Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Traditional Finnish cousine mostly.
Hearty lunches for just 10 eur and less.
If you come here for dinner, remember that free salad-bar is included into the price.
31 habitants recommandent
Weeruska
19 PorvoonkatuTraditional Finnish cousine mostly.
Hearty lunches for just 10 eur and less.
If you come here for dinner, remember that free salad-bar is included into the price.
One of the favorite terraces of locals. Come here for a morning hot berry juice and piece of pie :)
The view to the sea (which looks like lake, but actually has a salty water) is nice and tranquil.
73 habitants recommandent
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieOne of the favorite terraces of locals. Come here for a morning hot berry juice and piece of pie :)
The view to the sea (which looks like lake, but actually has a salty water) is nice and tranquil.
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaThai food to die for.
Torkelsgatan 21
21 TorkkelinkatuEclectic atmosphere and hearty pies + cakes.
If the weather is good, it might be a great idea to grab a bite at the fresh air. Check this place out - the portions are gigantic, enough for two people at least.
Femte linjen 5
5 Viides linjaIf the weather is good, it might be a great idea to grab a bite at the fresh air. Check this place out - the portions are gigantic, enough for two people at least.
Big buffet brunches, nice atmosphere. In the evenings functions like a bar http://www.cafetalo.fi/
6 habitants recommandent
Hämeentie 2
2 HämeentieBig buffet brunches, nice atmosphere. In the evenings functions like a bar http://www.cafetalo.fi/
This is quite mediocre chinese restaurant. However we are often go downstairs and take a food take-away, if we are lazy to cook :) http://eat.fi/helsinki/cheng-du
Borgågatan 16
16 PorvoonkatuThis is quite mediocre chinese restaurant. However we are often go downstairs and take a food take-away, if we are lazy to cook :) http://eat.fi/helsinki/cheng-du
Kajanagatan 2
2 KajaaninkatuOne more place for cheap chinese food. I would recommend take-away.
Some Indian buffet and very simple pizza. One of the cheapest pints in the neighbourhood. It's ok, but nothing special though. Good to know, just in case.
Aleksis Kiven katu 40
40 Aleksis Kiven katuSome Indian buffet and very simple pizza. One of the cheapest pints in the neighbourhood. It's ok, but nothing special though. Good to know, just in case.
Great place for a steak or some shrimp-scallop soup. Be prepared to pay 2€ for the cloakroom. Its worth it in the end.
Fleminginkatu 26
26 FleminginkatuGreat place for a steak or some shrimp-scallop soup. Be prepared to pay 2€ for the cloakroom. Its worth it in the end.
Läntinen Brahenkatu 4
4 Läntinen BrahenkatuNice greek food and place to have a glass of retsina http://www.zorbas.fi/
Aleksis Kiven katu 12
12 Aleksis Kiven katuOur favorite chinese restaurant in the area
Thai food in a more civilized serving. Really nice place to come over for dinner. http://eat.fi/helsinki/tuk-tuk
12 habitants recommandent
Vaasankatu 19
19 VaasankatuThai food in a more civilized serving. Really nice place to come over for dinner. http://eat.fi/helsinki/tuk-tuk
This is a small bistro with traditional russian blini cooked by Russians, yeep. http://eat.fi/helsinki/blini
Sturenkatu 9
9 SturenkatuThis is a small bistro with traditional russian blini cooked by Russians, yeep. http://eat.fi/helsinki/blini
Place to try Russian dumplings. Very authentic atmosphere. Even if you don't eat meet, just drophere for a cup of tea.
Kustaankatu 7
7 KustaankatuPlace to try Russian dumplings. Very authentic atmosphere. Even if you don't eat meet, just drophere for a cup of tea.
