Helsinki Travel Guide

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Helsinki featuring a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
Helsinki featuring a marina, a bay or harbour and general coastal views
Helsinki showing a sunset and snow
Helsinki showing landscape views, hiking or walking and snow
Helsinki showing a sandy beach, landscape views and snow

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Where to stay in Helsinki

Senate Square showing street scenes

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
Old Church of Helsinki which includes a garden

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
Pasila tain station in Finland with trains arriving; Shutterstock ID 465841805

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
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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 Design Museum and Kauppatori Market Square, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
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
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
The price is 3.365.132 ₫ per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
3.365.132 ₫
3.819.439 ₫ total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,319 reviews)
Very clean room, super easy to get to and breakfast was excellent! Would definitely recommend for a quick trip or overnight layover

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is 3.498.297 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.498.297 ₫
3.970.568 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,083 reviews)
Wonderful, friendly staff. Very comfortable and quiet room. Great location.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10 Helsinki
The price is 2.874.570 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.874.570 ₫
3.262.637 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,639 reviews)
Hotel was well equipped, staff were friendly and location was brilliant

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Marski by Scandic
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
Good spacious room. Very clean and good taste

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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! (130 reviews)
Perfect functional room. Clean. Mini kitchen. Main kitchen area clean and very useful. Great location. Sauna lovely. Thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Bob W Kaarti
Bob W KOTI Katajanokka

Bob W KOTI Katajanokka

4.5 out of 5
4 Kruunuvuorenkatu Helsinki
Stay at this luxury apartment in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Helsinki Sky Wheel ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
Great hotel, good facilities, well positioned.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Bob W KOTI Katajanokka
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
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5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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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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