Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Roots Helsinki Vallila
8-10 EurantieVegan cafe with good vibes.
Rupla
16 HelsinginkatuGallery and brunch spot nearby.
Sävy
12 Aleksis Kiven katuEnjoy a latte from Good Life Coffee at Sävy!
Social Burgerjoint
4 KulmavuorenkatuBurgers for all kinds. Made fresh on the open grill.
Cafelito
26 HämeentieSpanish bakery and cafe, great vibes.
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuGreat alternative take on doner, hipster style.
Tuk Tuk
19 VaasankatuQuick and good thai food.
This is a great place to hang out on weekends, there are many local eateries, a brewery, Lidl, terraces, and often live music.
92 abantu bendawo batusa
Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuThis is a great place to hang out on weekends, there are many local eateries, a brewery, Lidl, terraces, and often live music.
Nordic food at its finest, you'll probably need a reservation.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Ravintola Vinkkeli
8 Pieni RoobertinkatuNordic food at its finest, you'll probably need a reservation.
Bronda
20 EteläesplanadiAnother Nordic food gem.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great nightclub, with three bars and music for all kinds. Frequently recommended one of the best in Europe.
140 abantu bendawo batusa
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuGreat nightclub, with three bars and music for all kinds. Frequently recommended one of the best in Europe.
Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieA little piece of techno Berlin in Helsinki.
Who doesn't like an PanAm themed bar? Check it out, nice local vibes.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Pulmu-baari
13 FleminginkatuWho doesn't like an PanAm themed bar? Check it out, nice local vibes.
Great place to chill with locals, more hipster vibes than other dive bars in the area.
66 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuGreat place to chill with locals, more hipster vibes than other dive bars in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
RIVIERA
2 HarjukatuIndependent movie theatre with a bar inside the theatre.
Japanese/Finnish public design sauna, definitely worth a visit!
113 abantu bendawo batusa
Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaJapanese/Finnish public design sauna, definitely worth a visit!
Everyone wants to feel like a kid again! New rollercoaster coming in 2019!
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Linnanmäki (pohj.)
Everyone wants to feel like a kid again! New rollercoaster coming in 2019!
Everything Else
Check out a local treat - SAUNA! Good chance to meet locals and see them in their most comfortable environment.
151 abantu bendawo batusa
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuCheck out a local treat - SAUNA! Good chance to meet locals and see them in their most comfortable environment.
Check out a local treat - SAUNA! Good chance to meet locals and see them in their most comfortable environment.
151 abantu bendawo batusa
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuCheck out a local treat - SAUNA! Good chance to meet locals and see them in their most comfortable environment.
Essentials
Lidl Sörnäinen
33 HämeentieCheap and easy.
R-kioski
22 Munkkiniemen puistotieThis is where we drop the key for our AirBnB guests.
Kallion Pesula Oy
3 HarjutorinkatuThis is the closest and best dry cleaners.
ELIXIA Sörnäinen
11E VilhonvuorenkatuClose and large gym with machines, free weights, cardio and cross-fit areas.
Arts & Culture
This is small but good museum, with interesting exhibitions.
135 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuThis is small but good museum, with interesting exhibitions.
Not one of the big museums, but often interesting exhibitions. Try this for an alternative to Kiasma or Ateneum.
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuNot one of the big museums, but often interesting exhibitions. Try this for an alternative to Kiasma or Ateneum.
Check out the symphony or listen to some jazz in the black box theatre, there are also great places for a picnic or drinks on the terrace.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Musiikkitalo
TöölönlahdenkatuCheck out the symphony or listen to some jazz in the black box theatre, there are also great places for a picnic or drinks on the terrace.
One of the best in Helsinki for contemporary art exhibitions.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Helsinki Contemporary
10 BulevardiOne of the best in Helsinki for contemporary art exhibitions.
Getting Around
Sörnäs
Metro stop closest to our flat.
Central railway station - trains to the airport and connections to metro and trams.
98 abantu bendawo batusa
Rautatieasema station
Central railway station - trains to the airport and connections to metro and trams.