Nice cafe and gallery. Functions as a bar in the evenings.
http://www.rytmi.net/sivut/nayttelyt.htm
Toinen linja 2
2 Toinen linjaNice cafe and gallery. Functions as a bar in the evenings.
http://www.rytmi.net/sivut/nayttelyt.htm
If you haven't been in Regatta - you haven't been in Helsinki
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189934-d1596888-Reviews-Cafe_Regatta-Helsinki_Southern_Finland.html
Merikannontie
MerikannontieIf you haven't been in Regatta - you haven't been in Helsinki
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189934-d1596888-Reviews-Cafe_Regatta-Helsinki_Southern_Finland.html
Have a nice bike ride and reward yourself with a glass of a nice sparkling wine. Or coffe with a cake, of course.
http://www.mattolaituri.com/
Ehrenströmintie 3
3 EhrenströmintieHave a nice bike ride and reward yourself with a glass of a nice sparkling wine. Or coffe with a cake, of course.
http://www.mattolaituri.com/
Simple and very tasty food. Cosy atmosphere. http://www.ravintolatori.fi/alppila
11 habitants recommandent
Kirstinkatu 15
15 KirstinkatuSimple and very tasty food. Cosy atmosphere. http://www.ravintolatori.fi/alppila
Urban farm, cafe, restaurant and more, in the middle of train depot. What's not to love about it?
http://kaantopoyta.fi
Veturitallinkuja
VeturitallinkujaUrban farm, cafe, restaurant and more, in the middle of train depot. What's not to love about it?
http://kaantopoyta.fi
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice and hip place.
Exhibitions of the local artists which change monthly + DJs + fresh editions of the different magazines for all visitors + table games
Bar Baari
Nice and hip place.
Exhibitions of the local artists which change monthly + DJs + fresh editions of the different magazines for all visitors + table games
Siltanen: hip bar + nice music http://www.siltanen.org/
Great lunch buffets during the week and mouthwatering brunches at weekends // Kuudeslinja: Wanna dance until 4am? http://www.kuudeslinja.com/
128 habitants recommandent
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieSiltanen: hip bar + nice music http://www.siltanen.org/
Great lunch buffets during the week and mouthwatering brunches at weekends // Kuudeslinja: Wanna dance until 4am? http://www.kuudeslinja.com/
This bar is located just next to the library so the owners idea is try to make you read more. Books + good selection of beers + decent house wine.
6 habitants recommandent
Fleminginkatu 5
5 FleminginkatuThis bar is located just next to the library so the owners idea is try to make you read more. Books + good selection of beers + decent house wine.
One of the numerous bars in Kallio area. Super-friendly staff. The music is played here is more like punk, indie, alternative. Music magazines as a bonus. http://barmolotow.posterous.com/
Vaasankatu 29
29 VaasankatuOne of the numerous bars in Kallio area. Super-friendly staff. The music is played here is more like punk, indie, alternative. Music magazines as a bonus. http://barmolotow.posterous.com/
Cosy bar. Nice place to meet locals and participate in a spontaneous jam session. With a new owner, very good beer selection too.
Toinen linja 15
15 Toinen linjaCosy bar. Nice place to meet locals and participate in a spontaneous jam session. With a new owner, very good beer selection too.
Its one more shabby bar. the good thing is that you probably won't meet any tourists here, only locals. And it has its own charm..
Backasgatan 20
20 MäkelänkatuIts one more shabby bar. the good thing is that you probably won't meet any tourists here, only locals. And it has its own charm..
India-themed bar. Really fun place. Nothing in common with real India though. But you will still have fun there!
Runeberginkatu 28
28 RuneberginkatuIndia-themed bar. Really fun place. Nothing in common with real India though. But you will still have fun there!
Aleksis Kiven katu 56
Best selection of quality beers and whiskeys in the neighbourhood.
Everything Else
Alppipuisto
ViipurinkatuGreat place for a picnic in a sunny days.
It is a legendary kiosk which has been in this area like forever. Grab an ice-cream or some drinks and enjoy the sun at the terrace in the Bear Park.
31 habitants recommandent
Bear Park Cafe
13 AgricolankatuIt is a legendary kiosk which has been in this area like forever. Grab an ice-cream or some drinks and enjoy the sun at the terrace in the Bear Park.
Tervasaari
Just a nice spot for s picnic or for a walk
Beautiful island and a national reserve. Place for a bird-watching and ship catching. There are quite a few old-fashioned summer cabins in the area, just pass them through toward another tiny island.
65 habitants recommandent
Fårholmen
Beautiful island and a national reserve. Place for a bird-watching and ship catching. There are quite a few old-fashioned summer cabins in the area, just pass them through toward another tiny island.
During the summer this little park turns into the stage for the numerous free music festivals and you can visit them all!
46 habitants recommandent
Alppipuisto
ViipurinkatuDuring the summer this little park turns into the stage for the numerous free music festivals and you can visit them all!
