Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
Finlandia - Talo
13 E MannerheimintieExcellent Finnish architecture
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieGet to know Finnish history
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioModern Art
Church inside a rock. It's absolutely unique.
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IChayifani ye-Temppeliaukion
3 LutherinkatuChurch inside a rock. It's absolutely unique.
Food Scene
It's unique, super interesting, has a fire place outdoors, beautiful views and I work there :)
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieIt's unique, super interesting, has a fire place outdoors, beautiful views and I work there :)
Delicious Finnish food and great pizzas, average service open Mon-Sat 'til 4 am
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Ravintola Manala
2 DagmarinkatuDelicious Finnish food and great pizzas, average service open Mon-Sat 'til 4 am
Excellent espresso and coffee supplies just a block away
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaffecentralen
59 FredrikinkatuExcellent espresso and coffee supplies just a block away
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieGreat views over Töölönlahti
Best (gluten free) lunch in town mon-fri 11 am-15 pm, modern Mexican food + cocktails.
Shanghai Cowboy
4 MikonkatuBest (gluten free) lunch in town mon-fri 11 am-15 pm, modern Mexican food + cocktails.
La Torrefazione
50 AleksanterinkatuBest espresso based coffees in the centre
Greek cafe in Helsinki. Excellent espresso and good salads and great sandwiches
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Gran Delicato, Kalevankatu
31 AlbertinkatuGreek cafe in Helsinki. Excellent espresso and good salads and great sandwiches
Vietnamese food and lounge feeling by day, good music and party by night
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Onda
13 b HämeentieVietnamese food and lounge feeling by day, good music and party by night
Piece of NYC in Helsinki City. Good coffee and home made bagels
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Brooklyn Cafe
25 FredrikinkatuPiece of NYC in Helsinki City. Good coffee and home made bagels
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaSlightly overpriced seaside cafe; nice views
Another not-so-slightly overpriced seaside cafe; nice views
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Café Ursula
3 EhrenströmintieAnother not-so-slightly overpriced seaside cafe; nice views
The 'brother' of La Torrefazione; great coffee, good sandwiches, salads and smoothies
Fratello Torrefazione
6 YliopistonkatuThe 'brother' of La Torrefazione; great coffee, good sandwiches, salads and smoothies
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful views over Helsinki. Check out the toilet with Panorama views!
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Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
26 YrjönkatuBeautiful views over Helsinki. Check out the toilet with Panorama views!
Navy Jerry's
2 HietaniemenkatuGood cocktails every day 'til 4 am
Arts & Culture
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuAmazing art installations at your doorstep
Gigs, art exhibitions, theater, also has nice bar and restaurant.
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Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo
51 B TöölönkatuGigs, art exhibitions, theater, also has nice bar and restaurant.
Shopping
Arkadia International Bookshop
11 NervanderinkatuCool independent bookshop with exhibitions and various events
Organic food store, great selection of health foods
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Ruohonjuuri Kamppi
5 SalomonkatuOrganic food store, great selection of health foods
Everything Else
Great music venue, good party (come here after Siltanen)
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Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieGreat music venue, good party (come here after Siltanen)
Alternative music venue, electronic house, techno. Underground feeling.
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Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieAlternative music venue, electronic house, techno. Underground feeling.
Fresh Finnish foods; berries, veggies, fruit, fish as well as souvenirs
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Kauppatori
EtelärantaFresh Finnish foods; berries, veggies, fruit, fish as well as souvenirs
Nice park avenue in the centre; great for people watching
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Esplanadi
PohjoisesplanadiNice park avenue in the centre; great for people watching
You'll find everything you need and / or don't need at this mall
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I-Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katuYou'll find everything you need and / or don't need at this mall
Marocco
7 MuseokatuOld-school Kaurismäki-ish Finnish atmosphere
Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuLegendary breakfast place in Töölö
All kinds of art and cultural events as well as exhibitions
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Kaapelitehdas
3 TallberginkatuAll kinds of art and cultural events as well as exhibitions