Food Scene
The only café in Roihuvuori, great atmosphere, good coffee, pastries, lunch and breakfast.
10 locals recommend
Kahvila Roihuvuoren Rio
9 RoihuvuorentieThe only café in Roihuvuori, great atmosphere, good coffee, pastries, lunch and breakfast.
Super delicious middle eastern cuisine. Salads and wraps, falafels etc.
14 locals recommend
Levant Bulevardi
15 BulevardiSuper delicious middle eastern cuisine. Salads and wraps, falafels etc.
A traditional covered market, everything from meats, fish and cheese to pastries and what not. Great atmosphere, check out the second floor as well.
185 locals recommend
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieA traditional covered market, everything from meats, fish and cheese to pastries and what not. Great atmosphere, check out the second floor as well.
A red wooden house by the sea in Vuosaari, far away from the center and near the Aurinkolahti beach and the Uutela forest area. Salmon soup and traditional Finnish pancakes every day.
15 locals recommend
Kahvila Kampela
1 UutelantieA red wooden house by the sea in Vuosaari, far away from the center and near the Aurinkolahti beach and the Uutela forest area. Salmon soup and traditional Finnish pancakes every day.
Drinks & Nightlife
I've been going here for around 15 years. It's bohemian and laid back.
45 locals recommend
Ravintola Rytmi
2 Toinen linjaI've been going here for around 15 years. It's bohemian and laid back.
Bar upstairs, gigs and dancing downstairs. Somewhat rocker, somewhat cool.
22 locals recommend
Bar Loose
21 AnnankatuBar upstairs, gigs and dancing downstairs. Somewhat rocker, somewhat cool.
Sightseeing
It's one of the top 5 places people visit in Helsinki and for a good reason. I usually don't visit churches, but this one is worth it.
258 locals recommend
Temppeliaukio Church
3 LutherinkatuIt's one of the top 5 places people visit in Helsinki and for a good reason. I usually don't visit churches, but this one is worth it.
Parks & Nature
The island fortress is a must see. Great for walking around nature with a historical context
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
The island fortress is a must see. Great for walking around nature with a historical context
Vallisaari
A quieter island than Suomenlinna, go here for a picnic and a nap.
Come to Kuusijärvi for a walk in the forest, a traditional smoke sauna and dip in the lake.
39 locals recommend
Kuusijärvi
Come to Kuusijärvi for a walk in the forest, a traditional smoke sauna and dip in the lake.
Arts & Culture
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuThe national art gallery for iconic Finnish art.
History of Finland in a beautiful building. Check out the frescoes in the ceiling.
106 locals recommend
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieHistory of Finland in a beautiful building. Check out the frescoes in the ceiling.
Essentials
Alepa is everywhere. Alepa is one of the cheapest chains, also open very late.
16 locals recommend
Alepa Kruununhaka
2 KirkkokatuAlepa is everywhere. Alepa is one of the cheapest chains, also open very late.
Entertainment & Activities
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaSauna by the sea, great terrace and nice parties in the evening.
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriSauna & swimming by the sea, smack in the middle of Helsinki.