Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Helsinki City Centre
Senate Square which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral which includes a marina
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art which includes modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Helsinki Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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
Senate Square featuring a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

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
Stockmann featuring heritage architecture and signage

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
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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
Helsinki showing a sunset and modern architecture

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
Ateneum Art Museum

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

Activities

Nuuksio National Park: Half-Day Trip from Helsinki

Nuuksio National Park: Half-Day Trip from Helsinki

AU$112
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nuuksio National Park: Half-Day Trip from Helsinki
Archipelago Excursion

Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

AU$190
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation
Helsinki Highlight: Visit The Most Popular Spots by Eco-Friendly Transportation

Helsinki Highlight: Visit The Most Popular Spots by Eco-Friendly Transportation

AU$132
Per adult
Helsinki Highlight: Visit The Most Popular Spots by Eco-Friendly Transportation
Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide

Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide

AU$441
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with City Planner Guide
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

AU$56
Per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways

Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways

AU$215
Per adult
Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways
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Our pick of the best Helsinki City Centre Hotel Deals

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
4 out of 5
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is AU$232 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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! (1,289 reviews)
"Central to everything"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 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 AU$208 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel is abit old. But the facilities of guest sauna and the staff are really kind and helpful! It’s walkable to the train station, even with luggages, we are able to access the hotel easily. Lots of food dining options around the hotel and walkable distance to the main shopping street and central ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Hotel Arthur
Hotel Arthur
3 out of 5
Vuorikatu 19, Helsinki
The price is AU$147 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$147
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,371 reviews)
"Dinner?"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Hotel Arthur
Noli Katajanokka
Noli Katajanokka
3.5 out of 5
Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki
The price is AU$114 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,152 reviews)
"Its a very clean place with solid amenities! Short walk from the main square but quiet enough. The apartments are nice - the only downside was the layout of the bathoom, the toilet was in a terrible position"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Noli Katajanokka
Scandic Grand Marina
Scandic Grand Marina
4 out of 5
Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki
The price is AU$188 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Very convenient location, right by the port if you have plans to travel to Tallinn. And also you can walk into town in 20 mins. I would recommend."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Scandic Grand Marina
Hotel Kamp
Hotel Kamp
5 out of 5
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, Helsinki
The price is AU$488 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$488
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was nice. Located in a great area in the middle of the city, walking distance to anything you could need or want to do. Main train station is a short walk, just don't want to be dragging too much luggage. The one negative was the amount of construction going on near the hotel's entrance, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct. 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 Statue of Havis Amanda, 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 Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.

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 Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo 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.

Punavuori

Helsinki City Centre Travel Guide

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