Guidebook for Helsinki
Essentials
Alepa
170 MannerheimintieGrocery store
K-market Liisankatu
19 LiisankatuGrocery store
Alko Kruununhaka
8-12 MaurinkatuAlcohol shop
Alepa Liisankatu
14 LiisankatuGrocery store
Food Scene
Ravintola Kolme Kruunua
5 LiisankatuDelicious Finnish food!
One of the best restaurants in town, keep in mind to make a reservation beforehand, especially for dinners or brunch.
165 locals recommend
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaOne of the best restaurants in town, keep in mind to make a reservation beforehand, especially for dinners or brunch.
Grab a hot cocoa, while walking around in the area. Touristy place, but cozy and sweet. Super good cinnamon buns and blueberry cake. Especially nice in winer time with soft snow falling down the sky;)
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 MerikannontieGrab a hot cocoa, while walking around in the area. Touristy place, but cozy and sweet. Super good cinnamon buns and blueberry cake. Especially nice in winer time with soft snow falling down the sky;)
Omnomn burgers! And so huge portions!;) Good pub food and nice atmosphere;)
30 locals recommend
Kallion Sävel
2 HämeentieOmnomn burgers! And so huge portions!;) Good pub food and nice atmosphere;)
Good coffee, free wifi. Not that great food, so I'd skip that part!;)
9 locals recommend
Espresso Edge
29 LiisankatuGood coffee, free wifi. Not that great food, so I'd skip that part!;)
Onda
13 b HämeentieGreat vibe, great food, great service and often live music! Check it out!
Wino
11 FleminginkatuReal gem! Great wines, food (!!!), atmosphere, service! 10/10!
If You're into lemon grass... !
Fresh, healthy, wonderful! One of my favourite eating spots in Helsinki already for years;)
90 locals recommend
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaIf You're into lemon grass... !
Fresh, healthy, wonderful! One of my favourite eating spots in Helsinki already for years;)
Zero-waist concept food-place. Great atmosphere, tasty drinks and food, fantastic concept.
46 locals recommend
Ravintola Tori
2 PunavuorenkatuZero-waist concept food-place. Great atmosphere, tasty drinks and food, fantastic concept.
Drinks & Nightlife
Home bar, for a good gin & tonic and a good chat with owners/bar tenders - a lovely couple from Balkans!
Star Cafe
14 LiisankatuHome bar, for a good gin & tonic and a good chat with owners/bar tenders - a lovely couple from Balkans!
Everything Else
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 KaisaniemenrantaHave a nice stroll in the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
Arts & Culture
Galerie Forsblom
22 YrjönkatuBest contemporary art gallery in city! A true delight!
Contemporary art museums with very interesting exhibitions. See their programme on their official website.
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioContemporary art museums with very interesting exhibitions. See their programme on their official website.
Helsinki contemporary art gallery, free entrance, changing exhibitions
21 locals recommend
Helsinki Contemporary
10 BulevardiHelsinki contemporary art gallery, free entrance, changing exhibitions
Design Museum Helsinki
23 KorkeavuorenkatuHelsinki Design Museum, often really good exhibits;)
Shopping
Fasaani-Antik Oy
5 KorkeavuorenkatuAntique shop, quite interesting selection
Entertainment & Activities
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaTivoli for kids and adults! Open from mid-spring to mid-fall.
Helsinki Zoo at Korkeasaari. A bus goes directly there from the front of the apartment.
70 locals recommend
Korkeasaari
Helsinki Zoo at Korkeasaari. A bus goes directly there from the front of the apartment.