Guidebook for Helsinki
Getting Around
R-kioski is kiosk chain where you can load the public transpostation cards that are cheaper to use as tickets for getting around. Here you can also buy prepaid SIM-card for your phone!
63 locals recommend
R-kioski
22 Munkkiniemen puistotieR-kioski is kiosk chain where you can load the public transpostation cards that are cheaper to use as tickets for getting around. Here you can also buy prepaid SIM-card for your phone!
Essentials
Alepa Ullanlinna
29 VuorimiehenkatuAlepa is the closest grocery store, open every day untill 11pm.
Alko is the government run alcohol shop where you can find all alchoholic beverages.
39 locals recommend
Alko
33 VuorimiehenkatuAlko is the government run alcohol shop where you can find all alchoholic beverages.
Anton & Anton is a grocery store specialized in organic and local foods. It is more expensive that Alepa, but you may find some nice delicassies there! I go there to get great bread and the 3 mates icecream.
25 locals recommend
Anton & Anton Ullanlinna
52-54 KapteeninkatuAnton & Anton is a grocery store specialized in organic and local foods. It is more expensive that Alepa, but you may find some nice delicassies there! I go there to get great bread and the 3 mates icecream.
Food Scene
Straight from an Aki Kaurismäki movie, Sea Horse is an old and epic Finnish restaurant that has been frequented by many famous Finnish artists and actors. Fish, meatballs, liver or reindeer, here you can eat well, like in a Finnish home.
97 locals recommend
Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuStraight from an Aki Kaurismäki movie, Sea Horse is an old and epic Finnish restaurant that has been frequented by many famous Finnish artists and actors. Fish, meatballs, liver or reindeer, here you can eat well, like in a Finnish home.
Moko Market is an interior shop, great coffee place and they serve good lunch to many of the design agencies located in the same building
40 locals recommend
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuMoko Market is an interior shop, great coffee place and they serve good lunch to many of the design agencies located in the same building
Brooklyn Cafe
25 FredrikinkatuGreat coffee, bagels and cupcakes
Kuuma
54 JollaksentieGreat coffee, small things to eat and design shop
Baskeri & Basso Bistro
Amazing wine bar and restaurant
SIS. Deli+Café
7 PursimiehenkatuGreat breakfast, coffee and lunch
Arts & Culture
Exhibition Laboratory
36 MerimiehenkatuGalleria Huuto Uudenmaankatu
35 UudenmaankatuSIC
24 PurpuripolkuForum Box
3A RuoholahdenrantaAteneum
2 KaivokatuMuseum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioKunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuParks & Nature
The old health spa for Helsinki bourgeoisie used to be here. Beautiful villas and all the embassies are also located here.
189 locals recommend
Kaivopuisto
The old health spa for Helsinki bourgeoisie used to be here. Beautiful villas and all the embassies are also located here.
Sightseeing
Old fortress of Helsinki from the 18th century - beautiful walk, museums, navigational heritage etc.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
Old fortress of Helsinki from the 18th century - beautiful walk, museums, navigational heritage etc.
Kauppatori station
The Helsinki Market Square
In winter there is a bridge, in summer a small ferry that brings you to Uunisaari. They have a nice brunch place and Sauna with a jacuzzi open all year around.
24 locals recommend
Restaurant Uunisaari
2 Pohjoinen UunisaariIn winter there is a bridge, in summer a small ferry that brings you to Uunisaari. They have a nice brunch place and Sauna with a jacuzzi open all year around.
Everything Else
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuThe main shopping street in Helsinki
Check the design District website for nice small local shops
23 locals recommend
Design District Helsinki
7 KorkeavuorenkatuCheck the design District website for nice small local shops
There are many nice cafés on Korkeavuorenkatu to get breakfast on the go or great cafe. Also, a couple of nice restaurants are located there.
Korkeavuorenkatu
KorkeavuorenkatuThere are many nice cafés on Korkeavuorenkatu to get breakfast on the go or great cafe. Also, a couple of nice restaurants are located there.