Etelainen District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Etelainen District
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Finlandia Hall
Attend an international music event and take a guided tour of this multipurpose Helsinki venue to learn about its significant architectural history.
Helsinki Ice Hall
Catch an event at Helsinki Ice Hall during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Kauppatori Market Square
Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
Senate Square
Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city.
Activities
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
E-Bike rental / Self-Guided tour to Seurasaari
Our pick of the best Etelainen District Hotel Deals
Marski by Scandic
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Nice hotel the supervisor on duty helped me to change my room coz it was cold and on the corner noise from train station. She gave me a lovely room .all helpful
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Great place fantastic view. Awesome service high recommended I will visit again.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Clean comfortable helpful staff and grea location
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Arthur
My room like the hotel, it's location, the services provided, the welcoming and helpful staff day and night and costs including the provision of breakfast in the hotel's magnificent dining room with so many sympathetic guests from so many nations was beyond praise and enhanced my first visit to Helsinki ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Mestari
Beautiful room, most comfortable bed I ever slept in and breakfast absolutely delicious! Love, love love this hotel!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Etelainen District
Jatkasaari
While you're in Jatkasaari, take in top sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saukonpaasi Tram Stop or Saukonkatu Tram Station.
Ullanlinna
When in Ullanlinna and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South Harbour Olympia Terminal or Helsinki Olympia Terminal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kapteeninkatu Station or Neitsytpolku Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
