Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Turkish restaurant. I typically go there for their lunch buffet. Very satisfying!
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Halikarnas
18 RuoholahdenkatuTurkish restaurant. I typically go there for their lunch buffet. Very satisfying!
Ravintola Aangan
11 PiispansiltaNepalese! Always good lunch options.
Cafe+
2 LapinrinneI like their Handmade noodles
Krog Madame
Bistro type restaurant. Nice athmosphere, good food.
Abolbuna Coffee Shop
43 EerikinkatuCafferino Oba
47 KalevankatuDrinks & Nightlife
Simple and sympathic bar. Great selection of beers and ciders.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Teerenpeli
2 OlavinkatuSimple and sympathic bar. Great selection of beers and ciders.
DTM
Probably the most popular gay bar in town.
One of the oldest rock clubs in Europe that remains in continuous use.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuOne of the oldest rock clubs in Europe that remains in continuous use.
Corona bar & billiard
3 TraverssikujaBeer, pool, cinema and stage.
Arts & Culture
Typically very high quality and interesting exhibitions and retrospectives.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuTypically very high quality and interesting exhibitions and retrospectives.
Kunstmuseum Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioMuseum of Contemporary Art
Newly renovated museum very close to the apartment
135 Einheimische empfehlen
HAM - Kunstmuseum Helsinki
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuNewly renovated museum very close to the apartment
Entertainment & Activities
Big multiplex with a dozen screens. In Finland films are typically only subbed in Finnish so if you understand the language of origin you can follow along. Childrens movies might be dubbed. Check at the cinema.
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Tennispalatsi
Big multiplex with a dozen screens. In Finland films are typically only subbed in Finnish so if you understand the language of origin you can follow along. Childrens movies might be dubbed. Check at the cinema.
Getting Around
Rautatieasema station
Central Railway Station
Kamppi station
Closest metro station
Closest stop for tram 9 that goes to and from West Terminal and Pasila (Railway Station). Passes by The Central Railway Station and city center, Kallio and Messukeskus.
Ruoholahden villat station
Closest stop for tram 9 that goes to and from West Terminal and Pasila (Railway Station). Passes by The Central Railway Station and city center, Kallio and Messukeskus.
Bahnhofsplatz
RautatientoriBuses to and from Helsinki Airport
Essentials
Small convenience store closest to the apartment. Open open from 7 AM to 12 AM (except Sundays it opens at 8 AM).
20 Einheimische empfehlen
K-market Eerikinkatu
39 EerikinkatuSmall convenience store closest to the apartment. Open open from 7 AM to 12 AM (except Sundays it opens at 8 AM).
Big selection of good quality produce and speciality items
45 Einheimische empfehlen
K-Supermarket Kamppi
1 Urho Kekkosen katuBig selection of good quality produce and speciality items
Kampin Apteekki
19 SalomonkatuClosest pharmacy
Lääkärikeskus Aava Helsinki Kamppi
32 AnnankatuMedical center
Hygga
2 C KampinkujaDentist
Shopping
Old-fashion indoors market hall. Sells mainly food but it is a nice building to stop by.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Hietalahti-Markthalle
34 LönnrotinkatuOld-fashion indoors market hall. Sells mainly food but it is a nice building to stop by.
Biggest and oldest department store in Helsinki
256 Einheimische empfehlen
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuBiggest and oldest department store in Helsinki
Kampin keskus
1 Urho Kekkosen katuSports, fashion, electronics, food, bars, restaurants, etc.