Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

Helsinki

Helsinki City Centre
Senate Square which includes a church or cathedral, a monument and a statue or sculpture
Uspenski Cathedral showing a marina
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art featuring modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Helsinki Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

After visiting Helsinki Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Helsinki. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Helsinki Cathedral
Senate Square which includes a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and night scenes

Senate Square

You can find out about the history of Helsinki with a stop at Senate Square. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Senate Square
Stockmann showing heritage architecture and signage

Stockmann

During your trip to Helsinki, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockmann. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Stockmann
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art during your trip to Helsinki. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Ateneum Art Museum

Ateneum Art Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Ateneum Art Museum
Uspenski Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral as well as an individual female

Uspenski Cathedral

After visiting Uspenski Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Helsinki. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Uspenski Cathedral

Top hotels in Helsinki City Centre

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is 3.018.055 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
3.018.055 ₫
3.440.583 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,888 reviews)
"Right next to the train station. Very convenient to get to from the airport. Close to shops. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki

Hobo Helsinki

4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
The price is 3.480.258 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
3.480.258 ₫
3.967.519 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Kauppatori Market Square and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (848 reviews)
"Very convenient location, modern and cool interior, lovely slippers, kind staff, and wonderful breakfast. Everything was so great. Love to come back."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hobo Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki
The price is 3.647.518 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
3.647.518 ₫
4.158.171 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,048 reviews)
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Hotel’s location is ideally located next to Helsinki’s central train station. Everything is within walking distance to this Radisson Blu. Breakfasts were delicious and the hotel had a wonderful sauna for each males and females. I recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Radisson RED Helsinki

Radisson RED Helsinki

4 out of 5
Vuorikatu 24, Helsinki
The price is 3.425.901 ₫ per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
3.425.901 ₫
3.905.527 ₫ total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (667 reviews)
"Ideal location from the train station only 4 min walk, hotel is a 2 min walk to the centre. hotel very clean and stylist, rooms very comfortable and breakfast was excellent with good choice, gym was good also."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Radisson RED Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4 out of 5
Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki
The price is 3.589.039 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.589.039 ₫
4.091.504 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room with nice size balcony, and great view of the city. Great breakfast buffet! Central train station is very close by and easy access to public transportation! There are also plenty of grocery stores within walking distance. Variety of dining restaurants are lacking, but there are plenty ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Scandic Grand Marina

Scandic Grand Marina

4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki
The price is 2.610.210 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.610.210 ₫
2.975.640 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews)
"Four nights, walkable to marina square."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Scandic Grand Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre

Helsinki Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Military Museum of Finland and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kruununhaka
Katajanokka which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Katajanokka

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Helsinki Sky Wheel and Allas Sea Pool are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Vyokatu Tram Station or Mastokatu Station to see more of the city.

Katajanokka
Kauppatori Market Square which includes a square or plaza, a monument and a city

Kaartinkaupunki

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Kauppatori Market Square and Helsinki City Hall, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kluuvi. If sightseeing is on the list, Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station to see more of the area.

Kluuvi
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Kamppi

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kamppi Shopping Center.

Kamppi
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Kallio

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Hakaniemi Market Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kallio

Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

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