Drinks & Nightlife
A restaurant, a bar and a gig venue. Fairly priced delicious Asian food. A very relaxed place.
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Onda
13 b HämeentieA restaurant, a bar and a gig venue. Fairly priced delicious Asian food. A very relaxed place.
Lots of bars on this street beginning from the Sörnäinen metro station. Probably the cheapest beer in the city. Certain amount cautiousness recommended at night though.
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Helsinginkatu
HelsinginkatuLots of bars on this street beginning from the Sörnäinen metro station. Probably the cheapest beer in the city. Certain amount cautiousness recommended at night though.
Lots of bars at this street beginning from the Sörnäinen metro station. Probably the cheapest beer in the city. Try the Iltakoulu bar. Certain amount cautiousness recommended at night though.
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Vaasankatu
VaasankatuLots of bars at this street beginning from the Sörnäinen metro station. Probably the cheapest beer in the city. Try the Iltakoulu bar. Certain amount cautiousness recommended at night though.
Oljenkorsi
18 IntiankatuClosest pub to the apartment. Has a wide variety of beers.
Annankatu 15
15 AnnankatuGreat but expensive drinks. Nice small bar that gets busy at night.
Sample a frosty craft brew at Bier Bier (above), an atmospheric den with velvety hues, polished wood moldings, and angular brass tables, designed by L.A.–trained Joanna Laajisto. The ceramic old tile stove fireplace is a cozy place to curl up on a tufted leather couch, or a crossed-legged stool, with any of the crisp ales or chocolatey stouts on the menu. (from architectural digest.com)
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Bier-Bier
13 ErottajankatuSample a frosty craft brew at Bier Bier (above), an atmospheric den with velvety hues, polished wood moldings, and angular brass tables, designed by L.A.–trained Joanna Laajisto. The ceramic old tile stove fireplace is a cozy place to curl up on a tufted leather couch, or a crossed-legged stool, with any of the crisp ales or chocolatey stouts on the menu. (from architectural digest.com)
Shopping
A museum. Lots of outlets and small stores in the building. Including an Iittala outlet.
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Designmuseo Arabia
A museum. Lots of outlets and small stores in the building. Including an Iittala outlet.
Design District Helsinki - Designkortteli ry
7c PunavuorenkatuBoutiques in small streets
Food Scene
Great burgers with beer and cider. Decent prices too. Please note that they close early. Teurastamo has several restaurants and food related events taking place during summer and late fall.
Työpajankatu 2
2 TyöpajankatuGreat burgers with beer and cider. Decent prices too. Please note that they close early. Teurastamo has several restaurants and food related events taking place during summer and late fall.
Floating restaurant on a ship open during summer. Their terrace basks in the sun all day long and they have an international food menu. Definitely worth a visit!
Hakaniemenranta 11
11 HakaniemenrantaFloating restaurant on a ship open during summer. Their terrace basks in the sun all day long and they have an international food menu. Definitely worth a visit!
A loungey, retro restaurant and bar. The menu is listed on a record sleeve, make your selection while checking out the liner notes. The portions are very big so won't leave the place hungry.
Fleminginkatu 26
26 FleminginkatuA loungey, retro restaurant and bar. The menu is listed on a record sleeve, make your selection while checking out the liner notes. The portions are very big so won't leave the place hungry.
North african and middle eastern flavors with love & laid back vibes. Their weekend brunch has been awarded the best in town for several times. Call them in advance to book a table!
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Kolmas linja 17
17 Kolmas linjaNorth african and middle eastern flavors with love & laid back vibes. Their weekend brunch has been awarded the best in town for several times. Call them in advance to book a table!
Great up and coming area of the city! Hip restaurants and shops. B Smokery serves the best American BBQ in Finland. Their menu includes ribs, pulled pork and brisket burgers. Hip industrial restaurant. There are frequent events taking place at the Teurastamo venue during summer.
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Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuGreat up and coming area of the city! Hip restaurants and shops. B Smokery serves the best American BBQ in Finland. Their menu includes ribs, pulled pork and brisket burgers. Hip industrial restaurant. There are frequent events taking place at the Teurastamo venue during summer.
Kahvila Kapusiini
25 IntiankatuNice cafeteria.
Best pizza in town and relaxed atmosphere. Don't go anywhere else this is the place. No reservation needed.
Albertinkatu 38
38 AlbertinkatuBest pizza in town and relaxed atmosphere. Don't go anywhere else this is the place. No reservation needed.
Great real Mexican restaurant combining street food, market food and traditional Mexican cuisine. Long drink list. Remember to reserve a table beforehand.
Annankatu 20
20 AnnankatuGreat real Mexican restaurant combining street food, market food and traditional Mexican cuisine. Long drink list. Remember to reserve a table beforehand.
Stark and subterranean, this Mediterranean eatery (above) has the open space of a grandiose marketplace, with soaring ceilings and wide-spanning windows. A nautical theme plays out on the menu (green-shell mussels, bouillabaisse) and the decor (fishing chart-patterned floors, glass floats with hand-braided rope netting). (From Architecturaldigest.com)
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Bronda
20 EteläesplanadiStark and subterranean, this Mediterranean eatery (above) has the open space of a grandiose marketplace, with soaring ceilings and wide-spanning windows. A nautical theme plays out on the menu (green-shell mussels, bouillabaisse) and the decor (fishing chart-patterned floors, glass floats with hand-braided rope netting). (From Architecturaldigest.com)
Hotel Lilla Roberts (rooms starting from 150€)—formerly a power plant and a police station—Finnish architect Jaakko Puro has designed the interior with webbed chairs, giant chess pieces, and a Moooi horse lamp, and the 130 rooms with faux-fur throws and geometric-pattern prints. This hotel lobby serves excellent (a bit on the expensive side) cocktails and the restaurant serves excellent food.
