Jamie’s travel tips

Jamie
Jamie’s travel tips

Museums worth paying a visit

Amos Rex, a private art museum with unique architecture, was opened in central Helsinki at the end of August 2018. Amos Rex consists of new underground exhibition spaces, the old Lasipalatsi (glass palace) from 1936 and its Bio Rex cinema, as well as a vibrant event forum on Lasipalatsi Square, which serves as the roof of the exhibition hall. Amos Rex’s exhibition programme extends from the newest, often experimental, contemporary art to 20th-century Modernism and ancient cultures.
61 locals recommend
Amos Rex
22-24 Mannerheimintie
61 locals recommend
Amos Rex, a private art museum with unique architecture, was opened in central Helsinki at the end of August 2018. Amos Rex consists of new underground exhibition spaces, the old Lasipalatsi (glass palace) from 1936 and its Bio Rex cinema, as well as a vibrant event forum on Lasipalatsi Square, which serves as the roof of the exhibition hall. Amos Rex’s exhibition programme extends from the newest, often experimental, contemporary art to 20th-century Modernism and ancient cultures.
Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art. The well-loved works in our collection cover the period from the 19th century to Modernism.
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 Kaivokatu
253 locals recommend
Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art. The well-loved works in our collection cover the period from the 19th century to Modernism.
Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) is the home of an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, consisting of over 9,000 works of art. HAM manages and expands the collection, which also includes the public works of art that are on display around the city. HAM’s Finnish and international exhibitions, held mainly at the Tennis Palace, portray modern and contemporary art.
6 locals recommend
HAM Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen Rautatiekatu
6 locals recommend
Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) is the home of an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, consisting of over 9,000 works of art. HAM manages and expands the collection, which also includes the public works of art that are on display around the city. HAM’s Finnish and international exhibitions, held mainly at the Tennis Palace, portray modern and contemporary art.
The Helsinki City Museum is located in the oldest quarters of the city, at the corner of the Senate Square. It is a museum of everyday life, offering new perspectives to the history of the city, heart-warming details and many types of spaces and atmospheres to hang out in.
38 locals recommend
Helsinki City Museum
16-18 Aleksanterinkatu
38 locals recommend
The Helsinki City Museum is located in the oldest quarters of the city, at the corner of the Senate Square. It is a museum of everyday life, offering new perspectives to the history of the city, heart-warming details and many types of spaces and atmospheres to hang out in.
Kiasma is one of the leading museums of contemporary art in the Nordic region and a part of the Finnish National Gallery. It breaks the boundaries of a traditional art museum. Kiasma is known for major international solo exhibitions, curated thematic exhibitions and collection displays and various co-operation projects and live art program in Kiasma Theatre.
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 locals recommend
Kiasma is one of the leading museums of contemporary art in the Nordic region and a part of the Finnish National Gallery. It breaks the boundaries of a traditional art museum. Kiasma is known for major international solo exhibitions, curated thematic exhibitions and collection displays and various co-operation projects and live art program in Kiasma Theatre.
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistorical to present times. The museum's unique exhibits tell of the life from a period of over 10 000 years. Temporary exhibitions on current themes and an interactive exhibition Vintti, where you can experience history by doing yourself.
107 locals recommend
The National Museum of Finland
34 Mannerheimintie
107 locals recommend
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistorical to present times. The museum's unique exhibits tell of the life from a period of over 10 000 years. Temporary exhibitions on current themes and an interactive exhibition Vintti, where you can experience history by doing yourself.

Sightseeing and Architecture

Helsinki Central Library Oodi is open seven days a week, from early in the morning till late in the evening. Oodi is a venue for events, a house of reading and a diverse urban experience. It is a library of a new era, a living and functional meeting place open for all. Oodi is a striking building with its glass and steel structures and wooden facade, its design a combination of traditional and contemporary flavours.
93 locals recommend
Oodi Central Library
4 Töölönlahdenkatu
93 locals recommend
Helsinki Central Library Oodi is open seven days a week, from early in the morning till late in the evening. Oodi is a venue for events, a house of reading and a diverse urban experience. It is a library of a new era, a living and functional meeting place open for all. Oodi is a striking building with its glass and steel structures and wooden facade, its design a combination of traditional and contemporary flavours.
Skywheel Helsinki is one of the best known landmarks in the city and it offers an amazing view of the heart of Helsinki and its most important cultural attractions and historical buildings. Skywheel operates all year round due to its climate controlled cabins.
22 locals recommend
SkyWheel Helsinki
2 Katajanokanlaituri
22 locals recommend
Skywheel Helsinki is one of the best known landmarks in the city and it offers an amazing view of the heart of Helsinki and its most important cultural attractions and historical buildings. Skywheel operates all year round due to its climate controlled cabins.
The world famous composer Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957) monument by Eila Hiltunen is located at the Sibelius park. It was unveiled 7 September 1967. The Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes, is made of welded steel with over 600 pipes and with the bust of the composer on one side. The monument is one of Helsinki's most popular statues and one of the most well-known tourist attractions.
166 locals recommend
The Sibelius Monument
Mechelininkatu
166 locals recommend
The world famous composer Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957) monument by Eila Hiltunen is located at the Sibelius park. It was unveiled 7 September 1967. The Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes, is made of welded steel with over 600 pipes and with the bust of the composer on one side. The monument is one of Helsinki's most popular statues and one of the most well-known tourist attractions.
The church, completed in 1969, due to its unique architecture, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams. The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. Before noon, the light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, where an ice-age crevice serves as the altarpiece. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.
258 locals recommend
Temppeliaukion Church
3 Lutherinkatu
258 locals recommend
The church, completed in 1969, due to its unique architecture, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams. The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. Before noon, the light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, where an ice-age crevice serves as the altarpiece. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport (HSL) ferry from the Market Square.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
430 locals recommend
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport (HSL) ferry from the Market Square.

