Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Sandro Eira
34 D TehtaankatuMiddle Eastern food - one of the best restaurants in Helsinki
If you like good coffee, you should stop by Kaffa for a cup of their finest roast.
34 locals recommend
Kaffa Roastery
29 PursimiehenkatuIf you like good coffee, you should stop by Kaffa for a cup of their finest roast.
A great coffee place near to my flat with view of the sea. Great starting point for a walk along the coastline all the way to downtown (approx 4km).
71 locals recommend
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaA great coffee place near to my flat with view of the sea. Great starting point for a walk along the coastline all the way to downtown (approx 4km).
Cafe Regatta is a lovely and quirky cafe you will find in Helsinki - Google it :) Get money back for every cup of coffee you drink. An absolute must while in town. Cash only.
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 MerikannontieCafe Regatta is a lovely and quirky cafe you will find in Helsinki - Google it :) Get money back for every cup of coffee you drink. An absolute must while in town. Cash only.
Birgitta
2 HernesaarenrantaGreat burgers, salads & cafe by the sea (summer only).
The fantastic local market hall: great little stores, a wide variety of restaurants with fresh food. Don't miss exploring this little gem.
105 locals recommend
Hietalahti Market Hall
34 LönnrotinkatuThe fantastic local market hall: great little stores, a wide variety of restaurants with fresh food. Don't miss exploring this little gem.
Sightseeing
The best place to get a birds eye view of Helsinki. Go the Atelier bar on top of the 11th floor and admire the view above the rooftops of Helsinki. On a good day you can see all the way to Tallinn.
39 locals recommend
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
26 YrjönkatuThe best place to get a birds eye view of Helsinki. Go the Atelier bar on top of the 11th floor and admire the view above the rooftops of Helsinki. On a good day you can see all the way to Tallinn.
Always worth a visit to admire the ruins of Suomenlinna. Accessible by public transport (ferry) from the market place downtown. Dress warm as it can be quite windy.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
Always worth a visit to admire the ruins of Suomenlinna. Accessible by public transport (ferry) from the market place downtown. Dress warm as it can be quite windy.
Shopping
Nice brunch at Moko Market, a combination of cafe and furniture store.
40 locals recommend
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuNice brunch at Moko Market, a combination of cafe and furniture store.
Arts & Culture
Various Christmas and New Years events on the island of Uunisaari. Check details from http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on/events-in-helsinki/enjoy-christmas-city-helsinki#xmasmarkets
24 locals recommend
Restaurant Uunisaari
2 Pohjoinen UunisaariVarious Christmas and New Years events on the island of Uunisaari. Check details from http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on/events-in-helsinki/enjoy-christmas-city-helsinki#xmasmarkets
Drinks & Nightlife
IMHO the best cocktails in town can be found in the American Bar. It's in the same building as Hotel Torni & Atelje bar.
American Bar
5 KalevankatuIMHO the best cocktails in town can be found in the American Bar. It's in the same building as Hotel Torni & Atelje bar.
Entertainment & Activities
A design sauna and the largest terrace in Finland, Löyly is Helsinki's latest & greatest addition. Whether you like to have the ultimate Finnish sauna experience, take a dip on the ocean, or just relax and enjoy a drink while gazing out into the sea, this is the place to be. Just a short walk from my home :)
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaA design sauna and the largest terrace in Finland, Löyly is Helsinki's latest & greatest addition. Whether you like to have the ultimate Finnish sauna experience, take a dip on the ocean, or just relax and enjoy a drink while gazing out into the sea, this is the place to be. Just a short walk from my home :)
Essentials
Alepa Perämiehenkatu
10 PerämiehenkatuMy every day grocery shop.