Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Helsinki Cathedral
After visiting Helsinki Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Helsinki. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Senate Square
You can find out about the history of Helsinki with a stop at Senate Square. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Stockmann
During your trip to Helsinki, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Stockmann. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Helsinki Music Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at Helsinki Music Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater on your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Helsinki City Centre
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel because it is very convenient for sightseeing. It made me happy, as one of the main reasons I visited Helsinki was to explore the city, and the location was perfect for that. In addition, the hotel has a unique design, and I heard that it used to be an office ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Clean comfortable helpful staff and grea location
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Arthur
Good room, clean. Good breakfast. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Noli Katajanokka
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Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Scandic Grand Marina
We had to go across the road to another building for breakfast due to renovations. It was snowing. It wasn’t ideal but it was okay. Breakfast was lovely when we got there. It was a large conference room so was cold.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hobo Helsinki
I had an excellent stay at the Hobo Hotel in Helsinki. The rooms are surprisingly spacious, giving you plenty of room to spread out and settle in — a rare treat for a city‑center hotel. Everything was spotless from the moment I walked in, and the cleanliness stayed consistent throughout my stay. ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre
Kruununhaka
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Senate Square and Military Museum of Finland are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.
Kaisaniemi
While visiting Kaisaniemi, you might make a stop by sights like Kaisaniemen Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha and Kaunissaari Island.
Katajanokka
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.
Kaartinkaupunki
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kaartinkaupunki. You can visit top attractions like Design Museum and Kauppatori Market Square, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.
Kluuvi
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.
Kamppi
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 Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.
