Guidebook for Helsinki
Entertainment & Activities
Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaBeautiful and calm public Sauna very near the apartment.
This is an amazing place, it may look like a shady wooden house, but it's a commonly organized Sauna that is free for anyone to visit and have a sauna and swim in the sea. Bring a towel and a swimsuit if you like and courageously join a real Finnish experience.
69 locals recommend
Sompasauna
6 VerkkosaarenkujaThis is an amazing place, it may look like a shady wooden house, but it's a commonly organized Sauna that is free for anyone to visit and have a sauna and swim in the sea. Bring a towel and a swimsuit if you like and courageously join a real Finnish experience.
Some people say you can hear the Korkeasaari lions roar even in Merihaka. But if you want to see them too it's quite easy to get to the Helsinki's Zoo island. You can hop on a boat at Hakaniemi or take the new bridge via Mustikkamaa Island.
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuSome people say you can hear the Korkeasaari lions roar even in Merihaka. But if you want to see them too it's quite easy to get to the Helsinki's Zoo island. You can hop on a boat at Hakaniemi or take the new bridge via Mustikkamaa Island.
Essentials
It's only 20 steps from the closest door and it's open until 22pm, so easy option for groceries. (The map shows the location wrong, it's right next to the apartment, on the K1 level, on the north side.)
K-Market Merihaka
14 HaapaniemenkatuIt's only 20 steps from the closest door and it's open until 22pm, so easy option for groceries. (The map shows the location wrong, it's right next to the apartment, on the K1 level, on the north side.)
Kallio Medical Centre
3 D EläintarhantiePublic healthcare station and doctors
Getting Around
Nearest bus stop is at the door steps on level K3. Bus 55 takes you to Central railway station in few minutes.
Aspnäsgatan 18
18 HaapaniemenkatuNearest bus stop is at the door steps on level K3. Bus 55 takes you to Central railway station in few minutes.
Hakaniemenranta 5
5 HakaniemenrantaNearest public bike system station.
It's about 7 minutes walk along the straight line from K-market towards the station. (There is a bridge over the big road, so start on K1 level)
25 locals recommend
Hakaniemen metroasema station
It's about 7 minutes walk along the straight line from K-market towards the station. (There is a bridge over the big road, so start on K1 level)
Haapaniemen Kenttä
2 HaapaniemenkatuThe bus stop for the airport bus 615 is near this intersection.
Parks & Nature
Island full of nature, jogging trails and a beach. Accessible via brand new bridge from Kalasatama. (Look for big white arc to spot the bridge, it's not yet on all maps!)
12 locals recommend
Mustikkamaa station
Island full of nature, jogging trails and a beach. Accessible via brand new bridge from Kalasatama. (Look for big white arc to spot the bridge, it's not yet on all maps!)
Small park on an island nearby. Easiest way to get on an island. :) And it's located on the way from Merihaka towards the nice sights around Kauppatori.
43 locals recommend
Tervasaari
Small park on an island nearby. Easiest way to get on an island. :) And it's located on the way from Merihaka towards the nice sights around Kauppatori.
Amazingly remote feeling island not far from densely populated areas, but it feels like countryside. You could take tram 6 to the end station and go jogging through the wooden walkway to the island.
65 locals recommend
Fårholmen
Amazingly remote feeling island not far from densely populated areas, but it feels like countryside. You could take tram 6 to the end station and go jogging through the wooden walkway to the island.
This bay inside the city has a nice park around it. And the park has few notable buildings: Finlandia Concert hall and the Opera House
97 locals recommend
Toloviken
This bay inside the city has a nice park around it. And the park has few notable buildings: Finlandia Concert hall and the Opera House
Shopping
In Finland the only place to buy wine (or any alcohol above 5%) is a special chain of shops called Alko. This is the closest one. It also has a bit bigger grocery store in the same building, and a nice bakery just across the road.
39 locals recommend
Alko
33 VuorimiehenkatuIn Finland the only place to buy wine (or any alcohol above 5%) is a special chain of shops called Alko. This is the closest one. It also has a bit bigger grocery store in the same building, and a nice bakery just across the road.
This markethall has a great atmosphere, and lot of fresh local food and bakery products.
185 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieThis markethall has a great atmosphere, and lot of fresh local food and bakery products.
Food Scene
Nicely located restaurant that's built on a floating platform. Specializes on seafood and bit pricey, but nice views towards the sunset and peaceful bay.
12 locals recommend
Ravintola Meripaviljonki
3 SäästöpankinrantaNicely located restaurant that's built on a floating platform. Specializes on seafood and bit pricey, but nice views towards the sunset and peaceful bay.
Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant with wonderfully wide selection of warm and cold foods from quality ingredients. You can gather what you like in a big buffet and you pay by weight (22,30€/kg).
79 locals recommend
Silvoplee
3 Toinen linjaVegetarian/Vegan restaurant with wonderfully wide selection of warm and cold foods from quality ingredients. You can gather what you like in a big buffet and you pay by weight (22,30€/kg).
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaThe best brunch place I know in Helsinki. http://www.sandro.fi/
Tiny and cute thai restaurant. No reservations, but often they can squeeze small groups in. I've been happy with the price/quality ratio here.
90 locals recommend
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaTiny and cute thai restaurant. No reservations, but often they can squeeze small groups in. I've been happy with the price/quality ratio here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaCosy and spacey bar with occasional Jazz bands playing.
hipster, trendy, and very close by. :)
They also have great Vietnamese lunch at day time.
119 locals recommend
Onda
13 b Hämeentiehipster, trendy, and very close by. :)
They also have great Vietnamese lunch at day time.