Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide
Helsinki
Visit Helsinki City Centre
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 shops or stunning cathedral 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 fascinating museums and shops.
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.
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.
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.
National Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater on your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Helsinki City Centre
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Very close to the train station, great breakfast options with freshly baked cinammon rolls that waiters come and serve you. Clean modernly designed rooms with good showers. And there is also to check in early for additional 70 euros. The bath towels are quite thin and you can tell its been quite ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Yes very friendly staff. The sauna stood out for me. Breakfast wide selection though the room kinda dark. There’s water and little snacks at the lobby.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hobo Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki was so wonderful! Only one night (our first night) and staff were welcoming, breakfast was delicious…we were sad to leave for the next part of our adventure! We will definitely come back to stay.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Noli Katajanokka
Lovely hotel, great staff and such great location to the town
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
It was good food
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Arthur
Easy walk from the train station, Christmas markets and ferry terminal. Clean, basic room, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre
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 Statue of Havis Amanda, 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.
Kallio
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.
Punavuori
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Punavuori. Top attractions like Sinebrychoff Art Museum and Museum of Foreign Art are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Iso Roobertinkatu Station or Viiskulma Station to see more of the city.
