Guidebook for Helsingfors
Essentials
small grocery store, just 1 min walk away from the appartment!
30 habitants recommandent
Alepa Perämiehenkatu
10 Perämiehenkatu small grocery store, just 1 min walk away from the appartment!
small food store, many organic and vegetarian products
25 habitants recommandent
Anton & Anton Ullanlinna
52-54 Kapteeninkatu small food store, many organic and vegetarian products
small grocery store, just 5 min walk away from the appartment
25 habitants recommandent
Alepa Viiskulma
4 Pursimiehenkatu small grocery store, just 5 min walk away from the appartment
Covered Market
old market hall, worth a visit!
Vegekauppa
16 Helsinginkatu small vegetarian food store
Ruohonjuuri Kamppi
5 Salomonkatu vegetarian and organic grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Steam Hellsinki
1 Olavinkatusteampunk inspired bar
Punavuoren Ahven
12 Punavuorenkatu local bar, large assortment of beers & ciders
G Livelab
3 Yrjönkatu new in town! live gigs and cocktails
Suomenlinna Brewery
local brewery on Suomenlinna Fortress Island
sky room bar on the 16th floor of clarion hotel helsinki, newly opened!
44 habitants recommandent
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
2 Tyynenmerenkatusky room bar on the 16th floor of clarion hotel helsinki, newly opened!
Food Scene
LUNGI Kortteliravintola
2 a Korkeavuorenkatuchill restaurant, book a table in advance!
Piece 'n' Love
9 Uudenmaankatu pizza restaurant, also serving vegan pizza
The Cock
17 Fabianinkatunew in town! nice food and cocktails
small traditional cafe, try their delicious cinnamon buns!
64 habitants recommandent
Kanniston leipomo
6 Kankurinkatusmall traditional cafe, try their delicious cinnamon buns!
Sis. Deli serves food made from local ingredients, delicious and healthy meals, also take-away. No artificial ingredients used.
13 habitants recommandent
SIS. Deli+Café
7 PursimiehenkatuSis. Deli serves food made from local ingredients, delicious and healthy meals, also take-away. No artificial ingredients used.
Sushibar + Wine
42 Fredrikinkatu the best sushi in town! delicious and pricy
Sushibar + Wine
42 Fredrikinkatu the best sushi in town! delicious and pricy
Vivo's
27 Iso Roobertinkatuauthentic libanese restaurant
Café Bar No 9
9 Uudenmaankatupopular small restaurant serving pastas, salads and drinks
one of the best lunch restaurant (many vegetarian options) in town!
11 habitants recommandent
Deli Café Maya
3 Punavuorenkatuone of the best lunch restaurant (many vegetarian options) in town!
Skiffer Erottaja
11 Erottajankatupopular "pizza" restaurant serving pizza-like "liuska"
Café Succès has been serving its loyal customers from 1957. Along with its sister café, Café Esplanad, this café serves among other goodies also the famous Finnish "Korvapuusti" cinnamon roll.
31 habitants recommandent
Café Succès
2 KorkeavuorenkatuCafé Succès has been serving its loyal customers from 1957. Along with its sister café, Café Esplanad, this café serves among other goodies also the famous Finnish "Korvapuusti" cinnamon roll.
Café Esplanad is well known for its central European atmosphere and style and especially for its huge cinnamon rolls (a Finnish sweet pastry called Korvapuusti) that are baked in the cafés own bakery. On the outdoor terrace one can also enjoy the sun.
28 habitants recommandent
Café Esplanad
37 PohjoisesplanadiCafé Esplanad is well known for its central European atmosphere and style and especially for its huge cinnamon rolls (a Finnish sweet pastry called Korvapuusti) that are baked in the cafés own bakery. On the outdoor terrace one can also enjoy the sun.
