Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

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Senate Square which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

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Helsinki Cathedral

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.

Helsinki Cathedral
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Stockmann

4/5(35 reviews)

Discover one of Scandinavia’s largest shopping malls, filled with all your favorite brands and some of the city’s best food outlets.

Stockmann
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Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

4/5(9 reviews)

Study many exceptional works from the Finnish National Gallery’s collection of contemporary art and admire this museum’s stunning architectural design.

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
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Senate Square

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city.

Senate Square
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Ateneum Art Museum

4.5/5(13 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Ateneum Art Museum
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Helsinki Music Centre

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Take a seat in one of Helsinki’s premier music venues, which is both a cultural hub in the city and an eye-catching architectural landmark.

Helsinki Music Centre

Activities

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Nuuksio National Park: Half-Day Trip from Helsinki

NZ$120
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nuuksio National Park: Half-Day Trip from Helsinki
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Helsinki: Floating Experience in a Survival Suit

NZ$237
Per adult
Helsinki: Floating Experience in a Survival Suit
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Eco-Friendly 2-Day Helsinki and Porvoo Guided Tour

NZ$650
Per adult
Eco-Friendly 2-Day Helsinki and Porvoo Guided Tour
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Helsinki PRIVATE City Tour by VIP car and personal Guide

NZ$694
Per adult
Helsinki PRIVATE City Tour by VIP car and personal Guide
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PRIVATE Grand Helsinki Tour and Seurasaari Open Air Museum

NZ$747
Per adult
PRIVATE Grand Helsinki Tour and Seurasaari Open Air Museum
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Helsinki Sightseeing Tour With Professional Local Guide

NZ$2,637
Per adult
Helsinki Sightseeing Tour With Professional Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Helsinki City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Arthur
Hotel Arthur
3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 19, Helsinki
The price is NZ$171 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$171
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,129 reviews)
"Hotel Arthur is a nice hotel in the city center of Helsinki, good breakfast buffet and nice personnell."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Hotel Arthur
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is NZ$263 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
NZ$263
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)
"I walked a few hundred feet from train Helsinki’s Central train station and was at hotel. Extremely convenient location. Awesome breakfast."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
4.5 out of 5
Mikonkatu 23, Helsinki
The price is NZ$270 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$270
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"A great location! Very friendly and helpful front desk staff."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Noli Katajanokka
Noli Katajanokka
3.5 out of 5
Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$192 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$192
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (915 reviews)
"Excellent venue - would definitely stay at the same place again next time in Helsinki. The apartments are self sufficient and there’s local grocery stores nearby if you want to do a bit of cooking. 24 hr gym access (local gym) was definitely a perk. Plus walkable to most of the major tourist destinations ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Noli Katajanokka
Scandic Grand Marina
Scandic Grand Marina
4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki
The price is NZ$203 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$203
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great property but, The buffet dining seating is inadequate get there early or later as there are not enough seats or tables The elevator from the garage was not working so we carried our luggage up the stairs from the garage"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Scandic Grand Marina
Hotel Kamp
Hotel Kamp
5 out of 5
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki
The price is NZ$614 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$614
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel! Best in Helsinki (and maybe in all the Nordics)"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Hotel Kamp
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Other neighbourhoods around Helsinki City Centre

Katajanokka which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Katajanokka

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Uspenski Cathedral 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
Kauppatori Market Square which includes a square or plaza, a monument and a city

Kaartinkaupunki

5/5(14 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 Esplanadi and Kauppatori Market Square, and jump on the metro at Kolmikulma Station or Etelaranta Station to see more of the city.

Kaartinkaupunki
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

5/5(27 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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Kamppi

4.5/5(27 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 Kamppi Shopping Center.

Kamppi
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Kallio

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Kallio
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Punavuori

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Punavuori. Top attractions like Museum of Foreign Art and Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Iso Roobertinkatu Station or Viiskulma Station to see more of the city.

Punavuori

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