Hotel Lilla Roberts
1 Pieni RoobertinkatuHotel Lilla Roberts (rooms starting from 150€)—formerly a power plant and a police station—Finnish architect Jaakko Puro has designed the interior with webbed chairs, giant chess pieces, and a Moooi horse lamp, and the 130 rooms with faux-fur throws and geometric-pattern prints. This hotel lobby serves excellent (a bit on the expensive side) cocktails and the restaurant serves excellent food.
Konstan Möljä
14 HietalahdenkatuFinnish food from a buffet 19€ pp.
Sightseeing
Hakaniemi Market Hall has around 70 small shops in two floors. The shops on the 1st floor sell foodstuffs and the 2nd floor shops eg. souvenirs. There are also a few small restaurants!
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Hämeentie 1
1 HämeentieHakaniemi Market Hall has around 70 small shops in two floors. The shops on the 1st floor sell foodstuffs and the 2nd floor shops eg. souvenirs. There are also a few small restaurants!
Public Sauna. You can rent a towel and a seat cover to use in the sauna for 3€ in total. The admission fee is 12€. Open from Tuesday to Sunday: 14:00 until 20:00, you can use the sauna until 21:30.
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Harjutorinkatu 1
1 HarjutorinkatuPublic Sauna. You can rent a towel and a seat cover to use in the sauna for 3€ in total. The admission fee is 12€. Open from Tuesday to Sunday: 14:00 until 20:00, you can use the sauna until 21:30.
Located in a beautiful neighborhood! This hotel used to be former prison (it closed in 2002). Have a drink and walk around the hotel.
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Hotel Katajanokka
1 A MerikasarminkatuLocated in a beautiful neighborhood! This hotel used to be former prison (it closed in 2002). Have a drink and walk around the hotel.
Entertainment & Activities
Areenankuja 1
1 AreenankujaA multifunctional indoor arena.
Nordenskiöldinkatu 11
11 NordenskiöldinkatuMain arena for all important ice sports events.
Parks & Nature
The Koskenranta restaurant is situated near the gulf of Vanhakaupunki (old Helsinki). This place is great for a coffee break in the middle of a weekend walk. Great spot for pictures too.
Katarina av Sachsens gata 9
9 Katariina Saksilaisen katuThe Koskenranta restaurant is situated near the gulf of Vanhakaupunki (old Helsinki). This place is great for a coffee break in the middle of a weekend walk. Great spot for pictures too.
Kumpula Botanic Garden
1a KalervonkatuBotanic garden and a cafeteria.
Nuuksio White Reindeer Park 1.7. - 2.8.2015 from Tuesday to Sunday at 11-15, closed on Mondays. You can feed and pet reindeer at this park. You can also go hiking and camping at the Nuuksio forest.
Nuuksiontie 83
83 NuuksiontieNuuksio White Reindeer Park 1.7. - 2.8.2015 from Tuesday to Sunday at 11-15, closed on Mondays. You can feed and pet reindeer at this park. You can also go hiking and camping at the Nuuksio forest.
Trendy summer restaurant located a 2 minute ferry trip from Kaivopuisto. Great pizza and marine atmosphere. Free ferry ride from Merisatama pier close to restaurant Carusel.
Liuskaluoto
Trendy summer restaurant located a 2 minute ferry trip from Kaivopuisto. Great pizza and marine atmosphere. Free ferry ride from Merisatama pier close to restaurant Carusel.
Unique yacht club atmosphere with good food and sea view. Ferry to Liuskasaari leaves from Merisatama next to Cafe Carusel. (Saturdays booked for private events) Ferry ride added to restaurant bill.
Liuskasaari
Unique yacht club atmosphere with good food and sea view. Ferry to Liuskasaari leaves from Merisatama next to Cafe Carusel. (Saturdays booked for private events) Ferry ride added to restaurant bill.
Beautiful and chic panoramic cafe located next to the water. You can combine a visit to Kaivopuisto and a drink here easily as they are right next to each other. Only open in the summer.
Ehrenströmintie 3
3 EhrenströmintieBeautiful and chic panoramic cafe located next to the water. You can combine a visit to Kaivopuisto and a drink here easily as they are right next to each other. Only open in the summer.
Essentials
Nearest grocery store. Open on from Monday to Friday 7am to 23pm, Saturday from 8am to 23pm and on Sundays from 10am to 23pm.
Arabiankatu 6
6 ArabiankatuNearest grocery store. Open on from Monday to Friday 7am to 23pm, Saturday from 8am to 23pm and on Sundays from 10am to 23pm.
Hämeentie 135
135 HämeentieGrocery store with more organic products. A bit on the pricey side.
Hämeentie 33
33 HämeentieGroceries for lower prices than from the Finnish chains.
Currency exchange office at the railway station. Also one at the department store Stockmann's.
Kaivokatu 1
1 KaivokatuCurrency exchange office at the railway station. Also one at the department store Stockmann's.