Kaivopuiston Mattolaituri Oy
3 A Ehrenströmintieseaside outdoor cafe, only open during summer
Toscanini Restaurant
4 Bulevardiupper class italian restaurant
Putte's Bar and Pizza
6 Kalevankatu popular hipster pizza restaurant
Onda
13 b Hämeentie delicious vegetarian & vegan food, notice: check opening hours online
Mount Everest
9 Vilhonkatu nepalese restaurant
Anna 22 is a deli cafe with a cosy and comfortable bistro feeling to it, located close to Kamppi shopping center. Warm dishes served all day. The delicious speciality coffees will cheer up your day and freshly pressed juices and smoothies will make an excellent snack. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Agata Bakery
22 AnnankatuAnna 22 is a deli cafe with a cosy and comfortable bistro feeling to it, located close to Kamppi shopping center. Warm dishes served all day. The delicious speciality coffees will cheer up your day and freshly pressed juices and smoothies will make an excellent snack. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Healthinki
13 Tehtaankatu healthy cafe serving raw & vegetarian
lunch & dinner restaurant only a few blocks away, usually open until 7pm
46 habitants recommandent
Ravintola Tori
2 Punavuorenkatu lunch & dinner restaurant only a few blocks away, usually open until 7pm
Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 Porthaninkatu cafe & lunch restaurant in Hakaniemi / Kallio
Cafe Trocadero
2 Uudenmaankatusmall & cozy french lunch restaurant
Zucchini
4 Fabianinkatu vegetarian lunch restaurant
north african & middle eastern restaurant in Kallio serving lunch & dinner
165 habitants recommandent
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linja north african & middle eastern restaurant in Kallio serving lunch & dinner
north african & middle eastern restaurant serving lunch & dinner, only one block away
37 habitants recommandent
Sandro Eira
34 D Tehtaankatunorth african & middle eastern restaurant serving lunch & dinner, only one block away
the one and only cat cafe in Helsinki, entrance fee ~5 euros
8 habitants recommandent
Helkatti Cat Cafe
55 Fredrikinkatuthe one and only cat cafe in Helsinki, entrance fee ~5 euros
combined design store & cafe, serving lunch, fresh salads and smoothies
40 habitants recommandent
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 Perämiehenkatucombined design store & cafe, serving lunch, fresh salads and smoothies
one of my favourite cafes, serving vegetarian & vegan treats
20 habitants recommandent
Cargo Coffee + Vegetarian food
one of my favourite cafes, serving vegetarian & vegan treats
Marocco
7 Museokatu traditional cafe in töölö
Fleuriste is a cosy café and salon de thé combining Parisian elegance, Finnish design, and smell of grandmother's kitchen. Homemade sandwiches, quiche, cakes, cinnamon rolls are served.
8 habitants recommandent
Fleuriste
13 UudenmaankatuFleuriste is a cosy café and salon de thé combining Parisian elegance, Finnish design, and smell of grandmother's kitchen. Homemade sandwiches, quiche, cakes, cinnamon rolls are served.
Cafe Köket is located in a heart of Helsinki next to the Senate square. It's one of the oldest buildings in Helsinki and Cafe Köket brings a modern twist and colourfulness to historical building. Friendly staff welcomes you to enjoy good food and company in beautiful atmosphere!
Café Köket
28 AlexandersgatanCafe Köket is located in a heart of Helsinki next to the Senate square. It's one of the oldest buildings in Helsinki and Cafe Köket brings a modern twist and colourfulness to historical building. Friendly staff welcomes you to enjoy good food and company in beautiful atmosphere!
Kuuma
54 Jollaksentiesmall cafe only two blocks away
Colorado Bar & Grill Helsinki
15 Mikonkatu newly opened coffee & wine bar
Outdoor café by the sea in Töölö with funky vintage interior and decoration. Also open wintertime.
225 habitants recommandent
Regatta
8 MerikannontieOutdoor café by the sea in Töölö with funky vintage interior and decoration. Also open wintertime.
This cosy café by the sea offers you a sunny terrace, delicious cakes and à la carte dishes. Lunch is served from Monday untill Saturday. You can start your day with a luxorius breakfast during the week or enjoy brunch on Sundays.
33 habitants recommandent
Cafe Piritta
12 EläintarhantieThis cosy café by the sea offers you a sunny terrace, delicious cakes and à la carte dishes. Lunch is served from Monday untill Saturday. You can start your day with a luxorius breakfast during the week or enjoy brunch on Sundays.
Birgitta
2 Hernesaarenrantaseaside summer cafe & restaurant
Ursula was founded on the seaside the same year 1952 as the first Olympic Games took place in Helsinki. The profit of Ursula has been used since the beginning for the benefit of poor people. Also open wintertime.
