Helsinki Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Helsinki

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Helsinki City Centre

Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Senate Square and Presidential Palace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city.

Helsinki City Centre
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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 Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.

Kamppi
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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Pasila

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.

Pasila
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
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Aviapolis

4/5(77 area reviews)

While you're in Aviapolis, take in top sights like Finnish Aviation Museum or Jumbo Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Aviapolis Station or Lentoasema Station.

Aviapolis
Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10 Helsinki
The price is 2.572.311 ₫ per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
2.572.311 ₫
2.932.434 ₫ total
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,563 reviews)
Great location, friendly helpful staff.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Marski by Scandic
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is 3.027.322 ₫ per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
3.027.322 ₫
3.451.147 ₫ total
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
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! (2,014 reviews)
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

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109 Helsinki
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,808 reviews)
Beautifully styled. Great breakfast! Helpful and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

Bob W Helsinki Kamppi

4 out of 5
20 Lönnrotinkatu Helsinki
Stay at this apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alexander Theater and Sinebrychoff Art ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
Awesome hotel situated at the heart of Helsinki in a quiet area and easily accessible to trams or just a few minutes walk to the shopping center. 8 min walk to the bus station that connects to Porvoo. Lots of cafe, small shops nearby, Lidl is right next door! We loved the kitchen and enjoyed our ...

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Bob W Helsinki Kamppi
Bob W Kaarti

Bob W Kaarti

3 out of 5
Kasarmikatu 40 Helsinki
Stay at this aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Esplanadi and Design Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Very good location, easy check in/out, nice room. Cleaning can be a bit better

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Bob W Kaarti
Unity Helsinki - A Studio Hotel

Unity Helsinki - A Studio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
22 Välimerenkatu Helsinki
Stay at this aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
The room and hotel are very nice. However, when I arrived, there was a lady before me checking in. The receptionist seemed stressed and not very friendly. After a while it was my turn to check in. The receptionist wasn't very welcoming and during my check in, the lady who had checked in before me ...

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Unity Helsinki - A Studio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Helsinki

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
148
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
72
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful laid back place to stroll through ! I'd recommend not taking any public transport or anything - very walkable city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Public saunas are worth while a visit: Kulttuurisauna, Löyly, Kotiharju etc. Some excellent dining options but you meed to do your reaearch. Hiking possible close by.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice city. Good public transport.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

very good transport system and wonderful new library for a rest and refreshment during the day.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Rich but Very expensive country and get dark very fast and rained and too cold for walking around or travel for pleasure. Not fun.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

There is not that much to actually do in Helsinki in the winter as it is so cold.

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