Södra Hesperiagatan
Eteläinen HesperiankatuMini-golf can be fun. If taken in turns with a delicious finnish ice-cream.
Basic finnish sauna for working class. Authentic experience http://www.arlansauna.net/
9 habitants recommandent
Karlsgatan 15
15 KaarlenkatuBasic finnish sauna for working class. Authentic experience http://www.arlansauna.net/
One more typical public sauna. Must see for real Kaurismaki-experience http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/Loylyja.html
11 habitants recommandent
Harjutorinkatu 1
1 HarjutorinkatuOne more typical public sauna. Must see for real Kaurismaki-experience http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/Loylyja.html
Arts & Culture
Great amusement park .
Try a Ferris wheel dan enjoy the view to the whole Helsinki!
For animal lovers - don't forget about the Sea Life!
220 habitants recommandent
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaGreat amusement park .
Try a Ferris wheel dan enjoy the view to the whole Helsinki!
For animal lovers - don't forget about the Sea Life!
Place to see contemporary circus. The bar there is also something to consider. They have some on and off DJ-parties etc.
http://www.cirko.fi/en
Kaasutehtaankatu 1
1 KaasutehtaankatuPlace to see contemporary circus. The bar there is also something to consider. They have some on and off DJ-parties etc.
http://www.cirko.fi/en
Really tiny club. The concerts held here are usually rock, alternative, singer-songwriter and around. http://www.clubliberte.fi/
Kolmas linja 34
34 Kolmas linjaReally tiny club. The concerts held here are usually rock, alternative, singer-songwriter and around. http://www.clubliberte.fi/
One of the main concert venues in Helsinki. If Michael Jackson would be alive he would probably perform here. So check out the programme, there are might be something interesting.
Sturenkatu 4
4 SturenkatuOne of the main concert venues in Helsinki. If Michael Jackson would be alive he would probably perform here. So check out the programme, there are might be something interesting.
Art centre located in the facilities of the old tram park: few galleries, cafe with terrace, bar, theater, concert venue + FOLKS - free singer-songwriter eve every Thursday http://www.korjaamo.fi/en
Töölönkatu 51
51 TöölönkatuArt centre located in the facilities of the old tram park: few galleries, cafe with terrace, bar, theater, concert venue + FOLKS - free singer-songwriter eve every Thursday http://www.korjaamo.fi/en
Essentials
This market is more than 100 years old. Check it for a fresh fish, veggies or finnish traditional goodies.
Hakaniemen Kauppahallinkahvilat Ky A. Engblom
This market is more than 100 years old. Check it for a fresh fish, veggies or finnish traditional goodies.
This is the typical grocery shop. Its close to the ouse and has a better selection of food than Siwa shop.
Porvoonkatu 22
22 PorvoonkatuThis is the typical grocery shop. Its close to the ouse and has a better selection of food than Siwa shop.
The closet grocery to the house. However I would recommend to go to Alepa, which is just 200 metres away. it's a bit bigger and vegetables there are more fresh.
Porvoonkatu 19
19 PorvoonkatuThe closet grocery to the house. However I would recommend to go to Alepa, which is just 200 metres away. it's a bit bigger and vegetables there are more fresh.
This is the biggest proper grocery shop at the neighborhood. At summer time there are also usually lady in front of the shop selling fresh seasonal berries.
10 habitants recommandent
Aleksis Kiven katu 11
This is the biggest proper grocery shop at the neighborhood. At summer time there are also usually lady in front of the shop selling fresh seasonal berries.
Shopping
This is the place to go, if you are into brands like Ittala and Arabia. This article will tell more --> http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/travel/03foraging.html
Hämeentie 135
135 HämeentieThis is the place to go, if you are into brands like Ittala and Arabia. This article will tell more --> http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/travel/03foraging.html
Secondhand books, clothes, music and super friendly staff. Like a livingroom. https://www.facebook.com/kuuskulma
Borgågatan 18
18 PorvoonkatuSecondhand books, clothes, music and super friendly staff. Like a livingroom. https://www.facebook.com/kuuskulma
Aleksis Kiven katu 50
50 Aleksis Kiven katuOne of the most eclectic flea-market-gallery combos I've seen
Sightseeing
Small and very interesting. Almost personal tours, in English at least some times.
6 habitants recommandent
Kirstinkuja 4
4 KirstinkujaSmall and very interesting. Almost personal tours, in English at least some times.