Neighborhoods

Eira is a sea side neighborhood located 10 minute walk from our home. The area is surrounded with beautiful nature and significant Finnish architecture buildings. You can pay a visit and enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach, and it is at its best when sunset!
29 locals recommend
Eira
29 locals recommend
Eira is a sea side neighborhood located 10 minute walk from our home. The area is surrounded with beautiful nature and significant Finnish architecture buildings. You can pay a visit and enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach, and it is at its best when sunset!
Mumin Kaffe Kruununhaka

Finnish Cuisine worth trying

Saaga offers a taste of Lapland, with its rugged and beautiful nature, as well as regional dishes and an atmosphere full of the exotic charm of the North. The à la carte menu is in several languages. Seating for 100 on two floors including the private room Shaman for 10 persons. Table reservations recommended.
34 locals recommend
Restaurant Grön
36 Albertinkatu
34 locals recommend
Saaga offers a taste of Lapland, with its rugged and beautiful nature, as well as regional dishes and an atmosphere full of the exotic charm of the North. The à la carte menu is in several languages. Seating for 100 on two floors including the private room Shaman for 10 persons. Table reservations recommended.
Kuurna is a tiny restaurant that maintains such a low profile that its name doesn’t even appear on the sign. The menu favours Finnish ingredients, such as root vegetables, grains and fish. The food is simply delicious, the prices reasonable and the service beyond compare.
38 locals recommend
Kuurna
6 Meritullinkatu
38 locals recommend
Kuurna is a tiny restaurant that maintains such a low profile that its name doesn’t even appear on the sign. The menu favours Finnish ingredients, such as root vegetables, grains and fish. The food is simply delicious, the prices reasonable and the service beyond compare.
Longest opening hour restaurant in Helsinki which serves you food until midnight ( until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Fri and Sat). It offers traditional Finnish food, the portion is huge and the price is reasonable and proportional to the quality. Must try the snails, it tastes amazing!
28 locals recommend
Ravintola Manala
2 Dagmarinkatu
28 locals recommend
Longest opening hour restaurant in Helsinki which serves you food until midnight ( until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Fri and Sat). It offers traditional Finnish food, the portion is huge and the price is reasonable and proportional to the quality. Must try the snails, it tastes amazing!
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 Merikannontie
225 locals recommend

Asian Cuisine for a change

My favorite sushi place ever! Located 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Pricing is reasonable and more importantly, the sushi is fresh and some are made with a twist of fusion!
6 locals recommend
Haru
30 Fredrikinkatu
6 locals recommend
My favorite sushi place ever! Located 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Pricing is reasonable and more importantly, the sushi is fresh and some are made with a twist of fusion!
H’NOI Bistro Vallila
Restaurant Tibet Hut
19 locals recommend
Korea House Restaurant
19 Mariankatu
19 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Villa Kamppi

City advice

Getting around

Visit the city by tram is the best!

If you plan to explore Helsinki, hop on every tram that happens to be on your way and let it take you around. Tram routes cover the best parts of Helsinki, and the pace is also chilling and comfortable for traveling! (Remember to buy the day ticket if your stay is longer than 1 day, since it's much cheaper)
Getting around

You can buy public transport tickets on your mobile device

Download the HSL app on your mobile device and buy the public transport ticket for your travel. It offers all kinds of tickets, depending on your need. And the ticket applies for all kinds of public transport!
Customs and culture

Check out Myhelsinki.fi

Check out Myhelsinki.fi for great advice about where to visit, what to do and where to eat, also keep yourself informed about interesting events going on during your visit!