from everything, but that is the catch! Check out their website to see if there is anything going on...
Everything Else
Great little live venue, offering mainly underground music. Check out their website for what is on, as it varies greatly.
128 locals recommend
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieGreat little live venue, offering mainly underground music. Check out their website for what is on, as it varies greatly.
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuThe best weekly underground house & techno club in Helsinki.
A legendary public Sauna about 150 meters from the apartment. Hot tip.
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuA legendary public Sauna about 150 meters from the apartment. Hot tip.
The fastest way to get downtown and to the trains station. Trams are also very handy and quick...
55 locals recommend
Sörnäinen metro station
1 HelsinginkatuThe fastest way to get downtown and to the trains station. Trams are also very handy and quick...
Very cute Market Hall with great fresh products, cheesy finnish souvenirs and a classic cafe upstairs. A bit like walking into a time machine.
185 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieVery cute Market Hall with great fresh products, cheesy finnish souvenirs and a classic cafe upstairs. A bit like walking into a time machine.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioThe Museum Of Modern Art.
Brahenkenttä
25a HelsinginkatuA huge Ice Skating spot!
Sightseeing
The oldest and biggest amusement park in Finland. Not really that big, but still a fun visit!
220 locals recommend
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaThe oldest and biggest amusement park in Finland. Not really that big, but still a fun visit!
Essentials
Alko
33 VuorimiehenkatuThe wine & booze shop.
Groceries are expensive in Finland. Lidl is probably your best choice, if you are looking on saving a euro or ten.
62 locals recommend
Lidl Sörnäinen
33 HämeentieGroceries are expensive in Finland. Lidl is probably your best choice, if you are looking on saving a euro or ten.
I usually shop elsewhere, but when it's the middle of the night and you just have to get something, then here it is!
61 locals recommend
Alepa Hämeentie
25 HämeentieI usually shop elsewhere, but when it's the middle of the night and you just have to get something, then here it is!