Shopping
Franzeninkatu 10
10 FranzéninkatuFresh, home baked bread Monday to Friday 09.00–17.00
Food Scene
If you walk by this you would never know that behind modest door and next to cheap pizza place is the best Greek restaurant in Helsinki! Not cheap but worth every penny!!!
Läntinen Brahenkatu 4
4 Läntinen BrahenkatuIf you walk by this you would never know that behind modest door and next to cheap pizza place is the best Greek restaurant in Helsinki! Not cheap but worth every penny!!!
Local coffee shop run by couple living in Kallio. You can buy Turun kahvipaahtimo products from here.
Aleksis Kiven katu 12
12 Aleksis Kiven katuLocal coffee shop run by couple living in Kallio. You can buy Turun kahvipaahtimo products from here.
Kolmas linja 12
12 Kolmas linjaTraditional thai cousine. Voted best in Helsinki and close to my apartment!
Cafe Piritta
12 EläintarhantieClose to sea and within walking distance from my apartment!
The best Mexican restaurant in Helsinki! I recommend that you book in advance but I can do that prior to your arrival in Helsinki. Highly recommended!
9 locals recommend
Patrona Modern Mexican Kitchen
20 AnnankatuThe best Mexican restaurant in Helsinki! I recommend that you book in advance but I can do that prior to your arrival in Helsinki. Highly recommended!
Everything Else
Korkeasaari Zoo. You can travel either by public transportation or take a water bus from Hakaniemi. I recommend water bus :)
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuKorkeasaari Zoo. You can travel either by public transportation or take a water bus from Hakaniemi. I recommend water bus :)
National park since 1890. If you want to get off from the hassle and take a quiet walk in the nature then this is the place for you.
174 locals recommend
Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieNational park since 1890. If you want to get off from the hassle and take a quiet walk in the nature then this is the place for you.
Perfect and popular place to have a walk or go jogging around Töölönlahti.
58 locals recommend
Töölö bay
Perfect and popular place to have a walk or go jogging around Töölönlahti.
Just opened sauna close to sea and with possibility to go for a swim in gulf of Finland.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday 4pm to 8.30pm. Check the site w w w . k u l t t u u r i s a u n a . f i
Merihaka
Just opened sauna close to sea and with possibility to go for a swim in gulf of Finland.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday 4pm to 8.30pm. Check the site w w w . k u l t t u u r i s a u n a . f i
Sightseeing
The fortress of Suomenlinna is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Helsinki. You can get there all year around by a ferry from Kauppatori.
61 locals recommend
Sveaborg
The fortress of Suomenlinna is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Helsinki. You can get there all year around by a ferry from Kauppatori.
Drinks & Nightlife
Broholmsgatan 17
17 SiltasaarenkatuOm´pu is a really cool bar offering DJ:s and Finnish artwork every night.
Vaasankatu 5
5 VaasankatuLiving room! Sit down to relax and read local newspapers while having a pint for 3.80€
Brand new "little sister" of best rock bar, Bar Loose, of Helsinki. Enjoy rockbistro just on the other side of the street to my apartment. Hot avocado chicken pizzas are amazing. Rock'n roll!
7 locals recommend
Hämeentie 50
50 HämeentieBrand new "little sister" of best rock bar, Bar Loose, of Helsinki. Enjoy rockbistro just on the other side of the street to my apartment. Hot avocado chicken pizzas are amazing. Rock'n roll!
Essentials
Here you can find fresh groceries and sit down for a cup of coffee. Tradition grocery hall since 1914.
10 locals recommend
Hämeentie 1
1 HämeentieHere you can find fresh groceries and sit down for a cup of coffee. Tradition grocery hall since 1914.