56 habitants recommandent
Café Ursula
3 EhrenströmintieUrsula was founded on the seaside the same year 1952 as the first Olympic Games took place in Helsinki. The profit of Ursula has been used since the beginning for the benefit of poor people. Also open wintertime.
cafe in Kallio serving coffee, home made (also vegan) salty and sweet treats
50 habitants recommandent
Bergga
14 Viides linjacafe in Kallio serving coffee, home made (also vegan) salty and sweet treats
one of my favourites! small local cafe serving coffee & home made bagels and cupcakes
42 habitants recommandent
Brooklyn Cafe
25 Fredrikinkatuone of my favourites! small local cafe serving coffee & home made bagels and cupcakes
Casa ITALIA Bulevardi
11 Bulevardi italian deli shop & small dishes
The classic café Ekberg still serves the Napoleon cake and the Champagne Cork, favourite to many of its customers. The breakfast buffét is also a popular place to meet at. Weekdays a soup lunch is served.
70 habitants recommandent
Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 BulevardiThe classic café Ekberg still serves the Napoleon cake and the Champagne Cork, favourite to many of its customers. The breakfast buffét is also a popular place to meet at. Weekdays a soup lunch is served.
An international café with an open kitchen, where the delicacies served in the café are prepared. The separate coffee sales point offers a variety of delicious drinks from espresso and cappucino to more exotic flavors of coffee and tea. On the second floor is Strindberg à la carte and Strindberg's Bakficka.
10 habitants recommandent
Strindberg
33 PohjoisesplanadiAn international café with an open kitchen, where the delicacies served in the café are prepared. The separate coffee sales point offers a variety of delicious drinks from espresso and cappucino to more exotic flavors of coffee and tea. On the second floor is Strindberg à la carte and Strindberg's Bakficka.
A serious place for coffee lovers! The Johan & Nyström Cafe and Roastery in the Katajanokka district offers a specialty coffee experience, as well as good selection of teas and delicious pastries. In addition to coffee, cafe also sells machines and other equipment.
46 habitants recommandent
Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
KanavarantaA serious place for coffee lovers! The Johan & Nyström Cafe and Roastery in the Katajanokka district offers a specialty coffee experience, as well as good selection of teas and delicious pastries. In addition to coffee, cafe also sells machines and other equipment.
cafe & restaurant on an island next to eiranranta, access summertime by boat & wintertime by bridge
24 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Uunisaari
2 Pohjoinen Uunisaari cafe & restaurant on an island next to eiranranta, access summertime by boat & wintertime by bridge
La Torrefazione
50 Aleksanterinkatu popular cafe in the city centre servering delicious coffees
Kaffecentralen
59 Fredrikinkatu local coffee roastry, cafe & coffee shop
Lonnan sauna
cafe and restaurant on "Lonna" island, open only during summer
Andante coffee shop
20 Fredrikinkatusmall bohemian flower shop & cafe
worth a visit! sauna, cocktails and food with a view, great architecture!
322 habitants recommandent
Löyly Helsinki
4 Hernesaarenrantaworth a visit! sauna, cocktails and food with a view, great architecture!
Sightseeing
Suomenlinna Fortress Island, one of the most popular sights in town
430 habitants recommandent
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Fortress Island, one of the most popular sights in town
outside pool and sauna, new in town! open also during winter
218 habitants recommandent
Allas Sea Pool
2a Katajanokanlaituri outside pool and sauna, new in town! open also during winter
Helsinki Tourist Bureau / Tourist Information
8 habitants recommandent
Helsingin kaupungin matkailu- ja kongressitoimisto
Helsinki Tourist Bureau / Tourist Information
Senaatintori station
Helsinki cathedral
Église Temppeliaukio
3 LutherinkatuTemppelinaukio church (rock church)
Chapelle de Kamppi
7 SimonkatuKamppi chapel of silence
Cathédrale de l'Assomption-de-la-Vierge
1 PormestarinrinneUspenski ortodox cathedral
Parks & Nature
Eiranranta
Eiranranta seaview
Jardin botanique Kaisaniemi
2 Kaisaniemenranta bothanical garden
Esplanade
Pohjoisesplanadicentral esplanade park
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo d'Helsinki
12 Mustikkamaanpolku Helsinki zoo
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaAmusement park
Shopping
Peroba
33 Fredrikinkatu industrial / vintage design shop
Roobertin Herkku
19 Fredrikinkatucandy shop definately worth a visit!
Granit
2 Bulevardi industrial design shop
Formverk
12 Iso Roobertinkatumodern design shop
Pino
22 Fredrikinkatu small design shop
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 Aleksanterinkatu the most popular department store in Helsinki
department store next to the central railway station
16 habitants recommandent
Sokos Department store, Helsinki
9 Mannerheimintiedepartment store next to the central railway station
Forum
14–20 Mannerheimintieshopping mall
Centre commercial Kamppi
1 Urho Kekkosen katushopping mall